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Chicks Who Fly

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -

Advanced & Instrument Ground Instructor Inaia interviews women pilots and women in aviation, shares tips, insights, stories and quality educational content to empower and guide time-constrained aspiring pilots on their aviation journey, providing a clear path to mastery, fostering a supportive community and offering mentorship opportunities. Our approach significantly reduces flight training costs while ensuring proficiency and success. [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inaia/support

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Primary Flight Controls: Private Pilot Ground School Lesson 1.1

July 06, 2023 17:03 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MB

Private Pilot Lesson 1.1 Primary Flight Controls 3 Axes of Rotation Roll, Pitch, Yaw Created by Advanced Ground Instructor, Inaia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inaia/support

Unconventional Path to Enter the Part 121 Airline Industry as a Low-Time PIlot

January 14, 2023 15:15 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Inaia is a full-time Ground Instructor at a part 121 cargo airline despite the fact that she’s a low-time private pilot with her Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor ratings from the FAA. In this Episode of Chicks Who Fly, Inaia shares how she got a job at at part 121 carrier, what the benefits are of getting her ground instructor ratings despite the fact that she was told getting these ratings would be a waste of time and some of the insights she has gained as she teac...

Unconventional Path to Enter the Part 121 Airline Industry as a Low-Time Pilot

January 14, 2023 15:15 - 20 minutes - 24 MB

Inaia is a full-time Ground Instructor at a part 121 cargo airline despite the fact that she’s a low-time private pilot with her Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor ratings from the FAA. In this Episode of Chicks Who Fly, Inaia shares how she got a job at at part 121 carrier, what the benefits are of getting her ground instructor ratings despite the fact that she was told getting these ratings would be a waste of time and some of the insights she has gained as she teac...

Private Pilot, Advanced Ground Instructor, Podcast Host Inaia Answers FAQs

November 21, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this episode of Chicks Who Fly, I am trying something different and taking some time to share my flight training story, the lessons I learned and answering some of the questions we regularly hear from our listeners. Today I share how I became interested in aviation, what took me so long to get my pilot certificate and what I am up to now. I share the story of my first solo and of my private pilot checkride. I also talk about the things I’ve been doing since I became a pilot to keep devel...

Memphis-Based Retired FedEx Captain, Patricia Kessler

November 14, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Memphis-based retired FedEx Captain, Patricia Kessler. Patricia was first exposed to aviation when she married a man who had always wanted to take flying lessons and she sat in the back seat during a lesson. That sparked her love for flying. Patricia soon got a job w the Dept of Defense, joined the Army Reserves and applied to a reserve squadron at McGuire Air Force base and  joined a military flying club near Philadelphia...

Boundary-Busting Air Force Navigator Turned Author on a Mission to Inspire- Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

October 24, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Graciela Tiscareño-Sato is an award-winning author, bilingual public speaker, and passionate storyteller who grew up in Colorado with her her four younger siblings and her parents, who were immigrants from Mexico. As a kid, Graciela’s family didn’t have the money to get on an airplane but when young Graciela used to see airplanes fly overhead, she always got excited and wondered where they were going. In high school, Graciela had a career counselor who’s husband was an Air Force Major, and he...

Overcoming Obstacles to Pursue a Career in Aviation, Pilot Robin Hollinger

October 17, 2021 17:09 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MB

In this 6th episode of season 2 of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with private pilot, working on her instrument rating, Robin Hollinger. After working 5 or 6 different jobs, Robin pivoted and decided to pursue a career in aviation.  The idea to start flight training was sparked by her younger brother wanting to start flight training. Robin went on to haver her discovery flight at 30 after a career counselor  helped her get clear on what she wanted for herself. The counselor also...

From Military Medical Disqualification To First Officer For A Regional Airline, Lindsay Cosby

October 10, 2021 19:06 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this fifth episode of season two of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with recent Embry Riddle graduate, flight instructor first officer at a regional airline based in upstate New York, Lindsay Cosby. When Lindsay was growing up, she was considering becoming a military pilot until she found out that her peanut allergy was a medical disqualifying factor. So she applied for and received a scholarship to get her private in one summer and then went off to train at Embry Riddle, wher...

Corporate Pilot Flying a PC-12 in the Caribbean, Debbie Nascimento

October 03, 2021 19:03 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MB

In this fourth episode of season two of Chicks Who Fly,  I get to have a conversation with Part 135 Corporate pilot flying a PC-12 in the Caribbean, who was born and raised in Rio, Brazil, Debbie Nascimento. Debbie is a first generation aviator who became a flight attendant at 20. While working in the airline, she used to go into the cockpit and ask the pilots questions about what they were doing, how to fly the airplane and how to go about getting her certificates and ratings. She decided ...

Chicks Who Fly (Trailer)

September 30, 2021 19:52 - 52 seconds - 1 MB

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Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Turned Writer, Liz Booker, @literaryaviatrix

September 28, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Liz Booker, Retired Coast Guard Helicopter pilot, now a writer, working on two books for young adults that feature young women learning to fly. Liz runs the Aviatrix Book Club, where people get together and discuss books they read that feature women in aviation. Liz also interviews the authors of some of her chosen books and releases those interviews on her Aviatrix Book Review Podcast. Additionally, Liz runs a club calle...

Santa Fe-Based Flight Instructor, Kristi McFadden with Advice for Flight Training Students

June 14, 2021 14:19 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this second episode of 2021 and of Season 2 of Chicks Who Fly, I get to welcome back, Santa Fe based CFI, CFII & MEI (and MY flight instructor), Kristi McFadden. In this episode, Kristi and I discuss common student pilot and new pilot challenges and how to approach and overcome them, how to master landings, we discuss the IM SAFE checklist, making go/no-go decisions and how to handle those common issues that students face. We speak a lot about the specific obstacles and challenges that I ...

Composer, Pianist, Pilot- Arhynn Descy

February 13, 2021 21:27 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB

In this first episode of 2021 and of Season 2 of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Arhynn Descy, who is a French/South African composer and pianist who splits her time between London and LA. She has written music for feature films, shorts, documentaries, the stage as well as for orchestra and a variety of solo instruments. Arhynn is also a private pilot. In today’s episode, Arhynn shares how she first fell in love with aviation as an 11-year-old girl when reading a series of...

Instrument-Rated, Private Pilot, Owner of One Plane Jane, Christine Hannon

September 03, 2020 01:13 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MB

In today’s episode, I get to have a chat with Christine Hannon of One Plane Jane. As a kid, Christine used to take walks with her grandfather to KAIY, Bader Field, in Atlantic City, pushing her favorite baby doll in its pink stroller. Together, they would watch the planes take off and land. Christine’s parents told her she could do anything. But she never got the idea to become a pilot until a bit later in her life. Christine started out in the aviation industry as a ramp agent. A big part of...

Christine Hannon of One Plane Jane

September 03, 2020 01:13 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MB

In today’s episode, I get to have a chat with Christine Hannon of One Plane Jane. As a kid, Christine used to take walks with her grandfather to KAIY, Bader Field, in Atlantic City, pushing her favorite baby doll in its pink stroller. Together, they would watch the planes take off and land. Christine’s parents told her she could do anything. But she never got the idea to become a pilot until a bit later in her life. Christine started out in the aviation industry as a ramp agent. A big part ...

You Tuber, Private Pilot & Columnist, Pilot Annie

July 25, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

In this 16th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Pilot Annie, a Private Pilot out of Collingwood, Ontario working toward her Commercial License. She volunteers for many different organizations and also writes as a columnist and feature writer for COPA and Wings Magazine. She is on the Board of Directors for The Northern Lights Aero Foundation and a proud First Canadian Chapter Ninety-Nine. In today’s conversation, we talk about the detours and scenic routes taken in h...

Pilot Annie

July 25, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In this 16th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Pilot Annie, a Private Pilot out of Collingwood, Ontario working toward her Commercial License. She volunteers for many different organizations and also writes as a columnist and feature writer for COPA and Wings Magazine. She is on the Board of Directors for The Northern Lights Aero Foundation and a proud First Canadian Chapter Ninety-Nine. In today’s conversation, we talk about the detours and scenic routes taken in...

ATP Rated, Owner of Aubrey Aire, Founder of Collecting Copilots, Aubrey Warrick

June 30, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

In today’s 15th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Aubrey Warrick. Aubrey Warrick is ATP Rated on the Falcon 10, 50 and 900, Lear Jet and SIngle pilot-rated on the Citation 500 series Jets. She is also the founder of CollectingCopilots.com, a platform for your aviation, travel and lifestyle needs. Aubrey is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors in Aviation Flight Technology and currently Manages and flies for her Part 91 company, AubreyAire out o...

Aubrey Warrick

June 30, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

In today’s 15th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Aubrey Warrick. Aubrey Warrick is ATP Rated on the Falcon 10, 50 and 900, Lear Jet and SIngle pilot-rated on the Citation 500 series Jets. She is also the founder of CollectingCopilots.com, a platform for your aviation, travel and lifestyle needs. Aubrey is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors in Aviation Flight Technology and currently Manages and flies for her Part 91 company, AubreyAire out...

Instrument Rated Private Pilot, Sammi McQ

June 27, 2020 16:53 - 56 minutes - 65 MB

In today’s 14th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Sammi McQ. Sammi is a Private Pilot with an Instrument Rating, who started flying while she was in high school, shortly after her dad accidentally purchased an airplane. Sammi is currently working on her Commercial Certificate. In this conversation, Sammi and I discuss the challenges she faced during her instrument training, the impact of an incompatible flight instructor on her training process, the cool way she lea...

Sammi McQ

June 27, 2020 16:53 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

In today’s 14th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Sammi McQ. Sammi is a Private Pilot with an Instrument Rating, who started flying while she was in high school, shortly after her dad accidentally purchased an airplane. Sammi is currently working on her Commercial Certificate. In this conversation, Sammi and I discuss the challenges she faced during her instrument training, the impact of an incompatible flight instructor on her training process, the cool way she l...

Pilot, Hair Stylist, Salon Owner and Host of the Cockpits and Cocktails Podcast,  Allyssa VanMeter

May 03, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

In this 13th episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I have a chat with pilot, hair stylist, salon owner and host of the Cockpits and Cocktails podcast,  Allyssa VanMeter, a.k.a. Fly Allyssa. Allyssa was bit by the aviation bug when she took a helicopter tour of Hawaii during a vacation there.  Alyssa is currently using her COVID-19 quarantine time to study for her instrument rating. In our conversation, we address the challenges of flight training, the extraordinary pride she felt when she pa...

Allyssa VanMeter

May 03, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this 13th episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I have a chat with pilot, hair stylist, salon owner and host of the Cockpits and Cocktails podcast,  Allyssa VanMeter, a.k.a. Fly Allyssa. Allyssa was bit by the aviation bug when she took a helicopter tour of Hawaii during a vacation there.  Alyssa is currently using her COVID-19 quarantine time to study for her instrument rating. In our conversation, we address the challenges of flight training, the extraordinary pride she felt when she ...

Commercial Pilot, Podcaster, Mother, Owner of Fly Girl LLC, Natalie Kelley

April 14, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Natalie Kelley. commercial pilot, podcaster, business owner, mother and owner of Fly Girl LLC .  Natalie and I get to talk about airshows, seaplanes, aerobatics, the impact that being clear on your priorities has on the choices you make, the importance of being true to yourself and not caring too much about other people’s opinions about what you are doing, the focus that it took for her to complete her flight training and...

Natalie Kelley

April 14, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Natalie Kelley. commercial pilot, podcaster, business owner, mother and owner of Fly Girl LLC .  Natalie and I get to talk about airshows, seaplanes, aerobatics, the impact that being clear on your priorities has on the choices you make, the importance of being true to yourself and not caring too much about other people’s opinions about what you are doing, the focus that it took for her to complete her flight training an...

Episode 12 - Chicks Who Fly - Natalie "Fly Girl" Kelley

April 14, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Natalie Kelley. commercial pilot, podcaster, business owner, mother and owner of Fly Girl LLC .  Natalie and I get to talk about airshows, seaplanes, aerobatics, the impact that being clear on your priorities has on the choices you make, the importance of being true to yourself and not caring too much about other people’s opinions about what you are doing, the focus that it took for her to complete her flight training an...

Civil Air Patrol Pilot and Chair of the Los Angeles 99s Chapter, Kate Scott

March 13, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

In this 11th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with fellow Los Angeles 99s member, Civil Air Patrol member and Private Pilot with a complex rating, Kate Scott. We get to discuss how a breakup propelled her into taking on flight training,  the ups and downs of flight training, dealing with impostor syndrome, how her solo cross-country flight helped her confidence as a pilot, flying for Civil Air Patrol, juggling work and flight training, joining a flying club, the importa...

Kate Scott

March 13, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 59 MB

In this 11th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with fellow Los Angeles 99s member, Civil Air Patrol member and Private Pilot with a complex rating, Kate Scott. We get to discuss how a breakup propelled her into taking on flight training,  the ups and downs of flight training, dealing with impostor syndrome, how her solo cross-country flight helped her confidence as a pilot, flying for Civil Air Patrol, juggling work and flight training, joining a flying club, the import...

Episode 11 - Chicks Who Fly - Kate Scott

March 13, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

In this 11th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with fellow Los Angeles 99s member, Civil Air Patrol member and Private Pilot with a complex rating, Kate Scott. We get to discuss how a breakup propelled her into taking on flight training,  the ups and downs of flight training, dealing with impostor syndrome, how her solo cross-country flight helped her confidence as a pilot, flying for Civil Air Patrol, juggling work and flight training, joining a flying club, the import...

Christina Pascucci

February 25, 2020 22:59 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this 10th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist, KTLA reporter and private pilot, Christina Pascucci. We talk about how she learned to fly in order to overcome her paralyzing fear of flying in small planes,  We talk about how she learned to fly in Palm Springs and documented her flight training and her first solo for a TV show. We talk about the news story Christina got to do where she was able to grant the wish of a 99-year-old WASP wh...

Episode 10 - Chicks Who Fly - Christina Pascucci

February 25, 2020 22:59 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MB

In this 10th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist, KTLA reporter and private pilot, Christina Pascucci. We talk about how she learned to fly in order to overcome her paralyzing fear of flying in small planes,  We talk about how she learned to fly in Palm Springs and documented her flight training and her first solo for a TV show. We talk about the news story Christina got to do where she was able to grant the wish of a 99-year-old WASP wh...

KTLA Reporter and Private Pilot, Christina Pascucci

February 25, 2020 22:59 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MB

In this 10th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist, KTLA reporter and private pilot, Christina Pascucci. We talk about how she learned to fly in order to overcome her paralyzing fear of flying in small planes,  We talk about how she learned to fly in Palm Springs and documented her flight training and her first solo for a TV show. We talk about the news story Christina got to do where she was able to grant the wish of a 99-year-old WASP who...

Tamara Griffith of GIFT Academy

February 12, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Tamara Griffith. Tamara’s certificates and ratings include her Multi-engine ATP, Commercial single-engine for both land and seaplane, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI and an A&P and she has her  Inspection Authorization. Tamara is the daughter of Mary Latimer and her husband, Lawrence who founded and run GIFT (Girls In Flight Training ) Academy and whose goal is to identify and to address the various issues that may be causing ...

Episode 9 - Chicks Who Fly - Tamara Griffith of GIFT Academy

February 12, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

In today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Tamara Griffith. Tamara’s certificates and ratings include her Multi-engine ATP, Commercial single-engine for both land and seaplane, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI and an A&P and she has her  Inspection Authorization. Tamara is the daughter of Mary Latimer and her husband, Lawrence who founded and run GIFT (Girls In Flight Training ) Academy and whose goal is to identify and to address the various issues that may be causing ...

Episode 8 Chicks Who Fly- Erin Olivier/Jenna Samuelian

January 21, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

In this 8th episode of Chicks Who Fly we tried something different.  I had arranged to interview Erin Olivier, and on the day our call was scheduled, she happened to be spending time with another female pilot friend so, in this episode, I get to have a conversation with TWO pilots. Private Pilot Erin Olivier, who was still working on her instrument rating at the time we recorded the episode but she has since passed her instrument rating check ride! Congratulations Erin!! Erin also has her AG...

Erin Olivier and Jenna Samuelian

January 21, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

In this 8th episode of Chicks Who Fly we tried something different.  I had arranged to interview Erin Olivier, and on the day our call was scheduled, she happened to be spending time with another female pilot friend so, in this episode, I get to have a conversation with TWO pilots. Private Pilot Erin Olivier, who was still working on her instrument rating at the time we recorded the episode but she has since passed her instrument rating check ride! Congratulations Erin!! Erin also has her AG...

Commercial Multi-Engine and Tailwheel-Endorsed Pilot, Kristyn Blocher

January 01, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

In this 7th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Commercial Multi-engine Pilot, Kristyn Blocher. Kristyn also has a tailwheel endorsement, and an SIC rating in the Citation 500 and she is currently working on reinstating her CFI rating. In today’s Episode, Kristyn and I talk about what it was like to do her flight training as a teenager on a military base, survival training in the freezing cold and snow in Canada, about the challenging twists and turns that had Kristyn...

Kristyn Blocher

January 01, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this 7th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Commercial Multi-engine Pilot, Kristyn Blocher. Kristyn also has a tailwheel endorsement, and an SIC rating in the Citation 500 and she is currently working on reinstating her CFI rating. In today’s Episode, Kristyn and I talk about what it was like to do her flight training as a teenager on a military base, survival training in the freezing cold and snow in Canada, about the challenging twists and turns that had Krist...

Episode 7 - Chicks Who Fly - Kristyn Blocher

January 01, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

In this 7th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Commercial Multi-engine Pilot, Kristyn Blocher. Kristyn also has a tailwheel endorsement, and an SIC rating in the Citation 500 and she is currently working on reinstating her CFI rating. In today’s Episode, Kristyn and I talk about what it was like to do her flight training as a teenager on a military base, survival training in the freezing cold and snow in Canada, about the challenging twists and turns that had Krist...

Farida Amar

December 24, 2019 18:01 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

In this 6th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Los Angeles-based artist and aviatrix, Farida Amar. Farida is a commercial helicopter pilot with an IFR rating and she is working on her commercial fixed-wing add-on. In this episode we get to talk about what it’s like growing up with a pilot mom. We also discuss the pros and cons of helicopters vs airplanes, what we like to look for in a good CFI/student pilot relationship, the financial and logistical challenges Farid...

Episode 6 - Chicks Who Fly - Farida Amar

December 24, 2019 18:01 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MB

In this 6th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Los Angeles-based artist and aviatrix, Farida Amar. Farida is a commercial helicopter pilot with an IFR rating and she is working on her commercial fixed-wing add-on. In this episode we get to talk about what it’s like growing up with a pilot mom. We also discuss the pros and cons of helicopters vs airplanes, what we like to look for in a good CFI/student pilot relationship, the financial and logistical challenges Farid...

Los Angeles-Based Artist and Commercial Helicopter Pilot- Farida Amar

December 24, 2019 18:01 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MB

In this 6th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Los Angeles-based artist and aviatrix, Farida Amar. Farida is a commercial helicopter pilot with an IFR rating and she is working on her commercial fixed-wing add-on. In this episode we get to talk about what it’s like growing up with a pilot mom. We also discuss the pros and cons of helicopters vs airplanes, what we like to look for in a good CFI/student pilot relationship, the financial and logistical challenges Farida...

Cheryl Pitzer

December 20, 2019 21:20 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

In this 5th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Cheryl Pitzer. Cheryl is a Captain for FedEx and has been with the company for 24 years. Cheryl’s ratings include: ATP, Multi Engine, MD11, CE500, CE525, SA227 Commercial Single engine land, helicopter and seaplane CFII,  MEI and Aircraft dispatcher. In this episode, we get to talk about her training, how she began her career in aviation as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. We talk about what it’s like flyin...

Episode 5 - Chicks Who Fly - Cheryl Pitzer

December 20, 2019 21:20 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this 5th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Cheryl Pitzer. Cheryl is a Captain for FedEx and has been with the company for 24 years. Cheryl’s ratings include: ATP, Multi Engine, MD11, CE500, CE525, SA227 Commercial Single engine land, helicopter and seaplane CFII,  MEI and Aircraft dispatcher. In this episode, we get to talk about her training, how she began her career in aviation as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. We talk about what it’s like flyin...

FEDEX Captain and Helicopter Pilot- Cheryl Pitzer

December 20, 2019 21:20 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this 5th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Cheryl Pitzer. Cheryl is a Captain for FedEx and has been with the company for 24 years. Cheryl’s ratings include: ATP, Multi Engine, MD11, CE500, CE525, SA227 Commercial Single engine land, helicopter and seaplane CFII,  MEI and Aircraft dispatcher. In this episode, we get to talk about her training, how she began her career in aviation as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. We talk about what it’s like flying ...

FAA Medical Issues and Favorite Aviation YouTubers with Jesse Hutchison

December 20, 2019 21:17 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this 4th episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I get to speak with Jesse Hutchison. Jesse is a student pilot based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this episode we get to talk about the highs and lows of our flight training paths and the difficulties experienced when Jesse hit a snag in the process of getting her FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate. We get to share about our favorite flight training stories, aviation films, YouTube channels and podcasts and we talk about how we both manage to keep m...

Jesse Hutchison

December 20, 2019 21:17 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

In this 4th episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I get to speak with Jesse Hutchison. Jesse is a student pilot based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this episode we get to talk about the highs and lows of our flight training paths and the difficulties experienced when Jesse hit a snag in the process of getting her FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate. We get to share about our favorite flight training stories, aviation films, YouTube channels and podcasts and we talk about how we both manage to keep...

Episode 4 - Chicks Who Fly - Jesse Hutchison

December 20, 2019 21:17 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this 4th episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I get to speak with Jesse Hutchison. Jesse is a student pilot based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this episode we get to talk about the highs and lows of our flight training paths and the difficulties experienced when Jesse hit a snag in the process of getting her FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate. We get to share about our favorite flight training stories, aviation films, YouTube channels and podcasts and we talk about how we both manage to keep...

Journalist and Private Pilot- Pilar Wolfsteller

December 20, 2019 21:14 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MB

In this 3rd episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I get to speak with Pilar Wolfsteller. Pilar is a journalist and a private pilot. When Pilar was 16 years old, she was told by one of her teachers that she was “too dumb” to become an engineer and a pilot. Pilar dropped out of class but later in life, reconnected with her lifelong love for aviation and gave herself the gift of her private pilot certificate for her 30th birhtday. Today, Pilar has a job that combines her love for journalism and...

Episode 3 - Chicks Who Fly - Pilar Wolfsteller

December 20, 2019 21:14 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MB

In this 3rd episode of the Chicks Who Fly Podcast, I get to speak with Pilar Wolfsteller. Pilar is a journalist and a private pilot. When Pilar was 16 years old, she was told by one of her teachers that she was “too dumb” to become an engineer and a pilot. Pilar dropped out of class but later in life, reconnected with her lifelong love for aviation and gave herself the gift of her private pilot certificate for her 30th birhtday. Today, Pilar has a job that combines her love for journalism an...

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