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Cockpits & Cocktails

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A lively podcast about aviation, air travel, the aeronautics industry, and more!

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27:32

Meet Emily (@emilyattheairport) on this episode!...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2022/06/20

Emily has been around aviation her entire life. She flies around in her family's 1946 Piper Cub. They just celebrated its 75 year old "birthday." She loves taildraggers..and has found the perfect job that incorporates all of the things she enjoys. She made a big career change in her late 30's and is now managing an FBO. This is a perfect fit for her lifestyle, but it took some time figuring out what she would do with her Private Pilot's License.

30:09

From Hollywood to NYC! Military to corporate...

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2022/06/06

Stacy Sheard has had quite the career flying helicopters. Her journey began in the military but extended from there to fly for news stations, sightseeing tours, Sikorsky test pilot, and big time LA (she's a member of the Screen Actors Guild)! She flies on the east coast now, mainly over the NYC skyline as a corporate helicopter pilot. Not only is she a badass helicopter pilot, she has also been instrumental in mentoring those transitioning from the military world to the civilian life in this

24:05

It’s Andrea Puccinelli, Helicopter Pilot! Season 3,...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2022/05/16

We are welcoming Andrea this week who will discuss what it's like bouncing from country to country, flying helicopters! Andrea has a huge presence all over the world. She is an entrepreneur and helicopter pilot who spends most of her time in the U.S. and Germany. This episode gives us a perspective on what it's like to fly helicopters in Europe, as well as the U.S. Andrea has her own special wisdom to share!

32:25

Meet the New Cohosts! Season 3, Episode 2

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2022/05/02

Natalie is joined by her new cohosts Stephannniiiieeeee and Cooper the Pilot! Who are the new female pilots joining the podcast? Our new season has begun and we want you to call all of these women your friends in aviation! Cheers to the new chapter and new season!

29:07

Finding our way...The Corporate Contract Pilot life!...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2022/04/18

New season, new cohosts, new guests, new topics! Season 3 has officially started! In Season 3's first episode, Natalie "flyGIRL Kelley" updates everyone on her new life as a corporate contract pilot. What do I like about this new position as a contract corporate SIC? What is contract flying or corporate flying all about? How did I get into it? Is it right for you? I am laying it all out there so that you know the ins and outs of this flying career!

44:51

USAF Brigadier General Brenda Cartier! Limitless?!...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/11/15

USAF Brigadier General Cartier! Your ticket to a limitless life & unimaginable opportunities! YES! Brig Gen Brenda shares her story and her love of the military career she has built with the Air Force. She did not have big dreams of a military life when she started out but life had a way of presenting opportunities and experiences that she could not ignore. This commitment turned into something she had not planned and it has allowed unforeseen growth and possibility. The wisdom she has gained

59:25

Jolie Lucas/Mooney Girl: Aviation expertise melds...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/11/01

Jolie Lucas has managed to combine all of her loves. Her career as a therapist allows her to help those in another passion of hers, aviation. She is a private pilot with the unique ability to use her psychology knowledge and background to help others understand and use their mentality to be better pilots. She comes from an aviation family with many fond memories of travel. She began flying later in life and now expertly hosts and leads talks through AOPA, EAA, etc., and contributes to an AOPA blog

47:47

Erin Lear of the Lear Jet family! Her own BIG...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/10/18

Erin comes from the famous Lear Jet family. Her grandfather may have been the original founder of the world-famous Lear Jet but she is also building her own aviation legacy. She leads many STEM programs, serves as a mentor for pilots and pilots-to-be. She also has a passion for helping minorities and females. She demonstrates and believes in the eFlyer and loves to educate people on its progress and future as a truly viable option in air travel. We discuss her "AHA!" moment in her own flight

42:43

Airline Flight Attendant Lessons (Season 2, Episode 16)

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/10/04

Airline flight attendant: Lessons in Life! Former flight attendant and career changer, Lynda Bouchard talks about all the things she learned as a flight attendant and what life is like as a flight attendant. She lost flight attendant friends on 9/11 and that catapulted her to a new life where she used all of the tools and insights she had learned as a FA to soar into a new life! We discuss ignoring naysayers, breaking past comfort zones, pushing past your fears, and reinvention. Flight attendants

47:26

Volunteer Pilot Opportunities with Carley Walker!...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/09/20

DID YOU KNOW that pilots are needed as volunteers? Help others & build time in a variety of ways! Carley Walker talks about all of the many, many organizations that need your skills as a pilot to help others. Love animals? There's a job for you. Have a heart for medical patients? This is perfect. Love wildlife? Yes! There are opportunities for pilots that can help and build time! It's a win-win. We talk about the Air Care Alliance and how they help those in need and match your interests. STEM has

43:03

Female Apache Pilot with GRIT! Shannon Huffman Polson...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/09/06

Female Apache Pilot with GRIT! Shannon H Polson: Helicopters, Denali, doubt, change, failure, overcoming failure...There are so many lessons and insights Shannon provides from her personal journey as a military Apache helicopter pilot with some key lessons and words of wisdom for anyone on their own journey within aviation and beyond. We also get to hear some quirky WASP history while we get the inside scoop on her Denali climb. You will walk away with a renewed understanding and belief that

35:48

Pilots With Disabilities: Jessica Cox, World's First...

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2021/08/16

Jessica Cox, World's first armless pilot! Pilots with disabilities: Her journey and future! She doesn't let anything stop her. Her mission is to help inspire others, especially those with disabilities, that they can "fly" too! We discuss her memorable Oshkosh cross-country journey, her first experiences in an airplane. We also talk about why the Ercoupe was her airplane of choice and her newest airplane project! She's working towards that RV grin. Want inspiration? Want to support Jessica? Listen

49:51

Christy Wong-Career changer: CFI to corporate jet...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/07/19

Christy (@pilotchristy) is well-known for her inspirational aviation posts on Instagram. She is beaming with positivity! There's a whole lot you probably don't know about Christy. She hasn't always been in aviation and she has had her share of struggles! She's made all sorts of sacrifices to get where she is. Her path has been riddled with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Her wildest dreams have come true and she's been able to put herself in the perfect position as a pilot with lots of

01:04:27

Aerobatic Pilot Hoping To Make the USA Team! (Season...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/07/05

Aerobatic pilot with sweet King Air gig! One dream at a time-Montana girl competes for the U.S.?! Britt Lincoln went from student pilot to aerobatic competitions in no time! She keeps moving up in the aerobat pilot world and traveling the country for prizes! She hasn't always been a pilot. In fact, it's been less than 5 years. She jumped right in, full speed ahead. She trains several times a week while also maintaining her career as a professional King Air pilot. What motivated her to change course

42:53

We Are Off To The Races!! (Season 2, Episode 10)

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/06/24

We did it! We teamed up for the BIG AIR RACE CLASSIC! What's the ARC? Why compete? How'd we do…? Yes, Allyssa and I joined forces to compete in the historic female pilot air race: THE Air Race Classic! This race dates back to 1929. So much to talk about!!! OUR RACE: How did it go? What did we do wrong? The entire event is filled with fun, confusion, planning, exhaustion, and, in our particular case, heat and lots of hand-flying! Why do this!?!? Who can compete? All the things: ins and outs of

59:34

Who Makes The Big Aviation Events Happen? Lyndse...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/06/07

How do big airshow events and flyovers happen? Who organizes these things? Lyndse's company, FundAv Consulting, LLC. That's who! Learn about the ins and outs of this unique line of work and why she loves it so much! She has her heart and hand in a myriad of aviation events and activities across the globe. Lyndse organizes corporate travel, airshow events, personal and national fly-overs, film production, aircraft sales, talent management…the list goes on and on. If you want to know anything about

52:34

Parachutist & World War II Re-enactor Kat Healey!...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/05/24

She parachutes to keep history alive! Kat Healey is a round canopy static line parachutist and World War II re-enactor who sometimes dresses as a spy. Her D-Day birthday fuels her love for veterans and has sparked her own interest in becoming a pilot! She is currently working on her private pilot's license. Learn about how she got into the world of performing in a parachute, where she trained, and how any civilian could do it too. Maybe you could check out her team's performance at your next air

59:44

News anchor to jet pilot! She's a "Mover and a...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/05/10

News anchor turned jet pilot! This MEI runs her consulting business, and donates her twin Comanche to help others. Sounds like a dream life! What are the challenges? What does she want others to learn from her? After changing careers from the news desk to consultant, Stephanie has sky-rocketed from private pilot to jet pilot in a matter of months! Aviation has allowed her to do more of what she loves: to give. She and her husband use their MEI ratings and their twin Comanche to train others who need

55:20

Help Me, Help You: Ferry Flying (Yikes!) &...

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/04/12

It's been said to be one of the most dangerous aviation jobs out there. We've both done it and have our own stories to share (yikes)! We are talking about ferry flying! What is it? A great way to use those flying skills, build time, and requires constant, critical decision-making. Be cautious before getting in that plane and ALWAYS ready for surprises! Part 2: Scholarship winning tips! How do we choose who wins a scholarship? What are we looking for in the perfect candidate? We are going

53:25

Alaska Bush Pilot! (Season 2, Episode 5)

Cockpits & Cocktails ·

2021/03/29

Alaska Bush Pilot! What's flying like in Alaska? Female pilot & videographer shares Alaska life! Danika Baldwin has flown in places most of us have dreamed of. The terrain and conditions in Alaska are unlike any other. She recently earned her private pilot's license after years of dreaming and training. She is a true Alaskan. She loves to share her life experiences and shares her unique journey through her fun videos on Instagram and Tik Tok. Make sure you are following her! @Girl.In.Alaska

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