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Episode 29 - Flt Lt Stu Walker - DHFS Part 3 Aug 23, 2010

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An interview with Flight Lieutenant Stu Walker about his career with the RAF. He tels us about his original goals when he joined the forces and explains how his career has evolved to see him now flying helicopters at RAF Benson.

Episode 28 - Thomas Cook Airlines Chief Pilot - Paul Hutchings Aug 05, 2010

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An interview with Thomas Cook Airlines' Chief Pilot, Paul Hutchings discussing everything from their Cadet Training Scheme and the route to becoming a commander of your own aircraft through to what they look for in potential new pilots.

Episode 27 - Defence Helicopter Flying School - RAF Shawbury - Part 2 Jul 20, 2010

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In the second part of the DHFS podcasts I interview Squadron Leader Jason Bowes and Master Aircrew Graeme Longmuir. They’re both from 60 Squadron, responsible for training pilots and crewmen on multi engine helicopters at RAF Shawbury. I also talk to a couple of RAF students; Flight Lieutenants Keith Lam and Becky Corrigan and also to Corporal Neil Moncur, head of Flight Planning and lastly to Paul Gresty of the Met Office.

Episode 26 - Defence Helicopter Flying School - RAF Shawbury - Part 1 Jul 15, 2010

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The Defence Helicopter Flying School is where military helicopter pilots and crewmen for all of the UK's armed forces are trained. In this the first of 3 episodes on the Defence Helicopter Flying School I'm talking to the Commandant, Group Captain Jock Brown, who gives me an overview of the unit which is based at RAF Shawbury. Also in this episode I interview the squadron leaders of the 2 squadrons that teach single engine helicopter flying, both basic and advanced, here at the DHFS.

Episode 25 - Gliding at London Gliding Club with Adrian Hobbs Jun 10, 2010

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Episode 25 is all about gliding or sailplanes as they are sometimes called. This chat covers many aspects of gliding from learning to fly through to the more advanced training that's available.

Episode 24 - Ted Moore from European Balloons May 25, 2010

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A discussion with Ted Moore of European Balloons all about hot-air balooning. We discuss all aspects of ballooning from why people take up the sport to what European Balloons have to offer.

Episode 23 - Claire Hatton, Commercial and Instrument Rating Instructor with Ravenair Apr 02, 2010

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A podcast interview with Claire Hatton, a Commercial and Instrument Rating Instructor with Ravenair, based mainly at Liverpool, John Lennon Airport. We discuss what’s involved in more advanced ratings and licenses such as the IMC, Multi engine, IR and CPL. So if you have any interest in improving your flying or want to get into commercial aviation, have a listen to what Claire has to say.

Episode 22 - Arthur Williams flies with the BDFA Mar 15, 2010

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Following on from my chat with Mike Miller-Smith of the BDFA, today I’m talking to one of the pilots that has trained with them. Arthur Williams broke his back in a car accident in 2007 leaving him paralised from the waist down. At the time he was serving with the Royal Marines and as you could imagine, he lead a very active life. He left the army in 2009 and decided that disability wouldn’t stop him becoming a pilot and, with the aid of the British Disabled Flying Association, that’s just what he’s been able to do. Following his trial flight he went solo after only 9 hours and since then he’s gone on to gain his National Private Pilot’s Licence.

Episode 21 - Museum Of Science & Industry - Avro Collection Mar 01, 2010

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In episode 21 of Flying Podcast today, I’m talking to Nick Forder, Transport Curator at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. Nick has a superb insight into the history of AVRO aviation and how that was inextricably linked with the history of aviation in the Manchester area. The interview with Nick takes place in the Air & Space Hall, hence the sound of happy children in the background. As we wandered around the collection Nick describes the AVRO aeroplanes and the part they played in powered flight over the last century. After speaking to Nick I talk to Peter Teagle, volunteer at the museum and ex Assistant Chief Designer at Avro in Woodford about the replica Type F Avro aircraft being built by him and his team.

Episode 20 - The British Disabled Flying Association Feb 24, 2010

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Today I’m talking to Mike Miller-Smith from the British Disabled Flying Association. The BDFA is a registered charity which provides 'experience of a lifetime' trial flying lessons for as many terminally ill & disabled people as possible every year. They also offer subsidised flying days for other disability charities and at cost instruction & qualification flight training to BDFA members.

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