Kiwi Tales # 10: Kevin Wilkey - Golden Moments and the "Big C"
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Kevin recently wrote an article titled “Golden Moments”, where he described his diagnosis and ongoing battle with the big “C”. He has received feedback from many people who have found it both moving and helpful in their own lives. Kevin was Chief Flying Instructor at the Marlborough Aero Club for 17 years, and has taught and mentored many pilots through their aviation training with his typical common sense, no nonsense, and sometimes non-traditional methods. NOTE: Kevin reads "Golden Moments" at end of this interview, or you can click the link below for a pdf version. https://1drv.ms/b/c/d44dfcab36abefad/EROzVKSGQ-NAgh1qUSoglAABwg9P7KJ837ehcRGQ_-PJ5w?e=yQwWyy Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps. 0:00 Introduction 1:42 "C" Diagnosis 14:13 Symptoms and Treatment 28:09 Death 33:22 Childhood 35:29 Learning to Fly and Passing Exams 45:30 CFI Role 54:30 Writing 56:32 "Laughter in the Sky" Book 1:11:07 Final Questions 1:16:47 GOLDEN MOMENTS
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