As we continue our Women in Aviation series, we’re joined by commercial pilot, Emily Smith. Emily flies the Beechcraft 1900 for Wasaya in Northern Ontario, Canada and like all of our guests, has a deep passion for flying. Join us as we chat with Emily, as well as a bonus segment with Evan Reiter, co-founder of FlightSimExpo. Links Mentioned in Women in Aviation Part 3 FlightSimExpo 2018 Emily on Instagram @emilybrooke787

Chris Palmer is the host of the Aviatorcast Podcast, the Angle of Attack show, and isn’t your average flight instructor. Chris is on a mission to make better pilots. Whether it’s in the cockpit, on the ground, or on YouTube, Chris’s passion is to give new pilots the skills they need to fly safely and have fun. Join us as he shares in his love of flying and what bumps in the road he encountered along the way. Links Mentioned in the Angle of Attack Episode Chris’s Website:...

Doug Glover and Tony Granata of 3G Aviation Media are the real deal when it comes to aviation and photography. Whether they are off in remote parts of the world shooting on their own, or instructing at aviation workshops together, Tony and Doug bring unique styles and knowledge to the team. 3G started as a collaboration of their different kills, knowledge, and technique in an effort to help other aviation enthusiasts armed with cameras. Join us as we sit down with these guys to learn about...

Matt Guthmiller completed his solo flight around the world at age 19, earning him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. We invited Matt to have a chat with us to talk about what challenges went into circumnavigating the globe by himself. Armed with extra fuel tanks, Matt set out from Gillespie field in California in a Bonanza. Now a senior at MIT, and avid YouTuber, he loves to share his aviation stories.  Join us as we hear from this great young private pilot. FlightCast Cafe Want...

Never has a FlightCast episode been so hugely anticipated than this Infinite Flight Global episode! Joining us yet again to talk about their mobile Flight Simulator are owners and developers, Laura Laban and Philippe Rollin. This interview comes on the verge of the greatest achievement to date for Infinite Flight; Global Flight. And that’s really just the tip of the iceberg.  With global flight comes a host of other amazing features and you get the inside scoop only on FlightCast. FlightCast...

Joining us this week from the hit History Channel series Ice Pilots NWT is Buffalo Airways General Manager, Mikey McBryan. Ice Pilots follows the staff and pilots of this airline in Northern Canada, who fly vintage DC-3’s, DC-6’s, Lockheed Electras and more. Getting people and cargo to their destinations in this intense climate is always a challenge, and we chatted with Mikey about coordinating these challenges. We also learn about how Ice Pilots became such a hit. FlightCast Cafe Want to...

For many, flying is the ultimate dream job and Pilot Rashid Nazir is no exception. Rashid is a First Officer for WestJet out of Toronto Pearson International, and loves to share his joy of aviation with the world. His popular instagram account shares moments from the flight deck aboard the Dash 8 Q400 and inspires many to pursue their dream of flying for a living. Join Jason and Mark as they continue our real world pilot series, and talk to Rashid about his journey to becoming a...

FlightCast will be LIVE on location at Atlanta Warbird Weekend 2017! To help us learn all about this amazing event, we invited the director of digital media for the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing, and Coordinator of Warbird Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, Moreno “Mo” Aguiari. Mo’s passion for aviation and specifically these warbirds could not be more evident, and FlightCast is honoured to be on the roster for this year’s event. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this...

Zac Luchini pilots the US Coast Guard C-130 and this week he is joined by returning guest and friend, Wryan Webb. Zac and Ryan work together to ensure not only other people’s safety, but each other’s. Listen in as these guys chat with Mark and Jason as we go even deeper into the search and rescue world of the United States Coast Guard. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this interview? Get more from this and other episodes as a FlightCast Cafe subscriber! Links Mentioned...

Lieutenant Wryan Webb is an Aircraft Commander on the Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk for the United States Coast Guard. Currently based in Traverse City, Michigan, Wryan joined FlightCast to talk about his career and his love for aviation. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in keeping US borders and citizens safe, and as Aircraft Commander, Wryan’s job is an important one.  Today, FlightCast goes back to Helicopters! FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this interview? Get more from...

For Bob Thompson and John Hume, the Art of Alaska isn’t captured fully unless it involves aviation. Flying has been a vital part of the history of Alaska, and these two guys and their families are no exception to that.  Their artwork pays tribute to aircraft and aviators as well as the majestic beauty of the Alaskan landscape. Join us this week as Bob and John share their stories with Jason and Mark. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this interview? Get more from this and...

This week we’re joined by legendary Air Race Pilot, Thom Richard. Thom immigrated to the United States when he was only 17 years old with one goal: to become an air racer. And become and air racer he did. Not only that, but Thom is also an aircraft mechanic, display pilot at the American Airpower Museum, and chief pilot and owner of Warbird Adventures in Kissimmee, Florida. Thom is known for his amazing piloting skills racing Precious Metal, a 3200hp P-51 Mustang, and Hot Stuff; a custom...

To celebrate FlightCast’s 50th episode, we’re diving into my aviation history with the help of my Grandmother, Donna “Nanny” Ketcheson. Nanny and I made her famous spaghetti, and sat down for conversation so I could learn more about the aviators in our family’s past. From my Grandfather and his float planes, to my great Grandfather who flew the Avro Lancaster and Short Sterling in WWII, our chat will engage aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Aviation History in...

The best kind of airline pilot career is the one the pilot loves. Returning to FlightCast as a newly appointed First Officer for EasyJet, is Dale McLaughlin. Dale joined us as part of our Real World Pilot series for Episode 7, and now a year and a half later, he’s back to tell of his journey from flight school to airline pilot. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this interview? Get more from this and other episodes as a FlightCast Cafe subscriber! Links mentioned in this...

FlightCast is thrilled to welcome private fixed wing, rotor wing, and seaplane commercial pilot, Deon Mitton. If that wasn’t enough, Deon is also a very talented aviation photographer. We asked him if he would join us on FlightCast for a feature chat about his flying adventures as well as provide some tips on what makes a great aviation photograph.  Deon’s passion for aviation is palpable and inspiring. Deon Mitton on Patreon We would love to encourage you to check out Deon on Patreon. By...

This week we pick up our Infinite Flight Developer Series with one of the coding ninjas who has been busy coding for Infinite Flight global flight! Val Horner joined us for our live broadcast at the Flying Development Studio staff meetup in San Francisco this February and is back again to share more.  In this episode, Val chats with Jason, Mark, and Joe about some of the aspects of  preparing for this massive update to Infinite Flight. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of...

To continue our Women in Aviation series, this week we were delighted to chat with Southern Fly Girl; aviator, blogger, photographer, mom, and cancer survivor, Angela Sells. Angela has an awesome outlook on live and has a wonderful passion for aviation that we’re excited to share with all of you. She is an avid aviation photographer and you can check out her photos on Instagram @southernflygirl. FlightCast Cafe Want to hear a full, unedited cut of this skype call? Get more from this and...

This week and in the episodes to come, FlightCast celebrates women in aviation! We’re excited to launch this series starting with Infinite Flight Developer and private pilot, Laura Laban.  As an added bonus, we had the pleasure of also chatting with CRJ-900 Captain, Erika Delong. Both Erika and Laura are not only pilots but they’re in a small group of women aviators who are also transgender.  On the heals of International Women’s Day, and International Transgender Day of Visibility, we were...

When a flight sim meets real world aviation enthusiasts you sometimes end up with a bunch of weirdos who love to do their job in their spare time too.  Only for pretend. For real world (almost) pilot, Brandon, and US Air Force Air Traffic Controller, The O.P. this is what they do; airplanes for real and again on Infinite Flight. And just for fun, we threw Seb and Joe into the mix.  The result in this episode is a bunch of nonsense, sprinkled with some aviation gold and Infinite Flight global...

This week we chat again with some Canadian kit plane builders and pilots, Cam, Bob, and Glenn. In case you missed it, in Episode 41 we recorded Part 1 of this series. Between the three of them, these guys own a pair of Murphy Rebels and a Zenith STOL CH 801. Join Jason and Mark as they continue to explore the world of flying home built aircraft in northern Ontario in Part 2 of Kit Planes. FlightCast Cafe Get more from this and other episodes as a FlightCast Cafe subscriber! Links mentioned...

Building and flying kit planes can be a very rewarding way to fly, and according to this week’s guests, the only way to fly. On this week’s episode, Jason invited local private pilots Cam Murch, Bob Fisher, and Glenn Suggitt to his home in Parry Sound, Ontario for a 2-part interview on flying home built airplanes. Between the three of them, these guys own a pair of Murphy Rebels and a Zenith STOL CH 801. Join Jason and Mark as they explore the world of flying home built aircraft in northern...

If you’re an avgeek, the words “plane spotting” and “de-icing” will make your ears perk up. Scheduling this interview was an exercise in patience, since Jan Jasinski is a very busy man. As a remarkable, published aviation photographer, Jan’s love for aviation doesn’t stop there. He works as de-icing bay lead at Ottawa Macdonald—Cartier International Airport in Ontario Canada. Not sure what a bay lead does? Neither did we until we sat down for this feature chat with Jan, who also happens to be...

Flying turboprops in Canada can be an exciting and rewarding career path. Certainly many of us avgeeks have dreamed of taking the controls of a Cessna 208 or Dash-8. For Duncan Gillespie, this was exactly the right path. In a continuation of our real world pilot series, Jason and Mark had a chat with Duncan to learn how he went from a love of flying to First Office aboard the Q400 with Air Canada Express operator, Sky Regional in Toronto. Duncan started his career with Cameron Air, and from...

As we have wrapped up another amazing year of Infinite Flight, Jason, Mark, and Tyler look ahead at what’s next for the Sim. Tyler also gets a little conversation going about what our team would love to see for Infinite Flight in the coming months and years. The Infinite Flight developers have brought things a long way in the last 12 months and we’re excited to see what’s next! Links mentioned in this episode: Infinite Flight Community Forum: community.infinite-flight.com FlightCast on...