Blog articles from The Future in Flight Podcast
By: Shawn Staerker Ever wonder what separates a close call from a tragedy in aviation? Sometimes it’s as simple as what you’re wearing on your head. Meet Cooper—better known as Cooper the Pilot on social media. She’s living proof that dreams really do take flight. At just five years old, she flew from Korea to […]
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By Shawn Staerker What do you do when the only thing standing between you and your dreams is money? If you’re Brandon Martini, you max out your credit cards, wake up every morning to check the weather through your bedroom blinds, and refuse to take “no” for an answer. Brandon’s aviation journey didn’t start in
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By Shawn Staerker Ever had that moment where everything just clicks? For Jeremy Meyers, founder of Brakes Off Media, it happened at 30,000 feet over Iraq—but the journey that got him there started way back when he was just five years old, standing on the flight line at an air show in Spokane, Washington. Here’s
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By; Shawn Staerker Jamail Larkins’: From Gamer to Game Changer What if someone told you that playing video games could actually launch your career? For most of us, that sounds too good to be true. But for Jamail Larkins, founder of Aviation Start and aviation ambassador for the FAA, it all started with hours and
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The Real Flying Car is Here: Sam Bousfield’s Journey to Make Science Fiction Reality By Shawn Staerker Remember watching The Jetsons or Back to the Future and thinking “When will we finally get flying cars?” Well, stop wondering – they’re actually here, and they’re absolutely incredible. Meet Sam Bousfield, the visionary behind the Samson Sky
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Improving Aviation Logistics With Wearable Technology: Moviynt’s Innovative Journey By Shawn Staerker Ever feel like your phone disconnecting at the worst possible moment is ruining your day? Imagine if that disconnect meant a helicopter part didn’t get properly logged, or a warehouse order got lost. For Philip Matkovsky, CEO of Moviynt, solving these high-stakes connectivity
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Soaring with Purpose: Inside the NYC Civil Air Patrol with Major Roger Levy By Shawn Staerker Ever dreamed of flying through New York City’s skyline at 1,500 feet, eye-level with the Freedom Tower? For Major Roger Levy, commander of the NYC Civil Air Patrol, that thrill “never gets old” — and it’s just one of
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From Passion to Profession: Bill Brown’s Journey and the Future of Aircraft Mechanic Training By Shawn Staerker Ever stood at the edge of an airport, watching jets roar overhead and wondered what makes them tick? For Bill Brown, that childhood fascination turned into a 40-year career in aviation maintenance that took him from mechanic to
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Sky’s No Limit: Emma Crawford’s Journey to Flying Doodles and Beyond By: Shawn Staerker Have you ever felt like you were meant for something more? For Emma Crawford, known today for her work on the popular YouTube channel Flying Doodles, that path has always led to the sky – even when she didn’t realize it
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Aviation Summer Camps 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Taking Flight By: Shawn Staerker Ever looked up at the sky as a plane soared overhead and thought, “I want to do that”? That feeling of wonder doesn’t have to remain just a daydream. Aviation Summer Camps 2025 offer your chance to actually get behind the controls
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