Everything Aviation Podcast

Welcome to Episode 35! This week we talk to Author, bush pilot and star of "Worst Place to be a pilot", Matt Dearden. Matt speaks to us about his time flying the Cessna Caravan and Pilatus Porter for Susi Air in Indonesia. Matt shares tales of what it was like operating one of the worlds best STOL aircraft into some interesting places, and the dangers that came with it along with putting pen to paper and the recent release of his new book "Flying from Shangri-La" available now on Matts website and Amazon.These episodes would not be possible without the help of our channel supporters. Pooleys Flight equipment, Gate20 A320 flight simulator based in the heart of Brighton and The flyer watch company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year and happy new episode!On this episode we talk to Irish Aviatrix, Laura Russell!Laura is an Airbus driver for aerlingus after completing their Future Pilot Cadet program, Flight instructor, Aerobatics instructor and the first female to represent Ireland on the world aerobatic stage at the World Aerobatic championships 2023 in Las Vegas.Massive thank you to Warbird Coffee & Co for keeping me caffeinated throughout my aviation adventures and episodes. Check out the link below for amazing coffee, tea and apparel.https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/Massive thank you to airspare®️ for their continued support throughout my aviation adventures. Check out their link below for anything aviation you need!https://airspare.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about skill fade in aviation. We chat about the different parts which can be effected by skill fade more than others and my own personal experience with it. Giles Fowler joins us from the flight briefing room.Fancy some kick ass Warbird themed coffee? Follow Warbrid Coffee Co. link below. https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Ex RAF Typhoon and Red Arrow pilot, Dan Lowes.Dan chats to us about what its like pulling 9G in the Typhoon, Intercepting Russian bombers, being part of the RAF 100 flypast over London with 26 Typhoons in front of them in a "100" formation and his trip to America in 2019 with the Red Arrows!!Episode out tomorrow over on Everything Aviation Podcast Shout out to the Warbird Coffee Company for keeping us fuelled while planning episodes. Head over and check out their awesome selection of Coffee and apparel https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/To get in touch with Dan for speaking opportunities or to see him doing awesome stuff on Instagram:https://speakerbuzz.co.uk/speaker/dan-lowes/ https://www.instagram.com/dan__lowes/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it like to fly a 1940 RAF front line fighter? That's right, we are talking about the Spitfire! We've teamed up with Spitfires.com, The Spitfire Academy, Chief instructor Tim Granshaw. We speak to Tim about how he has the fantastic job of teaching new pilots how to fly these amazing aircraft, and I add my own experience of getting to fly one!I just want to give a shout out to the Warbird Coffee co for fueling us during this Episode. Check out their links below for their UK and American shops! https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.com/https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/https://www.spitfires.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to LAA Chief test pilot and Spitfire Pilot Dan Griffith. Dan talks to us about the types of aircraft he has flown.-F4-F15-F16-F18-A10-C5 Galaxy-B52 Bomber-Spitfire-HurricaneDan is also set to break 2 records, one of which was Captain Eric Winkle Brown's type record! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to Author, Tornado Navigator and Gulf War Veteran, John Nichol. John was famously shot down in the Gulf War by the Iraqis. John was captured and subjected to torture, while the allies continued their attacks on Saddams regime. John was paraded on tv before finally being released 6 weeks later. John has written numerous books about aviation and we speak to him about his latest one "Tornado- In the eye of the storm". John's book tells the story of the Tornado force at war, along with his own story of his war as a Prisoner of War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

on this episode we speak to former Typhoon pilot, author and former Officer Commanding of 1 Squadron, Wing Commander Mike Sutton. Mike started off flying Jaguar's. He then went on to be a Qualified Weapons Instructor and then posted to the brand new and shiny Eurofighter Typhoon. Mike was then made boss on 1 Squadron and lead the Squadron into war against ISIS in 2015. Mike is the first and only Typhoon pilot to use the guns cannon in anger. We speak to Mike about his time in the RAF and his brand new book "Typhoon" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We had the pleasure of talking to former F15 pilot and Thunderbird F16 pilot, Major Ryan Bodenheimer. Ryan talks to us about his time un the USAF flying the F15 on the front line, his time flying F16's with the USAF Thunderbirds display team. Ryan chats to us about going supersonic as a formation and how he ended up starting his own Shower Gel company, Be jet Clean.All views and thoughts are soley his own and not that of the United States Air Force. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We had the pleasure of chatting to 2 time Red Bull Air race World series champion and 10 Red Bull Air race wins to his name! kirby has also done amazing stunts with Red Bull Air force including flying round Dallas City and landing on the Las Vegas strip!!! we talk to Kirby about his passion for aviation, what its like to pull 12G during an air race and what advice he would give new pilots or people in training! full episode out on Monday!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week I had the amazing chance to fly Boultbee Academy's Spitfire simulator. This sim is the only one in the world that can be used to train Spitfire pilots. I talk about my 30 minutes in a dream state of flying an aircraft that I could have only ever dreamed of! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I thought it would be a good idea to let Giles, from the Flight Briefing Room interview me in this know your host episode! it was such a fun episode to record and gives you all an insight to who your host is! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday the 23 of May, Myself and my good buddy Rob took the 3 hour drive to Peterborough Connington to fly in the Harvard T6 "The Wacky Wabbit". The Harvard was a Battle of Britain pilot's last training flight before being handed the keys to a Spitfire or Hurricane. and sent to war. In this episode myself and Rob chat about what its like flying in the Harvard and being handed the controls of a genuine 2.5 tonn warbird! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to Cillian Murphy. Cillian is on course to be Irelands first Astronaut! Cillian tells us what his last decade working with the Space programe has been like, his amazing projects, selection to become an ESA Astronaut and training for a Space flight would look like.An episode not to be missed!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to 4 time Emmy award winner and Author, Aerial cameraman David Arnold. David has worked on some of the biggest films and telly, including Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. David speaks to us about how he landed his dream career through hard work and determination. David also talks about some of his scariest adn coolest jobs including:An engine failure beside a pack of hungry bearsAn international incident in PeruFlying in formation and filming Air Force OneWinning his 4 Emmy's an episode not to be missed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we spoke to Sam Worthington-Leese.Sam had a very unlucky start to his aviation career with being made redundant from the RAF then his flight school going bust. Sam very quickly bounced back and gained his tail wheel, CPL, ME/IR and instructor rating in a very impressive 13 months! Sam then started flying the Harvard T6 which led to him Soloing a Spitfire!In dark times in the aviation industry like we have now, never giving up is essential and Sam is the epitome of not giving up and chase your dreams!! Head over to Sam's website and check out how you could also get into flying warbirds!! https://pilot396.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myself and my best mate and trusty P2, Rob Squire took an Ikarus C42 down to Dunsfold. Dunsfold is the home of 3 747's an RAF VC10 and the world famous Top Gear Track. It was also where the Harrier and Hawk were built. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to Red Bull Airforces Scott Palmer.Scott is a highly skilled Wingsuiter, Skydiver and pilot. Scott has performed stunts such as jumping without a parachute on Jackass, Flying formation in his wingsuit with 2 airplanes and having a friend hang off his wingtip while hanging out of a helicopter! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to fighter pilot and best selling author of "An Officer, not a gentleman" Mandy Hickson about her extraordinary life both in and out of the RAF. Mandy has broken barriers within the RAF, being only the second woman ever to fly the Tornado GR4 operationally. Mandy talks to us about her accomplishments, struggles, tango with a surface to air missile and how she came to become a fantastic motivational speaker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is our next guest, Paul McMahonFormer President of the National Aeroclub of IrelandFormer Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland for 10 yearsIrish Parachute Club Chief Instructor for 5 yearsSkydive Tandem master/instructorStatic line instructorFlex wing and fixed wing microlight pilotNational Microlight Association of Ireland senior aircraft inspector and check pilotIrish Delegate on the European Microlight federationAwarded the prestigious Paul Tissander diploma from the FÉDÉRATION AÉRONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE for outstanding contribution to Aviation and safety awarded a place in the prestigous Trinity College, Dublin which led to a law degreeWon against the IAA in 4 court cases which made the papers An interview not to be missed!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we spoke to Former Circus 4 of the Red Arrows during thier 2019 tour of America, SAC(T) Ben Kennedy. Ben speaks to us about his illustrious career so far with the Royal Air Force and what it was like to do a 3 and half year tour with the world famous, Red Arrows. Ben was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the engineers who fly in the back of the jets, otherwise known as Circus, for the high profile America tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Captain Chris is an Airbus A350, Virgin Atlantic Captain, who went viral around the world for his meme of "Buy Airline tickets like you bought toilet paper". Chris talks to us about his adventure to being a training captain on the 350 so far, his interactions with Sir Richard Branson and his thoughts on the Covid-19 pandemic within the airline industry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this International Womens day speacial we speak to Flight instructor, Flight chops competiton winner and Aerobatic champion, Hannah Neil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of this double episode speacial for international Womens day, We speak to model turned CEO of Europes largest privatley owned airport, Suzannah Harvey!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spoke to Ross Edmondson , who is currently flying his single engine piston cessna around the world!!! We spoke to Ross about his passion for touring and flying including:A flight down to the Reno Air Races.Multiple coast to coasts across the USA.And his trip around the world and how Covid-19 has effected it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

we talk to YouTuber, Helicopter pilot and BMAA bursary winner, Tom McNicholas or better known as The Micro Pilot on Youtube. Tom Talks about his Application and training with the BMAA busary, A close call he had with a jet over Sussex, His time with the Royal Navy University unit and what its like to convert from Microlights to Helicopters! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Ling MBE FRAeS Mike has a very impressive career behind him and it continues to grow.Qualified RAF Instructor straight out of trainingTornado F3 pilot10 years with the Red Arrows making Mike the Longest serving Red Arrows pilot in history2500 flights as a Red ArrowRaced his Red Arrows Hawk, with David Coulthard in the back, against Lewis Hamilton in his F1 car Ejected from a Red Arrow jet after a mid air collision Awarded an MBE in 2017Pilot for the only Aerobatic airline in the world, the bladesFlew a Spitfire solohere are the links to the charitites that Mike is associated with:https://nickdavidsonflyingtrust.org.uk/https://www.fly2help.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Discovery Channel's "Dangerous Flights" star, Kerry McCauley.Kerry has been and done:UH-1H "Huey" Helicopter national Gaurd crewmanWinter Survival InstructorSkydive InstructorDrop Zone ownerJump PilotInternational Ferry pilot, ferrying all types of aircraft, including single engine piston across the Atlantic ocean50 different types of aircraft9,000 hours flight time20,000 skydives2 series on Discovery Channel's "Dangerous Flight"1 Bookand one interview not to be missed!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to 1st Lieutenant Sam Eckholm. Sam is an officer in the United States Air Force and part of the F22 Raptor stealth fighter display team! Keep an eye on the page for this episode not to be missed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Roach is a pilot, flight instructor and author. Dan speaks to us about his time flying, buying an aircraft, the instructor course and the launch of his new book on the 22/10/2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk to female DA40 pilot and cabin manager, Jules Blasi. Jules tells us about her flight training, cabin crew training and her favourite moments in both. Jules describes her love for all things aviation and it is clear to hear her passion throughout the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

on this episode we talk to Aeronautical engineer Rob Squire. He tells us his experiences working with the Airbus A320, accompanying one the the world's biggest military airshow and his training towards his Private Pilot Licence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to Sam Slocombe. Sam is ex cabin crew, trainee airline pilot and a Royal Air Force Cadet instructor. We talk about the fantastic air training corps organisation, Sams days flying around the world for a living and how he is over coming the Covid-19 obstacles to obtain his dream career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Our second episode we speak to Ethan Sherry. Ethan is one of the youngest people in the UK to hold a pilot licence and fly an airplane solo. Join us as we hear about Ethans goals and how he is over coming personal challenges!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first episode of everything Aviation Podcast. This week We talk to Cyian McCann, who jumps out of airplanes for fun. Cyian has a total of 107 skydives, 4 of which are with the Irish Defence Forces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.