Ryan Owens, Owner and flight instructor at Owens Flight training interviews other pilots, co-workers, students, air traffic controllers, and talks about everything aviation in these fun and sometimes informative episodes of Flight Tales.
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Join hosts, Fig and Repete, as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh ’til you cry, but you’ll never be bored!
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Where does your wanderlust lead you? To Melbourne’s cafes or the vast deserts of the Empty Quarter, a New Zealand vineyard or the pavements of New York… what’s your neighbourhood? Join travel journalists and editors Kirstie Bedford and Belinda Jackson for stories from across the world. Hosts Belinda Jackson & Kirstie Bedford Website Instagram @theworldawaitspodcast Support us https://ko-fi.com/theworldawaits (thank you!)
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Tune in for the rest of the story—with exclusive interviews with pilots who have shared their emergencies, crises, and mistakes over 950-plus installments of Flying's iconic series, "I Learned About Flying From That." Host Rob Reider relates the tale as told by the author, then catches up with that pilot to ask the questions we know have been on your mind.
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A podcast for Professional Pilots, by Professional Pilots. Join hosts Dylan and Max, both professional pilots with backgrounds in Flight Instructing, Airlines, and Business Aviation, on their quest to improve as travelers, pilots, and professionals. Expect to find interesting conversations with industry experts in a variety of aviation fields, thought-provoking discussions on hot topics, and hilarious stories from the (sometimes) wild aviation industry. Whether you’re corporate, airline, cha ...
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Join Pilot Pip for a look at aviation safety news, incidents and your plane safety feedback.
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OVER 50 YEARS AGO multi-award-winning journalist John Francis interviewed ageing Australian Outback characters, before their voices were lost in the red dust. THIS IS VERY SPECIAL Outback history. Most of these unique old characters would be aged over 130 if they were still alive today. NEARLY ALL lived largely solitary lives, in the harsh and lonely inland, on the edge of deserts, in a world of searing droughts, and occasional fierce floods. THEY WERE prospectors, sheep and cattle men, boun ...
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A podcast about Aviation, for aviation enthusiasts, pilots, or anyone who looks up when they hear a plane fly overhead. We will be sharing the stories and experiences of the skies through those who fly them. Hosted by me, Osa a private pilot, content creator, and aviation junkie. Tune in to get your fix on aviation lessons, and laughs!!
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With more than five million miles flown on 6 continents - Seat 1A is a journey into how to use this experience to your flying advantage. Join Geoff Dahl and Vinod Viswalingam as they share travel experiences, tales, tips and interviews.
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Flight Suit Friday was a created by a group of Coast Guard Aviators to share stories, discuss the art of search and rescue, and most importantly, to revel in this demanding, yet impossibly rewarding, job. Also, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday For any Coasties out there past or present, aviators, sailors, watchstanders - there are tales of heroism and rules of life we can all live by and enjoy listening to. We hope to expand our reach beyond the Mighty 65 as the show goes on. Host ...
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During our lifetime, on average, we spend 90’000 hours, meaning 11'250 days, or 30 years working: that is one third of our life. Some of us have a clear idea of what they want to do, from the very beginning; some take a path and then change, some change all the time, some fall into a job by chance and love it; others hate their job but feel stuck and can’t move. Often dissatisfaction at work causes much pain, sadness and frustration. But have you ever spent enough time to value all your opti ...
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Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at specific events, people, and/or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.
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Join Gina Yager, founder and director of Las Vegas-based, award-winning PR and marketing agency GYC Vegas, as she sits down with local professionals to explore the stories behind their businesses. At GYC Vegas, we believe every company has a unique tale to tell, and we’re passionate about helping businesses get the recognition they deserve. On Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas, we’ll dive into the insights and perspectives of a variety of Las Vegas-based organizations - from their origin and m ...
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"FLOH" is a podcast hosted by Diana Carvajal that goes beyond the surface of real estate. F.L.O.H…Financing, Leasing, Owning and Housing-where the exploration of real estate, economics, and culture takes place, with Diana thriving as the international liaison in real estate, yachting, and aviation. She believes real estate is more than just buying and selling properties, boats, and private jets. The podcast aims to uncover the stories behind the people, vessels, and assets involved. Through ...
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Air travel can be confusing and frustrating. At the same time, the world of commercial flying is absolutely fascinating. In each episode, this podcast will answer your questions and explore different topics to expand your horizons and make you a smarter and savvier air traveler. Whether you are looking to make the most of your next flying experience or are a naturally curious learner who wants to know more about how air travel works, Flying Smarter is the podcast for you.
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Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.
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Welcome to Stories to Tell, where extraordinary tales emerge. Join us as we dive into the fascinating narratives that unfold in the day-to-day experiences of individuals just like you. In each episode, Mark Ryerson sits down with everyday heroes, adventurers, and dreamers to unearth the gems hidden within their personal stories. From moments that will have you doubled over in laughter to heartwarming anecdotes that resonate deeply, our guests share the highs, the lows, and everything in betw ...
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The Pilot Life podcast takes a deep dive into living life as a pilot. Join us as we chat with inspiring folks from the aviation world, gathering top tips and advice to boost your career and maintain a healthy life balance. Brought to you by the team behind www.PilotLifeTraining.com, we offer professional online aviation courses for both aspiring and experienced pilots. Tune in and subscribe for a blend of expertise and engaging stories, designed to supercharge your aviation journey.
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From Envoy to Corporate Aviation: Lance Romero Pt.3
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In this episode of Flight Tales, Lance Romero takes us on a journey through his aviation career, from flying with Envoy to his transition into the corporate world with Wheels Up and beyond. He shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of being a corporate pilot, the evolution of the aviation industry, and practical advice for aspiring …
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From Family Legacy to Flight Mastery: A Pilot's Tale Ep:4
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Send us a text Join us in this exhilarating episode as we delve into the world of aviation with Zach Zweizig, a pilot whose passion for flying traces back to his grandfather’s wartime tales. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a student pilot, or simply curious about the art of flying, Zach’s story will captivate and inspire you. Discover how Za…
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#170 UX Designer - The Job Tale of Steyn Viljoen
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Welcome to Job Tales: the show where I interview people from all over the world about their profession. Through my podcast I wish to inspire you by giving an overview of all the jobs existing out there. Today with me is Steyn Viljoen, UX Designer. UX stands for user experience. It is quite a comprehensive job that many don’t know about. That’s why …
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Get Your Collaboration On – A Conversation with Cindy Goussak of Collaboration Center
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Gina Yager gets her chat on with Cindy Goussak, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Collaboration Center, a nonprofit serving individuals and families impacted by intellectual, developmental, physical, and learning disabilities. Cindy discusses the organization's comprehensive services, her journey to co-founding the center, and the mission drivin…
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E96 North Bend High Altitude Rescue
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The team sits down with the crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend to discuss their recent high altitude rescue that resulted in one life saved. The crew details their decision gates to continue or abort as well as some solid fuel planning and power management. Tune in, this one is spicy! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday…
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Radio Troubles & Pre-Flight Essentials: Just the Hosts
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In this episode of Flight Tales, Ryan, Brennan, and Dustin dive into the latest updates from the runway, including ongoing radio issues with the 172 and the challenges of maintaining aircraft systems. They also share crucial pre-solo advice, discuss the importance of thorough pre-flight checklists, and sprinkle in some aviation humor with the Cockp…
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This week features guest S.A.M., a Marine F-18 pilot with an impressive and unconventional career. ‘Sam’ shares stories from his time in the Marine Corps, including his journey from having a ground contract to aviator; the unexpected challenges of military aviation; and a memorable deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He discusses the intrica…
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EP 57 Secrets of the Blue Zones, where Aussies are travelling & quirky honeymoon stays
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This week we reveal the secrets of the Blue Zones – where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Blue Zone Vice President Nick Buettner explains how they discovered Blue Zones, the habits of those living there, and lessons you can learn from visiting these regions. And the Netflix show Nick mentions is Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones …
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A rare and exclusive interview with the legendary Sir Donald Bradman
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THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 1. Whoah! It seems I achieved something that the great television interviewer and self-confessed cricket nut Sir Michael Parkinson longed for, but never managed – to not just meet, but to interview the legendary, world-beating cricketer, Sir Donald Bradman. It was said that Don Bradman was ‘elusive’. Like a lyreb…
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Log book stories still abound but I’m now on the last volume of my small collection of RAF Form 414s. Unbeknown to me back then, my time in the Air Force was fast coming to a close. When I was offered the job on the Tornado it was on the understanding that I would serve an additional year to amortise the cost of training and I was now in coming up …
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In the words of it’s benefactor, “It has been described as the most exclusive Club in the world, but the entrance fee is something most men would not care to pay and the conditions of membership are arduous in the extreme.” Other clubs that sprang up during the World Wars are more a measure of the bravado, luck or good fortune of its members to mak…
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My logbook tales continue with my tour on Tremblers flying the F3 Tornado which had got off to a difficult start when our compliment of brand new aircraft were shipped off to other squadrons and, in return, we received the dregs of the RAF’s Tornado ADVs. They certainly weren’t in the best of condition and I began to think I was fated when I was fo…
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Revisited: Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp
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We have to take a week off unfortunately, but we’re revisiting Episode 8 instead of skipping this week altogether! Flying Smarter will be back with an all-new Episode on September 9th. --- This episode is special because it doesn’t follow the normal episode format. Andrew spends the entire episode chatting with airline pilot Owen Zupp about turbule…
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Just The Hosts: Navigating Aircraft Inspections and Emergency Procedures
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In this episode of Flight Tales, Ryan and Brennan dive into the unexpected challenges faced at the flight school, from aircraft inspections uncovering serious issues to real-time in-flight emergencies. They discuss the importance of thorough pre-flight checks, the significance of running through emergency procedures out loud, and share stories of h…
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I Could Teach a Monkey to Fly in 2 Months Episode 121
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We’re Baaack! So There I Was—the podcast where the stories are real, and sometimes, the lessons come from unlikely sources. Like this week’s gem: ever been told that even a monkey could do your job? Our guest, LoJack, sure has. When he was scrambling to get his private pilot’s license in just two months, his flight instructor looked him dead in the…
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After an annual inspection, condition inspection, or even an oil change, the airplane needs to be flown to make sure it’s operating at 100%. And if you’re the owner, you’ve got to do that flying. One pilot did a simple check after factory maintenance, but on his way home, he got a surprise: smoke in the cockpit.…
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EP 56: Unlocking India, travelling with jewellery & ski prep tips
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Rajasthan is the India of the imagination – fortresses and palaces, the grand desert, bustling bazaars and incredible colour... men in fabulous turbans and elephants and camels everywhere. But there are so many places to love in India, says Fiona Caulfield. Fiona swapped a high-profile career as a futurist and branding consultant in New York for Ba…
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136. The Misadventures of Max plus Mailbag and Flight Advice
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They guys catch up on their latest adventures. Book Club: Hard Landing Chapter 7. In this episode’s mailbag, they discuss listener feedback on braking roll-aboards and tough non-rev adventures. Finally, in Flight Advice, they dig into the dilemma of choosing between a tough commute at a struggling ULCC or trying out the cargo life, all while aiming…
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#169 Africa Safari Expert - The Job Tale of Jaco Beukman
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This is Job Tales: the show where we find out about different professions from the people « who know ». My name is Laura Leoncini and each week I’ll speak to a new guest with an inspiring job. I met Jaco Beukman several years ago at a hike in South Africa. Back then I could tell that he loved the outdoors and photography. Years later, Jaco is a suc…
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Get Your Smile On – A Conversation with Mike Cruz of Dee For Dentist
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Gina Yager gets her chat on with Mike Cruz, Chief Operations Officer of Dee For Dentist, a leading dental practice with two Las Vegas locations. Mike discusses what makes their practice unique, his journey from small business owner to dental practice COO, and how he discovered his calling in dentistry alongside his wife. He shares insights on their…
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We got the old gang back together to get real on mental health, to include our own personal journeys. This episode dives in head first and doesn't hold back. Check out the new ALCOAST change to the 3710. If you resonate with any of this, know that you aren't alone. As promised, our numbers are below. With love, Sam/Kenny/Ryan Kenny: 619-699-9322 / …
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So There I Was – It’s how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin… This is a replay of episode 28: The Boss is HAM’N – Listen to Lawman and learn what it’s like to be a Blue Angel – from the camaraderie to the pranks they played on each other to the unbelievably close bonds they formed as they trusted each other with their very lives multiple times daily fo…
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EP 55 : Norway beyond the fjords, world's most liveable cities, best language apps
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Dramatic fjords, snowy mountains, midnight sun… Norway’s natural beauty is legendary. But wait, there’s more! Torunn Tronsvang is the founder of UpNorway and says there’s so much more to Norway than the stunning scenery. She leads you through Norway’s world-leading food and wine scene, shares cultural experiences with the Indigenous people, as well…
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67 - Keeping Travelers Satisfied with Michael Taylor
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Andrew starts this episode by talking about aircraft painting and secret crew rest areas. The main segment for this episode features Michael Taylor from data analytics and consumer insights firm J.D. Power. How often do aircraft get repainted? And why is the process so important? Find out more in this episode. Plus, did you know that some airliners…
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#168 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Molecular Sciences) - The Job Tale of Marco Bassetto
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Job Tales is the podcast where I interview people from all over the world about their profession. Why I do this? to inspire your future career by giving you an overview of as many jobs as possible you can choose from. My name is Laura Leoncini and today my guest is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in California who is developing tools to address path…
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As a kid, he skinned cats and sold the meat. What happened years later at the Dolly Pot Mine?
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SEASON 1, EPISODE 11 When I interviewed Ernest Skein in 1970, I was told he had recently been let out of jail. I didn’t want to close down an interview with a fascinating old-time prospector, so when I got the message that some subjects were not to be touched, I left that one alone. It remained just a giant elephant in the tiny, hot-as-hell tin sha…
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Let's hear it for the National Helicopter Association Aircrew of the Year (non-deployed)! The team sits down with the the recipients from Air Station Detroit. Tune in and listen how a fairly routine duty day turned into an unexpected cliff rescue of one survivor! As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday We plan to release shows on a b…
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In this episode of Flight Tales, we sit down with John Guidry to explore his lifelong passion for aviation. From his early inspirations drawn from his father's Air Force career to his own determined journey into the cockpit, John shares the highs and lows of becoming a pilot. Hear about his initial struggles in college, the pivotal trip to Australi…
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Your Going to Have to Talk Me Out Episode 119
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So There I Was – It’s how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin… This is episode 119. This is a replay of episode 64 – You’re Going to Have to Talk Me Out. This tells the tale of how ‘One-Eye’ extricated himself and 10 other wounded Marines from a scalding hot LZ (Landing Zone) in Vietnam. Not only should he not have been able to fly, none of those Marine…
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EP 54: Why accessible travel matters & newest World Heritage sites
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One in five Australians lives with a disability, and yet on hotel websites, the facilities listed to cater for these travellers are often as far down the list with the dog's water bowl. Julie Jones, creator of Have Wheelchair Will Travel and co-founder of Travel Without Limits, talks about what we can all do to make travel more inclusive for those …
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This week is an amazing tale of a pilot doing something most would never want to do: ferry an airplane across an ocean. Meet the pilot, who in an unfamiliar plane, was forced to put it down in the Pacific and hear what he learned from the experience.
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135. INTL Ops Update: GPS Spoofing and New Clearance Procedures
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In this episode, Dylan and Max are joined by Greg from Advanced Air Crew Academy to discuss the latest updates in international operations. They dive into changes in oceanic clearance procedures, the impact of GPS spoofing, and essential tips for flying internationally. Check out Advanced Aircrew Academy's International Training Modules. OpsGroup G…
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#167 Kinesiologist - The Job Tale of Jutta Holzapfel
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Welcome to Job Tales: the show where we find out about various professions from around the world. Each week I speak to a new guest with a very interesting job. If you want to know more about the job of a kinesiologist, then stay tuned on this episode and listen to Jutta Holzapfel. Here are some links to help you in the search of this specialty: To …
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Get Your Youth Empowerment On – A Conversation with Devonte Woodson of Greater Youth Sports Association
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Host Gina Yager gets her chat on with Devonte Woodson, Co-Founder of Greater Youth Sports Association, a nonprofit empowering at-risk youth through sports and mentorship. Devonte discusses the organization's community impact, his journey to this calling, and the mission fueling his work. He shares motivating factors, how he pushes boundaries, and a…
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Just the Hosts | From Marine to Pilot- Navigating New Heights
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Join hosts Ryan and Brennan, once again, as the dive into the latest happenings at their flight school, tell a few jokes, and learn more about Brennan and is time as a Marine and police officer who has seamlessly transitioned from military precision to the skies. In this episode, Brennan tells us about his time in target identification and operatio…
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Put the Thing on the Thing Episode 118
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Bacchus, our first Warthog driver and retired CT ANG Brigadier General shared stories from his extensive career as an A-10 pilot, air traffic controller / supervisor and a major airline pilot. Learn about his combat deployments and the challenges and rewards of air traffic control, as well as his deep-rooted love for aviation. The conversation high…
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EP 53: Safari in South Africa, best budget destinations & travel versus health
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Spot the Big Five on a South African safari…and then really start seeing what the Greater Kruger National Park has to offer. Jacques Smit takes us on a tour of Sabi Sabi, a private, fence-free reserve within the Greater Kruger area. Take a birding tour, a walking safari, visit local communities; then soak up the luxury trimmings - think spa, sundow…
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66 - Five More Unique Air Travel Experiences
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In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at why airlines and aircraft sometimes struggle in hot temperatures. Then he explores five unique air travel experiences. Why do planes have trouble taking off in hot temperatures? The answer has to do with science. Learn more about why this happens and what airlines and travelers can do about it. From a “m…
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#165 Aviation Author, Speaker and Coach - The Job Tale of Julien Martinson
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With experience as a flight attendant and assistant flight director, having worked in airside security and terminal operations, having completed studies in airport management and having written a book about aviation careers, it is a pleasure to have Julien Martinson here at Job Tales to discuss the various aviation professions available to the youn…
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The bushman with a passion for local history
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SEASON 1, EPISODE 10 In the Depression years Fred Teague had been a gold miner and fox shooter north of the road to Broken Hill. He drove trucks for the legendary Harry Ding to Innaminka, and up the Birdsville Track, in gruelling conditions, where if you got stranded you’d better have plenty of water; and where a wrong turn could mean the end. Then…
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