Episodes
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Dayle Fontaine:She Risked it All to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Dayle Fontaine grew up on a small island and always wanted to fly helicopters. Twenty-Five years and a lot of obstacles later she finally risked everything to follow her dream and earn her commercial helicopter license. Interesting fact: Dayle is the newest member of the only 120 female commercial helicopter pilots in Canada and hopes that others will follow their dreams as well!
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Steve Garner: From Fearfull Passenger to Pilot In Command
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Steve grew up as the son of an airline pilot. He spent his childhood in the jumpseat but was always afraid to fly. After spending over 50 years as a white knuckle flyer he decided to face his fear head on and at the age of 59 earned his pilot's license. I talk to Steve and learn about how he conquered his life long flying demon to take control.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Steve Fekete: Diving In Head First
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
In this episode we chat with Cardinal Aviation client Steve Fekete. Steve got his private pilot's license in 2017, bought his Piper Arrow in 2018 and his instrument rating in 2019. As the ink was drying on his new IFR rating he set out to cross off a bucket list trip flying his Piper Arrow over 1600nm IFR trip from Alberta to Texas to visit his family. Steve shares what the experience was like and some of the lessons that he learned along the way.
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Gord Stevens: What We're Really Doing in The Bathroom
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
In this episode, Gord and I have an unplanned and unscripted conversation that explores the deep dark corners of obsessive weather checking, real-world pilot decisions and the art of being vs. doing. If you find yourself obsessing over things that you cant control and wondering what you can do about the things that you can control then this episode is for you!
This episode is brought to you by Audio Briefings Supporter: Matt Parr
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Steve & Adam: Lost Aviator Coffee Co.
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
What do you do when you've lost your job as an airline captain and consumed way too much bad airline coffee? In this episode with chat with Steve and Adam from Lost Aviator Coffee Company to learn about how they went from drinking espresso on layovers in Rome to roasting their own signature blends in Guelph. We learn how running a small business takes many of the same skills as dealing with an inflight engine fire in an Airbus.
This Episode is brought to you by: iFiveMe.com/en (promo code: Friend 20)
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Bob Saunders: Been There Done That
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
If you could spend an hour with anyone who would it be? In this episode, I had the privilege to learn about Bob's illustrious career. From fighter jets to airliners to the J3 Cub that has been in his family for over 60 years. Stories from a gentleman who is not just a pilot but an Aviator in its truest form.
For photos associated with this episode visit www.cardinalaviation.ca/podcast
This episode is brought to you by: iFiveme.com (Promo Code: Friend20) and the British Columbia Aviation Museum
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Gord Stevens: Everyone Is Doing Their Best
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
This week we are joined by Gord Stevens for part 2 of our mindfulness series. This series takes on many of the topics that have not been traditionally acceptable to talk about in an effort to shine a light on the human side of aviation. After all, airplanes don't fly themselves, people do. We discuss the power of believing that everyone is doing their best at any given moment and tackle our friend's accident head-on. You have heard about it in our past conversations but today we intentionally dive in to hopefully bring some closure to the topic.
This episode is brought to you by show supporter: Jason Schellenbaum
This episode is dedicated to: Luc Fortin & Matthew Robic
Show Notes: www.cardinalaviation.ca/podcast
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Russell Graham: One Dark Smokey Night
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
In this episode, we answer a follow-up insurance question and chat with Commercial Pilot and soon-to-be Flight Instructor Russell Graham about a flight that he had that really gave him some perspective on how he sees and manages risk and decisions in flying.
This episode is brought o you by show supporter: Abishek Nair
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Martin Stork: I'm a Pilot and......
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
In this episode, we chat with Martin Stork a former airline pilot who has discovered what life is like on the other side of the cockpit door. Martin shares his insights and experiences as he works to help other pilots discover that despite popular beliefs and their own narrative that they are more than just a pilot.
For more show notes visit: www.cardinalaviation.ca/podcast
This episode is brought to you by iFiveMe.com (Promo Code: Friend20)
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Caleb Winterburn: Demystifying Aircraft Insurance
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
In this episode, we answer all your aircraft and aviation insurance questions with Pilot and Aviation Insurance Broker Caleb from Air1 Insurance. This is a must-listen for all pilots, renters and aircraft owners.
This episode is brought to you by digital business card creator and networking tool iFiveme