Mark Drake / B787 Captain / Hawaiian Airlines

July 01, 2026 11:00am 52 min

Incredible conversation with Captain Mark covering his nearly 5 decades in the aviation industry, with a remarkable 39 years at Hawaiian Airlines. From the early days flying with his Dad around on TWA metal, to his curre...

Max Lyons / Hillsboro Aviation

June 10, 2026 10:00am 49 min

Pull up a chair and sit down for a great conversation with Max. A 4th generation logger and world traveler, his career path changed when he ventured out on a solo trip that would inspire his dreams and set him down the p...

Captain Yokko Okamura / Horizon Air

May 20, 2026 2:00pm 37 min

"I was not trying to become a first, I just wanted to be an airline pilot". Captain Yokko's drive to become an airline pilot was truly remarkable, overcoming vast obstacles at a time when Japanese women were not allowed ...

Learn to fly in 2026

May 12, 2026 10:00pm 26 min

Terry Shaffer / Flying the F8 in Vietnam

March 29, 2026 11:00am 45 min

Great conversation with Captain Terry Shaffer, retired airline captain, former fighter pilot, and all around great guy! From his early dreams of Hollywood stardom to flying the F-8 off aircraft carriers, to teaching and ...

Kali Retzler / Part 135 Captain

March 04, 2026 3:00pm 36 min

Great conversation with Captain Kali about her journey to the pilot seat of a Cessna Grand Caravan and the challenges overcome along the way. She has a ton of great insights for pilots looking to pursue a career in aviat...

Captain Ty Frisby / Aerobatics to Airlines

February 03, 2026 9:00am 30 min

Great conversation with Captain Ty about his aviation journey from Aerobatics to the Airlines. He shares a lot of great instructional content on his podcast as well as instagram account. Talk Flying podcasthttps://www.yo...

Greg Wooldridge / 3-Time Blue Angel Flight Leader

January 16, 2026 12:00pm 1:01

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, a respected leader in naval aviation history.Greg is the only pilot to have led the Blue Angels three times, a rare distinction that speaks volumes about ...

Greg Wooldridge / Blue Angel 3-Time Flight Leader

January 16, 2026 8:00am 1:01

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Captain Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, one of the most respected leaders in naval aviation history.Greg is the only pilot to have led the Blue Angels three times, a rare distincti...

Mike Swanigan / Alaska National Guard / Airline Captain (ret)

December 24, 2025 2:00pm 52 min

A full circle moment to sit down and chat with Captain Mike Swanigan aka "Swani" about his amazing journey to the flight deck.His dreams of becoming a pilot as a young boy were quickly dashed when he found out that Afric...

Captain Ernie Meeks / Southwest Airlines

November 27, 2025 8:00am 1:01

Awesome conversation with Captain Ernie Meeks aka "Big Ern" ( yes, we get the backstory on that call sign!)From early dreams of being a pilot to flying the C-5 Galaxy - One of the largest military transports in the world...

Arlette Donzey / Airline Pilot

November 19, 2025 9:00am 50 min

The saying "the best things in life aren't easy" comes to mind when hearing Arlette's aviation story. From a young girl in Germany pursuing her dreams of flying to the skies over the United States and beyond, It has been...

LaMar Haugaard / 40 YEAR Airline Pilot at Horizon Air

October 11, 2025 8:00am 47 min

Such a privilege to sit down with LaMar, one of the longest tenured Horizon pilots where he also served as the chief pilot for 2 decades. Great conversation covering the history of the airline and lessons learned in near...

Steve Randall / Oceanic Ferry Pilot to Airline Captain

September 03, 2025 8:00am 1:02

Sit down for a jolly good chat with Captain Steve Randall!From crossing the Atlantic Ocean in small, general aviation aircraft to flying the big iron for the airlines, his aviation journey is one for the books! And speak...

Bobby Nikkhoo / Pacific Flight Academy Co-Founder / Airline Pilot

August 03, 2025 8:00am 45 min

Great conversation with Bobby ; Hawaiian Airline pilot and co-founder of the Honolulu based Pacific Flight Academy. We talk Career pivots, flying during Covid, starting a flying academy and so much more!Check out the Pac...

Captain Ron Kirkland / F-14 Fighter Pilot

July 04, 2025 10:00am 1:11

Captain Ron is one of the most experienced, and most humble pilots I have ever met. His story is simply incredible, from flying P-51 Mustangs, Mig-21s and F-14's to heavy iron like the Boeing 747. Sit back and enjoy his ...

Jessie Doros / B737 Pilot / Alaska Airlines

May 17, 2025 12:00pm 1:00

Excited to share my conversation with Jessie, a pilot and friend I've had the privilege of knowing for 25+ years.  She entered the airline industry during the  early 2000's, a difficult time to start your airline dream. ...

F-14 Pilot breaks down TopGun scenes

April 19, 2025 2:00pm 16 min

Huge thanks to Captain Ron "Rhino" Kirkland for indulging me in my breakdown of famous TopGun scenes. Awesome to be able to sit down with someone who flew the Tomcat and speak about the capabilities and performance of th...

Captain Kenny Williams / Alaska Airlines

April 12, 2025 9:00am 58 min

An honor to sit down with a personal mentor and talk about Kenny's amazing aviation career.  From his first awe-inspiring experiences in small bush planes to becoming one of the original pilots at Horizon Air, where he h...

John Swanson / U-2 Pilot

March 10, 2025 8:00am 41 min

In this episode, we sit down with aviation legend, John Swanson, for a conversation that spans over five decades of flying experience. From piloting the iconic OV-10 to soaring at high altitudes in the U-2, John has seen...