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The Short Circuit

In this series, Mike McLean will be having a short chat with members of the Aviation Community. He"ll be asking them how and why they got into aviation, what or who inspired them to look to the skys and what they would say to any young people thinking of a career in this sector. The people he"ll be talking with come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of stories to tellThe Short Circuit podcast is sponsored by Swift Aircraft. Swift Aircraft is a new British Aircraft company

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Episode 34 Brian Whittle

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2024/07/22

Today's chat is with MSP Brian Whittle, former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's.What’s that got to do with aviation? Take a listen to this episode to find out.#inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople #olympian #athlete #relay #aviation #generalaviation #msp #scottisparliament #brianwhittle #concorde #monkton #ayrshire #prestwick #prestwickairport #glasgow #theshortcircuit #podcast #politician #southscotlan...

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26:05

Episode 33 Young Voices, Student Jacob Haseldine...

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2024/07/11

Full time student Jacob Haseldine discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions.This is the second 'Young Voices' special edition of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation and aerospace. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on t...

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30:52

Episode 32 Young Voices. 17 year old Amelia...

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2024/07/04

Full-time student Amelia Richardson explains how a she has managed to fly a jet, become a gliding instructor and how aviation has become the focus of her life. This is the first in our 'Young Voices' special editions of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future ...

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Episode 31 Stephen Breslin, CEO of Glasgow Science...

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2024/06/27

Stephen explains how he went from plane spotting and model building to running a world class STEM facility. The Glasgow Science Centre hosts over 350,000 visitors a year and houses a mind boggling array of exhibits to stimulate and amaze.#inspiringaviation #glasgow #glasgowsciencecentre #CEO #leaders #leadership #science

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Episode 30 Adam Twidell of the FlexJet Group...

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2024/06/20

Adam, an experienced Pilot, Entrepreneur, Board Director and Leader within the FlexJet Group talks about his role looking at their investments in the Future of Flight; including eVTOLs and hydrogen powered aircraft and the associated infrastructure.#aviation #avgeek #avgeeks #sustainability #theshortcircuit #SustainableAviation #futureaviation #innovations #STEM #STEAM #youthdevelopment

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32:16

Episode 29 Peter Merlin, Author of Dreamland and...

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2024/06/14

From growing up in Hollywood to gaining access to the secretive world at Groom Lake, Nevada (also known as Dreamland and several other names), Peter's life experience is one that will make many an aviation lover jealous.#groomlake #innovation #Aviation #aerospace #dreamland #STEM #stemeducation #STEAM #theshortcircuit #thespacerace #avgeeks #hollywood #educators #southernillinoisuniversity #groomlake #lifeexperience #avgeeks #aviationlover...

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Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the...

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2024/06/06

Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability.#aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviation #sustainability #womeninbusiness #businessaviation

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Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us...

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2024/05/30

A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes.#wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #teaching #learningtransfer #emergencyservic...

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34:55

Episode 26 Aviation Writer Paul Eden discusses the...

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2024/05/23

Paul talks about his experiences in the Business Aviation world and how the industry has changed and is developing. He highlights how & why this sector has genuine value in today's world and the opportunities it offers across the board.

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Episode 25 Cae Roberts talks about Naval Aviation...

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2024/05/16

Online entrepreneur and aircraft broker, Cae Roberts, gives us the background of how he joined the Royal Navy, served his time there and then re-entered civilian life to establish a brand new online business, giving not only an exciting living, but access to his main passion of General Aviation.

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Episode 24 Jake Brattle Team GB Glider Pilot and...

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2024/05/09

Jake discusses his love of gliding and explains how aviation, and gliding in particular, helps build skills and experience that are applicable in everyday life. Teamwork, decision making and confidence are just some of attributes that will be developed in that environment.

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Episode 23 Bill Goebel and the Hollywood Bomber...

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2024/05/02

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Episode 22 LAA Vice President Brian Davies discusses...

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2024/04/25

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Episode 20 Ben Jarvis talks about Rockets,...

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2024/04/10

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Episode 21 Dr Geoff Coxon from theSkylab talks STEM,...

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2024/04/10

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Episode 19 Airbus A400M Engineer Steph Smith...

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2024/04/04

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Episode 18 Jack Milnes. The man who got a bunch of...

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2024/03/28

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Episode 17 ATC Safety Manager, Instructor and Author...

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2024/03/22

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Episode 16 STEM Project Supervisor and Jump Pilot...

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2024/03/14

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Episode 15 Electrical Avionics Fitter Rosina Chester...

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2024/03/07

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