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We’re two young women who hope to hear more voices like ours share their thoughts and experiences on all things aviation. Combining our passion for aviation with our respective professional backgrounds, we hope to start a discussion that we haven’t yet been a part of. We'll cover a broad range of aviation topics, such as current events, new products and airplanes, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by Ashley & Kim. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent our places of work. The content here is for informational purposes only.

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Top Gun 1986: Revisiting the Original Blockbuster

2022/06/28

Inspired by the recent release of Top Gun: Maverick, we decided to chat about the original Top Gun move, released in 1986. We discuss how it came to be, our personal ratings, and some surprising facts about Tom Cruise himself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 2)

2022/06/15

This week, we recap our thoughts on the second episode of Challenger, which is available for streaming on Netflix. Challenger: The Final Flight recounts the events that led to an ultimate disaster. It features testimonies from employees, family members and friends of the crew, and behind the scenes events that were outside of the public eye at the time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Freight Flights: Growing Opportunity

2022/06/01

This week, we discuss freight flights, which is something that we think is often overlooked in the aerospace and aviation industry. We take a look at freight and cargo flights throughout history, and how current events played a crucial role in shaping these flights' development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Airbus: Europe's Horse in the Race

2022/05/18

In this episode, we take a closer look at Airbus as a company. We discuss their history, comparison to Boeing, and recent new headlines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing Part II

2022/04/20

This week's episode looks into the second part of the Netflix documentary, Downfall. This portion focuses on the turbulent history of Boeing, and how decisions made on the corporate level ultimately led to the company's downfall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing Part I

2022/04/06

In this episode, we share our thoughts and opinions on the first half of Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, which can be streamed on Netflix. The first portion details the aftermath of the two 737 MAX crashes and introduces us to those affected by and close to the crashes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Boosting Speed: Aerodynamics in the Winter Olympics

2022/03/09

In this episode, we discus how concepts from the aerospace and aviation industry are used for an unlikely application - the Winter Olympics! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Flyer: Bessie Coleman

2022/02/23

This week, we continue our Featured Flyer series with Bessie Coleman. We chose to feature Bessie in honor of Black History Month, which occurs each February. We discuss her impressive affinity for flight, and her journey to becoming the world's first Black woman to earn her pilot's license. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 1)

2022/02/09

This week, we kick off a potential new series, Featured Film, where we watch an aviation- / aerospace-related film and share our thoughts. We started this potential series with the first episode of Challenger: The Final Flight, a Netflix original documentary. Let us know what you think of this new series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

5G: Battle of the Airwaves

2022/01/19

In this episode, we discuss the recent dispute over implementing 5G and its threat to airline safety. We give an overview of what 5G is, why it affects pilots, and how this issue quickly turned political. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Featured Flyer: Sirisha Bandla

2022/01/05

In this episode, we discuss the career of the inspirational Sirisha Bandla. Aside from being onboard Virgin Galactic's recent inaugural spaceflight, she has a glittering career in engineering and aerospace. Despite her incredible accomplishments, she has stayed true to her inner space kid, and we are so excited to introduce her story to you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aerial Firefighting: Repurposing the Air Attack

2021/12/22

In this episode, we discuss the background of aerial firefighting, including aircraft types and attack strategies. We also touch upon recent research and studies in the field, and some of the major players might surprise you! We definitely enjoyed learning more about this application of aviation that we usually don't think twice about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app