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The Future in Flight Podcast

Creative Relay Media

Ready to explore the skies and unlock your potential in aviation? The Future in Flight Podcast is your go-to weekly show for inspiration, education, and empowerment. Produced by Creative Relay Media and AviNation USA, this engaging podcast connects young adults, teens, and their families with the tools and insights they need to pursue fulfilling aviation careers and hobbies. Each episode features captivating stories, expert interviews, and practical advice, blending family-friendly entertainment

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25:03

Sport Pilot 2.0 & How to Get Into Aviation Industry...

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2026/03/31

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when a single rule change unlocks an entirely new generation of aircraft—and new opportunities for people who dream of flying? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker explores one of the most important developments in modern general aviation: MOSAIC, often called Sport Pilot 2.0. You’ll learn how this long-awaited FAA modernization could allow aircraft to fly faster, carry more passengers, and cost less to operate—while opening the door for more people to enter aviation

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26:04

Sport Pilot 2.0 Explained: How MOSAIC Could Transform...

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2026/03/24

🎧 Episode SummarySport Pilot 2.0 explained: What if one rule change could reshape the future of light sport aviation? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Trey Murdaugh of TL Sport Aircraft to break down one of the most talked-about developments in general aviation today: MOSAIC, widely referred to as Sport Pilot 2.0. This conversation offers a clear, practical look at Sport Pilot 2.0 explained—what it means, why it matters, and how it could

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29:33

Full Throttle U: Inside California Aeronautical...

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2026/03/19

🎧 Episode Summary This episode takes you on an incredible journey through aviation excellence and history. We kick things off rolling down the runway with California Aeronautical University's competitive flight team—a squad that’s climbed from 20th place at nationals in 2022 to seriously eyeing a top-10 finish. Along the way, they take to the skies cross-country in “Little Red,” a 1965 Cessna 150, competing in NIFA events while building a culture rooted in safety, discipline, and sportsmanship

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27:30

Behind the Panel: A Conversation w/Sarasota Avionics...

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2026/03/17

🎧 Episode Summary From a tiny corner of a Venice hangar to multiple locations across Florida, Sarasota Avionics has built something truly special in the aviation world. In this episode, we sit down with Zach Fryar and Mat Davis—two key team members—who share the incredible journey of how three guys fixing radios grew into one of aviation’s most beloved avionics companies. Their secret? Treating customers and employees like family while delivering cutting-edge technology upgrades. Zach and Mat take

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29:08

The Automation Revolution: Why Avionics Techs Run the...

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2026/03/10

🎧 Episode SummaryEver wonder what makes those glass screens in airplane cockpits actually work? This episode takes you inside the world of avionics with Zach Fryar from Sarasota Avionics and lead technician Mat Davis. From a humble corner of a Venice, Florida hangar with three guys and broken radios, Sarasota Avionics has grown into one of the Southeast's most respected shops. But this isn't just a business success story—it's about the people who make modern aviation possible and why avionics

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41:22

Design. Simulate. Fly. How IT FLIES Is Rewriting...

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2026/03/03

🎧 Episode Summary What if aerospace students could take their classroom equations and turn them into real, flyable aircraft designs—without ever cutting balsa wood or stepping into a wind tunnel? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Amir Kosh and Gordon McClymont to explore ST Engineering Antycip’s IT FLIES—a groundbreaking design-build-fly competition powered by high-fidelity, physics-based simulators. Unlike traditional competitions, students don’t

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31:25

Inside the IT FLIES Aircraft Design Competition,...

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2026/02/24

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat if aerospace engineering students didn’t just design aircraft on paper—but actually watched real test pilots fly their creations? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker takes you inside IT FLIES, an innovative international design-build-fly competition where students bring their aircraft concepts to life in high-fidelity simulators used in real-world aircraft development. We hear from competition leaders and test pilots about how simulation

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51:53

Riverside Flight Center - Shaping the Future of...

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2026/02/19

🎧 Summary In this episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker welcomes Robbie Sturdivant and Yuri Milner from Riverside Flight Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss their unique approach to flight training and the success stories that have emerged over their 25 years in business. They delve into the advantages of training in Oklahoma's diverse weather conditions and bustling airspace, which prepares pilots for real-world challenges. Riverside Flight Center's student-first

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38:57

From Hollywood to the Flight Deck: J.J. Madison’s...

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2026/02/17

🎧 Episode Summary In this episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Starker interviews J.J. Madison, a Harvard-educated writer, safety advocate, and author of "Yikes! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did." J.J. shares his circuitous path to aviation, which began with a childhood fascination with helicopters and eventually led him to mentorship from the Tuskegee Airmen. He discusses the importance of mentorship, community, and continuous learning in aviation, as well as his

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22:50

From the Heart of OK to Airlines Worldwide, Help Stop...

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2026/02/10

🎧 Episode SummaryThis episode of "The Future in Flight Podcast" explores Riverside Flight Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a flight school that has been quietly revolutionizing pilot training for 25 years. The episode highlights the school's impressive 90% completion rate, cost-effective vocational program, and unique approach to training, which emphasizes real-world conditions and a strong focus on student success. Yuri Milner, the founder, shares his philosophy of incorporating the best practices from

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28:03

Airline or Corporate? Choosing Your Pilot Path +...

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2026/01/28

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat’s the difference between flying a packed Boeing 737 on a fixed schedule and launching a Gulfstream on a moment’s notice for a CEO? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker breaks down the real-world differences between airline aviation and corporate aviation—from lifestyle and pay to schedules, autonomy, and long-term career flexibility. The episode then shifts to safety, storytelling, and learning from mistakes with a deep dive into YIKES! 100

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38:20

Coast to Coast in 31 Hours to Raise $1M: w/Charlie...

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2026/01/20

🎧 Episode Summary What happens when a lifelong passion for aviation, speed, and service collides with a legendary cross-country challenge? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Chris Holder of Concord Battery and Charlie Duffie of CJ Aviation to unpack an ambitious and heartfelt mission: a 31-hour Cannonball Run across the United States to raise $1 million for the Tango 31 Aero Club. Chris and Charlie dive into the history of the Cannonball Run, the

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25:34

Aviation in Motion: Purpose, Props, and Safety

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2026/01/13

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when a hand-built Shelby Daytona Coupe, a cross-country Cannonball Run, and a youth aviation nonprofit collide? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker takes listeners on an unforgettable journey where speed meets purpose and aviation becomes a force for generational change. The story begins with Chris Holder (Concorde Battery Corporation) and Charlie Duffie (CJ Aviation)—two lifelong aviation enthusiasts undertaking a bold mission: driving a 408-horsepower Shelby

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35:44

Servant Leadership and Breaking Barriers in Aviation...

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2026/01/06

🎧 Episode SummaryIn this high-energy interview, Michelle Leon, Operations Manager at Levil Aviation, discusses the common thread that links her diverse career background: people. From her early days in hospitality and dentistry to leading operations in aviation and manufacturing, Michelle explains how the philosophy of servant leadership has guided her success. We explore how Levil Aviation is disrupting the avionics market with affordable, safety-enhancing equipment and the specific

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21:29

Aviation at the Crossroads: What 2026 Means for...

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2025/12/31

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat does the future of aviation really look like as we head toward 2026—and how can today’s pilots, students, and aviation dreamers prepare for it? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker takes listeners on a forward-looking journey through the biggest shifts shaping aviation’s near future. From airline industry pressures and evolving airport experiences, to revolutionary changes in flight training and the FAA’s new MOSAIC rule, this episode is all

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10:55

The Future in Flight Before Christmas & Yearly Recap

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2025/12/23

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when a year of aviation inspiration, grit, generosity, and discovery all comes together on Christmas week? In this festive episode, host Shawn Staerker brings you a heartwarming holiday special straight from “a hangar somewhere near the flightline.” Shawn unwraps some of the most powerful, uplifting, and unforgettable moments from the 2025 season—from sparking first-time aviation magic in kids, to stories of perseverance, to veterans being honored from the sky, to

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42:57

From First Solo to Full Throttle: A Conversation with...

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2025/12/16

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when a teenager refuses to let age—or anything else—limit what’s possible in aviation? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker sits down with rising aviator Luke Pylypciw, whose story spans from a spark ignited on childhood vacations to impactful charitable flights, collegiate aviation training, and inspiring the next generation online. Luke shares how he balanced high school academics with flight training, convinced a hesitant family to support his flying goals, and

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31:10

Lifesaving Headsets┃MAJOR News from Van's┃Hi-Tech...

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2025/12/09

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when lifesaving tech, real-world experience, and two powerhouse creators collide? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker dives into the life-changing importance of a truly great aviation headset—through the firsthand stories of Cooper the Pilot and YouTube creator Carl Hancock (Fly With The Guys). From Cooper’s unforgettable first flight as a young adoptee from Korea to her mission-driven Hangar 22 scholarship program… to Carl’s

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33:53

Roots, Wings, and Sacrifice: A Conversation with USAF...

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2025/12/02

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat does it take to fly head-first into danger so that others may live? In this powerful episode, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Anthony Dyer—retired Special Missions Aviator, Jolly Green rescue team member, AC-130 gunship aerial gunner, and author of the upcoming book Moonchild. Anthony shares the reality behind the job once known as “aerial gunner,” a role that evolved into the modern, multi-discipline Special Missions Aviator—part gunner, part flight engineer, part

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32:52

Wired Different: How Trades, Tech, and Photography...

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2025/11/24

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when leadership meets grit, curiosity, and a genuine love for people? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker spotlights Michelle Leon, Operations Manager at Levil Aviation, and one of aviation and manufacturing’s most powerful emerging voices. Michelle’s journey spans hospitality, dental leadership, Lockheed Martin, and now cutting-edge avionics—and along the way, she’s mastered the art of servant leadership. From breaking barriers as a

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