Justin Weiman didn't set out to become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, he wanted to fly. After a magical ride in a friend's Cherokee got him hooked on aviation, age cutoffs kept him from becoming a Navy pilot, so he became a Navy AME instead, working on F-18 ejection seats as the "last line of defense" for pilot safety. Less than a year ago, he landed his dream job as an AMT at American Airlines. In this episode, Justin shares his path from insulation salesman to fleet service clerk to Navy

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh joins Jim Pyne for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, preparation, culture and the pursuit of championships. Harbaugh discusses the principles that have guided him throughout his career as an NFL quarterback and successful head coach at both the college and professional levels. He shares what it takes to build belief inside a football team, develop a winning culture and prepare for legendary coaches such as Bill Belichick and Nick Saban....

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Was erzählt die Black Box wirklich nach einem Flugunfall?In Episode 3 von Mayday Files nehmen wir euch mit in die Welt von Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Flight Data Recorder (FDR) und moderner Flugunfalluntersuchung. Gemeinsam mit Dr. Thomas Friesacher sprechen wir darüber, wie Flight Recorder gefunden, geöffnet, ausgelesen und analysiert werden – und warum oft auch FADEC-Daten, Garmin-Logs, ADS-B-Spuren, Flightradar24-Daten, Helikopter-Videoaufzeichnungen oder das Open Glider Network entscheidend

SummaryIn this episode, Ian Cherteiny shares his insights on the progression in speed flying and paragliding, emphasizing safety, skill development, and community influence. Discover practical advice for beginners and experienced pilots alike, and learn how Utah's unique environment fosters top-tier talent. In this episode, Ian Cherteiny and Victor discuss the nuances of speed flying, training progression, gear choices, and the importance of mentorship in the sport. They share insights on safety,

As part of the GHI Podcast | GSE Expo Europe Preview Series, we sit down with the team behind Women of GSE to discuss the upcoming Women of GSE Networking Event at GSE Expo Europe in Lisbon from 15-17 September 2026. And that's not all. We let you in on a little secret: a special guest will be joining us in Lisbon. We're not revealing their identity just yet, but we can promise it's someone who will bring an extra spark to this year's event. Listen now for the clues, the excitement, and a g...

Aircraft flown: A-10 and T-38 Jim "Pappy" Russell shares his extensive flying experience, including flying the A-10 and T-38, handling emergencies, and memorable moments from his military aviation career. This episode offers valuable insights into pilot training, aircraft evolution, and real-world flying challenges.

Test pilot, retired rocket scientist, and award-winning air show performer Bob Carlton recounts the unforeseen travails of a cross-country ferry flight that brought to life lessons he’d only learned about in ground school. What should have been a leisurely 3-day trip turned into a 2-week odyssey due to severe icing — in VMC, ground fog, and the need for a sick sack.Sponsored by Avemco

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Valor Plus. For this episode of Hangar Z, recorded live at APSCON 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely sit down with Nicolas Ianiero, aircraft maintenance engineer with Canadian Helicopters supporting the York Regional Police Air Support Unit and the recipient of the 2026 APSA Technician of the Year Award. Nicolas shares the journey that took him from aspiring pilot to licensed aircraft...

In this episode, we speak with Julia Silvis, Managing Director of Research and Intelligence at the GREATER MSP Partnership, the economic development partnership for the Minneapolis Saint Paul (MSP) region region that built and leads the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Hub, a first-of-its-kind coalition working across the entire SAF value chain from feedstock to the airport fuel supply.She discusses:Working supply and demand together: How the Minnesota SAF Hub’s defining feature is that it

Ray and Melisa Fowler run Adventure Flying LLC, a CubCrafters Certified Sales Center covering the mid-Atlantic — Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Both are Delta A320 Captains, and both carry warbird résumés that go well beyond the airline job: Melisa is type-rated in the DC-3, C-47, and B-17, with stick time in the back seat of a P-51. Ray is a retired Air National Guard Lieutenant Colonel, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, and Director of Flig...

On March 27, 1977, KLM Flight 4805 and Pan Am Flight 1736 collided on a fog-covered runway at Los Rodeos Airport in Tenerife. The disaster claimed 583 lives and became the deadliest accident in aviation history.A bomb threat, an overcrowded airport, worsening visibility, confusing instructions, simultaneous radio transmissions, and a takeoff without clearance created a fatal chain of events. Through cockpit recordings and investigation findings, this episode of Black Box Files reconstructs what

Send us Fan Mail The Boeing 757 is widely regarded by pilots and aviation enthusiasts as the "muscle car of the skies"—or the "Atari Ferrari." Introduced in the early 1980s, this narrow-body airliner earned its legendary reputation due to its incredible thrust-to-weight ratio. Powered by oversized Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney engines, the 757 is famously overpowered for its size, allowing it to blast skyward at 6,000 feet per minute and easily operate out of short runways or high-altitu...

Don't skimp on flight-critical hardware. Find best-in-class ANR with the Lightspeed Zulu 3 using my affiliate link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ref/204/ In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Annie Vogel, also known as Pilot Annie, to talk about building a life and career in aviation without following the traditional path. From discovering flying almost by accident to building an audience around general aviation and eventually turning that passion into an aviation-focu...

Sport pilot Ken Luna and his former instructor Toto Marchand discuss an emergency Ken experienced while flying home from a short lunch trip with his son. At about 2,000 feet, his light sport aircraft suddenly experienced violent vibrations when a propeller blade separated, causing the engine to fail and the canopy to pop open.

📝 SummaryGeneral aviation isn't just a way to get somewhere — it's a time machine. In this episode, Shawn sits down with Kirk Fryar, co-owner of Sarasota Avionics, to talk about how flying small turns a weekend into a real weekend (lunch with mom, a concert, and back home by Sunday), how international trips like Belize become surprisingly simple with the right handler, and why "get-there-itis" is one of the most dangerous mindsets in aviation. Captain Val of Skyline Baron Pilot shares her own

Captain Steeeve and Kennedy Steve are back with another episode of The Captain & Kennedy Air Show, starting things off with some of the latest news and current events happening around the aviation world.Then, Captain Steeeve heads to Boom Supersonic for a special sit-down with founder and CEO Blake Scholl to talk about the future of aviation and the return of commercial supersonic flight. They get into Boom’s vision for faster air travel, what it will take to make supersonic passenger flights

Season 2 Episode 17What happens when a student pilot stops accepting “that’s just the way it is” and starts looking for better solutions? In this episode, you’ll learn how entrepreneur and private pilot DeRonte Craig used his marketing expertise to creatively overcome the financial barriers of flight training, earning his private pilot certificate in just three months. He shares why flying 5–6 days a week accelerated his learning, how “showing up” created an unexpected opportunity, and what

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode they talk about what a typical day looks like as an airline pilot, they hear a harrowing story on how a listener crushed a brand new 70 million dollar jet with a tug, and finally they learned that is you are flying on southwest a hat may be more important than a paying passenger. Want to submit an anonymous story to our show? Head to www.captainjohndoe.com & send us all the juicy details!Contact us at

Mark Woglom has bought and sold roughly a dozen airplanes in twenty-five years — a new Cessna 182 he learned to fly in, a Baron he never got comfortable in, a pressurized 414, a Cheyenne II XL, four separate Cirrus SR22s, a Vision Jet, a TBM 960, a Citation M2, and the CJ3+ he flies today. Six weeks ago he added an Icon A5, because you can't go sightseeing in a jet.Along the way he built a framework for making the decision the rest of us agonize over.In this episode we cover:The three F's —