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Above the Wing

We’re two young women who hope to hear more voices like ours share their thoughts and experiences on all things aviation. Combining our passion for aviation with our respective professional backgrounds, we hope to start a discussion that we haven’t yet been a part of. We"ll cover a broad range of aviation topics, such as current events, new products and airplanes, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by Ashley & Kim. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do

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00:23:03

Bird Strikes: Sharing Our Skies

Above the Wing ·

2023/01/04

This week, we talk about bird strikes and the multitude of rules & regulations our aircrafts undergo to share our skies with these friendly animals. We also briefly discuss other wildlife disturbances -- listen to learn what else pilots have to dodge!

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00:20:46

Portable Oxygen: Taking Pilots to New Heights

Above the Wing ·

2022/11/17

In this episode, we took a look at cabin pressurization in airliners and portable oxygen systems for General Aviation. In the evolving market, portable oxygen has allowed pilots in GA to reach new heights, while commercial airliners have always relied on consistent technology.

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00:24:58

First in Flight: Santos-Dumont vs Wright Brothers

Above the Wing ·

2022/10/12

In this episode, we discuss the debate of who was first in flight. Specifically, we focus on Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont and his rise to his first flight. We contrast his journey and flight with the American Wright Brothers and their famous flight in Kitty Hawk. We also took a look at the evolution for flight during their time, and how far we have come since then.

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00:26:57

NY International Air Show Recap

Above the Wing ·

2022/09/28

Air show season is in full swing! This week, we recap Kim's trip to the 2022 NY International Air Show! We talk about what she saw, who performed, and the target audience. We also compare and contrast Kim's experience to Ashley's experience at AirVenture.

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00:27:13

AirVenture 2022 Recap

Above the Wing ·

2022/09/07

At the end of July, Ashley attended AirVenture, the world's largest airshow that takes place annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In the episode, we discuss what Ashley saw and her favorite parts. Since it was her seventh year attending, we also touch on what made this year's show unique.

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00:25:15

53 Years Later: Revisiting the Moon Landing

Above the Wing ·

2022/08/24

This week, we revisit the Moon landing that took place in July 1969. We not only discuss the tech specs of the rockets, but we also compare the rocket to what we see today. Then, we take a look at how the media covered the monumental event.

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00:18:12

Top Gun 1986: Revisiting the Original Blockbuster

Above the Wing ·

2022/06/28

Inspired by the recent release of Top Gun: Maverick, we decided to chat about the original Top Gun move, released in 1986. We discuss how it came to be, our personal ratings, and some surprising facts about Tom Cruise himself.

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00:23:38

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 2)

Above the Wing ·

2022/06/15

This week, we recap our thoughts on the second episode of Challenger, which is available for streaming on Netflix.Challenger: The Final Flight recounts the events that led to an ultimate disaster. It features testimonies from employees, family members and friends of the crew, and behind the scenes events that were outside of the public eye at the time.

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00:17:50

Freight Flights: Growing Opportunity

Above the Wing ·

2022/06/01

This week, we discuss freight flights, which is something that we think is often overlooked in the aerospace and aviation industry. We take a look at freight and cargo flights throughout history, and how current events played a crucial role in shaping these flights' development.

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00:21:45

Airbus: Europe's Horse in the Race

Above the Wing ·

2022/05/18

In this episode, we take a closer look at Airbus as a company. We discuss their history, comparison to Boeing, and recent new headlines.

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00:25:04

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing...

Above the Wing ·

2022/04/20

This week's episode looks into the second part of the Netflix documentary, Downfall. This portion focuses on the turbulent history of Boeing, and how decisions made on the corporate level ultimately led to the company's downfall.

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00:26:55

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing Part I

Above the Wing ·

2022/04/06

In this episode, we share our thoughts and opinions on the first half of Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, which can be streamed on Netflix. The first portion details the aftermath of the two 737 MAX crashes and introduces us to those affected by and close to the crashes.

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00:21:44

Boosting Speed: Aerodynamics in the Winter Olympics

Above the Wing ·

2022/03/09

In this episode, we discus how concepts from the aerospace and aviation industry are used for an unlikely application - the Winter Olympics!

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00:24:35

Featured Flyer: Bessie Coleman

Above the Wing ·

2022/02/23

This week, we continue our Featured Flyer series with Bessie Coleman. We chose to feature Bessie in honor of Black History Month, which occurs each February. We discuss her impressive affinity for flight, and her journey to becoming the world's first Black woman to earn her pilot's license.

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00:26:10

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 1)

Above the Wing ·

2022/02/09

This week, we kick off a potential new series, Featured Film, where we watch an aviation- / aerospace-related film and share our thoughts. We started this potential series with the first episode of Challenger: The Final Flight, a Netflix original documentary. Let us know what you think of this new series!

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00:24:39

5G: Battle of the Airwaves

Above the Wing ·

2022/01/19

In this episode, we discuss the recent dispute over implementing 5G and its threat to airline safety. We give an overview of what 5G is, why it affects pilots, and how this issue quickly turned political.

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00:23:52

Featured Flyer: Sirisha Bandla

Above the Wing ·

2022/01/05

In this episode, we discuss the career of the inspirational Sirisha Bandla. Aside from being onboard Virgin Galactic's recent inaugural spaceflight, she has a glittering career in engineering and aerospace. Despite her incredible accomplishments, she has stayed true to her inner space kid, and we are so excited to introduce her story to you.

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00:30:16

Aerial Firefighting: Repurposing the Air Attack

Above the Wing ·

2021/12/22

In this episode, we discuss the background of aerial firefighting, including aircraft types and attack strategies. We also touch upon recent research and studies in the field, and some of the major players might surprise you! We definitely enjoyed learning more about this application of aviation that we usually don't think twice about.

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00:29:54

Boeing 737 MAX: An Infamous History

Above the Wing ·

2021/12/08

In this episode, we give an overview of Boeing's doomed 737 MAX aircraft and the generations that preceded it. We touch upon the culture at the aircraft company, the FAA's response, and how the fleet operates now.

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00:24:02

Stefan Derewetsky Part 2: Safety in a Time of...

Above the Wing ·

2021/11/24

In the second and final part of our guest episode with Stefan, we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic affected individuals within and the airline industry as a whole. Stefan gives insight on how fatigue affects pilots and the regulations that are put into place to ensure that airline safety is never compromised. This episode is sponsored by Anchor.

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