Send us a textAn amazing conversation with a generational pilot who witnessed the deregulation of the airline industry , as well as the transitioning to the jet age, and the safety improvements seen in the industry.He shares his experiences flying the Twin Otter through SE Alaska, as well flying the Boeing 727 and MD80. Music licensed bywww.epidemicsound.com“The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are so...

Send us a textCaptain Sandberg comes from an aviation family, with both his Father and Grandfather serving in the military. Amazing stories about his family, the Condor Squadron, lessons learned following an engine failure, and so much more. Grateful for Rob sharing his story with TPL!“The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or instit...

Simon's journey to the flight deck is like none other. As a young man, his love for aviation developed after watching both his Father and Uncle serve for the RAF. He completed his private pilot's license in Oklahoma, and was working in Kuwait City, when he was taken hostage at the Iraq border. Interrogated for 7 days, and sentenced to 8 years in Abu Ghraib, his dreams of becoming a pilot never died. Simon's journey from the depths of the darkest prison, to the seat of a modern commercial...

Sit down with Captain Erika as she tells her aviation story, the adversity she has faced, and her journey to the Captain seat for Delta Airlines. Check out the Vodcast at the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASuFwNrhqlg*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.

Captain Perry Solmonson is not only an accomplished aviator and business owner, but has also tackled the 7 summits, the 7 highest peaks on each continent. The flying bug bit him early in life, and his passion for the industry, and mentorship is undeniable. *The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.

Captain Larry Packer reflects on his experience as Blue Angel #2 during the 1992 season when the documentary "Around the world at the speed of sound"was filmed. Incredible stories of adventure, sacrifice and camaraderie. Larry's Journey to jointing the Blues!https://youtu.be/osKA3qqcZho?feature=sharedCheck out the 1994 documentary here:https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Around-World-Special/dp/B07RCKCMYFCheck out the 2024 documentary here:https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Brian-Kesserli...

What an opportunity to sit down with an aviator who experienced the incredible growth of the aviation industry from the 1960's to the 1990's.Captain Chuck is a true pioneer, joining the airlines in 1961 as a DC-6 Flight Engineer. He obtained his pilot's license and became one of the incredible legends to eventually fly as an Alaska Airlines Captain. There is a lot to learn from a pilot like Captain Spaeth. Professional, dedicated, and always learning.Music licensed through:www.epidemicso...

Watch the episode here:https://youtu.be/5AsFuqd5-jY?feature=sharedBrad Tilden is a general aviation pilot and the retired CEO of Alaska Airlines. In this episode, we sit down with Brad to find out about his aviation roots, including his Dad who worked on the "moon buggy" first utilized on the surface of the moon during Apollo 15. He got his pilot's license as a young man and continues to fly regularly. His working career took him from a paperboy, to a dishwasher on an Amtrak train, ...

Cory has an incredible aviation story from the early days of flight instructing, to operating regional jets in Europe, performing aerial firefighting for over a decade, and now flying as a pilot for a legacy US airline. Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube with expanded content!Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4iOF34spaZUAC-ZdOUwJQ

Strap in and sit back for an amazing conversation with former Blue Angel and current Airline Captain Larry Packer.He shares his experience as a Naval Aviator flying off United States' Aircraft Carriers in the A-4, A-6 and F/A-18 Hornet as well as his incredible time as Blue Angel #2 during the early 1990s. After a distinguished career in the Navy, he joined the Oregon Air National Guard flying both the F-16 Viper and F-15 Strike Eagle accumulating over 5,000 hours in tactical fighter jet...

So grateful to have the opportunity to sit down with world renowned CFI and Aviation Humorist Rod Machado. He shares stories and lessons learned from over 5 decades of flying experiences. Check out all of his amazing books and aviation content here:https://rodmachado.com/

Super special episode to kick off the podcast with a dear friend and B787 pilot. He has a great story : immigrated from Ireland and France as a young man, fulfilled a life long passion to become a pilot, and now is living his dream. So grateful he took the time to share his story with us.  Check out Kieran's photography here: https://www.machphotographer.com