Soaring the sky a glider pilot‘s Podcast

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18: Flip of the Coin : Keith Chandler Interview From The United Kingdom Jun 20, 2019

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In this episode meet Keith Chandler a glider pilot and instructor from the United Kingdom who has logged over 2,500 launches and has over 1,200 hours in sailplanes. He also incorporates his glider flights while he is on holiday and has flown all over the globe. Just one of the stories he shares with us in this episode involves a bird strike in a thermal over Africa. I have included some links here of youtube videos Keith is sharing with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9n1FJP3yBM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3_TUhtPSig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5e_hS-P3XI&feature=youtu.be Enjoy episode 18 now on Soaring The Sky !

17: Ground school, Rope breaks & Solo flights: Wendy Carson Interview Soaring In New Mexico Jun 13, 2019

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In this episode we talk with Wendy Carson a school teacher in New Mexico flying with Sundance Aviation about her journey to get her wings. Wendy also talks with Chuck about woman in aviation and the current opportunities they have in today's world. She also shares with us her own way she is sharing aviation with her students as well as her stories in the air. Join us now for episode 17 on Soaring the sky !

16: Soaring Fast in Open Class In Northern California With Thomas Greenhill Jun 06, 2019

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In this episode Chuck talks with Thomas Greenhill, a glider pilot out of northern California. Thomas enjoys flying contest and hopes to fly in the world gliding championships by his 25th birthday. Flying over the pacific at 10,000 feet ? listen to this episode to hear the rest of that story. He also has been bringing other young pilots and others that want to learn how to soar together through social media in slack. To join the slack channel click on this link https://join.slack.com/t/ca-soaring/shared_invite/enQtNDM5MjIwMDYwODM0LTMyZmQzMDBjZmVlZjkzOWIzZGVkMjk4MjQ3MGQwYWUwOTdkMGNmZWQ5NmM4NGQ2YzhmZTg0ODczOWNkOTk5NzI You can also watch his Youtube channel called Tango Soaring. Join us now to hear his story !

15: From gliders to the Royal Air force: Nick Anderson, A Lifetime Of Aviation May 30, 2019

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Today we cross the great atlantic ocean to the English countryside to chat with Captain Nick Anderson a pilot who first learned to fly gliders at a very young age. Nick went on to fly with the royal air force and then later flew the airbus A340, A330 and A300 for Virgin Atlantic as well as many other aircraft you will hear about in this episode. Nick is also a podcaster where he enjoys being a co host on The airline pilot guy show. Nick also has his own podcast as well called Plane tales. you can find both podcast at http://airlinepilotguy.com/planetales/ to see pictures of Nick and some of the aircraft he has flown log onto www.soaringthesky.com and click on our guest pilot page. We hope you enjoy this exciting episode! now! on Soaring The Sky !

14: Austria and the alps: Learning to Soar above the Alps With Clemens Ceipek May 23, 2019

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On this episode Chuck talks to Clemens Ceipek a glider pilot who grew up and learned to fly in the Austria Alps. Check out Clemens blog at www.chessintheair.com he also is on twitter @chessintheair Join us now as we listen to his adventures soaring the sky ! This is episode 14

13: Bruno Vassel Interview May 16, 2019

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Join us on this episode as we chat with Bruno Vassel, a gentleman you may know from his youtube video's of soaring. He also was interviewed on the weather channel as well as recently being part of the SSA webinars. Bruno has competed in sailplane competitions as well as hosting competitions. He loves to share his love of soaring and talked with Chuck about his journey and some of his many adventures in the air. you can see his youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/bviv enjoy and Welcome to episode 13 on Soaring the sky !

12: I need more G's! : Laura Radigan An Aerobatic Pilots Story May 09, 2019

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Today we jump in the cockpit with an aerobatic pilot Laura Radigan as she walks us through a day in the life of a aerobatic pilot. Laura has her powered license as well as her glider license. She has a power glider rating as well as a seaplane rating. Laura has competed in the nationals and will be soon competing in the World Aerobatic competition. Join us now for episode 12 on soaring The Sky !

11: Adventures and finding a way to fly With Ted Reynolds Apr 29, 2019

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Today we find we find ourselves near the southern edge of the Mendocino mountains in northern California. Ted Reynolds talks to us about his journey to soaring and some of his adventures in the air. Join us now for episode 11 on Soaring the sky ! You can check out some pictures he sent us by going to our website www.soaringthesky.com

10: Falling from the sky to Soaring where birds fly: Mike Pilert Apr 19, 2019

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In this episode Chuck talks to Mike Pilert who has been jumping out of airplanes for over 48 years. Mike jumped into aviation with sport parachuting and then made his way to powered and sailplanes. Join us now for his story on episode ten, Soaring the sky !

09: Third Generation Pilot : Olivia's Story Apr 09, 2019

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Join Us as we talk to a young lady that is following in her Grandfather and fathers footsteps. She is a power rated pilot as well as a glider pilot that loves everything about flying. Olivia shares her stories with us now on soaring the sky !

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