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Fernando's LogbookAll About Cleaning your AircraftWelcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this episode, Luke Dale explains why cleaning your aeroplane is a vital maintenance task, shares the best techniques, the products that actually work (and the ones that don’t), and why the CAA is starting to regulate this industry.He's the man to teach us all about cleaning our aircraft.Pilot's Tip of the Day - Night FlyingNight flying is breathtaking, but when the lights go down...
2025-11-1453 min
Positive LeadershipPaul Hawken — Regenerating the World, One Idea at a TimeFrom transforming how business thinks about nature, to mapping the first global plan to reverse global warming, Paul Hawken has spent his life showing us that regeneration isn’t just possible — it’s already happening. As the author of landmark books like The Ecology of Commerce, Natural Capitalism, Drawdown, and Regeneration, and now Carbon: The Book of Life, Paul has inspired generations of leaders to see the economy not as something separate from nature — but as part of it. In this powerful episode, we explore how his vision has evolved from early entrepreneurship to global systems th...
2025-10-291h 21
Fernando's LogbookIn-Flight Wi-Fi: How Starlink is Changing General AviationWelcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this episode, we explore the integration of Starlink internet service in aviation, discussing its benefits, installation options, and subscription plans. We chat about how Starlink enhances decision-making for pilots, the technical setup required, and the potential distractions it may pose.Links and products discussed during the episode:Starlink MiniAnker Prime Power BankStarlink Mini Mount Starlink Mini Power Cable Also, in this...
2025-10-0128 min
Positive LeadershipJean-Pascal Tricoire: Turning Sustainability into a Growth EngineIn this new episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and former CEO of Schneider Electric. From his humble beginnings in rural France to leading one of the world’s most influential industrial companies, Jean-Pascal’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. For nearly two decades as CEO, he reimagined Schneider Electric’s role in society — turning sustainability from a side note into a core business driver, championing digital transformation, and fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment. In our conversation, we explore the lesson...
2025-10-011h 27
Fernando's LogbookAll About Flying with Your DogWelcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.Have you ever dreamed of sharing the skies with your dog? In this episode, we chat with commercial French pilot Antoine Gallet, who has mastered the art of flying with his whippet, Lilou.Join us as we discuss:The incredible bond that comes from adventuring with your pet.The practical challenges of flying with a dog in the cockpit and how to solve them.Crucial safety considerations, from harnesses to planning, to keep your pet sa...
2025-07-3051 min
Positive LeadershipRethinking Capitalism: A Conversation with the Godfather of Sustainability (with John Elkington)In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, we sit down with John Elkington, the trailblazing thinker who coined the concept of the Triple Bottom Line and helped shape the global sustainability agenda for over four decades. From his early influences to his latest provocations like Green Swans and Tickling Sharks, John shares his journey, his frameworks, and his vision for a future where business becomes a force for regeneration—not just resilience. What does it take to lead systemic change? Why did he “recall” the Triple Bottom Line? And how do w...
2025-07-091h 31
Fernando's LogbookFlying in the UK and into Europe: A Chat with Philippe PolmanWelcome to our very first episode of The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.Each episode is packed with practical tips, inspiring chats with pilots and members of our community, gear reviews, and the latest aviation news that is relevant to us, and we’ll reveal exciting destinations you can fly to directly.In this episode:We discuss the new CAA safety directive on carbon monoxide detectors and review a great option for your aircraft. You can find the full CAA Safety Directive here...
2025-01-151h 03
Positive LeadershipReinventing yourself (with Dorie Clark)When she was laid off from her job as a reporter, Dorie Clark promised herself that she would never let herself be in the same situation again. She set out to reinvent herself, to define what made her special, and what she had to offer the world.Today, Dorie shares her lessons on reinvention around the world, as an educator at Columbia Business School and Duke University and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.Listen to the latest episode with JP to learn how to reinvent yourself – and catch up with JP’s conversations with the...
2024-06-0555 min
Positive Leadership9 Lessons of Positive Leadership: Lesson 9 - Building ChangePositive Leadership starts with yourself and moves outwards in a ripple effect, building momentum and driving change as it goes.In the final lesson of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership series, JP considers the point where the ripple is at its widest, and your actions impact the greatest number of people. Featuring insights from Bill Drayton, Paul Polman, and Rana Dajani, this episode is about building change at scale.If this is your first time joining, head back to Lesson 1 and work your way from there! And you can catch up on the conversations with...
2024-05-0107 min
Travel Plans with Fernando PinhoFlying in the UK and into Europe: A masterclass with Philippe PolmanOur guest on this episode, Philippe Polman, gives us a masterclass in flying into Europe. Philippe is here to share his insights on flying across Europe and the UK and bust the myth that low-hour, single-engine pilots cannot safely navigate European skies. You'll also hear about how he fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot, despite the high costs associated with training.Philippe's experiences underscore the importance of planning. He offers nuggets of wisdom about preparing for international flying, navigating through the unpredictabilities of weather in the North Atlantic and manoeuvring around complicated airports and approaches. You'll l...
2023-07-3153 min
Positive LeadershipBecoming a courageous leader (with Paul Polman, ex-Unilever CEO and IMAGINE Co-Founder)It takes real courage to be purpose-driven leader, who ensures that their team and company has a Net Positive impact on the world. So how can we be courageous leaders? This episode’s guest, Paul Polman, is the perfect person to help us answer this question.Not only has Paul recently written a book about it, but he has also demonstrated immense courage himself – such as when he launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to decouple the company's growth from its environmental impact.Tune in to hear all the advice he shared...
2022-03-2443 min