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The Aspiring Pilot Podcast, hosted by Hayden King, is dedicated to helping future aviators go from zero experience to professional pilot with confidence and clarity. Listen in as Hayden explores the aviation industry by interviewing pilots, aviation business owners, content creators, and everyone in between — providing entertaining, educational, and inspiring content. More than just stories, this podcast serves as a mentorship resource for those without immediate guidance, offering practical advice to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and enjoyment of pilot training. From study strategies and training pathways to career progression and employment options, our mission is to help you navigate the aviation world smarter, faster, and with purpose.
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In this episode, Hayden sits down with Angus Forsyth — a pilot whose career path spans some of the most challenging and rewarding corners of aviation. From flying light aircraft on floats and skis in Northern Ontario, to water bombing in aerial firefighting, medevac operations, and corporate flying in light jets, Angus has built a remarkably versatile career defined by adaptability and purpose. He shares the story of his early beginnings, the realities of flight training, and how he managed t...
In this episode of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast, Hayden sits down with Jamie Brooks—better known online as One Nut Nightmare—to unpack his unconventional and inspiring journey into aviation. Before earning his wings, Jamie spent years teaching English in South Korea and skydiving. That skydiving passion eventually opened the door to his first flying gig—jump flying—which led to flight instructing, and later, float planes, aerial survey, and remote bush flying. Jamie reflects on the winding road...
In this episode, Hayden is joined by John Crawford — a seasoned commercial pilot whose aviation journey spans from ramp agent to Chief Pilot. Drawing from a wealth of hands-on experience, John recognized a need for a more efficient path to the cockpit for aspiring aviators. That realization led to the creation of Wild Blue Aviation, a coaching platform dedicated to helping student and low-time pilots bypass the traditional instructing route and land their first flying job. In this conv...
Welcome to Episode #6 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. This episode features published aviation photographer, enthusiast and aspiring pilot Grant Gladych. In this episode, Grant shares how he got into aviation photography, what gear he uses, his reaction to being published for the first time and much more! Grants' Instagram: https://instagram.com/grants_aviation?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Grants' YouTube: https://youtube.com/@grants_aviation Grants' Jet Photos: https://www.jetphotos.com/pho...
Welcome to Episode #5 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. This episode features aviation enthusiast, flight instructor and co-founder of "Hangaaar" online ground school Conrad Hatcher. In this episode we look at Conrad's pathway throughout aviation, how Hangaaar came to fruition and so much more! Hangaaar.com : https://hangaaar.com/ Support the show
Welcome to Episode #4 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode # 4 features CRJ training pilot Luc Arsenault. In this episode, Luc takes us from a star-struck passenger on a 747 to a training pilot for a major Canadian airline. Support the show
Welcome to Episode #3 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #3 features Bombardier Challenger 604 pilot Rob Burrell. In this episode, we explore Robs' aviation career pathway, the economics of private aviation, stories of flying in the vicinity of an active volcano and much more! Support the show
Welcome to Episode #2 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #2 features Airbus pilot Graeme Wellburn. In this episode, we navigate Graemes' journey from ramp agent to first officer on the Airbus A321 and everything in between including his experience chartering NHL teams and stories of close calls with Polar Bears. Support the show
Welcome to Episode #1 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #1 features general aviator and business owner/entrepreneur Barry Andruschak. Barry is the owner of a financial services agency as well as a graduate of Selkirk College holding a diploma in Aviation Technology. In this episode, we navigate Barry’s experience as a student pilot attending Selkirk College, life as a charter pilot in southern California and so much more! Support the show
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