Aviator Zone Podcast

In this captivating episode, we embark on a journey with Deon Mitten, an aviation photographer, skilled pilot, and inspiring mentor, whose passion for flying and technology illuminates our discussion. From Newark Airport, Deon shares his unique path from the tech world to the cockpit, revealing how his love for flying took flight after a decade-long saving spree for pilot training. Delving into th...

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Joe Ryan, an expert in aircraft insurance. From his humble beginnings to achieving authority status in the field, Joe addresses all your questions about aviation insurance. Join us on this journey as we explore his unique perspective on various training aircraft and extreme flying conditions.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating journey of Colonel Dennis Daley, a retired Air Force F-16 instructor pilot with over 1,000 sorties and combat experiences. From growing up on a farm in Illinois to soaring the skies in F-16s and even transitioning to a career as a Delta pilot, Colonel Daley's story is one of determination, passion for aviation, and the importance of a st...

Join us on this episode of the Aviator Zone podcast as host Captain Felipe Santiago interviews the female aviator Marinella Ballesteros. Marinella’s aviation journey is truly one of determination and resilience. From starting her career as a flight attendant to becoming an airline pilot, her story is both unique and inspiring.   In this episode, Marinella shares the challenges she faced while purs...

Welcome to Aviator Zone podcast episode #6! In this podcast, we sit down with Mike Shiflett who has a diverse background in engineering, physics, human factors, and more. With experience as a satellite engineer for weather and communication satellites, as well as an engineer specialized in night vision system, Mike has incredible stories to share about his journey. During the conversation, we dive...

Welcome to our latest interview with Nelson Brandt, an experienced pilot who has flown helicopters for the US Coast Guard and gliders all over the world. In this captivating interview, Nelson shares his stories and insights from his many years of flying. He discusses everything from the technical aspects of flying to the emotional impact of being a pilot. Nelson's experience in flying has take...

Welcome to our latest episode of the Aviation Zone Podcast, where we bring you insights and stories from the world of aviation. In this episode, we are joined by a guest who was a former flight instructor at our academy. He has been in the commercial aviation industry for just over a year and a half, and has recently been promoted to First Officer at Spirit Airlines. In this episode, our guest tal...

Meet Michael (Mike) Stoklosa! Mike is a retired mechanic shop owner who never really though he wanted to be a pilot. He shares his story of walking around what is now runway 9L at Miami Executive Airport, the land his father lost to eminent domain year ago. After retirement he decided he wanted to learn to fly, and that is how we met. We talk about his training, aircraft ownership, and what the fu...

Curious about what is takes to become a military pilot? Check out our interview with Will as he shares his timeline. 

Join us as we interview Georg and find our his recently experience of aircraft ownership with no license.