The Busy Aviation Podcast

In this episode, I talk to Chris Taylor - a military and civilian test pilot about his background and the fascinating world of test flying.
Chris has flown and tested so many types both military and civilian that it was hard not to talk for hours!  From helicopters to biplanes and everything in between, Chris recounts how he started his career in the Royal Navy and how he has gone on to test a wide variety of civilian types.
Chris has also just published a book - "Test Pilot, An Extraordinary Career Testing Civil Aircraft" which is a great read for any aviation enthusiast.  You can find it on Amazon and in lots of other outlets.
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Join us on this fascinating podcast where Paul Dickens and I discuss aviation psychology and how it affects our life as pilots.  Paul is a qualified aviation psychologist and really is a subject matter expert.
We chat about pre-employment testing, peer support and how the attitude to mental health and well being has changed in the aviation industry.
It's a fascinating insight into how pilots are selected and the similar traits we all have (some good, some not 😉).
If you would like to find out more, please visit Paul's website at:
Core Aviation Psychology 
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Thanks for listening,
Chris
 

In episode 8 of the Busy Aviation Podcast, I talk to Kathryn Vinclaire of Flight Path Productions about her upcoming film, "Women at 36,000 feet".
Kathryn is a film-maker, professional voiceover artist and also a passionate aviator.  During our chat, we talk about her love of all things flying but also how there are still barriers to women entering aviation.  Kathryn gives us some fascinating insights into why women find it harder to enter the profession gleaned from many of the interviews her company have completed in the run-up to launch.
Film making is not cheap and getting a starter project like this off the ground takes a lot of funding.  If you would like to help, please take a moment to subscribe to Flight Path Production's newsletter here.
It was great fun and really interesting talking to Kathryn (and cat...) and I wish her all the best for the film.  If you are an aviation business looking for a new audience or customer base, podcasting is an awesome way to get your business message out there but also to have fun and entertain at the same time.  If you would like to appear on the Busy Aviation Podcast, please get in contact by visiting our website here.
I hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!

Peter Docker is an accomplished aviator but also a teacher, presenter and author.  Peter spent 25 years in the Royal Air Force rising to the rank of Group Captain and commanded a frontline VC10 squadron.  Peter has used his aviation and senior management experience to teach leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection.
In his latest book, "Leading from the Jumpseat" Peter lays out how important it is to hand over control and uses many practical aviation examples to demonstrate this most important management skill.  Quite moving in places, Peter's style is one of humble confidence, a phrase he uses to illustrate one of the tenets of his management style.
In episode 7, we talk about Peter's experiences gained whilst in the RAF but also his wide-ranging industry experience since leaving including time spent working alongside business guru and coach,  Simon Sinek.  It's a fascinating journey and I for one gained so much from Peter's insight into management plus some excellent aviation moments - I hope you do too!
Take a look at Peter's website here and buy his book from wherever you are in the world, here.
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Enjoy, take care and fly safe.

In episode 6 we talk to North Sea offshore helicopter captain, Anja Eriksen about her journey to becoming a commander in one of the most challenging environments to fly a helicopter in the world.
We cover the following topics and sometimes a bit more!
Anja's career path
The hurdles to becoming an offshore helicopter captain for women
Getting more females interested in an aviation career
The role of Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Mental wellbeing for pilots
Life, the universe and everything - listen and you will see what I mean!
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If you are looking for your next aviation challenge then tailwheel flying in and out of farm strips has to be an exciting new endeavour.  Today, we are joined by Matt Coles from Farm Strip Flying who talks to us about tailwheel and grass strip aviation.
Some of the topics we discuss with Matt include:
How Farm Strip Flying started
What aircraft Matt uses and why
The challenges of tailwheel flying and the rewards
Matt's flying career and a little bit about the mighty 747
Encouraging youngsters into aviation
Matt's view of the new aviation stage
Listen in while we conjure up images of days gone by when Piper Cubs floated serenely above the English countryside.  Think hazy, sunny evenings with farm strips surrounded by hay stacks and local pub serving warm beer!
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