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004-Natalie and Allyssa

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Mar 2, 2020

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Hosts "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly Allyssa" sit down and talk about the Cockpits and Cocktails backstory. They also discuss how they became interested in aviation, how their nicknames came about, embracing change, and more.

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Mar 2, 2020

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Titles in the series (63)

A lively podcast about aviation, air travel, the aeronautics industry, and more!

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002-Captain Valerie: Captain Valerie joins Natalie and Fly Alyssa. The native of Canada tells the Fly Girls what movie first got her interested in aviation, why you need a twin-engine plane to fly to the Bahamas, what it’s like living on a hangar community, her dream plane, ... by Cockpits & Cocktails
51 min listen
003-Kim Metris by Cockpits & Cocktails
56 min listen
001-Saundra Zimmerman: Saundra Zimmerman is a corporate flight attendant. She sits down with the Fly Girls to to discuss how her job differs from those of her commercial counterparts, why she’s learning to fly, serving a naked passenger, who refused to get dressed, and more. by Cockpits & Cocktails
48 min listen
011-Behind the Scenes of Recent Episodes: Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa recap a few recent episodes including their chat with Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.), their interview with Nancy Bradshaw, and their visit to WIngs of Hope. Hear their reflections on these conversations... by Cockpits & Cocktails
46 min listen
007-Inaia: Podcaster, DJ, singer, and student pilot Inaia talks to "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly Allyssa"about how she got interested in aviation. She also discusses her other interests and how she hopes to combine them with flying, and more. by Cockpits & Cocktails
52 min listen
006-Aubrey Warrick: Collecting Copilots Aubrey Warrick is an air transport pilot and the founder of the website Collecting Copilots. In a chat with "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa, she discusses the importance of finding a work/life balance, pay inequality, supporting y... by Cockpits & Cocktails
45 min listen
019-Mindy Lindheim: Mindy Lindeheim is a regional sales director for Textron Aviation. She chats with Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa about how people buy aircraft, living in an air park community, visiting the very beautiful Heaven’s Landing, Oshkosh, and more.... by Cockpits & Cocktails
58 min listen
012-One Plane Jane: One Plane Jane, a lifestyle brand that inspires women to explore their adventurous spirit and look good while doing it. Christine Hannon, who runs the site, sits down with Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa to discuss the brand, her favorite pl... by Cockpits & Cocktails
58 min listen
005-Sun 'n Fun Airshow Preview: The upcoming Fun ‘n Sun airshow in Lakeland, Florida is the subject of today’s episode, as "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly Allyssa" discuss what they love about it, where to stay if you go, and tips on how to best enjoy the event. Also, “flyGIRL” Kelley revea... by Cockpits & Cocktails
39 min listen
009-Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.): As the first female chosen to be part of the Thunderbirds Air Force Demonstration Squadron, Nicole Malachowski has led an interesting life. Her interest in flight began at a young age, prompting her to join the Civil Air patrol. After her Air Force caree... by Cockpits & Cocktails
78 min listen
004-Natalie and Allyssa: Hosts "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly Allyssa" sit down and talk about the Cockpits and Cocktails backstory. They also discuss how they became interested in aviation, how their nicknames came about, embracing change, and more. by Cockpits & Cocktails
32 min listen
014-Erin Miller: Erin Miller isn’t an aviator, but her grandmother was. In fact, Grandma was a pioneer, though it took a lot of hard work to finally get her the recognition she deserved. Erin even wrote a book about it: Final Flight, Final Fight. Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley... by Cockpits & Cocktails
58 min listen
008-Nancy Bradshaw: A native of Holland, Nancy Bradshaw has been a flying instructor, agricultural pilot, and helicopter pilot. She currently works for a regional airline in Texas and has a very popular YouTube Channel. She talks to "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa about ... by Cockpits & Cocktails
79 min listen
020-Alaina Lewis from Culver Props: Culver Props is a family owned and operated business. The company was established in 1999 and specializes in the custom design and building of wooden props for aircraft. Alaina Lewis sits down for a chat with Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa to... by Cockpits & Cocktails
48 min listen
016-Heather Penny: Heather “Lucky” Penny is the director of United States Air Force Air Superiority at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. She chats with Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa about women in aviation and how to empower them, her favorite aircraft, w... by Cockpits & Cocktails
63 min listen
010-Wings of Hope: Wings of Hope is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization that has been helping the world’s most vulnerable communities since 1962. As the name suggests, they use their wings and aviation expertise to connect people to the resources they need to meet... by Cockpits & Cocktails
47 min listen
021-Recap of Mindy Lindeheim and Alaina Lewis Episodes: Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa recap the previous two episodes that featured Alaina Lewis and Mindy Lindeheim. Our hosts also discuss the virtues of buying a plane versus renting, what kind to buy if you do that route, and there’s a preview o... by Cockpits & Cocktails
43 min listen
022-Macie Dann: Macie Dann is the East Regional Account Manager for Avidyne, an avionics equipment firm. She talks to Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa about what her job entails, getting her commercial license, living on a boat in Alaska, working at a fly-fish... by Cockpits & Cocktails
44 min listen
018-Live (on Tape): Live, on tape, Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa host a live version of the podcast on Instagram live. If you missed it, or wanted to hear it again, it’s all here. The two hosts took audience questions and give you another peak behind the curtai... by Cockpits & Cocktails
61 min listen
015-Recap of the Erin Miller Episode: Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa recap the previous episode featuring Erin Miller, and discuss what they did and did not learn in history class. Our co-hosts also discuss keeping emotions in check, why women feel compelled to compete with each ... by Cockpits & Cocktails
40 min listen
013-Behind the Scenes Recap 2: Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa recap recent episodes featuring Inaia, Kim Metris, and Captain Valerie. Get updated on some of the things those guests are doing now. Hear the fun stories behind these interviews, and find out what Natalie dared... by Cockpits & Cocktails
36 min listen
She's a jet broker! (Season 2, Episode 3): SHE'S A JET BROKER! (What's more badass than that??) How do you become a jet broker? Is this a good money-making aviation career? Join us on this episode of Cockpits & Cocktails with Jade Hofeldt and Kandi Spangler from JetAviva. These two women will dis... by Cockpits & Cocktails
46 min listen
017-Recap of Heather Penny Episode: Natalie "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa recap the previous episode featuring Heather Penny. The two co-hosts also discuss flying your private plane with a pet onboard, tips on buying an aircraft, and they recount a harrowing experience that taught bot... by Cockpits & Cocktails
42 min listen
From Hollywood to NYC! Military to corporate helicopter pilot (Season 3, Episode 4): Stacy Sheard has had quite the career flying helicopters. Her journey began in the military but extended from there to fly for news stations, sightseeing tours, Sikorsky test pilot, and big time LA (she's a member of the Screen Actors Guild)! She flies o... by Cockpits & Cocktails
30 min listen
024-Season One Wrap Up by Cockpits & Cocktails
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Parachutist & World War II Re-enactor Kat Healey! (This is so cool) (Season 2, Episode 8): She parachutes to keep history alive! Kat Healey is a round canopy static line parachutist and World War II re-enactor who sometimes dresses as a spy. Her D-Day birthday fuels her love for veterans and has sparked her own interest in becoming a pilot! Sh... by Cockpits & Cocktails
53 min listen
Who Makes The Big Aviation Events Happen? Lyndse Costabile! (Season 2, Episode 9): How do big airshow events and flyovers happen? Who organizes these things? Lyndse's company, FundAv Consulting, LLC. That's who! Learn about the ins and outs of this unique line of work and why she loves it so much! She has her heart and hand in a myria... by Cockpits & Cocktails
60 min listen
Volunteer Pilot Opportunities with Carley Walker! Public Benefit Flying (Season 2, Episode 15): DID YOU KNOW that pilots are needed as volunteers? Help others & build time in a variety of ways! Carley Walker talks about all of the many, many organizations that need your skills as a pilot to help others. Love animals? There's a job for you. Have a h... by Cockpits & Cocktails
47 min listen
Christy Wong-Career changer: CFI to corporate jet pilot, to YouTube host, to the airlines (again!!) (Season 2, Episode 12): Christy (@pilotchristy) is well-known for her inspirational aviation posts on Instagram. She is beaming with positivity! There's a whole lot you probably don't know about Christy. She hasn't always been in aviation and she has had her share of struggle... by Cockpits & Cocktails
50 min listen
We Are Off To The Races!! (Season 2, Episode 10): We did it! We teamed up for the BIG AIR RACE CLASSIC! What's the ARC? Why compete? How'd we do…? Yes, Allyssa and I joined forces to compete in the historic female pilot air race: THE Air Race Classic! This race dates back to 1929. So much to talk about... by Cockpits & Cocktails
43 min listen

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