Talking Flight

Alaska Airlines Captain George Bozlinski joins us on this episode of Talking Flight. We have a great conversation about George's journey into a flying career and his adventures at Alaska Airlines. Here are some of the things that we covered in this episode: How he worked with a student pilot who had a fear of flying. George's past life as a Mime. His most embarrasing moment as a 727 Second Officer (Flight Engineer). A retirement flight that went rogue, and how today's technology would prevent that from happening. The life of a 727 First Officer (Copilot). How the September 11, 2001 Terror Attacks inspired George to become a Television Producer. George's methods of getting a pilot through a training issue on the 737. The day George and his friends hit a golf ball on the world's longest commercial runway. This is a great conversation that we know everyone will enjoy. George says "Don't Give up!....Believe in yourself!"    

Captain Mike Swanigan interviews Alaska Airlines Flight Simulator Engineer DeMarco Best about his journey into the world of Flight Simulation. It all began on a 6th grade field trip to the JFK airport in New York. Demarco tells us what he had to do to overcome his initial difficulties in getting through the challenging USAF training environment.  Later, they talk about the upcoming shortage of Simulator Engineers and Simulator Technicians. "In Technology, you have to keep learning, or you will be left behind." DeMarco Best.

Mike Swanigan gives some helpful advice on how to improve your performance on flight checks. Remember to Bug It, Brief It, Scan It, and Check It!  Contact us at talkingflight@gmail.com

Mike goes up to Canada to spend time with John Lovelace. John has produced and hosted several aviation themed television programs, including "Wings over Canada", "The Aviators", and "West Coast Escapes TV". John is also the President of the Century Flight Club. Mike talks to John about his adventures as an aviator, and about the aviation television shows that he has created. You can find more information about John at JohnLovelace.com and CrossCanadaflight.com Contact us at TalkingFlight@gmail.com Recorded April 18th 2013

Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan interviews First Officer Latisha "Tish" Shupert. Tish shares the story of her journey from a college basketball court to the flight deck of an Alaska Airlines 737. Her motto is "Wish it, Dream it, Do it". Special thanks to Alaska Airlines Captain Phil Parrish for the opening theme. Note: This is a re-release with audio correction.

Mike Swanigan interviews Alaska Airlines First Officer Michael Hendrix on how he succeeded in starting his quest to be an airline pilot at age 38.

Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan introduces his new aviation interview podcast: Talking Flight