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The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 51: The Commander: Commanding the RCAF and flying the CF-188 Hornet Part 1 - Eric Kenny

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 61:10 Transcription Available


What does it take to complete Canada's "Top Gun", the Fighter Weapons Instructor Course? What is it like to deploy to Bosnia or take part in the bombing campaign in Kosovo with real air-to-air and ground-to-air threats? What does it take to coordinate strikes in Afghanistan? How are we shifting from a counter-insurgency to peer-to-peer warfighting mentality? Today we have Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander of the RCAF on the show to discuss all these things and much more. Eric has 2900 flying hours, 2200 of which are on the CF-188 Hornet. He has been there and done that at the pointy end as well as from a command perspective. Join us today for a great discussion on his career as we lead up to a discussion on the RCAF as a whole!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 50: The Inferno: Aerial Firefighting in the Palisades Fires in California and flying the Canadair CL-415 Part 2 - Pascal Duclos

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 51:29 Transcription Available


What did it take to get the Pasisade Fires under control in LA County, California in the winter of 2025? How does aerial firefighting compare in Quebec and California? In this final part of our 2 part series on aerial firefighting, we sit down once again with aerial firefighter Pascal Duclos. Pascal has been fighting fires across Canada and the United States for many years, but this year he encountered conditions he had never previously seen. Tune in today to hear about bringing the LA County fires under control, as well as comparing firefighting in California and Quebec!

Flugvarpið
#110 – „Það verður að vera vit í vitleysunni“ – Sögur af STOL operation á Grænlandi og ræningjunum með rauða stélið – Jóhann Skírnisson

Flugvarpið

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 214:32


Rætt er við Jóhann Skírnisson fyrrverandi flugstjóra hjá Flugfélagi Norðurlands FN, og síðar Flugfélagi Íslands. Hann rifjar upp magnaðar sögur af STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) flugi á Grænlandi þar sem oft var farið að ystu mörkum bæði flugvéla og manna til að láta hlutina ganga upp. Í STOL flugi var flogið á mjög lágum hraða í lítilli hæð og því lítið rúm fyrir mistök eða ónákvæmni. Jóhann er sveitamaður fram í fingurgóma, tillukarl og stoltur „bush pilot“. Hann hóf flugmannsferilinn sem flugkennari á Akureyri, fékk í framhaldi ráðningu á Twin Otter hjá FN. Jóhann er bráðskemmtilegur sögumaður og segir hér frá ótrúlegri elju og dugnaði Íslendinga í flugstarfsemi í afar krefjandi aðstæðum.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 49: The Inferno: Aerial Firefighting in the Palisades Fires in California and flying the Canadair CL-415 Part 1 - Pascal Duclos

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 62:20 Transcription Available


What was it like to deploy to Los Angeles and fight the infamous fires of the winter of 2025? What does it take to hit the fires with precision every time? How difficult is it to scoop from a heavy sea state on the ocean, or from tight quarters in a California reservoir? In this episode we sit down with aerial firefighter Pascal Duclos. Pascal has been fighting fires across Canada and the United States for many years, but this year he encountered conditions he had never previously seen. Tune in today to hear about what it takes to be an aerial firefighter, as well as fighting the fires of LA County!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 48: The Div Commander: Commanding 1 Canadian Air Division as it prepares for the future and flying the CH-146 Griffon and CH-147 Chinook Part 3 - Chris McKenna

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 80:49


What modernization projects and new aircraft is the RCAF getting? Why does the RCAF need a warfighting focus moving forward? Major-General Chris McKenna has over 2600 flying hours and is currently the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, or 1 CAD. In this episode we'll talk about the exciting new modernization projects and aircraft that are coming online in the near future (or are already here) like the MQ9B SkyGuardian and the CF35A Lightning, as well as the new focus on warfighting for the RCAF, with a particular focus on lethality, interoperability, and survivability. Finally, we'll take some questions from the audience! Tune in today!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 47: The Div Commander: Commanding 1 Canadian Air Division as it prepares for the future and flying the CH-146 Griffon and CH-147 Chinook Part 2

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 64:14 Transcription Available


What is it like to deploy as the Task Force Commander for a violent mission in Mali? What difficulties does working with the UN bring? What is it like to be the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, or 1 CAD, and have 5 different official jobs? What modernization projects and new aircraft is the RCAF getting? Major-General Chris McKenna has over 2600 flying hours and is currently the Commander of 1 CAD. In this episode we'll talk about his time in Mali, his time as the Commander of 1 Wing and his current position as Commander 1 CAD. We'll also begin our talk about the amazing new modernization projects and aircraft that are coming online in the near future (or are already here)! Tune in today!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 46: The Div Commander: Commanding 1 Canadian Air Division as it prepares for the future and flying the CH-146 Griffon and CH-147 Chinook Part 1

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 68:52 Transcription Available


What is it like to deploy to Kandahar City, Afghanistan with JTF2 as a young officer in the RCAF? What about to return flying the CH-147D Chinook? Major-General Chris McKenna has over 2600 flying hours and is currently the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, or 1 CAD. In this episode we'll talk about his early flight training, his deployments to Afghanistan, as well as his time as the Commanding Officer of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron flying the CH-147F Chinook. Tune in today!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 45: The Merge: Changes to the podcast, air-to-air photography, and aviation publishing Part 2 - Mike Reyno

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 61:12 Transcription Available


What is it like to survive a mid-air collision with the Snowbirds? What does it feel like to join an Aurora crew on operations in the Mediterranean Sea for Op Sharp Guard? What does it take to make the jump from publisher to having an aviation podcast network?  Today, we sit down with renowned air-to-air photographer and publisher Mike Reyno to discuss his many adventures and experiences in air-to-air photography and beyond.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 44: The Merge: Changes to the podcast, air-to-air photography, and aviation publishing - Mike Reyno

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 54:46 Transcription Available


Tune in to this episode for an exciting announcement about the podcast! Following that, we will sit down with renowned air-to-air photographer and publisher Mike Reyno. What is it like to work extensively with the RCAF conducting air-to-air photography with every Squadron in the RCAF? What does it take to get the perfect shot - and what gets you noticed by a publisher? We will talk about this and much more on today's episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The 20 Minute Call
Ashley Marquardt | Skydive Dubai Pilot, Wingsuiter and Freeflyer

The 20 Minute Call

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 56:25


Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeAshley Marquardt is a pilot, skydiver, and adventurer whose journey in aviation has been nothing short of remarkable. In just five years since earning her commercial pilot's license, she went from flying a Cessna 172 at Skydive Cross Keys to piloting a Twin Otter at Skydive Dubai. Along the way, she served as the main pilot at Cross Keys and flew critical cargo across the Pacific from Saipan to Guam.Her passion for aviation runs deep—growing up on a military base in South Korea, she eventually discovered skydiving in 2008 under the guidance of Kirk Knight. Since then, she's become a tandem instructor, wingsuiter, BASE jumper, and accomplished free flyer. Beyond the skies, she's an avid scuba diver and former instructor.From the cockpit to freefall, Ashley's fearless approach to life is an inspiration. In this episode of The 20 Minute Call, she shares her journey through the world of aviation and skydiving.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 43: The Service Couple: Being an RCAF aircrew service couple and flying in the CH-149 Cormorant and the CP-140M Aurora - Paul and McKayla Goddard

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 86:38 Transcription Available


What is it like to be an RCAF aircrew service couple? Paul is a CH-149 Cormorant pilot and McKayla is a retired ACSO who flew on the CP-140M Aurora. Hear all about their experience as a service couple from dating at RMC to the trials of being unmarried and long-distance, to finally the ups and downs of being a married service couple in two busy trades. Join us today on The Pilot Project Podcast to hear all about their story!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 42: The Wing Commander: Commanding 15 Wing Moose Jaw and flying the CH-146 Griffon Part 2 - Dan Coutts

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 67:13 Transcription Available


What is it like to be in charge of the one of Canada's largest pilot training bases? What does the future hold for pilot training in Canada, and what are we doing now to ensure our pilots are the best of the best? Colonel Dan Coutts is the current Wing Commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. In part 2 of our chat with him, we will discuss current and future plans for pilot flight training in Moose Jaw, we'll talk about why he continues to pursue flight even at the rank of Colonel, and we'll go into some questions from you, our listeners. Tune in today!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 41: The Wing Commander: Commanding 15 Wing Moose Jaw and flying the CH-146 Griffon Part 1 - Dan Coutts

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 62:01 Transcription Available


What is it like to fly the CH-146 Griffon for 427 Squadron as it transitioned from a normal Tac Hel Squadron to being part of CANSOFCOM? What about flying in Bosnia, or being Special Operations Support in Afghanistan? How do you take 400 Reserve Tactical Helicopter Squadron and help prepare them for high readiness status? Colonel Dan Coutts is the current Wing Commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. In part 1 of our chat with him, we will discuss his early flying days, some of his deployments, as well as some of his leadership opportunities that prepared him leading up to his time as 15 Wing Commander.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 40: The Knight: The Fighter Force and the CF-188 Hornet - Fred

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 64:10 Transcription Available


What is it like to fly a CF-188 Hornet? What does it feel like to break the sound barrier? How do our pilots stack up against friendly partners in exercises? How physically demanding is flying a fighter? Today we sit down for a chat with Fred "Penguin" Roy to talk all things CF-18. Fred is a former Reg Force fighter pilot who now flies as an airline pilot for Air Transat, while still flying the CF-18 as a pilot in the Reserve Force.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 39: The Holiday: Deploying at Christmas on the CC-130J Super Hercules - Mike B

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 38:09 Transcription Available


What is it like to deploy away from your loved ones at Christmas? In this special Christmas episode, we'll dive into what it feels like to experience what thousands of CAF members have felt before - being half a world away from family and friends at Christmas. In this episode, we'll talk with Mike Behring, a CC-130J Super Hercules pilot as well as a recently qualified test pilot in the RCAF about his experiences deploying as an Aircraft Captain in support of Operation IMPACT in the Middle East during the holidays. Merry Christmas from us to you!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 38: The Operator: Changing from SOF to Pilot - Ben

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 40:14 Transcription Available


What is it like to be a member of the elite force known as CJIRU? Why switch from Special Operations Forces Operator to Pilot? What challenges and opportunities do the trades have in common, and what useful traits overlap? Tune in this week as we chat with Ben, a former Special Operations Forces Operator who switched to the pilot trade, currently undergoing pilot training. We'll talk about what has been easy, what has been a challenge, and whether or not there is a large culture shock in switching between these diverse trades.

Radio Cayman News
LOCAL NEWS

Radio Cayman News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 8:27


The trial of a police sargent charged with misconduct in public office begins to draw to a close in Grand Court. Cayman Airways unveiled its new VP-CAW...a third Twin Otter for its Express fleet The National Conservation Council is meeting next week for the first time since June with a host of items up for discussion...including areas the council is recommending get protected status.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 37: The Veteran: Remembrance Day and a Career to Remember Part 2 - Duncan

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 64:03 Transcription Available


What was it like to fly the legendary CP-121 Tracker, or the mighty CP-140 Aurora when it was a new aircraft? Duncan MacIsaac served for 27 years in the Regular Force and another 8 in the Reserves. He has flown many aircraft types in the RCAF, and has a ton of experience to share. Part 2 of our 2 part Remembrance Day episode will feature Duncan's time instructing on Sea Kings, flying the Tracker, and flying the Aurora. We'll also chat about his transition to civilian life, his work with the legion, and his work supporting the veteran community.

The Pilot Life
Captain Doc Eide / Retired Alaska Airlines Captain

The Pilot Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 47:40


Send us a textAn amazing conversation with a generational pilot who witnessed the deregulation of the airline industry , as well as the transitioning to the jet age, and the safety improvements seen in the industry.He shares his experiences flying the Twin Otter through SE Alaska, as well flying the Boeing 727 and MD80. Music licensed bywww.epidemicsound.com“The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 36: The Veteran: Remembrance Day and a Career to Remember Part 1 - Duncan

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 49:30 Transcription Available


What was it like to go through Moose Jaw in the 1970s? To fly the Sea King? To fly the legendary Tracker, or the mighty Aurora when it was a new aircraft? Duncan MacIsaac served for 27 years in the Regular Force and another 8 in the Reserves. He has flown many aircraft types in the RCAF, and has a ton of experience to share. Part 1 will feature Duncan's time in training and on the Sea King, as well as a discussion around loss and Remembrance Day.A video made to celebrate Duncan's career can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawuhcfE-jU&ab_channel=DuncanMacIsaac

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 35: The Selection: The Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Test Part 2 - Dave

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 50:29 Transcription Available


All RCAF pilots must pass through the Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Centre (CFASC) - but what does it take to make it through? We sat down with Dave Chamberlin, former CO of CFASC, to find out exactly that - and much more! Today we'll discuss questions that you the audience asked as well as some FAQs they hear fairly often at CFASC. Join us today for part 2 of our 2 part series on Aircrew Selection!Links:https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/training-education/canadian-forces-aircrew-selection-centre/joining-instructions.html

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 34: The Selection: The Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Test Part 1 - Dave

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 55:51 Transcription Available


All RCAF pilots must pass through the Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Centre (CFASC) - but what does it take to make it through? We sat down with Dave Chamberlin, former CO of CFASC, to find out exactly that - and much more! Dave has a multitude of experience, having flown and taught on the CT-155 Hawk and the CF-188 Hornet, as well as the CC-130J Hercules. Join us today for part 1 of our 2 part series on Aircrew Selection!Links:https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/training-education/canadian-forces-aircrew-selection-centre/joining-instructions.html

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 33: The Leader: Part 2 - Developing Coaching Leaders in the RCAF- Scott C

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 57:39 Transcription Available


How can a pilot strive to be a better leader both in the cockpit and on the ground? What is the RCAF doing well for leadership, and what do they need to work on? Today for part 2 of this interview we'll sit down with MGen(Ret) Scott Clancy and talk about some of the successes and challenges Scott faced as a leader, what challenges the RCAF faces in terms of leadership, and how we can develop pilots who lead. Scott served for 37 years in the RCAF and flew the CH-135 Twin Huey and the CH-146 Griffon. He held numerous leadership positions including the Commander of 1 Wing and its 7 Squadrons, as well as Director of Operations for NORAD. He is also an author and wrote the book "Developing Coaching Leaders".

Aviation News Talk podcast
349 Buying and Flying a Cirrus SR22 from California to Missouri + GA News

Aviation News Talk podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 50:34


Max talks with Nicholas about his recent experience buying a Cirrus SR22 and flying it from California to Missouri. After Nicholas arrived in San Jose, they drove to Santa Maria, where the plane had been relocated for a pre-purchase inspection. Nicholas discussed how he arranged for a local pilot to ferry the plane to the inspection site and his use of the Cirrus Owners Pilots Association (COPA) to find an independent shop. The journey itself was full of challenges and learning opportunities. Departing under overcast skies, they flew through mountainous terrain in California, dealt with downdrafts and updrafts, and navigated around weather in Arizona and New Mexico. Their first stop was at the Grand Canyon Airport, where they met a friendly Twin Otter pilot who lent them his truck for lunch. Fatigue and weather influenced their decision to stop in Albuquerque for the night. The next morning, they flew to Wichita, where they made a fast refueling stop before heading to Missouri. Along the way, they had to deviate around weather and faced an unexpected issue when their engine instrumentation failed, but they completed the journey successfully. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. News Stories Alaska, Southwest Have Close Call In Nashville Southwest Implements Additional Pilot Training Amid Safety Incidents Unlicensed pilots dies in newly purchased Apex Cross-5X Piper PA28-140, N9626K crash near Wayne, Nebraska Rans S-19, N519JR, crash near Crofton, Nebraska NTSB Issues Deicing Safety Alert Carbon tracking contributes to Luscombe's crash Mentioned on the ShowVideo of the Week: Runaway Luscombe stopped by minivanAV8RGear.com Backpack Deal – $99.50 with promo code MAXBuy Max Trescott's G1000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Buy Max Trescott's G3000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 32: The Leader: Part 1 - Developing Coaching Leaders in the RCAF- Scott C

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 47:03 Transcription Available


What does it take to be a leader in the RCAF? How does that translate to being a good pilot? What is the difference between coaching and leading, and how can we utilize both skillsets? Today we'll sit down with MGen(Ret) Scott Clancy and talk all things leadership as well as his book "Developing Coaching Leaders". Scott served for 37 years in the RCAF and flew the CH-135 Twin Huey and the CH-146 Griffon. He held numerous leadership positions including the Commander of 1 Wing and its 7 Squadrons, as well as Director of Operations for NORAD.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 31: The Cormorant Trophy: Conducting a Rescue in the CH-146 Griffon- Paula

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 56:51 Transcription Available


A plane is down. Help is needed. You get the call. What is it like to know that seconds count? What happens when you're fuel critical and have a patient that needs to get to a hospital? What does it take to earn the coveted Cormorant Trophy? Paula Findlater is a Search and Rescue pilot in the RCAF. She has over 1000 hours on the CH-146 Griffon flying with 439 Combat Support Squadron in Bagotville, Quebec. We'll sit down and hear about the day her crew earned the Cormorant Trophy on this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 30: The Watcher: Afghanistan Stories and The IAI Heron - Carson

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 36:48 Transcription Available


What is it like to take overwatch on Canadian troops on patrol in Afghanistan? What was it like when Kandahar Airfield came under attack? What is the future of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Canada? In this episode, we sit down with Carson Choy, an Air Combat Systems Officer who flies on the CP-140M Aurora. Carson did two tours in Afghanistan flying the IAI Heron, one with the RCAF and one on exchange with the RAAF. We'll learn about all these things and more in this episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 29: The Student: Part 2 - Life on Phase III Mult-Engine and the C-90B King Air - Scott

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:56 Transcription Available


What is it like to train on the C90B King Air in the RCAF? How has the Phase III Multi-Engine course changed recently? What is it like to take to the skies in a King Air - without your instructor? In this episode we check back in with Scott Harding, recently winged graduate of the RCAF Phase III Multi-Engine course. This is a continuation of episode 15 when we first checked in with Scott on Phase I. Come enjoy some tales of adventure and growth in this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast!

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 28: The Phoenix - From the Ashes to the Airwaves, the return of the show! - Bryan and Melissa

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 19:48 Transcription Available


Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast
When Winter Survival Skills and a Little Bit of Luck Overpowered Mountain Wave Turbulence, Severe Icing and a Winter Storm

Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 63:30


On Tuesday morning, December 5, 1978, 22 people were rescued off the side of a high Colorado mountain in the southern regions of the Rocky Mountains. They had survived the frigid night at an altitude above 10,000 feet (over 3,000 meters). This was in the midst of a snowstorm, with temperatures well below freezing and winds howling above 30 miles per hour (that's nearly 50 kilometers per hour). There was only minimal shelter. Some reports estimated the snow to be 8 feet deep and wind chill temperatures approaching 50 below zero. That they survived the brutal weather conditions is remarkable, but that they had also survived the reason for being stranded on the mountain – a plane crash – is even more remarkable. What follows is the story of that winter survival miracle, and the crash of Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217.

The Screaming Blackbird Podcast
EP 29: FREEFALL PROGRAM

The Screaming Blackbird Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 28:11


Cadet Cameron Agee and Chiara Waddy both were selected to go to the Air Force Academy over the summer and attend the FREEFALL program. This is a few week course where they get to train, prepare, and jump out of a Twin Otter aircraft, parachute themselves, and land successfully five times! If you have any questions, please reach out to airforcerotcdet605@gmail.com

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 27: The Guardian: Helicopter Search and Rescue in the RCAF and the CH-149 Cormorant - Paul

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 63:50 Transcription Available


What is it like to help save a life? What does it take to hoist a SARTech onto a ship in rough seas, at night, in a storm? Why is it so important to treat aviation like a team sport?Paul has flown search and rescue out of Goose Bay, Labrador and Greenwood, Nova Scotia. He has conducted many rescues and SAR missions, and has had to learn some tough lessons along the line. Now, he's learning to instruct helicopter pilots to get their wings at 3CFFTS in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. You can't save them all. Sometimes a mission outcome will not be what you want. Sometimes you'll be terrified of the conditions. Hear about all these things and many more on this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.Links to stories that Paul has been involved in:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/yarmouth-county-canoeist-body-found-1.5876353https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/military-helicopter-grand-manan-1.6745475https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-naufrage-fisherman-search-1.5143017https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/search-for-villa-de-pitanxo-crew-continues-1.6353419https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/missing-fisher-canso-nova-scotia-search-jrcc-coast-guard-1.6383442https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-force-helicopter-bear-1.5744778

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 26: Remembrance Day - Tactical Airlift and the CC-130H, Remembering the Fallen - Mike H

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 49:14 Transcription Available


What is it like to airdrop cargo into a Forward Operating Base in the middle of a firefight? How does it feel to find out you're going to an active warzone? What is it like to regularly be exposed to rocket attacks? What's it like to attend dozens of repatriation ceremonies?For Mike, all these things became part of normal life as he went through his 7 tours in Afghanistan. Mike has flown cargo all around the world, has instructed students (including me!) to get their wings in the RCAF, and taught instructors how to do their jobs. Mike has definitely been there and done that.Mike will share his adventures in Afghanistan as well as his struggles to process those experiences; he'll tell us about how Remembrance Day has changed for him over the years as a result of his time in Afghanistan, and much more in this episode of The Pilot Project Podcast. 

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 25: The Advance Party: Flying with the Snowbirds, Ejecting from the CT-114 Tutor, and Remembering Jenn Casey - Rich

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 56:33 Transcription Available


What do the Advance and Safety Pilots do for the Snowbirds? What is the tryout process like? What does it feel like to eject, and how do you come back from the tragedy of losing a friend and teammate?Rich Macdougall has flown NORAD and air refueling missions around the globe as a Tanker Commander on the CC-130H Hercules. Later, after instructing on the CT-156 Harvard II, he decided to give his lifelong dream a shot and became a member of the Snowbirds. However, during Op Inspiration in 2020, tragedy struck as Rich took off from Kamloops BC, when a bird strike occurred and an ejection became necessary; resulting in severe injuries for Rich and the death of his friend Jenn Casey. Rich will tell us about his experiences that day, his injuries and recovery, his return to the Snowbirds and much more in this episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 24: The Deployment: Afghanistan Stories - Greg

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 76:20 Transcription Available


What was it like to deploy with the Canadian Helicopter Force Afghanistan (CHFA)? What is it like when your door gunners engage the enemy, or to be shot at while flying in a firefight? What do you do when your helicopter gets shot up and you still have to make it to a safe place to land? Greg has been a Tac Hel instructor, and deployed early in his career to fight in Afghanistan with CHFA; flying nearly 600 combat hours in many sorties. Greg will share his adventures and his struggles in Afghanistan plus much more on this episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 23: Military Family Appreciation Day: Spouse Perspectives - Melissa, Janet, McKayla, Lyndsay

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 99:00 Transcription Available


Did you know the third Friday of every September is Military Family Appreciation Day? What is it like to be a spouse or partner with someone in the RCAF? What are the challenges? What are the things that make it great? What advice would a spouse give to a new pilot to help them have a successful family life?What is it like if your new husband deploys? What about when you have a newborn, or you're pregnant? We will explore all these challenges and more as we sit down with 4 spouses to hear about the RCAF homefront on this episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 22: Remembering September 11, 2001: Canadian perspectives - Rob, Shelley, Bert

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 77:25 Transcription Available


This week on The Pilot Project Podcast, we'll explore the events surrounding September 11 as viewed through the eyes of three air traffic controllers who were on duty on or following that day. Each provides a unique perspective.What was it like for a Canadian military controller working in New York at the time? What about a civilian controller working in Gander, a town of 9000 that took on 6000 stranded passengers? How did an isolated NORAD detachment in Inuvik respond to the changing situation?We will hear these stories and more in this week's episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

Plane Crash Diaries
Episode 36 - The 1971 Aeroflot Antonov twin crashes and the ATR-72's achilles boot

Plane Crash Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 27:16


This is episode 36 and its icy cold out there - it's time to check out the incidents involving icing - starting with a short list and general description of the causes, then focusing on the two Aeroflot Atonovs accidents in 1971 and a design fault in the ATR-72. There's an unfortunately long list of commercial airliners lost due to icing, more than 540 accidents and events caused by aircraft icing by the late 1980s in the United States alone and most of these were fatal. Anti-icing and de-icing research can be traced back to the early 1930s and in 1948, two scientists, AG Preston and Calvin Blackman conducted the first successful iced flight experiment in which the drag coefficient increased by 81% when the wing was covered and the pilot reported the plane was almost beyond control. I'm not sure of what aircraft they used but the results were extraordinary. Other research by NASA on the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft measured various conditions and ice shapes and their effect on aircraft thrust, landing flaps, and angle of attack. It's thought that the first recorded case of a commercial airplane accident caused by icing occurred on December 15, 1920 when a de Havilland DH.4 mail plane operated by the United States Post Office Department crashed near Belleville, Pennsylvania, in the USA due to ice accumulation on the wings and control surfaces.There was a happier end to another on 19th December 1946 where a Railway Air Service Douglas Dakota 3 stalled on take-off 1 km north-east of Northolt Airport in London. This was the case of the scheduled service to Glasgow Airport from London. Four crew and one passenger were on board .. Yes, you heard correctly, one passenger.So to matters more terminal if you excuse the extremely cheesy aviation pun. That be the highly unusual twin crashes of the Antonovs in 1971 both caused by ice accretion. ot Antonov An-12s crashed on approach to Surgut International Airport, just nine days apart. The crashes occurred under near-identical circumstances due to the aircraft type's lack of preparedness for flying in severe icing conditions. It's the formation of an ice ridge by water droplets beyond the ice protection system and one side anti-icing system that is likely to cause rolling and overturn according to research documents. A case in point of the ridge cause was an ATR-72 crash in 1994. At that time, the airplane was at a severe level of icing condition, and the co-effect of the electric heating de-icing system at the wing leading edge and the natural conditions formed an ice ridge on the second half of the wing, resulting in a negative pressure zone on the one side's aileron.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 21: The teacher, The Snowbird, The Student: A life as a pilot in the RCAF - Blake

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 62:02


What does it feel like to instruct the next generation of RCAF pilots? What about flying on the Snowbirds? How can vulnerability lead to new learning opportunities? Blake has flown the CT-156 Harvard, the CT-155 Hawk, been an instructor at 2CFFTS, flew with the Snowbird demonstration team for several seasons and now recently completed his training on helicopters to go fly the CH-149 Cormorant.Blake will talk about his methods for succeeding and thriving while you're in flight training, his area of expertise.  We'll learn about how getting comfortable with being uncomfortable can help you deal with your mistakes and much more on this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

Skybound RC
Quique Somenzini on Tournament Of Champions, F3A Worlds and Flex Twin Otter

Skybound RC

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 54:58


Quique Somenzini is one the most accomplished aerobatic pilots in RC history, and has spent his life dedicated to refining his flying and design skills to bring the best airplanes to the market. He was kind enough to spend some time with Juan Sanchez to chat about the start of 3D flight, his experience at the TOC and F3A World championships, the latest developments at Flex Innovations, and much more. Links mentioned in the interview:Flex Innovations: https://www.flexinnovations.com/Flex Twin Otter: https://www.flexinnovations.com/produ...Contents00:00 - Intro01:38 - How did Quique started the 3D revolution05:42 - Flying at the Tournament Of Champions15:33 - Training for competitions like F3A Worlds and TOC20:35 - Flex Innovations29:14 - Quique's airplane design process36:12 - New release from Flex: Twin Otter42:28 - Jase Dussia joining the Flex Team44:27 - Quique's outlook on the RC industry47:45 - How to become a better pilot

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 20: The Recruiter: Everything you want to know about joining the RCAF as a Pilot - Paul

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 59:26 Transcription Available


What are the paths you can take to join the RCAF as a pilot? How much time will you have to serve? What are the eyesight requirements for a pilot? What can you do to make yourself an attractive applicant? Paul has flown the CP-140M Aurora and most recently been posted to Canadian Forces Recruiting Group in Borden, Ontario. There he became extremely well-versed in the ins and outs of recruiting; and gained a passion for helping applicants to succeed.Paul will talk about his advice for successfully joining the RCAF as a pilot, answer the questions kindly supplied by listeners and the Canadian Forces Subreddit and much more on this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

Flypodden
Flight 261 - Afrikanytt, julitall og sjøflybonanza

Flypodden

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 32:34


Flypoddens flight 261 spilles inn 8. august. Espen har nok en gang dratt til det fantastiske lan det Syden, så vi har fått med oss supervika Thomas Lone, på en litt dårlig linje fra Eiker. Vi ser på julitallene fra SAS, Norwegian og Widerøe, vi har Afrikanyheter og sjøflybonanza. Velkommen ombord på flight 261. Ulykkesflight 261: Alaska Airlines AS261 AKTUELT: British Airways skal ikke late mat til alle passasjerene Surcar Airlines skal fly hydrogendrevne Twin Otter på Kanariøyene Nytt sjøflyselskap planlagt i Kambodsja   Boeing 777X-8 har vokst Afrikanyhetene: Stengingen av Nigers luftrom skaper problemer Julitallene SAS Norwegian Widerøe UKENS ANBEFALING(ER): Filmen Flight fra fra 2012 med blant andre Denzel Washington, der iallfall krasjen er basert på flight 261. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmjawuFvDu4 Er du i Arendal? Hør Christian + SAS, Elfly og Widerøe snakke om elfly på mandag  https://program.arendalsuka.no/event/user-view/20856 

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 19: The Sailor: Maritime Helicopter and the CH-148 Cyclone - Corey

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 67:11 Transcription Available


What does it take to land a helicopter on a pitching ship deck at night in bad weather? How do you come back from tragedy and the loss of good friends? Corey has flown the Cyclone around the world from the decks of Royal Canadian Naval ships. He also instructs the helicopter course at 3CFFTS in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Corey will talk about his experiences flying the Cyclone and his journey to recovery after the Stalker 22 crash. He'll talk about why growth happens on those dark and stormy nights when your NVGs fail and much more on this latest episode of The Pilot Project Podcast.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 18: The Hunter: Long Range Patrol and the CP-140M Aurora - Davis

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 63:30 Transcription Available


What does it take to make it as a submarine hunter? What about as an instructor on the Harvard II at the Big 2 in Moose Jaw? Davis has seen it and done it around the world in the Aurora, and gone to many amazing places in the Harvard. After years of flying the Aurora, several tours overseas and instructing at Moose Jaw, Davis has transitioned to civilian life, but he has a ton of great stories and advice to help you thrive in adversity whether that be in flight training or life. Hear about how accepting that you will fail can be the key to succeeding more often, and much more in this latest episode.

The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 17: The Freeze: Everything you want to know about the DEO Pilot Hiring Freeze - John

The Pilot Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 41:09 Transcription Available


The RCAF has frozen the hiring process for direct entry officer (DEO) applicants. Why are they doing this? What does it mean? How long will it last? We'll sit down with Brigadier General John Alexander, commander of 2 Canadian Air Division to answer all these questions and more. John has flown several helicopters around the world including a stint flying the Puma with the RAF. He has deployed in many theatres and is now in command of 2 CAD which handles all training and education in the RCAF. He'll answer a ton of questions asked by you, the audience, and the Canadian Forces subreddit.

On the Step with thatmallardguy
#69 - John Ramsden and Mallard's, Twin Otters, Buccaneers and the rest!

On the Step with thatmallardguy

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 87:26


A self-confessed lucky bugger who answered a phone call back in the early 80's that changed the direction of his career forever, John Ramsden took that opportunity and has flown seaplanes around the world including both the radial and turbine mallard, the twin otter and continues flying today in the Cessna caravan amphibian. A true Aussie seaplane legend who doesn't mind a beer either.Support On the Step via Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguyFollow me on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/Check out my YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view_as=subscriberSeaplane Pilots Association:On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:• Nationwide Advocacy• Protection of Seaplane access to waterways• Water Flying Magazine• The Water Landing Directory app• The Seaplane Flight Training Directory• Events and Splash-Ins• Safety Seminars• Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training• Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs• Numerous other members only benefitsJOIN NOW!https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/ https://seaplanes.org.au/join-us 

SocialFlight Live!
Episode #143 - FLYING INTO A HURRICANE with NOAA P-3 Orion Pilot Kevin Doremus

SocialFlight Live!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 63:47


Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus (NOAA Corps) flies the WP-3D Orion directly into the most violent hurricanes in the world to help gather storm data that saves lives. He is a Boston native and graduate of Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. He has over 4,100hrs of flight time in NOAA aircraft, to include time in the Twin Otter, Turbo Commander and the WP-3D Orion hurricane hunter aircraft. Hear his amazing stories of FLYING INTO HURRICANES! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Radio Cayman News
LOCAL NEWS

Radio Cayman News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 8:36


Cabinet approves a 453-thousand dollar increase to Primary Education Services and 2.9 Million to Cayman Airways to assist with purchase of third Twin Otter aircraft. A popular Caribbean economist weighs in on a means of funding Cayman's long term vision. and a warning from police - lock up your boats and your motorcycles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcnews/message

Flight Safety Detectives
Passenger Suicide in Flight

Flight Safety Detectives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 23:36


Episode 141 The NTSB database has just 74 events involving suicide and the focus of this discussion is the only one that involves a passenger rather than a pilot. The event took place in 2000, when a passenger on a Twin Otter plane intentionally opened the emergency exit door in flight. As we enter the holiday season, this accident is a reminder of the additional pressures many people experience. The Flight Safety Detectives ask everyone in aviation to be especially diligent. In this case, another passenger saw the person open the door and tried to keep her from exiting the aircraft. Recent years have shown that unusual things can and will happen on aircraft. John and Todd discuss the importance of acting when you see something that isn't right. They wonder how many aviation safety issues have been averted due to the quick actions of someone who noticed something and did something about it. Related documents at the Flight Safety Detectives website: - NTSB Final Report (PDF) - NTSB Public Docket (PDF) Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website.