Swift Aircraft

The Short Circuit

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In this series, Mike McLean will be having a short chat with members of the Aviation Community. He'll be asking them how and why they got into aviation, what or who inspired them to look to the skys and what they would say to any young people thinking of a career in this sector. The people he'll be talking with come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of stories to tell The Short Circuit podcast is sponsored by Swift Aircraft. Swift Aircraft is a new British Aircraft company developing light aircraft for the 21st century. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, it i...

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Episode 25 Cae Roberts talks about Naval Aviation Engineering and life afterwards in Civvy Street 14.02.2026 26:28

Online entrepreneur and aircraft broker, Cae Roberts, gives us the background of how he joined the Royal Navy, served his time there and then re-entered civilian life to establish a brand new online business, giving not only an exciting living, but access to his main passion of General Aviation.

Episode 26 Aviation Writer Paul Eden discusses the range of career paths available in aviation 14.02.2026 34:55

Paul talks about his experiences in the Business Aviation world and how the industry has changed and is developing. He highlights how & why this sector has genuine value in today's world and the opportunities it offers across the board.

Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch 14.02.2026 32:31

A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes. #wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelo...

Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA 14.02.2026 28:10

Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability. #aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviati...

Episode 29 Peter Merlin, Author of Dreamland and Educator at Southern Illinois University 14.02.2026 32:16

From growing up in Hollywood to gaining access to the secretive world at Groom Lake, Nevada (also known as Dreamland and several other names), Peter's life experience is one that will make many an aviation lover jealous. #groomlake #innovation #Aviation #aerospace #dreamland #STEM #stemeducation #STEAM #theshortcircuit #thespacerace #avgeeks #hollywood #educators #southernillinoisuni...

Episode 30 Adam Twidell of the FlexJet Group discusses the Future of Flight in Business Aviation 14.02.2026 30:13

Adam, an experienced Pilot, Entrepreneur, Board Director and Leader within the FlexJet Group talks about his role looking at their investments in the Future of Flight; including eVTOLs and hydrogen powered aircraft and the associated infrastructure. #aviation #avgeek #avgeeks #sustainability #theshortcircuit #SustainableAviation #futureaviation #innovations #STEM #STEAM #youthdevelopment

Episode 31 Stephen Breslin, CEO of Glasgow Science Centre, talks STEM, Sustainability and Simulators 14.02.2026 29:05

Stephen explains how he went from plane spotting and model building to running a world class STEM facility. The Glasgow Science Centre hosts over 350,000 visitors a year and houses a mind boggling array of exhibits to stimulate and amaze. #inspiringaviation #glasgow #glasgowsciencecentre #CEO #leaders #leadership #science

Episode 32 Young Voices. 17 year old Amelia Richardson talks about her passion for flight 14.02.2026 30:52

Full-time student Amelia Richardson explains how a she has managed to fly a jet, become a gliding instructor and how aviation has become the focus of her life. This is the first in our 'Young Voices' special editions of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation. Whether they are still in education or starting...

Episode 33 Young Voices, Student Jacob Haseldine talks about aerospace and his view of the future. 14.02.2026 26:05

Full time student Jacob Haseldine discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions. This is the second 'Young Voices' special edition of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation and aerospace. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need...

Episode 34 Brian Whittle 14.02.2026 32:53

Today's chat is with MSP Brian Whittle, former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's. What’s that got to do with aviation? Take a listen to this episode to find out. #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople #olympian #athlete #relay #aviation #generalaviation #msp #scottisparliament #brianwhittle #concord...