To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here.Ground school is an important but intense phase of training for any future pilot which is why the courseware and teaching is so vital to cadet success!In this podcast we spoke to Jo Watkinson, Pilot and instructor, who helped create CAE’s new blended learning approach which includes both virtual and practical lessons. It has been designed to set cadets up for success and Jo even taught the first lessons. Ground school may be...

To view the video version of this podcast episode,  click here (https://youtu.be/eNfGLjNaTac). From successfully living with HIV to finding out that because of that diagnosis you can no longer follow your dream to become an airline pilot could be devastating to most people. But this news didn’t stop James Bushe fight to achieve his dream. James is a true trailblazer; he changed the law to become Europe’s first newly qualified airline pilot living with HIV. He made the decision to waive his...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/z_LQBom4aP0). Being the pilot of a Spitfire is something many aviators can only dream of, but Matt and his team decided to embrace a the challenge by flying their Silver Spitfire around the world! Such a trip had never been attempted before and it took this iconic aircraft, and the pilots, from the Grand Canyon in the west to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the East. “By pushing the boundaries of what’s...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/tbBWZTn7pSk)lick here. (https://youtu.be/tbBWZTn7pSk) The “how to become a pilot” podcast mini-series was created to help budding aviators understand the process of becoming a pilot. Listen to professionals as they share their expertise and the role they play in the become a pilot journey. In this episode we meet flight safety expert Brent Crow. He shares his love for aviation and the importance of safety in flight training.

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/xwl_8zJJPPI)lick here (https://youtu.be/xwl_8zJJPPI). The Airbus A380 took it’s first flight in April 2005 but in 2019 Airbus announced that it would cease production of this iconic aircraft. Then in March 2021 the final A380 left the assembly line. It was a joy to speak to Sophie Blanchard about her experience as a Captain of this “Giant of the Skies” and her experiences on board including being part of an all-female A380...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/BWIjyhdJMtw)lick here. (https://youtu.be/BWIjyhdJMtw) Taking those first steps towards your aviation career can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know you’re making the right choice? In this episode we speak with Chief Instructor Kyle Portela about the route to become a pilot in the USA and what to consider before choosing your flight school. www.cae.com/becomeapilotphoenix

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/yDCPftYVzrY)lick here. (https://youtu.be/yDCPftYVzrY) In this episode we welcome back Theresa Claiborne to talk about her role as board member of Sister of the Skies and the great work they do! Sisters of the Skies is an organization made up of professional black female pilots who represent less than ½ of 1% of the total professional pilot career field. Currently, there are less than 150 black women pilots in the United...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/0bpi5LFvoU0)lick here. (https://youtu.be/0bpi5LFvoU0) The Concorde was one of the most iconic and recognizable passenger aircrafts of all time. This amazing aircraft took its first flight over 50 years ago, in 1969, and it could go from London to New York in about the same time as an Airbus 320neo currently takes to go from London to Helsinki! In this episode we spoke to John Hutchinson to find out about his life as a...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/mCytwmg8QVk)lick here. (https://youtu.be/mCytwmg8QVk) In 1982 Theresa became the very first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force. Then, in 1990, Theresa joined the world of commercial aviation and is now one of the very few black, female Airline Captains in the USA. In addition to her successful flying career Theresa is one of the founding members of “Sisters of the Skies” who aim to “develop...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, c (https://youtu.be/eBh_SrePyxk)lick here. (https://youtu.be/eBh_SrePyxk) (https://youtu.be/feby_33mtfk)In the first of our “how to become a pilot” series of podcasts, we discuss assessment with Emma Akhurst MSc, Lead ADAPT Psychologist at Symbiotics. Emma shares the science behind assessment, what to expect during a CAE assessment plus hints and tips on how best to prepare!

To view the video version of this podcast episode, Click here. (https://youtu.be/feby_33mtfk) Our search for dream pilot jobs brings us to Papua New Guinea, where, as a missionary bush pilot, Ryan Farran provides a vital link for supplies and medical transport for people living in some of the most remote places anywhere on earth. Ryan’s journey to becoming a pilot is as unconventional as the landscape in which he now flies, and it was only when he found his purpose that flying became part of...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/WHtiT78pOCI) In our quest to learn more about “dream pilot jobs” around the world, we caught up with Maria Wiuff, a former barefoot pilot in the Maldives. You may recognise her from the Trans Maldivian episode of the “Just Planes” T.V. series. Her journey to the Maldives required patience and perseverance, but as you’ll hear, her time flying in paradise was well worth it!

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/VIb-R2aTHkQ). When the pandemic hit, Captain Emma Henderson made the difficult decision to leave the airline jobs she loves so much and dedicate herself to a higher cause. Through Project Wingman she put furloughed pilots and cabin crew to work on the ground for a special group of “customers” – healthcare workers in the UK. Hear about her unconventional path to becoming a pilot and her inspiring story in this...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/UerLv3oDSvU). On October 11th, in honour of the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child, “My voice, our equal future” CAE Defence & Security will host a Podcast titled ‘Women in Defence & Aviation’ that will feature a panel of inspiring Women who will share their compelling life experiences as military and civil aviation pilots. Hosted by Maryse Carmichael, Lt. Col. (Ret.), Royal Canadian Air...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/eJpN6wiZLW8). (https://youtu.be/JcLt45vBqJE)In the second in our series of episodes on dream pilot jobs, we sit down with Tetu Kouro, a pilot who has flown an air ambulance in French Polynesia. In a country approximately the size of Europe and made up of more than 100 islands, going to the hospital often involves a trip by plane. Find out what it like to fly in this special environment and what it’s like to...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/JcLt45vBqJE) What is a dream job for a pilot? Is it about the aircraft you fly? Where you fly it? The adventures you have along the way? In the next few podcasts, we will talk to pilots who have some pretty interesting jobs, starting with ferry pilot Kerry McCauley. His adventures flying single engine aircraft around the world to deliver them to their new owners is well documented on the show Dangerous flights,...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/Odj1rCZ0kwk) In an industry known for its ups and downs, a wrench has certainly been thrown into the plans of many pilots – especially those who have just completed their training and are looking for their first job. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to hear what Megane De Haeck has to say in this episode about how long it took her to find her first job as a pilot and what she did to stay current and connected...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/8228bQJTl5Q) Veronique is an integrative psychotherapist, a master specialist in sophrology, a coach, a relaxation expert, a physical therapist (kinesitherapy) and a tai chi instructor. With everything we have experienced over the last few months, a spotlight has been shone on mental health and wellbeing. In this week’s episode of the CAE Pilot Podcast, we talk to Veronique Benoit, a mental health and wellbeing...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-i6ZJTLE54). While the objective of integrated and modular training is the same, there are distinct differences and advantages to each path to becoming a pilot. In this podcast, CAE’s Patrick Botter talked to A320 First Officer and CAE Instructor, William Khalil, and learned what you should consider before embarking on your pilot training journey!

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/WyhVeY4yYCw). A pilot’s lifestyle presents many challenges to staying fit: irregular sleep, jet lag, sitting for long periods, crew meals and restaurant food in airports and on layovers. In this episode of the CAE Pilot Podcast, CAE’s Patrick Botter chats with Andrea Biundo, a Boeing 787 pilot and personal trainer who has just launched BeFit2Fly, a fitness website and app geared specifically to pilots, cabin crew...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here (https://youtu.be/GazNcNscaAk) “What do I do now?” It’s a question many pilots are asking themselves right now as they face the reality that they may not fly for a while. The good news is that the flight deck isn’t the only place a pilot can put their knowledge and skills to good use. In this podcast CAE’s Patrick Botter talks to Judy Choi, a Simulator Flight Instructor at CAE Hong Kong about her transition from airline pilot to...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/-Ceu5LO03Sg) Seeing the proverbial glass as half full when there is so much bad news probably seems challenging, if not completely ridiculous. But as CAE’s Patrick Botter learned during his discussion with @susythepilot, staying positive gives you the power to push through difficult times and prepare for clearer skies. Listen to her inspirational message and practical tips in this week’s CAE Pilot Podcast. See...

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://youtu.be/PO0q36FvXwg) Elit’Avia never stopped flying during the pandemic but they did have to adapt to a new operational reality. In this episode, Elit’Avia’s COO gives us some insight into what his company has done to keep operations running while ensuring safety of his team and customers.

To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9xPvg0lyak&feature=youtu.be) As airlines restart operations, a simulator session will be the first stop for many pilots before taking flight. A sim session can be stressful, and this week, CAE’s Patrick Botter spoke to a psychologist, an instructor and an airline pilot about Simulator Anxiety – what causes it and how to deal with this very real and completely normal emotion.