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For Flying Out LoudWings for Warriors - Veterans Louis Farrell and Sam TaylorIn this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Wings for Warriors, a charity giving wounded veterans a future worth fighting for—literally. From one of our guests who survived a sniper attack in Afghanistan and found purpose in the cockpit, to another, who overcame the loss of a limb to achieve his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.From battlefield to flight deck, my two guests in this episode are proving that resilience, determination, and a second chance can take you to the skies.So, buckle up—this is one you don’t...2025-05-141h 01
For Flying Out LoudBlack Cats - Lieutenant’s Michael Vivian and Scott SunderlandIn this episode we welcome Lieutenant’s Michael Vivian and Scott Sunderland to the For Flying Out Loud podcast. They are two serving members of the Royal Navy, both serving as Fleet Air Arm pilots on the Wildcat helicopter. In 2024, these two pilots embarked upon a challenging but as you’ll learn, extremely rewarding journey to re-launch the display of the Wildcat Helicopter in an exhilarating pairs display season. Unlike most other display teams, the job of these isn’t to display for the public. It’s to teach the next generation of aviators to fly and fight the...2025-02-231h 04
The 9Gs Podcast - An Aviation PodcastFrom the Military to Airline with Andrew "Scrabble" NeofytouToday join Andrew and I to chat about the not so easy transition from the military to the airline industry, how to prepare, the mistakes to avoid and more! 2024-11-2733 min
For Flying Out Loud'Red6 AR - The Augmented Future Is Here' Daniel RobinsonDaniel Robinson is a former RAF fighter pilot who started his career flying the Tornado F3. One of Britain’s top fighter pilots, In 2006, recognised for his outstanding flying ability and natural flair for building effective teams, he was chosen as the first non-US citizen to fly the 5th Generation F22 Raptor for the US Air Force. In 2006, a life-defining moment and intersection of time, education and experience combined with his passion for aviation saw him venture into a completely new realm at the very cutting edge of technology. A chance encounter. In this episode it w...2024-11-251h 27
For Flying Out LoudFly Zolo - Guiness World Record holder Zara RutherfordIn August 2021 at just 19 years old, Zara Rutherford started on a journey to fly solo around the world in a Shark ultralight aircraft. In Jan 2022, 155 days later, this was completed. And in doing so, she broke the Guinness World Record for the youngest woman flying solo around the world and also reduced the gender gap of this record by 11 years between the current youngest male who was 18 and the previous female record holder who was 30. What an incredible achievement!Zara is also a published author and you can purchase Zara's book 'I Flew Around the World' here.2024-11-1251 min
For Flying Out LoudYou Belong Up Here. British Airways Head of Pilot Recruitment - Lucy SilvesterLucy Silvester is a former cabin crew member who started her career in Monarch Airlines, before transitioning to recruitment, training and development with British Midland International and Heathrow Airport. For the last 10 years, she has been instrumental in the acquisition of talent in a range of specialist areas across the business for the globally recognised British Airways. In 2023 her natural flair for recruitment combined with her infectious character and ability to build effective teams, she successfully applied for the role of Pilot Recruitment Manager with British Airways. In one of the biggest recruitment drives in British Airways history, she has...2024-06-0543 min
For Flying Out LoudMo T - The Airport GuyAviation is such a great community of likeminded people, but some people just have that knack of bringing that community together in a way that is truly inspirational. I first came across today’s guest on instagram, drawn in by his infectious character, unique presenting style and his ability to make the ‘behind the scenes’ of an airport come to life for millions of people around the world. Mohammad Taher is a former engineer turned aerodrome systems specialist who has used his infectious enthusiasm for aviation and the aviation community to pivot his career. Now regard...2024-05-2256 min
For Flying Out LoudSpeedbird Pilot Academy Episode - Soaring to Success!In 2023, British Airways launched the Speedbird Pilot Academy, the first time in many years since British Airways had launched a fully funded cadet scheme, giving the realistic option for anyone aged 18-55 to become a pilot. Remaining committed to further increasing diversity in the aviation industry, British Airways was determined to increase awareness and visibility to people from all backgrounds, not just those that can afford the initial training costs. What a fantastic opportunity this was!In this episode we speak to three of the successful Speedbird Pilot Academy applicants, all of which also share a passion...2024-03-2757 min
For Flying Out LoudElevate (Her) Aviation Ambassador Katherine MoloneyIf you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Katherine Moloney is the Marketing Director of Transair Flight Equipment, an Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport two years running and a private pilot with helicopter and fixed wing licences. She also has an admirable following of more than 230,000 followers on Instagram and is founder of Elevate(her) Aviation. In this episode it’s a great pleasure to welcome Katherine Moloney to the For Flying Out Loud podcast!Visit this link to learn more...2023-10-1854 min
For Flying Out LoudSpeed of Sound, Sound of Mind - Roger Cruickshank DFCIf you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Roger Cruickshank is a former Eurofighter Typhoon pilot who served in the Royal Air Force for 21 years, completing 2 front line tours. He has been deployed operationally all over the world, including Iraq, Syria and Baltic Air Policing out of Estonia and Romania. In 2017, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in the Operational Honours List for an act of bravery when he saved the lives of allied soldiers who were pinned down by Daesh fighters. A form...2023-06-121h 09
MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft Obsession"Heart in Mouth Moments? Where do I Start?" - Andrew Neofytou Talks All Things Sea HarrierThis week's MiniMav sees our Gini with her old Mav man Alex Gill talking to Former Royal Navy pilot Andrew Neofytou. Andrew now flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and has his own business (flightdeckwingman.com), but there was a time when Andrew flew the mighty Sea Harrier, a plane which, to be honest, could be as stroppy as a teenager with no WiFi. Join our Mavs as they listen like two dweeby kids at summer camp to stories of smashed canopies at 30,000 feet, engine malfunctions, and of course, being flung off the side of an aircraft carrier. You won't want...2022-11-1522 min
MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft Obsession"Heart in Mouth Moments? Where do I Start?" - Andrew Neofytou Talks All Things Sea HarrierThis week's MiniMav sees our Gini with her old Mav man Alex Gill talking to Former Royal Navy pilot Andrew Neofytou. Andrew now flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and has his own business (flightdeckwingman.com), but there was a time when Andrew flew the mighty Sea Harrier, a plane which, to be honest, could be as stroppy as a teenager with no WiFi. Join our Mavs as they listen like two dweeby kids at summer camp to stories of smashed canopies at 30,000 feet, engine malfunctions, and of course, being flung off the side of an aircraft carrier. You won't want...2022-11-1522 min
For Flying Out LoudCaptain Chris - An Aviation Life!If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Chris, or "Captain Chris" is an International Airbus A330/A350 Training Captain and Examiner, having logged over 25,000 flying hours, flying for 6 different airlines in his 40 year career as a pilot. From humble beginnings in Melbourne Australia where he saved as a young boy for flying lessons, he qualified for his CPL at 19 and worked as an instructor and Aussie Bush Pilot flying anything and anywhere to gain precious flying hours to get his first airline position with Ansett Air...2022-02-181h 03
For Flying Out LoudAir Race Competitor 24 - Ben MurphyIf you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Ben Murphy is a former Royal Air Force front line fighter pilot, who also served as leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. Having hung up his fast jet flying boots and swapped them for a pair of high performance unlimited aerobatic flying shoes in 2013, in 2016 he took a massive leap of faith and entered the octane fuelled sport of air racing when he joined the thrilling world of the Red Bull Air Race in the...2022-01-101h 24
For Flying Out LoudNot just flying helicopters - but the privilege of saving a lifeIf you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) My guest and old friend in this interview developed a flying career after leaving the military, having completed multiple high intensity tours in conflict zones such as Afghanistan and Bosnia with an elite army unit. In his two fascinating ‘working’ roles today he has an unparalleled view out of the front windows, as a North Sea helicopter Captain flying for Bristow Norway and his work as a mountain rescue medic in the Scottish Cairngorms. We’ll be discussing Si's journey...2021-12-081h 09
For Flying Out LoudTaking on Gravity - Richard BrowningIf you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Richard Browning is a former oil trader and Royal Marines reservist who, over the period of several years, created a concept that would enable us to break the bonds of Gravity without the need for wings to take us into the realm usually reserved only for birds and aircraft. It’s certainly been a journey of ups (and downs) but as far as an inspirational journey to turn a dream into reality goes, it doesn’t get much better...2021-11-201h 22