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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.


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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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.

Exploring STOL︱Bushwheel Basecamp

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

Textron Airlift︱St. Louis Regional Freightway

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.

Aviation Streaming Service︱Drone Soccer

Jim Senft–Founder, Eagles Nest Project WI

Antonio Ferrara–Founder, Aviators for Autism

Shanti Lakhan–Marketing & Communications Manager, Wipaire

BeSnappy–YouTube Creator, Aviation Journalist

Ricardo Leon–Sales and Marketing Manager, Levil Aviation

Jeremy Meyers–USAF TSgt and Founder, Brakes Off Media

Sam Bousfield–Creator, Samson Switchblade Flying Car

Carl Hancock–Creator, Fly With The Guys

Brian Kincaid–Creator, 6-Zero Alpha

Philip Matkovsky–CEO, Moviynt

Bill Brown–Chief Aviation Officer, Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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

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

Ricardo Leon, Sales + Marketing Manager for Levil Aviation

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


Plus–Financing Flight Training with Stratus Financial


Claire Maher–Founder/Owner, FlyGirl Aircraft Detailing


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


Vanzell Jenkins–Creator, Educator, and Amateur Aircraft Builder


Nick Henderson, Pilot & Creator



BONUS EDISODE! From Lakes to Runways: Exploring Seaplane Adventures

Steve Guetter, Advanced Flight Training & Leasing

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