Kristyn Blocher

01/01/20 • 66 min

In this 7th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Commercial Multi-engine Pilot, Kristyn Blocher. Kristyn also has a tailwheel endorsement, and an SIC rating in the Citation 500 and she is currently working on reinstating her CFI rating.

In today’s Episode, Kristyn and I talk about what it was like to do her flight training as a teenager on a military base, survival training in the freezing cold and snow in Canada, about the challenging twists and turns that had Kristyn step away from aviation for years while she built a successful and rewarding business that allowed her to get herself and her children in a good situation where she was able to become an aircraft owner, get back in aviation, build her hours and get ready for what’s next in her aviation journey, which will soon include an aircraft ferrying service. Kristyn is all about inspiring and empowering women and girls in pursuing and achieving whatever they want in their aviation careers.

Kristyn’s story is inspiring and it was truly a privilege to have Kristyn share her story on this episode.

Reach out to Kristyn on IG: @scrappyairplanepilot

On her FB page: Extended Centerline

Photos courtesy of Kristyn Blocher.

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Kristyn’s story is inspiring and it was truly a privilege to have Kristyn share her story on this episode.

Reach out to Kristyn on IG: @scrappyairplanepilot

On her FB page: Extended Centerline

Photos courtesy of Kristyn Blocher.

Theme music by Diego Jinkus.

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Farida Amar

In this 6th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Los Angeles-based artist and aviatrix, Farida Amar. Farida is a commercial helicopter pilot with an IFR rating and she is working on her commercial fixed-wing add-on. In this episode we get to talk about what it’s like growing up with a pilot mom. We also discuss the pros and cons of helicopters vs airplanes, what we like to look for in a good CFI/student pilot relationship, the financial and logistical challenges Farida faces in completing her training and the benefits of buying a plane to complete flight training.

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Erin Olivier and Jenna Samuelian

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In this 8th episode of Chicks Who Fly we tried something different. I had arranged to interview Erin Olivier, and on the day our call was scheduled, she happened to be spending time with another female pilot friend so, in this episode, I get to have a conversation with TWO pilots. Private Pilot Erin Olivier, who was still working on her instrument rating at the time we recorded the episode but she has since passed her instrument rating check ride! Congratulations Erin!! Erin also has her AGI and A&P (stands for Airframe and Powerplant and is the certification required for an aircraft mechanic) as well as being an instrument-rated Private Pilot. The second pilot in today’s conversation is Jenna Samuelian who is a Private Pilot is working on a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management.

In this fun and all-over-the-place conversation, we get to talk about the ups and downs of flight training, options and approaches one can take in flight training and on the aviation career path. We talk about aviation business, favorite aviation shows and career paths, flying for animal rescue missions, why we prefer women flight instructors, apps that can help student pilots study, fun flights with loved ones, flying competitions, the benefits of getting a job at a local airport, the confidence that comes from learning to fly an airplane and so much more!

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Photos courtesy of Erin Olivier

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