LIVING INFLIGHT
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Episodes
22 episodes
All Things Weather With Cody Matz From Fox 9
John sat down with Cody Matz today for a discussion about meteorology. In today's episode, we're breaking down complex theory into relatable concepts and learning more about what goes into weather forecasting and general weather science. We als...
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1:31:54
Andrew Eull - Assistant Operations Manager
Andrew Eull occupies a very unique position in aviation as the assistant operations manager of a worldwide private jet charter firm located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this episode we explore his diverse background and the unique path he follo...
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1:05:42
Brian Addis - DPE, Master Pilot, Aviation Hall of Famer
Today's episode is a very special one. Our guest, Brian Addis, has spent his working life dedicated to aviation education. The FAA chose him to become a Designated Pilot Examiner way back in the late 1970's. Brian has since administered well ov...
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1:31:33
Aviation Entrepreneur and Airline Captain - Chad Menne
We're kicking off a new season of aviation podcasting with entrepreneur turned airline pilot, Chad Menne. Chad Menne tells us all about how he and his business partner started the company Malibu Aerospace. In this episode we're talking ab...
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1:30:05
King Air Pilot - Lauren Mattmiller
We spoke with Lauren Mattmiller about why she chose to leave her career in business and follow her family legacy in becoming a pilot. We also talked about what it is like to fly professionally alongside your father. Enjoy!
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1:11:14
737 Captain - Rob Busby aka Pilot Daddy
We sat down with Rob Busby, a 737 Captain who is also known on TikTok as Pilotdaddy, Jet Clipper, or Clipper Aurora. We hear Rob's story from falling in love with Pan-Am at a young age to being an instructor pilot for new hire pilots. Rob was a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:24:03
CRJ Captain and Australian Pilot - Jayson Leamon
This week we hosted Jayson Leamon in the Checkride Room. Jayson tells us what its like to do flight training in Australia and how he came here to fly in the United States. We learn some interesting differences in how training is conducted...
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Episode 15
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1:11:02
757/767 Captain - Paul Holte aka @mylayoverlife
Join us as we sat down with Paul Holte, more commonly known on social media as @mylayoverlife, and talked about his journey from learning to fly at a grass field airport in small town Minnesota to now flying all over the world on the Boeing 757...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:36:06
Fouina Faaiu (The Soaring Samoan)
We sat down with Fouina Faaiu, the Soaring Samoan and talked about his journey from ramp agent in Hawaii to pilot for Netjets. "Fo's" story is one of perseverance and not giving up in the face of adversity. While we had to conduct this episode ...
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1:23:58
Inflight Pilot Training Owner - Trever Rossini
We sat down with Trever Rossini, a former airline pilot turned flight school owner to talk about what it is like to go your own way in the world of aviation.
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1:08:08
Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot - Noah Dekam
Tune in to hear Noah's journey to becoming a professional helicopter pilot over the last 7 years. From hearing Noah talk about buying a discovery flight on a whim to getting laid off during COVID and now to having one of the most desired helico...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:59
Zach Griff - Senior Reporter at The Points Guy
Join us as we sit down with Zach Griff and discuss what its like to travel the world reporting on Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card experiences.
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Episode 10
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57:50
Global Air Charters Gulfstream Pilot - Andrew Mock
Minnesota native, Andrew Mock, joins us to talk about how his passion for aviation propelled him from splitting flight times in a Cessna 172 with friends to now flying as a First Officer on the Gulfstream for a local Minnesota company traveling...
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Episode 9
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46:42
Sun Country Airlines Chief Marketing Officer - Brian Davis
Brian joins us in the studio to talk about his role as the Chief Marketing Officer at Minnesota's Hometown Airline, Sun Country. We learn about his journey into the aviation industry, how the airline shifted to become a low cost carrier, and wh...
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1:07:13
Chicago O’Hare Air Traffic Controller - Shane VanHoven
We sat down with Shane VanHoven from the Air Traffic Control Tower at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport for a fun, yet informative episode! We talked about his path to get to the tower at Chicago, why he chose ATC, and we even touched on...
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Episode 7
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1:04:24
MAC Director of Minneapolis Reliever Airports - Joe Harris
Joe Harris is the MAC Director of Reliever Airports for the Metropolitan Airport Commission in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We talked to him about what it takes to oversee operations across 5 airports and keep traffic flowing in and out of the Twin ...
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Episode 6
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1:05:49
Aircorps Aviation Aircraft Restoration Sales Manager - Stefan Hokuf
Aircorps Aviation is an aircraft restoration and parts manufacturer based in Bemidji, MN. We sat down and talked with Stefan about how his company works on projects from the P51 to the Virgin Galactic Spaceship.
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53:10
Delta Airlines A320 First Officer - Aaron Scholl
We sat down with Aaron Scholl and talked about his career in aviation, and why having a backup plan can be important in such a turbulent industry.
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Episode 4
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54:06
Operating An Airport Restaurant - Holman's Table Owner, Troy Reding
Tune in as Troy tells us what it is like to open and manage an upscale aviation themed airport restaurant at the St. Paul Downtown airport (KSTP) in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Episode 3
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54:57
Cirrus Aircraft Regional Sales Director - Taylor Anderson
Join us as we talk with Taylor about what it takes to sell one of the premier general aviation aircraft in the industry. We'll learn how she matches clients with planes, cool facts you may not have known about Cirrus, and fun stories about bein...
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Episode 2
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