No U-Turn

Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport , joins us this week to chat about her journey in aviation.Episode 50! A milestone for the No U-Turn Crew! How Cynthia got started and her storyEngineering, aviation, and airports Long Beach, LAX, and the importance of learning from mentorsThe importance of speaking up about diversityHow do you balance stress and stressors? The importa

Leah Whitfield, President of the Aviation Planning Group, joins us this week to share her story.Leah shares her journey from a farm in Kentucky to becoming a meteorologist and air traffic controller, with education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an internship in weather forecasting for shuttle launches.The transition to air traffic control was driven by Leah's int

We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency response use cases.Infrastructure delays in LA are discussed, with concerns about their impact on electric vehicle adoption and the need for coordinatio

In our first chat of the new year, we discuss:A little news and updates from us Airline safety, evacuation procedures, and Boeing's recent issues.Aviation safety and supply chain issues.Prioritizing profit over safety and quality in various industries.Balancing profitability and sustainability in the aviation industry.Gen Z's work ethic and attention to detail.Balancing r

Our last chat for 2023! In this epsiode, we discuss:The crew reflects on the past year Holiday movies and AAM progress and milestones in 2023. Electric aircraft development win by Joby, Beta and others…Electric and hybrid aircraft developmentsFAA progress in regulating drone technologyAutonomous aviation, public perception and acceptance, RAM vs UAMPilot training requirements for

Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover:The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the SwiftiesRugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sportsClint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growthHis military service in the USAF, being a firefighter, aircraft maintenance, and working on the C130-H How

Join us this week for a chat with Jeremy "Jam" Hartley from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Jam making!Career in Aviation and a Move to the UKHealthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career PivotThe challenges of pursuing higher education as an adult with family responsibilitiesAviation policy development and making history for VertiportsLeading countri

Join us this week for our chat with Thariq Kara, CEO of Nuborders and Co-founder of Athstat. In this episode, we discuss: Quick hits on FAA reauthorization and AAM News Getting to know TK Growing up in Zimbabwe, moving to the US, and overcoming challenges. University experience and career path. Career journey and the Florida Tech ConnectionsCareer transition from government to priv

Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this summer with Dan Sloat, CEO of Volatus Infrastructure and President and Founder of AAM Institute. In this episode, we discuss:Quick updates on the AAM industry and an initial study on security considerations of UAM operationsAn aviation STEM event with 10 middle school kids.Weather workshop that will discuss types of weather sen

Join us this week for an episode recorded last month with Laura Chace, President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America.In this episode, we discuss:Ravi's lack of seasonal awarenessAmazing women and leaders in the industryWho is Laura Chace?Early days in the DC political world and U.S. telecomWhy Laura joined ITS America in 2015Deciding to return to the