Episode description
Avination, this is episode 60 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Haraldur Diego aka Volcano Pilot. Haraldur and I have been trying to get this podcast recorded for a very long time. I was first introduced to Haraldur by Noah (@thectflyguy) and Pilot Maria. With only spending a few minutes on his Instagram page I knew he was someone that could inspire the Avination.
In this episode, Haraldur and I talk about...
- Haraldur talks about how and why he got into aviation.
- Why Haraldur told himself that he could never become a pilot.
- What Haraldur’s original goals were when he started his training to become a pilot?
- Why Haraldur thought he was in over his head when training to become a pilot.
- How you comparing yourself to others isn’t the best decision.
- How Haraldur’s wife told I’m why it is a bad idea to compare yourself to others.
- Everyone has their own struggles and demons.
- We talk about how unforgiving Iceland's weather can be.
- Haraldur talks about getting back into aviation after he quit.
- Why Haraldur moved to Denmark for an aviation job.
- How September 11 changed Haraldur’s career plan.
- How Haraldur didn’t give up after 9/11 and still looked into becoming an airline pilot.
- Haraldur was able to find another career path that kept him involved with the aviation industry.
- We talk about how Haraldur has helped influence the aviation industry with his Instagram account.
- I talk about how I don’t think I am a real pilot because I don’t fly a 737 or a heavy aircraft.
- We talk about general aviation in Iceland.
- Haraldur and I talk about how we are finding the romance of aviation again.
- Haraldur shares some stories about flying in Iceland.
- How 777 pilots dream about flying GA through Iceland.
- How we as an industry of done a terrible job of promoting the fun of aviation.
- How a photography friend convinced Haraldur to join Instagram.
- Rapid fire with Haraldur.