Everything Aviation Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Everything Aviation Podcast is hosted by Mikey McMahon, an aviation enthusiast and NPPL pilot licence holder. Mikey has been awarded a Bronze FAI colibri badge and has wins in flying competitions at both national and international level. Mikey and his guest chat about everything aviation, from thier journey to the skies, to how aviation continues to inspire and influence the lives of everybody who is graced with it.
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Episode 30- Test Pilot Dan Griffith
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWe spoke to LAA Chief test pilot and Spitfire Pilot Dan Griffith. Dan talks to us about the types of aircraft he has flown. -F4 -F15 -F16 -F18 -A10 -C5 Galaxy -B52 Bomber -Spitfire -Hurricane Dan is also set to break 2 records, one of which was Captain Eric Winkle Brown's type record! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 29- John Nichol- "Tornado- in the eye of the storm"
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe spoke to Author, Tornado Navigator and Gulf War Veteran, John Nichol. John was famously shot down in the Gulf War by the Iraqis. John was captured and subjected to torture, while the allies continued their attacks on Saddams regime. John was paraded on tv before finally being released 6 weeks later. John has written numerous books about aviation and we speak to him about his latest one "Tornado- In the eye of the storm". John's book tells the story of the Tornado force at war, along wit...
Episode 28- "Typhoon" Wing Commander Mike Sutton
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 50.3 MBon this episode we speak to former Typhoon pilot, author and former Officer Commanding of 1 Squadron, Wing Commander Mike Sutton. Mike started off flying Jaguar's. He then went on to be a Qualified Weapons Instructor and then posted to the brand new and shiny Eurofighter Typhoon. Mike was then made boss on 1 Squadron and lead the Squadron into war against ISIS in 2015. Mike is the first and only Typhoon pilot to use the guns cannon in anger. We speak to Mike about his time in the RAF and ...
Episode 27- USAF former Thunderbird pilot Major Ryan Bodenheimer
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBWe had the pleasure of talking to former F15 pilot and Thunderbird F16 pilot, Major Ryan Bodenheimer. Ryan talks to us about his time un the USAF flying the F15 on the front line, his time flying F16's with the USAF Thunderbirds display team. Ryan chats to us about going supersonic as a formation and how he ended up starting his own Shower Gel company, Be jet Clean. All views and thoughts are soley his own and not that of the United States Air Force. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
Episode 26- Kirby Chambliss
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBWe had the pleasure of chatting to 2 time Red Bull Air race World series champion and 10 Red Bull Air race wins to his name! kirby has also done amazing stunts with Red Bull Air force including flying round Dallas City and landing on the Las Vegas strip!!! we talk to Kirby about his passion for aviation, what its like to pull 12G during an air race and what advice he would give new pilots or people in training! full episode out on Monday!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
Episode 25- Spitfire flying?
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 51.5 MBLast week I had the amazing chance to fly Boultbee Academy's Spitfire simulator. This sim is the only one in the world that can be used to train Spitfire pilots. I talk about my 30 minutes in a dream state of flying an aircraft that I could have only ever dreamed of! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 24- The Flight Briefing Room takeover- Know your host speacial
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBI thought it would be a good idea to let Giles, from the Flight Briefing Room interview me in this know your host episode! it was such a fun episode to record and gives you all an insight to who your host is! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 23- What its like to fly a genuine warbird. T6 Harvard Wacky Wabbit edition
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 83.7 MBSunday the 23 of May, Myself and my good buddy Rob took the 3 hour drive to Peterborough Connington to fly in the Harvard T6 "The Wacky Wabbit". The Harvard was a Battle of Britain pilot's last training flight before being handed the keys to a Spitfire or Hurricane. and sent to war. In this episode myself and Rob chat about what its like flying in the Harvard and being handed the controls of a genuine 2.5 tonn warbird! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 22- Cillian Murphy
June 06, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBWe spoke to Cillian Murphy. Cillian is on course to be Irelands first Astronaut! Cillian tells us what his last decade working with the Space programe has been like, his amazing projects, selection to become an ESA Astronaut and training for a Space flight would look like. An episode not to be missed!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 21- David Arnold
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 50.7 MBWe spoke to 4 time Emmy award winner and Author, Aerial cameraman David Arnold. David has worked on some of the biggest films and telly, including Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. David speaks to us about how he landed his dream career through hard work and determination. David also talks about some of his scariest adn coolest jobs including: An engine failure beside a pack of hungry bears An international incident in Peru Flying in formation and filming Air Force One Winning h...
Episode 20- Sam Worthington-Leese
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week we spoke to Sam Worthington-Leese. Sam had a very unlucky start to his aviation career with being made redundant from the RAF then his flight school going bust. Sam very quickly bounced back and gained his tail wheel, CPL, ME/IR and instructor rating in a very impressive 13 months! Sam then started flying the Harvard T6 which led to him Soloing a Spitfire! In dark times in the aviation industry like we have now, never giving up is essential and Sam is the epitome of not giving up...
Episode 19- Landing a microlight on the Top Gear track
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 7.49 MBMyself and my best mate and trusty P2, Rob Squire took an Ikarus C42 down to Dunsfold. Dunsfold is the home of 3 747's an RAF VC10 and the world famous Top Gear Track. It was also where the Harrier and Hawk were built. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 18- Scott Palmer
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBWe spoke to Red Bull Airforces Scott Palmer. Scott is a highly skilled Wingsuiter, Skydiver and pilot. Scott has performed stunts such as jumping without a parachute on Jackass, Flying formation in his wingsuit with 2 airplanes and having a friend hang off his wingtip while hanging out of a helicopter! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 17- Mandy Hickson
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 51.8 MBWe spoke to fighter pilot and best selling author of "An Officer, not a gentleman" Mandy Hickson about her extraordinary life both in and out of the RAF. Mandy has broken barriers within the RAF, being only the second woman ever to fly the Tornado GR4 operationally. Mandy talks to us about her accomplishments, struggles, tango with a surface to air missile and how she came to become a fantastic motivational speaker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 16- Paul McMahon
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBHere is our next guest, Paul McMahon Former President of the National Aeroclub of Ireland Former Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland for 10 years Irish Parachute Club Chief Instructor for 5 years Skydive Tandem master/instructor Static line instructor Flex wing and fixed wing microlight pilot National Microlight Association of Ireland senior aircraft inspector and check pilot Irish Delegate on the European Microlight federation Awarded the prestigious Paul Tis...
episode 15- Ben Kennedy
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 28 MBThis week we spoke to Former Circus 4 of the Red Arrows during thier 2019 tour of America, SAC(T) Ben Kennedy. Ben speaks to us about his illustrious career so far with the Royal Air Force and what it was like to do a 3 and half year tour with the world famous, Red Arrows. Ben was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the engineers who fly in the back of the jets, otherwise known as Circus, for the high profile America tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 14- Capatin Chris
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBCaptain Chris is an Airbus A350, Virgin Atlantic Captain, who went viral around the world for his meme of "Buy Airline tickets like you bought toilet paper". Chris talks to us about his adventure to being a training captain on the 350 so far, his interactions with Sir Richard Branson and his thoughts on the Covid-19 pandemic within the airline industry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
International Womens day speacial- Season 2- Episode 7- Hannah Neil
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 36.6 MBOn this International Womens day speacial we speak to Flight instructor, Flight chops competiton winner and Aerobatic champion, Hannah Neil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
International Womens day speacial- Episode 13- Hannah Neil
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 36.6 MBOn this International Womens day speacial we speak to Flight instructor, Flight chops competiton winner and Aerobatic champion, Hannah Neil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
International womens day speacial- Episode 12- Suzannah Harvey
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBAs part of this double episode speacial for international Womens day, We speak to model turned CEO of Europes largest privatley owned airport, Suzannah Harvey!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
International womens day speacial- Season 2- Episode 8- Suzannah Harvey
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBAs part of this double episode speacial for international Womens day, We speak to model turned CEO of Europes largest privatley owned airport, Suzannah Harvey!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 11- Ross Edmondson
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 33.6 MBI spoke to Ross Edmondson , who is currently flying his single engine piston cessna around the world!!! We spoke to Ross about his passion for touring and flying including: A flight down to the Reno Air Races. Multiple coast to coasts across the USA. And his trip around the world and how Covid-19 has effected it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2- Episode 6- Ross Edmondson
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 33.6 MBI spoke to Ross Edmondson , who is currently flying his single engine piston cessna around the world!!! We spoke to Ross about his passion for touring and flying including: A flight down to the Reno Air Races. Multiple coast to coasts across the USA. And his trip around the world and how Covid-19 has effected it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 10- Tom McNicholas
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBwe talk to YouTuber, Helicopter pilot and BMAA bursary winner, Tom McNicholas or better known as The Micro Pilot on Youtube. Tom Talks about his Application and training with the BMAA busary, A close call he had with a jet over Sussex, His time with the Royal Navy University unit and what its like to convert from Microlights to Helicopters! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2- Episode 5- Tom McNicholas
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBwe talk to YouTuber, Helicopter pilot and BMAA bursary winner, Tom McNicholas or better known as The Micro Pilot on Youtube. Tom Talks about his Application and training with the BMAA busary, A close call he had with a jet over Sussex, His time with the Royal Navy University unit and what its like to convert from Microlights to Helicopters! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2- Episode 4: Mike Ling MBE FRAeS
February 15, 2021 10:01 - 2 hours - 108 MBMike Ling MBE FRAeS Mike has a very impressive career behind him and it continues to grow. Qualified RAF Instructor straight out of training Tornado F3 pilot 10 years with the Red Arrows making Mike the Longest serving Red Arrows pilot in history 2500 flights as a Red Arrow Raced his Red Arrows Hawk, with David Coulthard in the back, against Lewis Hamilton in his F1 car Ejected from a Red Arrow jet after a mid air collision Awarded an MBE in 2017 Pilot for the only Aerobatic airl...
Episode 9: Mike Ling MBE FRAeS
February 15, 2021 10:01 - 2 hours - 108 MBMike Ling MBE FRAeS Mike has a very impressive career behind him and it continues to grow. Qualified RAF Instructor straight out of training Tornado F3 pilot 10 years with the Red Arrows making Mike the Longest serving Red Arrows pilot in history 2500 flights as a Red Arrow Raced his Red Arrows Hawk, with David Coulthard in the back, against Lewis Hamilton in his F1 car Ejected from a Red Arrow jet after a mid air collision Awarded an MBE in 2017 Pilot for the only Aerobatic airl...
Episode 8: International Ferry Pilot Kerry McCauley
January 21, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDiscovery Channel's "Dangerous Flights" star, Kerry McCauley. Kerry has been and done: UH-1H "Huey" Helicopter national Gaurd crewman Winter Survival Instructor Skydive Instructor Drop Zone owner Jump Pilot International Ferry pilot, ferrying all types of aircraft, including single engine piston across the Atlantic ocean 50 different types of aircraft 9,000 hours flight time 20,000 skydives 2 series on Discovery Channel's "Dangerous Flight" 1 Book and one interview not to be mi...
Season 2- Episode 3: International Ferry Pilot Kerry McCauley
January 21, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDiscovery Channel's "Dangerous Flights" star, Kerry McCauley. Kerry has been and done: UH-1H "Huey" Helicopter national Gaurd crewman Winter Survival Instructor Skydive Instructor Drop Zone owner Jump Pilot International Ferry pilot, ferrying all types of aircraft, including single engine piston across the Atlantic ocean 50 different types of aircraft 9,000 hours flight time 20,000 skydives 2 series on Discovery Channel's "Dangerous Flight" 1 Book and one interview not to be mi...
Season 2- Episode 2: US Air Force 1st Lieutenant Sam Eckholm
November 27, 2020 15:50 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBWe spoke to 1st Lieutenant Sam Eckholm. Sam is an officer in the United States Air Force and part of the F22 Raptor stealth fighter display team! Keep an eye on the page for this episode not to be missed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 7: US Air Force 1st Lieutenant Sam Eckholm
November 27, 2020 15:50 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBWe spoke to 1st Lieutenant Sam Eckholm. Sam is an officer in the United States Air Force and part of the F22 Raptor stealth fighter display team! Keep an eye on the page for this episode not to be missed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 6: Danny Roach
October 21, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 42 MBDan Roach is a pilot, flight instructor and author. Dan speaks to us about his time flying, buying an aircraft, the instructor course and the launch of his new book on the 22/10/2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2-Episode 1: Danny Roach
October 21, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 42 MBDan Roach is a pilot, flight instructor and author. Dan speaks to us about his time flying, buying an aircraft, the instructor course and the launch of his new book on the 22/10/2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1- Episode 5- Jules Blasi
August 21, 2020 14:42 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we talk to female DA40 pilot and cabin manager, Jules Blasi. Jules tells us about her flight training, cabin crew training and her favourite moments in both. Jules describes her love for all things aviation and it is clear to hear her passion throughout the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 5- Jules Blasi
August 21, 2020 14:42 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we talk to female DA40 pilot and cabin manager, Jules Blasi. Jules tells us about her flight training, cabin crew training and her favourite moments in both. Jules describes her love for all things aviation and it is clear to hear her passion throughout the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1- Episode 4- Rob Squire
August 10, 2020 09:43 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBon this episode we talk to Aeronautical engineer Rob Squire. He tells us his experiences working with the Airbus A320, accompanying one the the world's biggest military airshow and his training towards his Private Pilot Licence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 4- Rob Squire
August 10, 2020 09:43 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBon this episode we talk to Aeronautical engineer Rob Squire. He tells us his experiences working with the Airbus A320, accompanying one the the world's biggest military airshow and his training towards his Private Pilot Licence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 3- Sam Slocombe
August 02, 2020 22:07 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week we talk to Sam Slocombe. Sam is ex cabin crew, trainee airline pilot and a Royal Air Force Cadet instructor. We talk about the fantastic air training corps organisation, Sams days flying around the world for a living and how he is over coming the Covid-19 obstacles to obtain his dream career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1- Episode 3- Sam Slocombe
August 02, 2020 22:07 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week we talk to Sam Slocombe. Sam is ex cabin crew, trainee airline pilot and a Royal Air Force Cadet instructor. We talk about the fantastic air training corps organisation, Sams days flying around the world for a living and how he is over coming the Covid-19 obstacles to obtain his dream career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1- Episode 2- Ethan Sherry
July 20, 2020 07:44 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn Our second episode we speak to Ethan Sherry. Ethan is one of the youngest people in the UK to hold a pilot licence and fly an airplane solo. Join us as we hear about Ethans goals and how he is over coming personal challenges!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 2- Ethan Sherry
July 20, 2020 07:44 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn Our second episode we speak to Ethan Sherry. Ethan is one of the youngest people in the UK to hold a pilot licence and fly an airplane solo. Join us as we hear about Ethans goals and how he is over coming personal challenges!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1- Episode 1- Cyian McCann
July 13, 2020 22:25 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of everything Aviation Podcast. This week We talk to Cyian McCann, who jumps out of airplanes for fun. Cyian has a total of 107 skydives, 4 of which are with the Irish Defence Forces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 1- Cyian McCann
July 13, 2020 22:25 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of everything Aviation Podcast. This week We talk to Cyian McCann, who jumps out of airplanes for fun. Cyian has a total of 107 skydives, 4 of which are with the Irish Defence Forces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.