Aloha! Cessna Contessa has an amazing, heartfelt story. She is living the Hawaiian way and her generosity is contagious. Hear her story from shelter to philanthropist extraordinaire!
The family and producers of Invisible Sky Film join us to discuss the April 2006 GA airplane crash of rising star Georgina Joshi. The family continues to look for answers, unsatisfied with the NTSB's investigation. Are general aviation accidents investigated as thoroughly as larger, commercial operations? Where are the holes in these investigations? How can they be improved? It is recommended that you get the accident's full story and Georgina's history at InvisibleSkyFilm.com.
News anchor turned jet pilot! This MEI runs her consulting business, and donates her twin Comanche to help others. Sounds like a dream life! What are the challenges? What does she want others to learn from her? After changing careers from the news desk to consultant, Stephanie has sky-rocketed from private pilot to jet pilot in a matter of months! Aviation has allowed her to do more of what she loves: to give. She and her husband use their MEI ratings and their twin Comanche to train others who need the rating to further their careers. They offer scholarships and often donate their time and airplane to help those that would struggle to finance the training themselves. Her heart is in multi-engine training! Stephanie also helps numerous aviation organizations including Women in Aviation, F.A.S.T., and OBAP (Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals). Her background as an anchor has provided excellent communications skills as an instructor. How could your background allow you to live your dream? On a personal note, Stephanie is the ultimate "mover and shaker", a great roommate😉, as well as a top-notch pilot!
Hosts "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly Allyssa" sit down and talk about the Cockpits and Cocktails backstory. They also discuss how they became interested in aviation, how their nicknames came about, embracing change, and more.
We are recapping Oshkosh, custom airplanes, bad song choices, stalking, IG surprises, and more!
"Learning To Fly" in all endeavors! We are discussing THE tips every individual needs for success inside the cockpit and in other (scary, challenging) endeavors. This is a unique episode with some great advice. Don't miss it!
We are discussing ATC shenanigans and other shenanigans that you don't want to miss! Learn dos and don'ts with ATC (among other things).
We have heard some stories! True stories of female and male cockpit interactions...What else can we say??
Did you listen to Part 1?!?! What's next?? Why are you still stuck? What does fear do to us? We continue discussing the tools you need and knowledge you need to change your course/change your life!
Part One: How To Take Flight! Change Your Course. Change Your Life. This episode digs deep down into how we should use fear to propel (pun intended) us to make the changes our hearts desire. What are the things you already have that can push you that extra step to take action towards a goal, a dream, a change? Find out the 3 things I used to get me through the very first steps. How do you know, with certainty, that you want to change your course?? This episode is exactly what everyone needs to hear to get you to take that first step successfully.
Yum Yum! We're talking about our favorite $100 hamburger fly-in destinations! We also have the best business idea for someone-not us, but someone else. :)
Stephanie gives the scoop on her personal Sun N Fun week. Hey! Sun N Fun isn't just about airplanes! There's socializing, golf carts, Amazon Prime, and pool time too! And, we're on the hunt for the renters who already snagged next year's Lakeland VRBO...
We are all guilty of a little FOMO now and then, aren't we? This episode discusses why we have it and what to do about it to keep it from plaguing your life. Whether it's an airshow, or a rating, it needs to be gone so you can be yourself and live your life!
Scholarships, Making It All Work, & More! This episode offers advice on scholarship applications, including the flyGIRL scholarship! I discuss how to make time for your flight training, or goals, in general. How do you change your course? Sun N Fun is around the corner-here's what you need to know!
We’re Baaaack! Let's talk Instagram Harassment, PPL ground school, Beauty Pageants, Puppies, Alaska flying, Emily in Paris, & our Sex In The City characters! We are catching up on everything on this episode! We discuss aviation, social media battles, flying goals and so much more. Tune in and catch up on the Season 4 premiere!
SEASON FINALE! Check rides, check rides, check rides. Stephanie and Natalie discuss all things related to check rides, including the FEAR of check rides. How to prepare and get ready to ace your check ride. What's the number one piece of advice?!? Listen to find out!
The author Dr Mica Endsley has studied endless aviation topics during her career as an associate professor, Chief Scientist with the Air Force, and with the FAA. On this episode we discuss Air Rage, automation, situational awareness, decision-making, and her latest endeavor as an airline passenger advocate! You will learn something on this episode!
Natalie's dad discusses his aviation career which started out in the wake of Vietnam. He didn't want to be fighting in the jungle, so he signed on to be a naval aviator. After a successful military career, he spent time at Northwest Airlink, and then FedEx. He's an Airbus lover! What was his favorite airport, scariest flight, favorite airplane? Find out!
We are introducing Dianna Klein: Mom, Airline Captain, Air Force Reservist, Mentor, Speaker, and Beauty Pageant Winner! Did we mention she was also a former Zero Gravity pilot? You will hear about that unique adventure! There are many parallels between motherhood and being a pilot. This episode is chock full of advice for everyone. Dianna shares tidbits and fun facts from her broad array of experiences. We discuss the benefits of having a backup plan and how each course can lead to new adventures you never imagined possible!
Joe Costanza is an airline Airbus pilot AND Piper Cub owner. We chose him to be our first male guest because he loves sharing his love of aviation with his daughters. He is best known for his beautiful J3 Cub images and videos on Instagram and YouTube. He also loves to dote on his wife and daughters. He often shares his hangar as an inviting second home to his family and friends. Cheers!