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Cooper the Pilot and Carl Hancock both wearing Lightspeed Delta Zulu headsets at the controls of a small airplane. Vintage comic book style drawing.

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Lifesaving Headsets┃MAJOR News from Van’s

What happens when lifesaving tech, real-world experience, and two powerhouse creators collide? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker dives into the life-changing importance of a truly great aviation headset—through the firsthand stories of Cooper the Pilot and YouTube creator Carl Hancock (Fly With The Guys).

Shawn explores how Lightspeed Aviation Delta Zulu headsets do far more than quiet the cockpit: they prevent CO poisoning, adapt to your hearing https://futureinflight.com/lightspeed_delta_zulu/profile, support training, and help build aviation’s next generation. Then, the episode shifts gears with exclusive updates on two major announcements from Van’s Aircraft, including upgrades to the RV-12iS Trainer and the rugged new RV-15 made for backcountry flying.

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USAF SSgt. (ret.) A nthony Dyer: Long Form Interview

Aviation Photography Tips and Hi-Tech Trades

Antonio Ferrara: A SPECIAL Long Form Interview

Antonio Ferrara︱Founder, Aviators for Autism

A backcountry flying themed cover featuring two aircraft (including Sheldon Heatherington's Zenith) set against the Alaska mountains. Vintage comic book style.

Backcountry Flying Edition!

Exploring STOL︱Bushwheel Basecamp

Jamail Larkins of AviationStart: A SPECIAL Long Form Interview

Jamail Larkins︱Founder, AviationStart

A Cessna Citation X participates in the Special Olympics Airlift, sponsored by Textron Aviation. Vintage comic look..

Special Olympics Airlift, Career Maps, and Affordable Flying Expo 2025

Textron Airlift︱St. Louis Regional Freightway

Brandon Martini, co_CEO of Stratus Financial stands in front of a vintage warbird.

Brandon Martini of Stratus Financial: A SPECIAL Long Form Interview

Brandon Martini︱Co-CEO, Stratus Financial

Brandon Martini holding a Stratus Flight Training Financing debit card. He is standing in front of a Flight Training center at the airport. Vintage comic book style.

Making Flight Training Financing Easier

Aviation Streaming Service︱Drone Soccer

Jeremy Meyers of Brakes Off Media: A SPECIAL Long Form Interview

Jeremy Meyers︱Founder, Brakes Off Media

Hispanic Heritage in Aviation: Breaking Barriers in the Skies

Adriana Barrigan︱Founder, FlyORKA

Turning Passion into Opportunity with Jamail Larkins

Jamail Larkins︱Founder, AviationStart

Eagles Nest Project WI: From Basement to Blue Skies

Jim Senft–Founder, Eagles Nest Project WI

Breaking Barriers and Changing an Industry!

Antonio Ferrara–Founder, Aviators for Autism

Fire Boss EXCLUSIVE Tour, MOSAIC, and Cookie Dough on the Flightline!

Shanti Lakhan–Marketing & Communications Manager, Wipaire

From EAA AirVenture 2025 w/BeSnappy

BeSnappy–YouTube Creator, Aviation Journalist

Ret. USAF TSgt Anthony Dyer: Finding Your Roots and Wings

Anthony Dyer–USAF TSgt. (R), Author

Ricardo Leon of Levil Aviation: A SPECIAL Long Form Interview

Ricardo Leon–Sales and Marketing Manager, Levil Aviation

Smoke On! – Jeremy Meyers and The Passion That Fuels Aviation Dreams

Jeremy Meyers–USAF TSgt and Founder, Brakes Off Media

The Switchblade Flying Car: Wings, Wheels, and Wild Dreams

Sam Bousfield–Creator, Samson Switchblade Flying Car

From IT Guy to Fly With The Guys

Carl Hancock–Creator, Fly With The Guys

Engineering Aviation Dreams

Brian Kincaid–Creator, 6-Zero Alpha

Tech That’s Transforming Aviation

Philip Matkovsky–CEO, Moviynt

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna flying in the skies above NYC.

Civil Air Patrol: Citizen Aviators in Action

Maj. Roger Levy–Cmdr. NYC CAP

Aviation Maintenance Careers w/Bill Brown

Bill Brown–Chief Aviation Officer, Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Emma Crawford, Sky Rebel: Making You Own Flight Plan

Emma Crawford–Pilot & Creator, Flying Doodles/Hangar Bums Podcast

Witnessing the Historic Falcon 9 Rocket Launch In Person

Plus–5 Mind-Blowing Aviation Facts

Aviation Scholarships–Where to Find Them & How to Get Them!

Plus–What is the National Airspace System (NAS)?

5 MUST WATCH Aviation YouTube Channels + Affordable Avionics

Ricardo Leon, Sales + Marketing Manager for Levil Aviation

LIVE from SUN ‘n FUN Radio

Broadcasting from the LEGENDARY SUN ‘n FUN Radio front deck during SUN ‘n FUN 2025!

Filmmaking, Flight, and The Future w/Kyle Newsom

Kyle Newsom–Filmmaker and Pilot

Visit a Slice of Aviation Heaven in The Cornfields!

Plus–Financing Flight Training with Stratus Financial

Detailing Aviation Entrepreneurship w/Claire Maher

Claire Maher–Founder/Owner, FlyGirl Aircraft Detailing

A Legendary Conversation with Legendary Aviation Coffee Co.

Josh Cook–Founder/Owner, Legendary Aviation Coffee Co.

From The South Side to The Skies

Vanzell Jenkins–Creator, Educator, and Amateur Aircraft Builder

How Purdue Global is Revolutionizing Aviation Education & The Incredible Bessie Coleman!

Andrew Rachmell, Director-Educational Partnerships for Purdue Global

Platform to Platform to Platform: Life as an Offshore Pilot

Nick Henderson, Pilot & Creator

BONUS EDISODE! From Lakes to Runways: Exploring Seaplane Adventures

Steve Guetter, Advanced Flight Training & Leasing

The Journey from Mechanics to Mastery

Mike Salmon – Co-Founder, Aviation Design & Supply

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