Between Two Wings

In this episode of Between Two Wings, we sit down with Bruno and Juliana, a husband-and-wife duo who have centered their personal and professional lives around their passion for general aviation. Bruno grew up in Brazil, where flying was more of a daydream than a reality. His curiosity led him across continents, eventually landing him (and occasionally getting him stuck) behind the controls of one...

Jim Becker, CEO of Lighthawk, shares how aviation can drive meaningful conservation impact. The post LIGHTHAWK CEO Jim Becker on the Future of Conservation appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

Ryan Melendez, Southwest Airlines pilot and founder of Warriors With Wings, shares lessons on building a mission-driven nonprofit from the ground up. The post Turning Purpose Into a Nonprofit | Ryan Melendez’s Warriors With Wings appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

Dan George is a Gold Seal CFI, educator, and creator best known as the founder of FlightInsight, one of aviation’s most trusted online ground schools. In this episode, he shares how he transformed FlightInsight from a small classroom into a global learning platform serving over 10,000 students and how technology, creativity, and empathy are redefining the way pilots learn. The post Why the Best Pi...

Frank “WallEye” Weisser, retired U.S. Navy Commander, two-time Blue Angel, combat veteran, and Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot, shares lessons on pushing limits, professionalism, and finding perspective in every cockpit. The post Flying “Top Gun: Maverick” with Blue Angel Pilot Frank Weisser appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

Chris Koelzer from Victory Aviation shares how his team is helping general aviation pilots access jet-level training in a military aircraft. With roots in Marine Corps flying and business startups, Chris and his co-founder created a program that’s part flight training, part life coaching and all adrenaline. The post How Any Pilot Can Fly a Marchetti S-211 | Victory Aviation appeared first on ForeF...

Drew and Lanie are the couple behind Fly Me to the Fun, an aviation media brand that blends travel and education to make general aviation exciting and accessible. They’ve built a channel that now generates over 20 million monthly views by sharing real, often unpredictable flying adventures. The post The Aviation Couple Who Built a Media Empire appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

Stephanie Goetz (JetGirlStephanie) TV news and sports anchor turned Bombardier Global 6000 pilot, L-39 instructor, and airshow performer, discusses career pivots, leadership, and the infamous pink jet. The post The Full Story of Stephanie Goetz appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

On this exciting episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Dean Neeley, better known by his fellow pilots as “Gucci”, who flies NASA’s unique high-altitude research jet, the ER-2. Learn about what it’s like to fly at 70,000 feet, the safety precautions taken to protect pilots, and how the ER-2 can occasionally puzzle air traffic controllers. Dean also explains how ER-2 pilots eat, drink, and use F...

On this episode of Between Two Wings, we talk with Mark Hanson, a pilot who has flown hundreds of missions for non-profit groups, ensuring people who have to travel for medical care get the treatment they need. Learn what it takes to become a volunteer for these organizations, and how large the need is for additional pilots. The post Between Two Wings with Mark Hanson – Air Care Alliance appeared...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Renee Spencer, an air traffic controller who will be returning to work at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Learn what it takes for a controller to be selected to work at the show and the many places controllers at Oshkosh work, inside and outside of the world’s busiest control tower. The post Between Two Wings with Renee Spencer – Air Traffic...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Jordyn Haught, the director of FLY OZ , a unique organization working to enhance all aspects of flying in northwest Arkansas. Learn how their flying club has attracted 400+ pilots, including many from other parts of the country, and how a project to promote backcountry flying in the Ozarks now helps pilots across the country find new destinations t...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Deon Mitton, a commercial seaplane pilot who shares his flights around the U.S. and other parts of the world with his 100,000+ followers on Instagram . Learn what he says are the biggest differences between flying in places like the Caribbean, New York City, and Alaska. Deon also talks about where his flying career may take him next. The post Betwe...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Ernie Meeks, creator of the Flying with Big Ern YouTube channel. Ernie is a Captain at Southwest Airlines and regularly takes his viewers behind the scenes of flying the Boeing 737 and his Cirrus SR22 Turbo. Learn what inspired him to start his YouTube channel – Flying with Big Ern – and how he used his knowledge and experience in aviation to start...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Michelle “MACE” Curran, who flew as a Lead Solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’. Learn what led her to become a motivational speaker after a successful career in the military, how the Thunderbirds selection process became more challenging during her time with the team, and how their series of flights across the U.S. at the height of COVID-19 l...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Melvin Williams, better known as Mel the Traveler on social media. Learn about the training he had to undergo before taking a flight with the USAF Thunderbirds. Mel also describes how he ended up in a training program to become an A&P seemingly by accident, which led to his career as a maintenance instructor on the Boeing 737. And even though h...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Kevin LaRosa II, the Aerial Coordinator and Camera Pilot for Top Gun: Maverick . Learn how Kevin broke into filmmaking as a pilot, the types of aircraft he’s used to shoot films like this one and Iron Man , The Avengers , and Transformers 5 , as well as the unique challenges the crew faced while shooting Top Gun: Maverick . The post Between Two Win...

On this special episode of Between Two Wings recorded live at EAA AirVenture 2022 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, we talk with Olga Custodio, a retired American Airlines and US Air Force Pilot; Claire Schindler, a corporate pilot; Kerry Smith, Deputy Chief Pilot for Product Development at Boeing Commercial Airplanes; and Annie Vogel, a GA pilot and aviation journalist. The panel discussed how women across...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Dick Knapinski, Director of Communications at EAA. Hear what’s happening in and around Oshkosh ahead of EAA AirVenture 2022, the choreography that goes into managing the airspace and grounds at KOSH, and how EAA prepares year-round to keep hundreds of thousands of attendees safe. The post Between Two Wings with Dick Knapinski – Preparing for EAA Ai...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with musician Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Drew also performs with his wife, Ellie, and is an instrument-rated pilot. Hear about the similarities Drew sees between music and flying, what brought him back to aviation nearly 20 years after earning his PPL, and how he was able to build time while on the road. The post Between Two Wings w...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Petter Hörnfeldt, creator of Mentour Pilot and a Boeing 737 line training captain for a major European airline. Hear what he thinks makes a good instructor, why he started Mentour Pilot, how his mother helps make sure his content reaches the right audience, and how a government program helped him learn to fly. The post Between Two Wings with Petter...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Jason Miller, CFI and creator of The Finer Points. Hear about how he got his first job in aviation, what he views as the most critical aspect of new pilot training, and how he thinks YouTube has positively impacted aviation. The post Between Two Wings with Jason Miller – The Finer Points appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Steven Curry, a CFI and U.S. Army Veteran. Despite losing his leg in combat while deployed, Steven still achieved his dream of becoming a pilot with the help of the non-profit organization Able Flight. Hear about the challenges Steven has faced and how Able Flight helps pilots like him take to the skies. The post Between Two Wings with Steven Curry...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with Chelsea Smith, an A&P mechanic and commercial-rated pilot who strives to bridge the gap between pilots and mechanics. Hear why she thinks every pilot should actively participate in their own aircraft’s annuals and about her journey as one of the few female mechanics in the industry. The post Between Two Wings with Chelsea Smith – A&P...

On this episode of Between Two Wings we talk with World Champion race pilot Pete Zaccagnino. Learn about the process to become an air racer and maintain a competitive aircraft, and hear about the unexpected danger he faced after an engine failure forced him down in the desert. The post Between Two Wings with Pete Zaccagnino – Air Racing Champion appeared first on ForeFlight Blog .