Category: Pilot

SMAC247 The Air Race Classic With Kayleigh Bordner

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Air Race Classic

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special guest Kayleigh Bordner, Assistant Director of Publicity for the Air Race Classic. Kayleigh is a past and future competitor in the race and when she is not racing planes she works as an airline pilot flying cargo. 

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

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News And Announcements:

The 2021 Air Race Classic is scheduled for June 22 – 25.

https://www.airraceclassic.org/future-race-dates.htm 

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

What is the Air Race Classic?

The history of the race.

The only Woman’s Air Race in the USA.

Benefits.

Challenges.

How to get involved with the organization.

How to become a competitor.

The 2020 Air Race and results.

The future of the race.

What is next for Kayleigh?

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Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbordner/

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp283-cargo-pilot-kayleigh-bordner/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac120-air-race-classic-pilot-lin-caywood/ 

SMAC244 Two passions flying in formation: Aviation and Writing

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Aviation and Writing

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is someone who has realized his two passions of aviation and writing. Nathan Van Coops is an accomplished pilot and author. Today we discuss his journey towards accomplishing the goal of aviator and author. 

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward to receive a year access to the scholarships guide.

The most recent update includes 38 new scholarships, 10 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • How did Russ find out about this author?
  • Aviation background
  • Author background
  • How do you balance these two passions?
  • How easy do you find it to work your aviation background into your books?
  • In what other ways have you done so?
  • Is it intentional, or do you only fit in aviation parts where it makes sense?
  • Do you ever find yourself thinking “I need to be a little less detailed on the aviation terms here?”
  • Is there a book that most reflects your passion for aviation?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week since this is an interview. 

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nathanvancoops/ 

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