Everything Aviation Podcast

Welcome to Episode 35! This week we talk to Author, bush pilot and star of "Worst Place to be a pilot", Matt Dearden. Matt speaks to us about his time flying the Cessna Caravan and Pilatus Porter for Susi Air in Indonesia. Matt shares tales of what it was like operating one of the worlds best STOL aircraft into some interesting places, and the dangers that came with it along with putting pen to paper and the recent release of his new book "Flying from Shangri-La" available now on Matts website and Amazon.These episodes would not be possible without the help of our channel supporters. Pooleys Flight equipment, Gate20 A320 flight simulator based in the heart of Brighton and The flyer watch company.

Happy new year and happy new episode!On this episode we talk to Irish Aviatrix, Laura Russell!Laura is an Airbus driver for aerlingus after completing their Future Pilot Cadet program, Flight instructor, Aerobatics instructor and the first female to represent Ireland on the world aerobatic stage at the World Aerobatic championships 2023 in Las Vegas.Massive thank you to Warbird Coffee & Co for keeping me caffeinated throughout my aviation adventures and episodes. Check out the link below for amazing coffee, tea and apparel.https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/Massive thank you to airspare®️ for their continued support throughout my aviation adventures. Check out their link below for anything aviation you need!https://airspare.co.uk/

In this episode we talk about skill fade in aviation. We chat about the different parts which can be effected by skill fade more than others and my own personal experience with it. Giles Fowler joins us from the flight briefing room.Fancy some kick ass Warbird themed coffee? Follow Warbrid Coffee Co. link below. https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/

In this episode we speak to Ex RAF Typhoon and Red Arrow pilot, Dan Lowes.Dan chats to us about what its like pulling 9G in the Typhoon, Intercepting Russian bombers, being part of the RAF 100 flypast over London with 26 Typhoons in front of them in a "100" formation and his trip to America in 2019 with the Red Arrows!!Episode out tomorrow over on Everything Aviation Podcast Shout out to the Warbird Coffee Company for keeping us fuelled while planning episodes. Head over and check out their awesome selection of Coffee and apparel https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/To get in touch with Dan for speaking opportunities or to see him doing awesome stuff on Instagram:https://speakerbuzz.co.uk/speaker/dan-lowes/ https://www.instagram.com/dan__lowes/?hl=en

What is it like to fly a 1940 RAF front line fighter? That's right, we are talking about the Spitfire! We've teamed up with Spitfires.com, The Spitfire Academy, Chief instructor Tim Granshaw. We speak to Tim about how he has the fantastic job of teaching new pilots how to fly these amazing aircraft, and I add my own experience of getting to fly one!I just want to give a shout out to the Warbird Coffee co for fueling us during this Episode. Check out their links below for their UK and American shops! https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.com/https://www.warbirdcoffeecompany.co.uk/https://www.spitfires.com/

We 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-HurricaneDan is also set to break 2 records, one of which was Captain Eric Winkle Brown's type record!

We 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 with his own story of his war as a Prisoner of War.

on 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 his brand new book "Typhoon"