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The Pilot Life takes you behind the cockpit and into the lives of aviation professionals. In each episode, we sit down with pilots and other aviation experts to hear their personal stories, unique experiences, and the highs and lows of life in the sky. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or just fascinated by aviation, The Pilot Life offers an authentic, unfiltered look at what it really means to live and work in the world of aviation.
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- 6 days ago49 min
Max Lyons / Hillsboro Aviation
Pull up a chair and sit down for a great conversation with Max. A 4th generation logger and world traveler, his career path changed when he ventured out on a solo trip that would inspire his dreams and set him down the path of aviation. A remarkable adventure full of surprises! Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: / @thepilotlife “The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the o...
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Captain Yokko Okamura / Horizon Air
"I was not trying to become a first, I just wanted to be an airline pilot". Captain Yokko's drive to become an airline pilot was truly remarkable, overcoming vast obstacles at a time when Japanese women were not allowed to become pilots. An inspiring journey pursuing her dreams to become an airline pilot. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCf4iOF34spaZUAC-ZdOUwJQ “The information provided in this video is for entertainment ...
- May 13, 202626 min
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- Mar 29, 202645 min
Terry Shaffer / Flying the F8 in Vietnam
Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Terry Shaffer, retired airline captain, former fighter pilot, and all around great guy! From his early dreams of Hollywood stardom to flying the F-8 off aircraft carriers, to teaching and training the next generation of airline pilots, his stories and experiences are certain to enlighten and entertain. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePilotLife “The information provided in this video is for enter...
- Mar 4, 202636 min
Kali Retzler / Part 135 Captain
Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Kali about her journey to the pilot seat of a Cessna Grand Caravan and the challenges overcome along the way. She has a ton of great insights for pilots looking to pursue a career in aviation with her great stories from learning to fly in Hawai‘i. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: / @thepilotlife Learn more about the Pacific Flight Academy here: https://www.pacificflightacademy.com “The informatio...
- Feb 3, 202630 min
Captain Ty Frisby / Aerobatics to Airlines
Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Ty about his aviation journey from Aerobatics to the Airlines. He shares a lot of great instructional content on his podcast as well as instagram account. Talk Flying podcast https://www.youtube.com/@tyfrisby Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ty_frisby/?hl=en “The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal podcast and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do no...
- Jan 16, 20261h 1m
Greg Wooldridge / 3-Time Blue Angel Flight Leader
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Captain Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, a respected leader in naval aviation history. Greg is the only pilot to have led the Blue Angels three times, a rare distinction that speaks volumes about his leadership, trust, and performance under pressure. His career spans decades of excellence—from a distinguished Navy career, to the flight deck as a FedEx pilot, and now impacting audiences worldwide as a sought-after public speaker. This conversation is...
- Dec 24, 202552 min
Mike Swanigan / Alaska National Guard / Airline Captain (ret)
Send us Fan Mail A full circle moment to sit down and chat with Captain Mike Swanigan aka "Swani" about his amazing journey to the flight deck. His dreams of becoming a pilot as a young boy were quickly dashed when he found out that African Americans were not allowed to be pilots. His resilience and drive kept him on a course to become not only an Air National Guard pilot, but also the Chief Pilot and eventual Vice President of Flight Operations for Alaska Airlines. An amazing story told thr...
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The Pilot Life takes you behind the cockpit and into the lives of aviation professionals. In each episode, we sit down with pilots and other aviation experts to hear their personal stories, unique experiences, and the highs and lows of life in the sky. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or just fascinated by aviation, The Pilot Life offers an authentic, unfiltered look at what it really means to live and work in the world of aviation.
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