For Flying Out Loud
Andrew Neofytou - Pilot & Aviation Entrepreneur
A childhood dream, turned into a reality. In this podcast, Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrepreneur, aims to serve as a source of inspiration, empowerment and motivation to anyone that 'dreams bigger'. Featuring interviews with some leading figures from the world of aviation, we look forward to you joining us on a journey of discovery and adventure, learning more about the experiences and personal challenges which have made us all what we are today.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best For Flying Out Loud episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to For Flying Out Loud for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite For Flying Out Loud episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Lightning Strikes.
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05/07/20 • 53 min
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Once upon a time, a young lad from Stoke had a dream to become a fighter pilot. However, he was told by his school careers teacher that "...people from around here don't do stuff like that". 30 years later, already a distinguished frontline Harrier pilot, he is now a highly regarded pilot and figure in the world of aircraft development and testing. "Reach for the stars – even if you don't make it, you might just land on the moon".
Top Gun!
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07/31/20 • 64 min
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It could be argued that any true pilot will LOVE Top Gun! For those not old enough to remember it, or for those that haven’t seen it, you HAVE to check out one of the most iconic opening scenes to any movie EVER! Steam catapult launches and landings onboard the floating airfield that is an aircraft carrier - as epic as it gets! For me, it was the movie that ignited my passion for aviation and I would give one of my flying arms to have be launched from a ship from 0-200 mph in just a couple of seconds! In this episode, I'm super excited to be talking to a pilot that has not just experienced the reality of this, but who will also be talking about loads of other cool things that will get that adrenaline flowing!
Gliding - it's the closest you can come to being a bird...
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12/11/20 • 90 min
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Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen a bird of prey circling effortlessly, feeling the air with its wings - truly ‘free as a bird’? Most people at some point in their lives will have had a dream that they were flying, completely unaided, or looked to the sky and wondered what it might be like to soar like a bird... In this episode, we get stuck into a HUGE passion of mine in the aviation world, yet one I only got introduced to 8 years ago and that is the sport of gliding. Not only are we going to delve into what makes it so great as a sport, but also take a look at all of the huge benefits it can bring to anyone that aspires to become a professional pilot.
Competing in what is an elusive sport to so many pilots, this episodes guests Jake Brattle and Finn Sleigh are the future shining stars of the world of competition gliding, where pilots pit their wits against each other using nothing but the energy in the atmosphere to fly incredible distances at incredible speeds. Check it out!
Mo T - The Airport Guy
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05/22/24 • 56 min
Aviation is such a great community of likeminded people, but some people just have that knack of bringing that community together in a way that is truly inspirational. I first came across today’s guest on instagram, drawn in by his infectious character, unique presenting style and his ability to make the ‘behind the scenes’ of an airport come to life for millions of people around the world. Mohammad Taher is a former engineer turned aerodrome systems specialist who has used his infectious enthusiasm for aviation and the aviation community to pivot his career. Now regarded as one of the best motivational speakers in the aviation sphere, he is also a TEDx speaker, skydiver and triathlete (Is this James Bond I hear you say?!) As of today, he has more than 152,000 followers on instagram and is rapidly gaining global recognition from airports, airlines and more.
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Air Race Competitor 24 - Ben Murphy
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01/10/22 • 84 min
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Ben Murphy is a former Royal Air Force front line fighter pilot, who also served as leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. Having hung up his fast jet flying boots and swapped them for a pair of high performance unlimited aerobatic flying shoes in 2013, in 2016 he took a massive leap of faith and entered the octane fuelled sport of air racing when he joined the thrilling world of the Red Bull Air Race in the “Challenger Cup”. In 2018 His performance saw him make a spectacularly rapid move into the Master Class of this elite sport. This year, he enters the new "Air Race" series - stay tuned!
Birds of War
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11/10/20 • 127 min
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Aviation is such a diverse profession and pastime and every person that has ever taken flight will remember one or two really special moments from their aviation life, whether that’s their first solo, or the first time they took their Gran flying! I feel so lucky to have achieved my childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot and to have had the opportunity to experience many facets of being a pilot since my first solo back in 1992! In this episode, we indulge in a complete festival of everything that is cool about aviation! My two guests have some of the most diverse flying backgrounds out there and I can’t wait to get stuck in to learning more about them and learning more about their “aviation firsts” that keep on coming!
Jumbo-sized dreams!
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01/26/21 • 63 min
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There can be few passenger aircraft more iconic than the mighty jumbo 747 - an engineering marvel and one of the most successful airliners ever built. I’ve flown some amazing aircraft in my career and would love to fly the 747, but for me, that chance will probably never come. Today though, we are going to head out on another voyage of inspiration and speak with one hugely experienced pilot of the this legendary aircraft, who has clocked up thousands of hours flying the mighty Jumbo jet. At the end of 2020, he was in command of one of the last ever 747’s to be retired from British Airways, when the retro liveried “Landor” Jumbo landed into Dunsfold Airfield never to fly again.
'Plane Old Ben' - Waiter to Wings!
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06/30/20 • 60 min
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Becoming an Airline Pilot can be a real "journey" with lots of twists and turns along the way. In this episode we interview Ben, or 'Plane Old Ben' as he's known to his thousands of YouTube followers! This interview is for anyone that has ever dreamt of becoming a pilot, but thinks it's an impossible dream. A story of hard work, determination and a passion for following a dream - Ben will leave you feeling inspired and really believing that anything is possible!
The Sky Was The Limit.
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04/25/20 • 50 min
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I was a small child with a big dream - a dream to become a fighter pilot. In my way stood countless challenges, obstacles and many disappointments, but I did it! Of course, in reality, not every dream turns out exactly as you expected, and there were plenty of other difficult, sometimes tragic, but often wonderful experiences along the way. In this episode, I chart a plotted history of my journey to fighter pilot and beyond. I hope that you enjoy listening to the journey and will tune back in for some highly regarded, talented and interesting guests that we will be welcoming to our podcast journey very soon!
Wings for Warriors - Veterans Louis Farrell and Sam Taylor
For Flying Out Loud
05/14/25 • 61 min
In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Wings for Warriors, a charity giving wounded veterans a future worth fighting for—literally.
From one of our guests who survived a sniper attack in Afghanistan and found purpose in the cockpit, to another, who overcame the loss of a limb to achieve his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
From battlefield to flight deck, my two guests in this episode are proving that resilience, determination, and a second chance can take you to the skies.
So, buckle up—this is one you don’t want to miss!
Please consider donating to Wings for Warriors by clicking on this link: https://www.wings4warriors.org.uk/donate#:~:text=PayPal%20Donations,box%20on%20the%20PayPal%20page.
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FAQ
How many episodes does For Flying Out Loud have?
For Flying Out Loud currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does For Flying Out Loud cover?
The podcast is about Flight, Flying, Pilot, Aviation, Airline, Podcast, Podcasts, Inspiration, Education and Military.
What is the most popular episode on For Flying Out Loud?
The episode title 'Mo T - The Airport Guy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on For Flying Out Loud?
The average episode length on For Flying Out Loud is 71 minutes.
How often are episodes of For Flying Out Loud released?
Episodes of For Flying Out Loud are typically released every 39 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of For Flying Out Loud?
The first episode of For Flying Out Loud was released on Apr 25, 2020.
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