Episode 53: The Mountain Flying Handbook (w/ Simon Wittinger)

Episode 53: The Mountain Flying Handbook (w/ ...

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Episode 56: Interview With Weather Scientist Roni Avissar

Dr. Roni Avissar is an atmospheric scientist, helicopter pilot, and professor at the University of Miami. His research is crucial to the modern field of weather analysis. In a unique twist on the role weather plays in aviation, Roni conducts his field research using a specially-e ...  Show more

Episode 55: He Surrendered His Medical. What Now?

Jesse Munns has flown helicopters for almost twenty years, doing everything from offshore to EMS. Some time ago, Jesse began experiencing a heavy strain in his personal life; after pushing himself past his limit, Jesse made a rare but commendable decision — he voluntarily relinqu ...  Show more

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