Best CH Development Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 81: The Rescue Series: Mountain missions and max-range hoists on the CH-149 Cormorant Part 2 - John Livingston 1:14:13

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In Part 2 of our deep-dive with Capt John Livingston, we step directly into the world of operational Search and Rescue flying on the CH-149 Cormorant. After years of military flight training, John found himself at 442 Squadron in Comox-one of the busiest SAR units in the country-where the missions were real, the weather was unforgiving, and the lea…

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Science of Sleep: Understanding Stages and Cycles - Ch. 2 7:39

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Learn about Science of Sleep: Understanding Stages and Cycles in this educational episode.Key Takeaways:• Take a few minutes to write down the key information we discussed about Science of Sleep: Understanding Stages and Cycles. Having it written helps you remember and act on it• Identify one specific area where this knowledge applies to your situa…

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The Sleep-Energy Connection: Why You’re Always Tired - Ch. 1 7:24

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Learn about The Sleep-Energy Connection: Why You’re Always Tired in this educational episode.Key Takeaways:• Take a few minutes to write down the key information we discussed about The Sleep-Energy Connection: Why You’re Always Tired. Having it written helps you remember and act on it• Identify one specific area where this knowledge applies to your…

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Building a Lifelong Sleep Routine and Sustaining Energy - Ch. 12 9:10

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Better sleep for life: build a powerful sleep routine, better sleep habits, and a circadian rhythm that actually works for you.Unique, research-backed breakdown of sleep routine, sleep hygiene, REM sleep, and natural energy so you can finally lock in a sustainable sleep schedule.Learn how to sleep better every night, protect your energy all day, an…

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Troubleshooting Common Sleep Disorders - Ch. 11 7:43

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore common sleep disorders, insomnia, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize common sleep disorders for better rest• Scie…

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Better Sleep Through Movement and Exercise - Ch. 10 7:21

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore exercise for better sleep, active lifestyle, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize exercise for better sleep for bet…

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Chronobiology & Circadian Rhythms: The Body’s Internal Clock - Ch. 9 5:30

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore circadian rhythms, internal clock, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize circadian rhythms for better rest• Science-…

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Sleep-Enhancing Audio Protocols and Soundscapes - Ch. 8 7:22

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore sleep audio protocols, white noise, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize sleep audio protocols for better rest• Sci…

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Midday Slumps: Using Power Naps and Activity Breaks - Ch. 7 6:39

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore power naps, midday slump, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize power naps for better rest• Science-backed technique…

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Nutrition and Sleep: Foods That Help, Foods That Hurt - Ch. 5 5:50

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore nutrition for sleep, sleep-friendly foods, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize nutrition for sleep for better rest…

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Wind-Down Routines and Relaxation Techniques - Ch. 4 7:24

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore bedtime relaxation techniques, wind-down routine, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize bedtime relaxation technique…

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Optimizing Sleep Hygiene for Better Rest - Ch. 3 7:37

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore sleep hygiene tips, bedtime routine, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize sleep hygiene tips for better rest• Scien…

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Conquering Stress for Better Sleep - Ch. 6 8:19

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Discover science-backed strategies for better sleep and sustained energy in this episode. We explore stress and sleep, anxiety relief, and practical techniques you can implement today. Perfect for busy adults looking to improve their sleep quality and daily performance.What You'll Learn:• How to optimize stress and sleep for better rest• Science-ba…

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Episode 80: The Rescue Series: Mountain missions and max-range hoists on the CH-149 Cormorant Part 1 - John Livingston 52:04

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In Part 1 of this two-episode feature, host Bryan Morrison sits down with Capt John Livingston, a CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue pilot whose journey to the RCAF was anything but straightforward. Born in Comox and inspired by a family legacy of military flying, John shares how varsity hockey, studies at UPEI, and the demanding environment of RMC…

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Episode 79: The Gunner: Life of a USAF Aerial Gunner and flying on the AC130H Spectre Gunship and the HH-60G PAVEHAWK Part 2 - Anthony Dyer 1:09:25

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In Part 2 of our conversation with USAF Tech Sgt. Anthony Dyer (Ret), we revisit the 2018 combat rescue mission in East Africa that began in chaos - runaway weapons, jettisoned flares, and broken comms - and ended with a high-risk landing under fire to evacuate wounded teammates. Anthony reflects on the loss of an American operator that day, what t…

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Episode 78: The Gunner: Life of a USAF Aerial Gunner and flying on the AC130H Spectre Gunship and the HH-60G PAVEHAWK Part 1 - Anthony Dyer 58:42

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In Part 1 of our conversation with USAF Tech Sgt. Anthony Dyer (Ret), host Bryan Morrison explores Anthony’s journey from growing up in the Appalachian Mountains to serving as an aerial gunner on the legendary AC-130H Spectre gunship. Anthony walks us through his early Air Force years as an F-15E weapons loader, the impact of 9/11, his transition t…

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Episode 77: The Veteran Series: Cold War Remembrance and the famous flight in the MiG-29 Part 2 - Bob Wade 1:13:56

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In Part 2 of this Remembrance Day special, Major (Ret) Bob Wade - Cold War fighter pilot, instructor, and former CF-18 demo pilot - takes us into the jet age of the 1980s. Wade describes the transition from the CF-104 Starfighter to the CF-18 Hornet, his time shaping Canada’s early Hornet tactics, and the challenges of bringing a new fighter into s…

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Episode 76: The Veteran Series: Cold War Remembrance and the famous flight in the MiG-29 Part 1 - Bob Wade 1:24:59

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In this Remembrance Day special, Major (Ret) Bob Wade - a Cold War Snowbird, CF-104 Starfighter, and CF-18 pilot - recounts his remarkable beginnings in Canadian military aviation. From growing up west of Edmonton and being inspired by the Golden Hawks, to earning his wings in 1969 and instructing on the CT-114 Tutor at Moose Jaw, Bob describes the…

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Episode 75: The Tandem Rotor: Inside CH-147F Chinook Operations with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Part 2 – Ian Wookey 1:10:02

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In Part 2, Ian Wookey takes us inside daily flying with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, sharing what it’s like to operate the CH-147F Chinook in challenging environments. He talks about crew coordination, tactical missions, mountain flying, and the training and experience required to upgrade from First Officer to Aircraft Commander in Canada’s he…

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Episode 74: The Tandem Rotor: Inside CH-147F Chinook Operations with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Part 1 – Ian Wookey 1:00:43

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In Part 1, pilot Ian Wookey walks us through the formative years that made him a Chinook aviator - from varsity life at RMC and initial flight training on the Grob, to the intensity of the Harvard II course in Moose Jaw and the humbling challenge of helicopter phase training. Ian reflects on early on-the-job roles, an unexpected deployment to Afgha…

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Episode 73: The LIFT: Lead-In Fighter Training in Italy and flying the CF-18 Hornet and the T-346 Master Part 3 - Eli 1:05:01

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In Part 3 of our LIFT series, new RCAF pilot Eli shares his path from RMC to flying the T-346 Master in Italy’s International Flight Training School. He talks about early training on the Grob and Harvard II, a unique posting to CFS Alert, and the challenge of fast-jet training in Sardinia. From dogfighting, radar intercepts, and close air support t…

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Episode 72: The LIFT: Lead-In Fighter Training in Italy and flying the CF-18 Hornet and the T-346 Master Part 2 - Brian "Humza" Kilroy 1:00:08

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By Bryan Morrison

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Episode 71: The LIFT: Lead-In Fighter Training in Italy and flying the CF-18 Hornet and the T-346 Master Part 1 - Brian "Humza" Kilroy 1:12:49

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Ever wondered what it takes to become a Canadian fighter pilot? Today we chat with Major Brian “Humza” Kilroy, a CF-18 Hornet pilot and instructor on the T-346 Master at Italy’s International Flight Training School. Brian takes us through his journey from growing up in Alberta and joining the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, to earning his RCAF pilot win…

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S1:E4 - Nehemiah 3: All in! How You Can Overcome Fear and Opposition (Chapter Breakdown) 33:01

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Nehemiah 4 is where the story gets real. The work is underway—but now, so is the opposition. In this video, I'll breakdown into Chapter 4 and explore how Nehemiah responded to external threats and fear from within, with prayer, bold leadership, and strategic action. You'll see how Nehemiah modeled a simple but powerful pattern: pray first, then tak…

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Episode 70: The Rescue: Air Tindi crash survivors in the NWT – Conducting a CC-130H Hercules rescue, Part 2 – Jason Shaw & Vincent C-Benoit 1:12:33

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When a Twin Otter crashed north of Yellowknife in December 2023, a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules crew from 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron leapt into action. In this gripping episode of the Pilot Project Podcast, we talk with aircraft commander Jason Shaw and Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) Vincent C. Benoit about the night SAR…

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S1:E3 - Nehemiah Ch 2 - Nehemiah's Pitch Deck (Chapter Breakdown) 44:48

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Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/ The book, The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders, is for Millennial Pastors who are ambitious for the spread of the gospel through the ministry of their local church. This book is about leadership development for volunteer leaders who may already …

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Episode 69: The Rescue: Air Tindi crash survivors in the NWT – Conducting a CC-130H Hercules rescue, Part 1 – Jason Shaw & Vincent C-Benoit 1:16:20

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In this first installment of The Rescue, Captain Jason Shaw and Sergeant Vincent C-Benoit of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron take us inside the world of Canadian search and rescue operations. From their early days in the Canadian Army and Air Force - including deployments to Afghanistan and Bosnia - to the rigorous training pipeline for pilots an…

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S1:E2 - Millions are Leaving the Church - What Needs to Change? Interview w/Jeremy Writebol 40:18

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Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/ What does leadership look like in the future of the Church? In this wide-ranging and deeply encouraging interview, I sit down with Jeremy Writebol, Campus Lead Pastor at Woodside Bible Church (Plymouth, MI) and Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleshi…

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Episode 68: The Counter-Drug Ops: Flying SAR and counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and flying the De Havilland Dash 8 for PAL Part 3 - Pat Lalande, Trevor Juby 52:12

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Counter-Drug and Search and Rescue Aviation in the Caribbean with PAL Aerospace What is it like to fly counter-drug interdiction and Search and Rescue missions in the Caribbean? What does it take to qualify for this demanding aviation work, and how do crews prepare to execute missions as part of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South)? In …

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S1:E1 - Nehemiah Ch 1: Nehemiah's Prayer (Chapter Breakdown) 33:47

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Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/ The book, The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders, is for Millennial Pastors who are ambitious for the spread of the gospel through the ministry of their local church. This book is about leadership development for volunteer leaders who may already …

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Episode 67: The Counter-Drug Ops: Flying SAR and counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and flying the De Havilland Dash 8 for PAL Part 2 - Pat Lalande, Trevor Juby 53:58

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RCAF to Counter-Drug and Search & Rescue Missions in the Caribbean What is it like to fly long-range patrol missions in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), face close calls in high-stakes operations, and then transition to counter-drug and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions in the Caribbean? How do Canadian military pilots prepare for this demanding…

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Episode 66: The Counter-Drug Ops: Flying SAR and counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and flying the De Havilland Dash 8 for PAL Part 1 - Pat Lalande, Trevor Juby 1:09:29

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From RCAF Patrol Missions to Counter-Drug and SAR Operations in the Caribbean What kinds of missions do a long-range patrol sensor operator and crew commander face in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)? What challenges and close calls have they experienced, and how did those skills carry over into high-stakes counter-narcotics and Search and Rescu…

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Episode 65: The Kingfisher: Developing, acquiring and flying the CC-295 Kingfisher Part 3 - Luc Coates, Francois Fasquelle, Dan Faux 1:00:15

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with: Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Coates, Commanding Officer of 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron Lieutenant-Colonel Francois Fasquelle, Commanding Officer of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron Major Dan Faux, subject matter expert on the CC-295 Kingfisher We dive deeper into the Kingfisher,…

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Episode 64: The Kingfisher: Developing, acquiring and flying the CC-295 Kingfisher Part 2 - Luc Coates, Francois Fasquelle, Dan Faux 57:47

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with: Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Coates, Commanding Officer of 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron Lieutenant-Colonel Francois Fasquelle, Commanding Officer of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron Major Dan Faux, subject matter expert on the CC-295 Kingfisher We begin with Dan’s early days as a…

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Episode 63: The Kingfisher: Developing, acquiring and flying the CC-295 Kingfisher Part 1 - Luc Coates, Francois Fasquelle, Dan Faux 1:05:36

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What drives someone to choose the demanding — and often dangerous — career of Search and Rescue pilot? What early experiences shaped their paths, and what does it really take to fly missions where lives hang in the balance? In this episode, we sit down with three remarkable guests: Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Coates, Commanding Officer of 418 Search and…

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Episode 62: The CAPCOM: Earning the Elsie MacGill Award, flying the CH-146 Griffon, and working with NASA in Houston Part 3 - Erin Edwards 55:16

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What’s it like to go from flying helicopters in the Royal Canadian Air Force to becoming the voice in the headset for astronauts aboard the International Space Station? How do you transition from military aviation to serving as Deputy Branch Chief Operations Officer and CAPCOM at NASA? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Erin Edwards — a Spec…

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Episode 61: The CAPCOM: Earning the Elsie MacGill Award, flying the CH-146 Griffon, and working with NASA in Houston Part 2 - Erin Edwards 51:59

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What does it take to pass selection for one of Canada’s most elite aviation units — 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron? How do you earn the coveted role of SOF Aircraft Commander? And what happens when you trade a military cockpit for a mission control console at NASA? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Erin Edwards, a trailblazing Can…

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Episode 60: The CAPCOM: Earning the Elsie MacGill Award, flying the CH-146 Griffon, and working with NASA in Houston Part 1 - Erin Edwards 53:34

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How does a MARS Officer and Ship’s Team Diver become a Special Operations helicopter pilot? What does it take to get through the intense rigours of Phase III helicopter training — and then make the leap to 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Erin Edwards, a SOF Aircraft Commander, recipient of the pre…

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Episode 59: The Seeker: Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and flying the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules Part 2 - Dan Conway 1:06:33

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What did it take to fly Search and Rescue in the venerable (but aging) CC-115 Buffalo? What does it feel like to return to 3CFFTS as a seasoned pilot, ready to learn about the world of instructing? What's it like to be taught by your former students as you learn to fly the CC-130H Hercules? Today we sit down for part 2 of our interview with Major D…

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Episode 58: The Seeker: Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and flying the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules Part 1 - Dan Conway 59:34

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What is it like to attend RMC and go through flight training in the RCAF? Why was the CC-115 Buffalo in Comox a desirable posting even with the airplane entering its sunset years? Major Dan Conway is the current Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO) of 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron in Greenwood NS, and soon to be the DCO of 3CFFTS in Portage la Prair…

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Episode 57: The Culture: The Evolution of Culture in the Canadian Armed Forces and flying the CH-146 Griffon Part 3 - Jeannot Boucher 1:04:30

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What does it take to take on the responsibility of being the Chief of Staff Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (COS CPCC) in the wake of the larger culture change effort that the Canadian Armed Forces has pursued over the last 10 or more years? Why is culture change necessary, and what does it even mean within the context of the military? Major…

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Episode 56: The Culture: The Evolution of Culture in the Canadian Armed Forces and flying the CH-146 Griffon Part 2 - Jeannot Boucher 50:04

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What does it feel like to deploy as the Commander of Task Force Jerusalem in support of OP PROTEUS in the West Bank? What does it take to take over various commands in the Tactical Helicopter force? What goes into developing a defence policy update like "Our North Strong and Free" (ONSAF)? Today we sit down for part 2 of our chat with Major-General…

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Episode 55: The Culture: The Evolution of Culture in the Canadian Armed Forces and flying the CH-146 Griffon Part 1 - Jeannot Boucher 57:35

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What was it like to deploy to Afghanistan as the Deputy Commanding Officer of Canadian Helicopter Forces in Afghanistan (CHFA)? What was the Tactical Helicopter role in Afghanistan at the time and how violent was it in 2009? Today we sit down with Major-General Jeannot Boucher, Chief of Staff Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (COS CPCC). Jeann…

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Episode 54: The Jet Jockey: Supersonic Stories: Flying the CF-188 Hornet in the Cold War Part 2 - Dan "Alf" McWilliams 1:18:44

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What was it like to be one of the first cadres to fly the might CF-188 Hornet? What did it feel like to operate in Europe on the edge of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War? What was it like to deploy in support of the Gulf War? Dan "Alf" McWilliams is a retired RCAF Fighter pilot who operated during the Cold War. Today we sit down and talk about …

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Episode 53: The Jet Jockey: Tutor Tales: Flying and instructing on the CT-114 Tutor Part 1 - Dan "Alf" McWilliams 1:12:26

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What was it like to live in Germany on a NATO base during the Cold War as a teenager? What does it feel like to follow in your dad's footsteps and achieve your dreams to become a jet pilot? What was it like to instruct at "The Big 2" Moose Jaw when there could be up to 30 CT-114 Tutors flying at once? Today we sit down with Cold War fighter pilot D…

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Episode 52: The Commander: Commanding the RCAF and flying the CF-188 Hornet Part 2 - Eric Kenny 1:10:00

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What is it like to command the RCAF? What is the RCAF good at, and what needs fixing? Who are our potential main adversaries and why? What challenges will we face as we pursue modernization? Have US politics (as of recording mid-March) affected our strategies with the F35 and other acquisitions? What does the future hold for the RCAF? We will talk …

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Episode 51: The Commander: Commanding the RCAF and flying the CF-188 Hornet Part 1 - Eric Kenny 1:01:10

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What does it take to complete Canada's "Top Gun", the Fighter Weapons Instructor Course? What is it like to deploy to Bosnia or take part in the bombing campaign in Kosovo with real air-to-air and ground-to-air threats? What does it take to coordinate strikes in Afghanistan? How are we shifting from a counter-insurgency to peer-to-peer warfighting …

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Episode 50: The Inferno: Aerial Firefighting in the Palisades Fires in California and flying the Canadair CL-415 Part 2 - Pascal Duclos 51:29

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What did it take to get the Pasisade Fires under control in LA County, California in the winter of 2025? How does aerial firefighting compare in Quebec and California? In this final part of our 2 part series on aerial firefighting, we sit down once again with aerial firefighter Pascal Duclos. Pascal has been fighting fires across Canada and the Uni…

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Episode 49: The Inferno: Aerial Firefighting in the Palisades Fires in California and flying the Canadair CL-415 Part 1 - Pascal Duclos 1:02:20

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What was it like to deploy to Los Angeles and fight the infamous fires of the winter of 2025? What does it take to hit the fires with precision every time? How difficult is it to scoop from a heavy sea state on the ocean, or from tight quarters in a California reservoir? In this episode we sit down with aerial firefighter Pascal Duclos. Pascal has …

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Episode 48: The Div Commander: Commanding 1 Canadian Air Division as it prepares for the future and flying the CH-146 Griffon and CH-147 Chinook Part 3 - Chris McKenna 1:20:49

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What modernization projects and new aircraft is the RCAF getting? Why does the RCAF need a warfighting focus moving forward? Major-General Chris McKenna has over 2600 flying hours and is currently the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, or 1 CAD. In this episode we'll talk about the exciting new modernization projects and aircraft that are coming…