Best Derek Vento Podcasts (2024)

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Derek Vento: More Than Airplanes... 29:38

4y ago29:38

29:38

It's been two years since I launched The Traffic Pattern podcast. In one word...wow. But life has been different lately, and that's what I want to share. A little bit more about me. I'm talking about family, a reflection on my time at Atlanta TRACON, a few personal stories and experiences, but most of all explaining life balance. On today's episode…

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Dana Colten: Long Live the Maddog 46:33

4y ago46:33

46:33

Captain Dana Colten, from Acme Airlines shares his flying journey during the midst of a global pandemic. Stick around for the heartfelt ending. Long live the Maddog!By Derek Vento

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Laura Savino: This Is Your Captain Speaking 1:04:53

4y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

She piloted the B777, B767, B757, B747, B737, B727, A319 and A320 as an international airline pilot/captain for United Airlines. She flew for Eastern and Pan Am regionals before that. On her way to becoming an airline pilot, she worked as a flight instructor, charter pilot, freight pilot and aerial sightseeing tour pilot. Today only 5% of pilots ar…

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Captain Eric Jordan: An Incredible Journey 43:45

4y ago43:45

43:45

Airbus 330 Captain, Eric Jordan has been flying for over 30 years! His passion for flying is undeniable. With a plethora of unknowns in the aviation industry, Eric reflects on the early stages of the pandemic, the gracious moments of his flying career, and most of all...family.By Derek Vento

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Ryan Campbell: "Born To Fly" 1:05:07

4y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

At age 19, after spending two years planning, training, and fundraising over a quarter of a million dollars, Ryan successfully flew solo around the world. This expedition broke the world record for the youngest pilot and first teenager to circumnavigate the globe solo in a single engine airplane. 24,000 nautical miles, 35 destinations, and 15 count…

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Bonus: PilotEdge SimVenture 39:50

4y ago39:50

39:50

While I offer a personal sentiment in this episode, Kevin from PilotEdge ATC shares all of the details about the upcoming SimVenture event! Have you ever considered flying into Oshkosh?! Try it virtually first! Give it a try! You don't want to miss it!By Derek Vento

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Robert Burgess: Activist & Law School Candidate 43:55

4y ago43:55

43:55

I am incredibly privileged to have father, husband, veteran, nonprofit enthusiast, founder of the ProSocial Network and 2021 law student candidate, Robert Burgess on the podcast tomorrow afternoon to discuss race relations, implicit bias, and policing in America. Robert’s friendship has pushed me to educate and stretch myself on the importance of c…

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Steve Harfst: President & CEO Eastern Airlines 32:19

4y ago32:19

32:19

Today I sit down with CEO of Eastern Airlines Steve Harfst. Commissioned in the U.S. Navy, Harfst graduated number one in his class at flight school. As a Naval aviator, he served the rest of his decorated 10-year career in the cockpit of the F-14 Tomcat, logging 38 combat missions and 227 aircraft carrier landings. Temporarily, Eastern Airlines to…

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The Secret Sauce 20:48

4y ago20:48

20:48

Season 5 is here at last! New guests, fresh content, you don't want to miss it! Host Derek Vento and Producer Chris Phillips provide a little bit of insight as to how they make their show come alive! Season 5 premiers June 23rd!By Derek Vento

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Cory Schow: Pilot Vlogs 44:27

4+ y ago44:27

44:27

Join me as I sit down with experienced Captain...real Captain, Cory Schow. Cory explains the importance of education outside of the cockpit through his platform PilotVlogs. You know him on Instagram as realcaptaincory. Listen in as he explains the importance of being well rounded in the cockpit.By Derek Vento

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Derek Vento: A Day In The Life w/xADITL 46:19

4+ y ago46:19

46:19

Experience A Day In The Life xADITL Podcast @acouplewithapodcast 'We're taking a trip to the busiest airport IN THE WORLD, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, to experience a day in the life of Derek Vento, who sits in the tower as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. He's also the host of the best aviation podcast out there, The Traffi…

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Nicole Linse: My First 250 Hours 54:23

4+ y ago54:23

54:23

She speaks from the heart with an attitude that shows, shes always thinking about the big picture. Private pilot, and avid adventurer Nicole Linse, talks about what shes learned in her first 250 hours. Not only does she self-reflect on some of her most interesting moments, she makes it a priority to ensure other newly rated pilots always utilize th…

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Evan Reiter: FlightSimExpo2020 52:46

4+ y ago52:46

52:46

FlightSimExpo 2020 JUNE 12-14, 2020 • TROPICANA LAS VEGAS • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA • North America's community-driven flight simulation conference. Co-Founder, and pilot, Evan Reiter has truly created something special; FlightSimExpo is a community-driven flight simulation and aviation conference and the largest enthusiast flight simulation event in Nor…

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Aubrey Warrick: Collecting Copilots 45:03

4+ y ago45:03

45:03

Corporate pilot, and entrepreneur Aubrey Warrick is taking a different approach at life. She's "Collecting Copilots". Collecting Copilots is a female aviator's collection featuring destinations, travel tips & celebrated people from around the world, focusing on travel-lifestyle and all things aviation for a healthy travel/home-life balance while ma…

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Mel Williams: Pilot & Aircraft Maintenance Technician 58:55

4+ y ago58:55

58:55

Mel Williams aka Mel The Traveler is a local based pilot of out HMP (Hampton, Georgia). Through his social media platform and love for aviation, he is providing a vision for future aviators and aircraft maintenance technicians. He speaks about his growth over the last 15 years in an industry that has changed his life. Tune in to hear the personal s…

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Bo Ryan: Bilingual In the Cockpit 41:58

4+ y ago41:58

41:58

US Navy Veteran, corporate pilot and safety/training advocate, Bo Ryan joins us on the pod for a conversation about being "bilingual" in the cockpit. Bo and host, Derek Vento, discuss "DK's Top 5" best practices for communicating with air traffic control, as well as what it means to be competent and capable. Check out Bo Ryan on instagram at @boyry…

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Joe & Margrit Fahan: A Partnership at 30,000 Feet 44:57

4+ y ago44:57

44:57

Meet Joe & Margrit Fahan. They fly for a major airline as husband and wife based out of New York's John F. Kennedy Intl. With 4 total pilots in the family, 3 airline and 1 naval aviator, it goes without saying, the DNA of the Fahan's is made up of aviation. Listen in as we host a "live" show at the TWA Hotel. Big thanks to Kennedy air traffic contr…

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Captain Brian Schiff: Mitigating Risk in the NAS 56:07

4+ y ago56:07

56:07

Capt. Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus 320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. He holds several flight instructor ratings and is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to te…

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"Smilin" Mark McKay: WSBTV Airborne Traffic & News Reporter 50:49

4+ y ago50:49

50:49

Delivering live airborne traffic reports every six minutes from the WSB SkyCopter during News 95.5 & AM 750 WSB's award winning and highly rated "Atlanta's Morning News with Scott Slade" succeeding the late Capt'n Herb Emory in a full-time capacity since April 2014. WSB provides airborne traffic updates and cover breaking news during WSB TV's (ABC)…

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Vincenzo Pace: NYC Aviation Based Photographer 46:45

5y ago46:45

46:45

NYC aviation based photographer Vincenzo Pace shares his techniques, friendships and passion for photography as he captures some of the most powerful images at one of the world's well known airports, Kennedy International. As a local New Yorker who has spent countless years underneath the final for 31L, it goes without saying, Vinny has been engulf…

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Derek Hood: 2019 Year In Review 1:05:24

5y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

He was the first guest to ever be interviewed on the pod. One of my closest friends, and corporate pilot Derek Hood reflects back on the year 2019. We laugh, we joke but most of all we reminisce on some of the moments that have made us the aviation professionals that we are today.By Derek Vento

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Ben Lehman: CREMA Coffee 57:58

5y ago57:58

57:58

He's making the world a better place, one cup of coffee at a time. Join Host Derek Vento, and Producer Chris Phillips, as they travel to Nashville, Tennessee to spend some time with Commercial Pilot and Nashville coffee shop owner Ben Lehman.By Derek Vento

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Jennifer: Tales From The Terminal 57:12

5y ago57:12

57:12

Jennifer is an airplane lover, stairs truck fanatic, airport employee and margarita maven. She blogs about her aviation adventures and they're pretty unique to say the least. Subscribe and check out her latest blogs at www.talesfromtheterminal.comBy Derek Vento

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Emmy Dillon: Human Factors 43:42

5y ago43:42

43:42

Meet Emmy Dillon! She's a CFI, engineer, air racer and ambassador for One Plane Jane. A behind the scenes discussion on how the products you use in the cockpit are being produced based on human factors. Emmy shares a powerful message. "There’s always passion in what you do. You can’t go through product development without having passion, otherwise …

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Mark Siegwart: Siegwart Aviator 56:48

5y ago56:48

56:48

Sharing his passions, dreams while training the next generation of pilots! Mark truly knows what it takes to be successful in this industry. Listen in as Mark explains what putting your best foot forward can do you for in this industry. © 2019 All Rights ReservedBy Derek Vento

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Derek Vento Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Traffic Pattern

Derek Vento

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Derek Vento: More Than Airplanes... 29:38

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Dana Colten: Long Live the Maddog 46:33

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Laura Savino: This Is Your Captain Speaking 1:04:53

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Captain Eric Jordan: An Incredible Journey 43:45

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Ryan Campbell: "Born To Fly" 1:05:07

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Bonus: PilotEdge SimVenture 39:50

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Robert Burgess: Activist & Law School Candidate 43:55

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Steve Harfst: President & CEO Eastern Airlines 32:19

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The Secret Sauce 20:48

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Cory Schow: Pilot Vlogs 44:27

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Derek Vento: A Day In The Life w/xADITL 46:19

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Nicole Linse: My First 250 Hours 54:23

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Evan Reiter: FlightSimExpo2020 52:46

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Aubrey Warrick: Collecting Copilots 45:03

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Mel Williams: Pilot & Aircraft Maintenance Technician 58:55

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Bo Ryan: Bilingual In the Cockpit 41:58

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Joe & Margrit Fahan: A Partnership at 30,000 Feet 44:57

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Captain Brian Schiff: Mitigating Risk in the NAS 56:07

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"Smilin" Mark McKay: WSBTV Airborne Traffic & News Reporter 50:49

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Vincenzo Pace: NYC Aviation Based Photographer 46:45

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Derek Hood: 2019 Year In Review 1:05:24

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Ben Lehman: CREMA Coffee 57:58

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Jennifer: Tales From The Terminal 57:12

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Emmy Dillon: Human Factors 43:42

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Mark Siegwart: Siegwart Aviator 56:48

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