Best Marvynrobinson Podcasts (2024)

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28: Jeff Simon - FAA A&P IA, Aircraft Owner, Inventor & Social Flight Founder 1:13:55

6+ y ago1:13:55

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What does it take to become a pilot? Jeff Simon's love of aviation is taking him on a journey well beyond the cockpit. Jeff is a pilot, an aircraft owner, an FAA certified A & P mechanic and inspector, writer, and inventor. Jeff has spent the last 18 years promoting owner-assisted aircraft maintenance, holds several STCs (Supplemental Type Certific…

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27: Jeremy Robertson - Former Airline, Now Private Pilot With Diabetes & Junior Doctor 1:15:08

7+ y ago1:15:08

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Jeremy Robertson started flying at age 15 in Canberra, Australia, completing his PPL at the end of high school and gaining his commercial licences via the University of New South Wales Bachelor of Aviation program. Jeremy has worked as a flying instructor, bush pilot, and an airline pilot. Accumulating 7,500 flying hours across aircraft ranging fro…

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26: Patrick Smith - Airline Pilot, Author & Aviation Pundit 59:21

7+ y ago59:21

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Patrick Smith is an airline pilot and the host of the popular website askthepilot.com. Patrick is also a published author and his book, COCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL is a New York Times bestseller. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television outlets, and his work is cited on a regular basis in print publications worldwide. He currently works as a fi…

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25: Robert DeLaurentis - ZEN Pilot, Author & Aviation Speaker 1:13:41

7+ y ago1:13:41

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Robert DeLaurentis, the “Zen Pilot”, is a noted aviation speaker and author with over 1400 flight hours. Robert has his Visual, Instrument and Multi-engine Ratings and holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate as well as an advanced graduate degree in Spiritual Psychology. Robert completed a circumnavigation of the planet in August 2015 where he visited…

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24: Karen Kahn - Retired Airline Captain, Speaker, Author, Career Counselor 1:22:32

8+ y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Join us as Karen Kahn gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. Karen Kahn piloted her first flight at the age of 19 and then 9 years later, in 1977, was one of the first woman hired by a major airline. Karen now retired from a thirty six-plus year airline pilot career with Continental now United Airlines.A speaker and author of the self-h…

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23: Colonel (ret) Richard Graham - Retired SR-71 Blackbird, USAF & Airline Pilot 1:15:17

8+ y ago1:15:17

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Join us as Richard Graham gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey After his first solo flight in 1962, with his father as the instructor, Rich Graham was hooked on a flying career. After 25 years in the United States Air Force flying the T-37/T-33/T-38/F-4/SR-71/U-2/KC-135Q aircraft he retired in 1989. He flew at American Airlines for 13 …

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22: Brent Blue - FAA ATP Certified Pilot, Senior AME & Aeromedix Co-Founder 1:05:03

8+ y ago1:05:03

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What does it take to become a pilot? Join us as Brent Blue gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Brent Blue is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner who introduced Digital Pulse Oximetry to general aviation in 1995. He has been the team doctor for the US Unlimited Aerobatic team at the world competition in Hungary and lectures extensively…

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21: Andrew Underwood - Blogger, Douglas DC3 & Commercial Pilot 46:44

9y ago46:44

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Andrew Underwood gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Andrew Underwood was born in the UK but has called New Zealand home for the past 13 years, learning to fly at Ardmore airfield in Auckland. Since gaining his commercial licence, he has been employed as a skydive drop pilot, international aerial survey pilot before more recently mov…

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20: Colleen Mondor - Private Pilot, Alaska Aviation Writer & Author 1:02:00

9y ago1:02:00

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Colleen Mondor is a freelance writer and the author of The Map of My Dead Pilots: The Dangerous Game of Flying in Alaska. Colleen contributes regularly to Alaska Dispatch News, writing about Alaska aviation, and owns an aircraft leasing company with her husband.

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19: John Laity - Microlight Pilot & 'Flying For Freedom' Co-Founder 1:17:12

9y ago1:17:12

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John Laity is a pilot Engineer & pilot with over 18 years flying experience in ultralights. He co-founded Flying for Freedom in 2010 in response to the large number of injured and wounded veterans who applied to be part of the British Antarctic Microlight Expedition. Flying for Freedom is now funded and supported by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridg…

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18: Rick Durden - ATP, CFI, Aviation Lawyer & Author 1:11:22

9y ago1:11:22

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Rick Durden started flying in junior high school. He became a flight instructor during his first year of college and helped pay for college and law school by flight instructing and hauling air freight. Holding an ATP with type ratings in the Douglas DC-3 and Cessna Citation 500 series. Rick splits his time between practicing aviation law and as an …

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17: Owen Zupp - Airline Pilot, Author & Blogger 1:05:12

9y ago1:05:12

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Owen Zupp gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Owen Zupp’s passion for flight began in childhood and now he possesses over 17,000 hours on a wide range of aircraft. Owen’s career has included remote region charter flying and flight instruction, international ferry flights, flight testing and the airlines. He holds a Masters Degree in …

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16: Rod Rakic - FAA Commercial Pilot & OpenAirplane Founder 1:20:33

9y ago1:20:33

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Rod Rakic shares his inspiring pilot journey. Rod Rakic is committed to helping aviation work better. He’s a co-founder at OpenAirplane, which makes renting an airplane as easy as renting a car. Rod’s career spans 20 years of building experiences as tools to enhance and manage brands. A digital strategist, professional pilot, and user experience ne…

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15: Dean Siracusa - PPL & Instrument Pilot & Flying Eyes Sunglasses Inventor 55:11

9y ago55:11

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Dean Siracusa Shares His Inspiring Pilot Journey. Dean Siracusa is a 2000hr FAA Single Engine Land and instrument rated pilot, Inventor and Serial Entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas in the U.S. In 2006 Dean purchased a rare 1966 Meyers 200D which to this day is still one of the fastest and safest single engine piston aircraft ever built. The Meyer…

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14: Kathy McCullough - Retired Boeing 747 Captain, Photographer & Pilot Mentor 1:10:33

9y ago1:10:33

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Kathy McCullough shares her inspiring pilot journey. At the age of age 16 Kathy McCullough Flying career choice, was not wholly supported by her parents. However by the end of college, Kathy had purchased her first airplane, a Cessna 140 “taildragger”. Over the next few years a lot of change followed aviation wise for Kathy, including working as a …

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13: Mike Lesser - Boeing 737 First Officer & Blogger 48:27

9+ y ago48:27

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Mike Lesser gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Mike Lesser was a frustrated pilot his whole life, but after completing his university degree there was nothing else he wanted to do except fly. Training full time, within about a year and a half Mike had his commercial license, instrument rating and ATPL subjects completed. After 8 yea…

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12: Maria Langer - Commercial R44 Helicopter Pilot & Blogger 1:03:57

9+ y ago1:03:57

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Maria Langer gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. Maria Langer is a commercial helicopter pilot and the owner/operator of Flying M Air, LLC based in Washington State in the United States. Flying is her third career and she’s been at it now for 15 years. Maria blogs about flying, building her new home, recovering from an ugly divorce a…

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11: Lauren Richardson – Airshow Pilot & British Female Aerobatic Champion 2012 1:02:33

9+ y ago1:02:33

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Join us as Lauren Richardson gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. Lauren has been flying since she waved goodbye to her teens and is enjoying her fifth season of flying aerobatics along with her third as a display pilot. Self-funded, Lauren has flying in her blood as she is now living the dream her younger self conjured up. It’s clear…

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10: Polly Vacher MBE – Wings Around The World, Record Breaking Pilot 55:29

9+ y ago55:29

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Join us as Polly Vacher gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. It may have been over 20 years since Polly Vacher MBE gained her pilots licence but she’s packed a lot of flying into those years. Polly achieved incredible feats as she’s circumnavigated the Austraila, the United States and the entire globe. In 2004 she became the first sol…

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9: Mike Weeks - Airbus A320/321 Cadet First Officer 47:08

9+ y ago47:08

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Join us as Mike Weeks gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Mike Weeks is a Cadet First Officer with Monarch Airlines, based out of Luton Airport in the UK. An Airbus A320 & A321 pilot, flying mainly to various destinations around Europe, to the Canary Islands, Egypt & Turkey. Mikes journey to the right hand seat has been via the ATPL …

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8: Don Sebastian - Aircraft Pre-buy Surveys, Expert Witness, CFI 55:48

9+ y ago55:48

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Join us as Don Sebastian gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Don Sebastian’s interest in aviation as with many, started as a young boy building model aeroplanes. Through many twists and turns Don’s Career to date includes being drafted into the Army where his primary job was to actually to jump out of aircraft. A Mechanic for a commu…

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7: Patty Wagstaff - Airshow & Champion Aerobatic Pilot 44:03

9+ y ago44:03

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Join us as Patty Wagstaff gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. Patty Wagstaff’s achievements, awards and recognition in aviation is literally the stuff legends are made of. A six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team & competing at Olympic level, Patty is a three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and the first woman to EVER achie…

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6: Karlene Petitt - Airline Pilot, Author & Blogger 1:03:33

9+ y ago1:03:33

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Join us as Karlene Petitt gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. After eight airlines, Karlene Petitt is flying strong on the Airbus A330. She holds 7-type ratings, two masters degrees, and is working on her PhD in Aviation, focused on safety. As a mother, grandmother, international airline pilot and successful blog owner.. Karlene has …

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5: MayCay Beeler - Flight Instructor, TV Personality & Author 46:06

9+ y ago46:06

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Join us as MayCay Beeler gives us insight into her inspiring pilot journey. A vivacious American fly girl, MayCay Beeler is a record breaking pilot, award-winning television personality, veteran TV Host/Journalist, award winning true crime author, Certified Flight Instructor, mom, world traveler, and dynamic woman with a passion for all things flyi…

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4: Timothy Nathan - Instrument Rating Instructor & GA Lobbyist 51:14

9+ y ago51:14

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Join us as Timothy Nathan gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Timothy Nathan started flying training when he was fourteen, initially funding it through washing cars. He went on through the University Air Squadron to a Private Instrument Rated Pilot, and then climbed the professional ladder from night mail flights to flying the former…

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3: Darren Fuller - Citation Encore Jet & Ex Outback Bush Pilot 1:02:45

9+ y ago1:02:45

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What does it take to become a pilot? Join us as Darren Fuller gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. Living under the flight path of a local training aerodrome in New South Wales, Australia, Darren Fuller was bitten by the flying bug early, managing to solo before the legal driving age. Now at 29, he holds both the Australian and Canadi…

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2: Chris Puddy - Flying Instructor & Ferry Pilot 37:47

9+ y ago37:47

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What does it take to become a pilot? Join us as Chris Puddy gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. After originally first going solo in Australia back in 1965, Chris finished his flying training back in England. Flying mainly Twin Otters and King Airs, Chris’ Professional Career has been extensive, flying for various companies working i…

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1: Matt Dearden - Extreme Bush Pilot, TV Star "Worst Place To Be A Pilot" - Indopilot 25:26

9+ y ago25:26

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What does it take to become a pilot? Join us as Matt Dearden gives us insight into his inspiring pilot journey. After originally catching the flying bug as a teenage cadet, Matt Dearden, switched working a normal 9-5 IT job in England to flying around the jungles of Indonesia in the ultimate bush plane. Not only is he a Commercial Pilot with 1000s …

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0: Introduction To The Inspired Pilot Podcast 4:58

9+ y ago4:58

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The Inspired Pilot Podcast is an audio podcast hosted by Marvyn Robinson. A weekly show interviewing pilots with inspiring journeys from all around the world. Each week we will highlight the flying life of our featured pilot, follow their aviation journey, experiences gained and lessons learned. Every episode will be packed with actionable advice a…

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The Inspired Pilot Podcast

Marvyn Robinson chats with inspiring pilots from around the world about their aviation and flying journey's

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28: Jeff Simon - FAA A&P IA, Aircraft Owner, Inventor & Social Flight Founder 1:13:55

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27: Jeremy Robertson - Former Airline, Now Private Pilot With Diabetes & Junior Doctor 1:15:08

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26: Patrick Smith - Airline Pilot, Author & Aviation Pundit 59:21

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25: Robert DeLaurentis - ZEN Pilot, Author & Aviation Speaker 1:13:41

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24: Karen Kahn - Retired Airline Captain, Speaker, Author, Career Counselor 1:22:32

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23: Colonel (ret) Richard Graham - Retired SR-71 Blackbird, USAF & Airline Pilot 1:15:17

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22: Brent Blue - FAA ATP Certified Pilot, Senior AME & Aeromedix Co-Founder 1:05:03

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21: Andrew Underwood - Blogger, Douglas DC3 & Commercial Pilot 46:44

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20: Colleen Mondor - Private Pilot, Alaska Aviation Writer & Author 1:02:00

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19: John Laity - Microlight Pilot & 'Flying For Freedom' Co-Founder 1:17:12

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18: Rick Durden - ATP, CFI, Aviation Lawyer & Author 1:11:22

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17: Owen Zupp - Airline Pilot, Author & Blogger 1:05:12

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16: Rod Rakic - FAA Commercial Pilot & OpenAirplane Founder 1:20:33

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15: Dean Siracusa - PPL & Instrument Pilot & Flying Eyes Sunglasses Inventor 55:11

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14: Kathy McCullough - Retired Boeing 747 Captain, Photographer & Pilot Mentor 1:10:33

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13: Mike Lesser - Boeing 737 First Officer & Blogger 48:27

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12: Maria Langer - Commercial R44 Helicopter Pilot & Blogger 1:03:57

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11: Lauren Richardson – Airshow Pilot & British Female Aerobatic Champion 2012 1:02:33

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10: Polly Vacher MBE – Wings Around The World, Record Breaking Pilot 55:29

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9: Mike Weeks - Airbus A320/321 Cadet First Officer 47:08

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8: Don Sebastian - Aircraft Pre-buy Surveys, Expert Witness, CFI 55:48

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7: Patty Wagstaff - Airshow & Champion Aerobatic Pilot 44:03

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6: Karlene Petitt - Airline Pilot, Author & Blogger 1:03:33

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5: MayCay Beeler - Flight Instructor, TV Personality & Author 46:06

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4: Timothy Nathan - Instrument Rating Instructor & GA Lobbyist 51:14

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3: Darren Fuller - Citation Encore Jet & Ex Outback Bush Pilot 1:02:45

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2: Chris Puddy - Flying Instructor & Ferry Pilot 37:47

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1: Matt Dearden - Extreme Bush Pilot, TV Star "Worst Place To Be A Pilot" - Indopilot 25:26

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0: Introduction To The Inspired Pilot Podcast 4:58

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