Flight Assist
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Are you an Elite: Dangerous CMDR looking for an insightful, refreshing, positive, and entertaining take on the galaxy? Flight Assist gives you just that. Every time, we interview a different CMDR, community leader, player organization, or content creator, learning who they are, what they do, and why they do it. It's inspiration and motivation for you to start that next expedition, jump into the next fight, make the next trade, and take the next steps. Flight Assist is ON.
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The one with CMDR SkyeTheShark
October 05, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBElite: Dangerous, sharks, fuel limpets, and Australia If you put these things in a blender, what do you get? After entirely too long a wait, we're dipping our toes in the lagoon of loveliness that is SkyeTheShark - Elite: Dangerous CMDR, sim pilot, and Fuel Rat. That means a whale of a good time for you all, no strings attached. Except for the puns. Apologies in advance. SkyeTheShark Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/skyetheshark Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharkSkye Discord: https://di...
The one with CMDR Kai Zen
September 28, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe Dark Wheel The Turning the Wheel Initiative Elite Week This week, CMDR Kai Zen joins us to talk about all this and more. There's a lot to unpack, so let's get started! Kai Zen / EliteWeek Links EliteWeek YouTube: https://youtube.com/eliteweek EliteWeek Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliteweek EliteWeek Discord: https://tinyurl.com/eliteweekdiscord Email: [email protected] Kai Zen Twitter: https://twitter.com/kai19103 Flight Assist Podcast Links Merch: https://flight-assist.creator-sp...
The one with Stephen Benedetti
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBOnce again, we're talking to a Frontier commander. This time around, we've got Stephen Benedetti lined up for you! Learn about his history with Elite, what he enjoys most about the game, and what it's like to prepare the community for the release of an update on the scale of Odyssey. There's a few answers in there that took Psykit and Mal totally by surprise! We thought we had this guy figured out; turns out, he's full of surprises! Stephen Benedetti Links Twitter (Stephen): https://twitter...
The one with Professor Awan
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWhen it comes to science, research, and discovery in Elite Dangerous, there's no better authority than Canonn Research. And our guest this week, Professor Awan, is a long time mainstay of the Canonn ranks. This week, we take a departure from the usual answers and get a more science-centric feel for the goings on in game and the motivations of this well-known and still enigmatic commander. Professor Awan Links Canonn Website: https://canonn.science Flight Assist Podcast Links Merch: https:...
The one with Nick Lambert
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBCMDR Nick Lambert is known for his relaxed play-style, hysterical interactions (keep your eyes peeled for Easter eggs when watching - you never know what cool little tidbits are in there), and love of petting things. No, like EVERYTHING. His love for Elite, fellow commanders, and his community shines through in everything he does. We set out to learn everything we can about this amazing commander. All we know is this: he's either going to prevent another Thargoid war, or inadvertently start...
The one with Father Bill
September 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBFather Bill - Elite Dangerous commander, MechWarrior pilot, and Roman Catholic priest - drops in for a visit and a little chat about his experiences in Elite Dangerous. We learned so much about him, and got new perspectives on things we see in game all the time. Come discover the answer to the most important questions you've always wanted to ask him. You know, like, "Are you a Cylon or K.I.T.T.?" Father Bill Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/father_bill Twitter: https://twitter.com/fathe...
The one with CMDR Grinning Crow
August 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week, we have the honor of being completely overwhelmed with the vast knowledge of our friend, CMDR Grinning Crow. No, seriously, at the rate he is accumulating experience, I feel like this guy is gonna know everything that is knowable in the galaxy in the next couple of weeks, and it's magnificent to behold. Come join us as we share in his infectious passion for Elite Dangerous lore and stories. We don't always talk for an hour and twenty minutes, but when we do, it's with CMDR Grinnin...
The one with CMDR UnusualCupcake
August 17, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHere she is - co-founder of the Martian Bakery, the most unique of space pastries, CMDR UnusualCupcake! Listen in as we unravel the mystery around the PVP community in Elite Dangerous and hear some amazing stories about this explorer at heart who strikes terror into the hearts of her enemies! Or frosting... she might strike frosting into the heart of her enemies. Mmmmmm, frosting. CMDR UnusualCupcake Links Twitch: https://twitch.tv/UnusualCupcake Twitter: https://twitter.com/unusualcupcake ...
The one with Sally Morgan-Moore
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBShe's a producer in game development. She's an enormous advocate for education through exploring science, and technology. And she was your product manager at Frontier Developments for Elite Dangerous for three years. But you may know her best as the effervescent commander of The Pink Wafer, the most notable Cobra since CMDR Jameson's. Our guest this week is none other than Sally Morgan-Moore! CMDR Sally Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/smorganmoore Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gosallygo ...
The one with Mission Farsight's CMDR Picard
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBSpace - the final frontier. One ship, in The Black. A five year mission to explore strange new worlds. Sound familiar? Then you know our guest this week is none other than the super-green CMDR Picard of Mission Farsight! We did minimal editing and left you with just over an hour of conversation with this well-known galactic explorer, captain of the Beluga Liner, The Hermes. CMDR Picard/Mission Farsight Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/missionfarsight EDSM: https://www.edsm.net/en/user/pro...
The one with Flintlock Engineering
July 27, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEpisode 7 brings us face to face with the fearsome interstellar engineer himself, CPT James Flint, Elite Dangerous commander and founder of Flintlock Engineering. We spend about 45 minutes unraveling the truth behind the legend, getting to know his past, his present, and his hope for the future. Flintlock Engineering Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/flintlockengineering Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flintlockengineering Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlintlockENG Flight Assist Podcas...
The one with The Buur Pit
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThis week is a double-length (and then some) episode, but it makes sense when you hear what's we've lined up for you this week - we have TWO guests! CMDR Buur and CMDR Rheeney of The Buur Pit have graciously agreed to sit down for a long chat about everything from hooning and booning to their hopes for Elite: Dangerous - Odyssey. The Buur Pit Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thebuurpit Discord: https://discord.gg/WhRAe5j Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebuurpit Twitter: https://tw...
The one with Bruce from Frontier (a.k.a. CMDR Gambit)
July 13, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this special, extra-long episode, we talk to Bruce Garrido, community manager at Frontier and CMDR Gambit in Elite Dangerous. This was such an interesting and insightful discussion because we got to see things from the perspective of a CMDR who not only plays the game, but who works for the developer. Also, we have a Discord now! CMDR Gambit's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/bruce_garrido Discord: gambit#7274 Flight Assist Podcast Links Merch: https://flight-assist.creator-spring.co...
The one with CMDR Warlord383
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, we're joined by our friend Warlord383, master of all things VoiceAttack, certified Fleet Carrier Wrangler, and creator of the ever popular Crewman Amber. We learn so much about this charismatic Elite Dangerous pilot and content creator in our longest episode yet at just over 30 minutes - and worth every moment that made the final cut! CMDR Warlord383's Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/warlord383 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WARLORD383 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WARL...
The one with CMDR CrispyTaytortot
June 29, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOur first official guest on the show is none other than our good friend, CMDR CrispyTaytortot. Discover the truth of all things Crispy - the name! The hat! The cat! OK, maybe not the cat. Oliver needs his own episode. But the other stuff is legit. Into The Black we go, CMDRs! CMDR CrispyTaytortot's Links Twitch: https://twitch.tv/crispytaytortot Twitter: https://twitter.com/crispytaytortot The Spud Club Discord: https://discord.gg/5WS9GmM Flight Assist Podcast Links Merch: https://flight-...
The one with CMDR MalForTheWin
June 24, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn part two of our pilot episode, CMDR Psykit turns the tables on her co-host and interviews CMDR MalForTheWin. Turn about is fair play, right? It's time to get to know a little more about the other guy! Also, more good practice for us. Welcome in and o7! MalForTheWin Links Twitch: https://twitch.tv/malforthewin Twitter: https://twitter.com/malforthewin YouTube: https://youtube.com/malforthewin Discord: https://discord.io/malforthewin Website: https://malforthewin.com Flight Assist Podcas...
The one with CMDR Psykit
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn part one of our pilot episode - the first Flight Assist Podcast episode ever - CMDR MalForTheWin interviews his co-host, CMDR Psykit. After all, if we're going to be interviewing CMDRs for you, shouldn't you get to know us first? Also, it's good practice for us, and give us a couple of episodes to work the bugs out of the system. Welcome in and o7! Psykit Links Twitch: https://twitch.tv/psykit Twitter: https://twitter.com/psykit YouTube: https://youtube.com/psykit Discord: https://disco...