Rod Machado / CFI & Author

04/20/24 • 40 min

So grateful to have the opportunity to sit down with world renowned CFI and Aviation Humorist Rod Machado. He shares stories and lessons learned from over 5 decades of flying experiences.
Check out all of his amazing books and aviation content here:
https://rodmachado.com/
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.

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Kieran Geehan / United Airlines Pilot

Super special episode to kick off the podcast with a dear friend and B787 pilot. He has a great story : immigrated from Ireland and France as a young man, fulfilled a life long passion to become a pilot, and now is living his dream. So grateful he took the time to share his story with us.
Check out Kieran's photography here:
https://www.machphotographer.com
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.

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Larry Packer / Blue Angel

Strap in and sit back for an amazing conversation with former Blue Angel and current Airline Captain Larry Packer.
He shares his experience as a Naval Aviator flying off United States' Aircraft Carriers in the A-4, A-6 and F/A-18 Hornet as well as his incredible time as Blue Angel #2 during the early 1990s.
After a distinguished career in the Navy, he joined the Oregon Air National Guard flying both the F-16 Viper and F-15 Strike Eagle accumulating over 5,000 hours in tactical fighter jet aircraft.
For the last 19 years, Larry has flown as a Boeing 737 pilot for Alaska Airlines and continues to share his expertise as a Captain and Check Pilot.
Check out the following links for additional information on the topics discussed on this podcast:
https://www.navy.mil
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil
https://www.142wg.ang.af.mil
Blue Angel Documentary
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18573650/
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.