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Talking Flight

Mike Swanigan•talkingflight.libsyn.com
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Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan interviews the interesting people he has met during his flying career.
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Talking Flight Episode 14: Empire Airlines Captain Mark Holden

We visit with Empire Airlines Captain Mark Holden. Mark is one of our regular listeners, and he reached out to us at www.talkingflight@gmail.com. Mark graciously agreed to appear on this episode of Talking Flight and he is the very first Regional Pilot to appear on our program. Mark talks about his early days flying as a Student Pilot at the Redmond Roberts Field in Redmond Oregon. He met the Airport Manager, Carrie Novick, and she encouraged him to persue his dream of becoming a Professional Av...

Mar 10, 2015•51 min

Talking Flight Episode 13: Captain James "Zip" Trower

Captain James "Zip" Trower visits us at Talking Flight. Zip is a Retired Naval Officer and a Retired Alaska Airlines Captain. My friendship with Zip goes back more than 30 years. He is an amazing leader with a wicked sense of humor! In this Podcast, we talk to Zip about his Naval career. We learn about the rigorous training, and what it is like to land a jet on an Aircraft Carrier. Zip also tells us about his duties as a Landing Signal Officer (LSO), and what happens when you have a fake Admiral...

Feb 23, 2015•1 hr 12 min

Talking Flight Episode 12: Captain George Bozlinski

Alaska Airlines Captain George Bozlinski joins us on this episode of Talking Flight. We have a great conversation about George's journey into a flying career and his adventures at Alaska Airlines. Here are some of the things that we covered in this episode: How he worked with a student pilot who had a fear of flying. George's past life as a Mime. His most embarrasing moment as a 727 Second Officer (Flight Engineer). A retirement flight that went rogue, and how today's technology would prevent th...

Nov 22, 2014•1 hr 12 min

Episode 8: Alaska Arlines Flight Simulator Engineeer DeMarco Best

Captain Mike Swanigan interviews Alaska Airlines Flight Simulator Engineer DeMarco Best about his journey into the world of Flight Simulation. It all began on a 6th grade field trip to the JFK airport in New York. Demarco tells us what he had to do to overcome his initial difficulties in getting through the challenging USAF training environment. Later, they talk about the upcoming shortage of Simulator Engineers and Simulator Technicians. "In Technology, you have to keep learning, or you will be...

Feb 10, 2014•1 hr 13 min

Ace Your Next Check Ride!

Mike Swanigan gives some helpful advice on how to improve your performance on flight checks. Remember to Bug It, Brief It, Scan It, and Check It! Contact us at talkingflight@gmail.com

Aug 12, 2013•33 min

Episode 4: Canadian Pilot and Aviation Television Producer John Lovelace

Mike goes up to Canada to spend time with John Lovelace. John has produced and hosted several aviation themed television programs, including "Wings over Canada", "The Aviators", and "West Coast Escapes TV". John is also the President of the Century Flight Club. Mike talks to John about his adventures as an aviator, and about the aviation television shows that he has created. You can find more information about John at JohnLovelace.com and CrossCanadaflight.com Contact us at TalkingFlight@gmail.c...

Apr 21, 2013•1 hr 13 min

Episode 2: Alaska Airlines First Officer Latisha Shupert

Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan interviews First Officer Latisha "Tish" Shupert. Tish shares the story of her journey from a college basketball court to the flight deck of an Alaska Airlines 737. Her motto is "Wish it, Dream it, Do it". Special thanks to Alaska Airlines Captain Phil Parrish for the opening theme. Note: This is a re-release with audio correction.

Jan 19, 2013•1 hr 2 min

Talking Flight Prequel

Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan introduces his new aviation interview podcast: Talking Flight

Oct 23, 2012•3 min
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