No matter if you fly economy or first class, personal space on an airplane can be limited and this can create awkward encounters or open up opportunities to form powerful bonds with strangers.
One flight landing in Orlando had to make an emergency turnback due to an alligator attacking their aircraft – no one was hurt during this experience, though.
The Green Dot Podcast
This podcast provides listeners with real aviation experiences and how they have impacted those hosting it, whether that means the emotional toll of military service or enjoying flying vintage airplanes – every episode provides something new and inspirational for listeners to learn and be inspired by.
Our respondents found this empowering and educational podcast particularly popular, as its goal is to keep pilots passionate about flying while encouraging them towards achieving their goals. Hosted by Shaesta Waiz – youngest woman ever to fly solo around the world solo in single engine aircraft (Beechcraft Bonanza A36). Shaesta shares her journey and challenges encountered along the way while giving helpful tips and encouragement about being a better and safer pilot.
for updates in the aviation industry can tune into this weekly podcast featuring interviews with aviation professionals from different sectors of business aviation. Topics covered include developments that impact NBAA Members and their companies as well as general aviation topics such as aircraft trends, drone technology advancement, safety improvements for flights and the National Airspace System.
Weekly podcast that delivers a five-minute update of industry news and events. Hosted by Jill Tallman, an instrument-rated private pilot and part owner of a Cessna 182Q aircraft. Listeners praise it for providing all of the essentials while adding humor. With more than 500 episodes available to select from this podcast is an invaluable resource for pilots interested in staying informed on aviation industry trends.
Inspired Pilot Podcast
Podcasts can be an excellent way to stay informed on aviation-related news and topics. From maintenance tutorials to pilot sagas, there are numerous great podcasts out there designed to keep you up-to-date. Some aviation podcasts cover all aspects of aviation while others specialize in specific sectors such as commercial airlines or flight training – which means there’s sure to be one out there that meets your needs!
AOPA’s podcast covers all of the latest General Aviation (GA) news and updates every week, providing quick yet informative episodes perfect for pilots who wish to stay abreast of industry developments. Show guests may include experts discussing recent technological advances for GA aircraft technology as well as safety tips for pilots as well as technical details like how to fly GPS approaches.
FLYING magazine’s podcast of interviews pilots who have encountered unexpected flying situations that tested their skills and taught them valuable lessons, expanding upon a popular series in its magazine. Perfect for pilots, aviation enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates captivating true-life adventure tales.
Justin Siems of Stuck Mic AvCast interviews pilots from all walks of life and aviation careers – including Special Ops pilots, former Air Force Thunderbird pilots and retired Delta Airlines captains. Listeners can learn all about how these pilots first became interested in aviation as well as their personal flight journeys. Past guests have included Special Ops pilots, former Air Force Thunderbird pilots and retired Delta Airlines captains.
Are You Curious about Women in Aviation? Listening to Natalia Mcalee’s podcast is an invaluable way of expanding their understanding. She’s an aviation writer and professional who is dedicated to sharing stories from female aviators from around the world; interviewees share how they became passionate about flying and what being part of an aviation community means to them; this resourceful show makes an excellent way for aspiring female pilots and anyone seeking more insight into its history.
Sled Driver
Youth of all ages are always drawn to aircraft, and these books on aviation will serve to spark their curiosity and motivate them to follow their dreams.
1. I Am Amelia Earhart by Brad Meltzer introduces young readers to record-setting aviator, Amelia Earhart. In this story of her incredible determination and perseverance as she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean solo, it chronicles how she overcame all odds to achieve her goals.
2. Robert Burleigh’s The Big Book of Airplanes gives young readers an in-depth view of all types of aircraft, their unique capabilities, and piloting them – an indispensable guidebook for any aviation enthusiast!
3. Sled Driver by Brian Shul Few planes have captured the world’s imagination like the SR-71 Blackbird, more commonly referred to as “The Sled.” In his book Sled Driver by Air Force pilot and author Brian Shul reveals his personal experience of piloting this legendary jet fighter at its highest speeds and altitudes ever seen before in history of flight.
4. Plane Scares
Scares on planes can often leave passengers shocked; one such incident happened on a Regional Express Airlines flight when its propeller completely detached itself! Luckily no one was injured.
5. Weather Flying, Fifth Edition
This book provides invaluable instruction for pilots of all ages and experience levels who wish to gain more knowledge on flying their aircraft safely in all weather conditions. It provides insight into identifying weather patterns ahead of time and taking advantage of them rather than resisting them, which can greatly improve flight safety while decreasing risks related to an accident or mishap.
6. Sled Driver Limited Edition
This special-edition book, created as a companion piece to its hopelessly sold-out original, features a brand new cover and numbering system to protect its value in the collector’s market. In addition, this special-edition includes a Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT chronometer equipped with cockpit-grade precision and featuring a crown protection system patented for knocks protection; limited to only 1990 pieces worldwide with 44 micro gas tubes covering hour, minute, second time zone hands dial, bezel this chronometer offers 100 times greater readability than traditional luminescent luminescent luminescent luminescences can provide.
The Wright Brothers
Wilbur and Orville Wright were self-taught inventors who earned fame through taking risks and learning from failure, becoming pioneers of aviation. Both brothers were born into families that valued education, encouraging their boys to think creatively and try things themselves. Milton Wright traveled frequently for church business, returning home with small toys for his sons – such as a rubber band-powered model helicopter which captured their imaginations and started their fascination with flight.
The Wright brothers understood that control, rather than power or wings, was essential to aircraft flight. Instead of designing gliders with powerful engines and large wings, they focused on finding wings with adequate lift to generate enough lift while turning at controlled rates. Drawing inspiration from birds’ ability to adjust their wings during turns for balance during turns, they started incorporating this feature into their aircraft designs.
They constructed several gliders that performed well and could remain airborne for short periods, but were unable to make their planes truly fly. Nevertheless, despite these initial setbacks in 1903 they persisted with their invention until December 17th when a powered airplane flew over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for the very first time and humans finally flew a plane they could control for themselves!
While the Wright brothers’ achievement was truly astonishing, most people didn’t believe them when it came to building an airborne machine. Government bureaucrats and businessmen turned them down outright because they believed two bicycle mechanics weren’t qualified enough to build one.
To bolster their credibility, the brothers began traveling and giving in-person presentations about their work. They met aviation representatives in France, England and Germany before signing contracts with both the U.S. Army and French syndicate to build more airplanes – although not without running into legal battles against rivals such as Glenn Curtiss that lasted years and caused serious distraction for them both. Yet they managed to persevere even when it became evident they would lose them all eventually.