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#72 Wings of Wisdom: Conversation with Retired Pilot Ernest Hand

#72 Wings of Wisdom: Conversation with Retired Pilot Ernest Hand

Update: 2025-02-04

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This week Derrick Beeler traveled out to privet air strip to have a conversation with flight attendant Allison and her dad retired pilot Ernest Hand.

Topics:

1. The Early Years of Aviation Interest.

2. Transitioning from Navy to Commercial Aviator.

3. The Rise of a Commercial Pilot.

4. Memorable Experiences in the Airline Industry.

5. Advice for Aspiring Pilots.

6. Reflections on a Lifetime in Aviation.

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#72 Wings of Wisdom: Conversation with Retired Pilot Ernest Hand

#72 Wings of Wisdom: Conversation with Retired Pilot Ernest Hand

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