Episodes

  • Episode 34 Brian Whittle
    Jul 22 2024

    Today's chat is with MSP Brian Whittle, former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's.

    What’s that got to do with aviation? Take a listen to this episode to find out.

    #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople #olympian #athlete #relay #aviation #generalaviation
    #msp #scottisparliament #brianwhittle #concorde #monkton #ayrshire #prestwick #prestwickairport #glasgow #theshortcircuit #podcast #politician #southscotland #aviationindustry #airports #apprenticeships #hydrogenpower #decarbonisation #sustainableflight #theshortcircuit #STEM #STEAM #greeneconomy #greencareers #engineering #computerengineering #aerospace #industryspeakers

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    33 mins
  • Episode 33 Young Voices, Student Jacob Haseldine talks about aerospace and his view of the future.
    Jul 11 2024

    Full time student Jacob Haseldine discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions.

    This is the second 'Young Voices' special edition of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation and aerospace. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it

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    26 mins
  • Episode 32 Young Voices. 17 year old Amelia Richardson talks about her passion for flight
    Jul 4 2024

    Full-time student Amelia Richardson explains how a she has managed to fly a jet, become a gliding instructor and how aviation has become the focus of her life.

    This is the first in our 'Young Voices' special editions of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it

    #inspiringaviation #twinotter #pilots #avgeek #avgeeks #theshortcircuit #youngvoices #stemactivities #STEM #STEAM #pilotlife #YoungPilots #gliderpilot #womeninaviation #CareersInAviation #youthdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching #gliding #students #InspiringStudents #volunteering #volunteer #aircrafttraining #glidingworld #vintageaircraft #motorglider #glidinginstructor #slingsbyt21 #inspiringpeople

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    31 mins
  • Episode 31 Stephen Breslin, CEO of Glasgow Science Centre, talks STEM, Sustainability and Simulators
    Jun 27 2024

    Stephen explains how he went from plane spotting and model building to running a world class STEM facility. The Glasgow Science Centre hosts over 350,000 visitors a year and houses a mind boggling array of exhibits to stimulate and amaze.

    #inspiringaviation #glasgow #glasgowsciencecentre #CEO #leaders #leadership #science


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    29 mins
  • Episode 30 Adam Twidell of the FlexJet Group discusses the Future of Flight in Business Aviation
    Jun 20 2024

    Adam, an experienced Pilot, Entrepreneur, Board Director and Leader within the FlexJet Group talks about his role looking at their investments in the Future of Flight; including eVTOLs and hydrogen powered aircraft and the associated infrastructure.

    #aviation #avgeek #avgeeks #sustainability #theshortcircuit #SustainableAviation #futureaviation #innovations #STEM #STEAM #youthdevelopment

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    30 mins
  • Episode 29 Peter Merlin, Author of Dreamland and Educator at Southern Illinois University
    Jun 14 2024

    From growing up in Hollywood to gaining access to the secretive world at Groom Lake, Nevada (also known as Dreamland and several other names), Peter's life experience is one that will make many an aviation lover jealous.


    #groomlake #innovation #Aviation #aerospace #dreamland #STEM #stemeducation #STEAM #theshortcircuit #thespacerace #avgeeks #hollywood #educators #southernillinoisuniversity #groomlake #lifeexperience #avgeeks #aviationlovers #nevada #author #theshortcircuit #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople

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    32 mins
  • Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA
    Jun 6 2024

    Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability.

    #aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviation #sustainability #womeninbusiness #businessaviation

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    28 mins
  • Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch
    May 30 2024

    A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes.

    #wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #teaching #learningtransfer #emergencyservices #johnogroats #Transatlantic #Community #Airport #highlands #militaryheritage #airportoperators

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    33 mins