Best Chris Ravi And Basil Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 61: Patti Joins the Guys to Chat Continuing to Support Inclusion in Aviation 44:33

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss A close friend of the pod and former guest, Patti Harburg-Petrich of Swinerton, joins Chris and Ravi as a guest host while Basil is away. Wow....Patti gives and impacts! We touch on: Diversity and Inclusion Rollbacks in Aviation Role and Importan…

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Episode 60: Welcome to the 50 Club! Ravi Opens Up 1:09:43

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss He has avoided this since the start of the podcast, but Basil and Chris get Ravi to open up about some of his story. Join the guys as Ravi gets uncomfortable and dives into: Ravi's Family Background and Upbringing: Ravi shared with Basil and Chri…

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Episode 59: The Guys Finally Connect with the One and Only, JC! 1:03:11

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss The guys (Chris and Ravi - Basil will be back again soon!) catch up with Jean Christophe Dagohoy Dick (aka JC)! Someone we have wanted on the show for a long time! We get right into and cover: Impact of Multicultural Upbringing and Family Experie…

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Episode 58: Clint Harper Joins the Guys for Some Real Talk 1:12:43

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Clint Harper of Harper4D Solutions gets back together with the No U-Turn podcast team for an open and honest chat on navigating life and stressing the importance of evolving and learning and taking actions in life and how some of those approaches…

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Episode 57: Three is the Magic Number 1:05:32

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss The guys are back together for Episode 57 and ready to bring back the chemistry between the three and give Ravi a hard time. Join the crew as they touch on what has been going on with Basil, life, workforce impacts, what the next generation of st…

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Episode 56 - The Guys Are Back At It 36:34

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Two out of three of the No U-Turn Podcasts hosts, Ravi Singh and Chris Fernando tag up while Basil Yap is off traveling again! The guys discuss what's been going on during this long break, touch on some of what they want to focus on moving forwar…

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Episode 55 - Breaking it Down with Dana Donati 1:34:07

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes: A return from hiatus and personal updates. Who is Dana Donati and Breaking Down Barriers. Her journey and career in aviation…

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Episode 54 - A Practical Approach to AAM with Mandy Nelson 1:03:16

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Mandy Nelson, Director of Business Development at The Bristow Group, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes: Catch-up and early Beginnings for Mandy. The transition to electric and hybrid aircraft & Bristow G…

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Episode 53 - Taking in Some Canadian Ayre 1:32:46

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Katherine Ayre, CEO at Cayres, joins us to share her story and journey. Our discussion includes: Advanced air mobility and aviation law. Municipal aviation law and its focus on community aviation. Law school, aviation, and human rights. Incorpora…

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Episode 52 - Mental Health Awareness: The Guys Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 1:11:27

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss It's just the three of us, and we get into some heavy stuff: Mental health awareness, our cultures and struggles Parenting, stress release, and cultural dynamics. Mental health struggles and experiences with therapy Trauma, and healing. Seeking h…

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Episode 51 - Patti Harburg-Petrich - The Blueprint for Making an Impact 1:07:57

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Patti Harburg-Petrich, Vice President at Mott McDonald, joins us to share her story and journey: Start with a few sports updates, industry happenings, and welcome our guest, Patti. Patti shares her story and career in aviation, and discusses her …

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Episode 50 - From Engineer to Executive: The Journey of an Influential Airport Leader 1:11:04

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 story Engineering, aviation, and airports Long Beach, LAX, …

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Episode 49 - Planning the future of aviation with Leah 1:13:37

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 U…

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Episode 48 - Clint is back for Part 2: Vertiport Infrastructure 1:20:01

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 …

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Episode 47 - A slow start to 2024... 1:04:14

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 in…

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Episode 46 - A Recap and Reset with the Crew. Thank you for your support! 57:21

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 developments …

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Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF 1:34:31

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover: The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the Swifties Rugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sports Clint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wak…

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Episode 44 - That's my Jam 1:08:18

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 UK Healthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career Pivot The challenges of pursuing hi…

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Episode 43 - Thariq Kara, from Zimbabwe to the US 1:18:54

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 c…

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Episode 42 - Dan the man! 1:13:12

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 securit…

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Episode 41 - Laura Chace, DC Superstar! 1:12:49

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss 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 awareness Amazing women and leaders in the indus…

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Episode 40 - Live from Miami, Tina Millan 1:23:46

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this spring during Women’s International History Month with Tina Millan, Aviation Market Director for TRC Companies. In this episode, we discuss: Tina’s unique path to aviation International airpo…

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Episode 39 - Keeping it Gritty with Katelyn 1:35:31

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week with a special guest from beautiful San Diego, Kate McCauely! We discuss: - Chris ranting about banking, - Kate's story and background, - Growing up in Philly, - Investing in Community, - Rowing D1 in Knoxville TN, - Working in …

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Episode 38 - The Squad Catches Up 59:30

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week for an episode of updates! This week the three of us discuss: -The infamous balloon recently shot down (and some other balloons), -Events and panels we have been and will be involved in, -AeroX, a nonprofit dedicated to furtheri…

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Episode 37 - Two out of Three 47:36

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week Ravi and Chris are dropping into your feed with a short episode to check in and bring you some updates! They discuss: -Chris’ recent trip to Hawaii and the aviation issues conference he attended while there, -The Southwest Airlines fias…

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Episode 36 - That sounds interesting, I'll start Monday! 1:09:38

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we are joined by Matthew Land, Public Policy & Government Relations at Eve Air Mobility. We discuss: -The World Cup, -Matthew’s story and background, -How he practically became a lobbyist overnight, -What he does as a lobbyist for Advan…

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Episode 35 - Africa to America - Paying it Back to Pay it Forward 1:18:35

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we are joined by Naveed Iqbal, CEO of Dolr, a platform created to help students pay off college loans. Join us this week as we discuss: -Current news, -What it was like to grow up in Tanzania, -His doctorate and the importance of wisely…

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Episode 34 - The Crew Plays Catch Up 51:16

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Hello listeners! We are sure you are getting just as excited as us for some Thanksgiving turkey! This week we decided to drop an episode in your feed of just us to get you all caught up on aviation news and happenings. This week we discuss: -Twit…

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Episode 33 - A Different Look at Aviation 1:26:40

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we are joined by Charlie Kowalczyk, Domestic Sales & Operations Manager at AtlasIED. We discuss: -Current Aviation news including Kittyhawk, Wisk,and the AAM Bill, -The many things Charlie does as it pertains to the airport and the publ…

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Episode 32 - Leading the Charge for Electrification of Aviation 59:44

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we are joined by Diana Siegel, Chief Financial Officer at Electra. We discuss: -Her many travels and how she began her career in Advanced Air Mobility, -How she projects eVTOLS and eSTOLS into the airspace, -The infrastructure footprint…

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Episode 31 - A Passion for Community and Innovation 1:45:29

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss We had to upload a new episode due to a technical error with the previous one. If you downloaded the last Ep. 31, please enjoy this one instead! This week we are joined by power couple Purnima Thakre and Zach Braiker, COO AND CEO of Refine and Fo…

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Episode 30 - Glad He's Not a Doctor 1:33:40

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Hello listeners! We’re back after summer, travel, and some technical difficulties kept us away. Have no fear! We are back and ready to release more episodes! For our return, we interviewed Darnell Wagstaffe, Senior Vice President, FAA Programs, P…

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Episode 29 - Raising the Bar 1:25:43

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we have the privilege of interviewing one of our own, Chris Fernando! Join us this week as we discuss: -Recent aviation news, -Chris and Basil’s recent trip to Ohio, -How Chris’s family background in aviation influenced his interest in …

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Episode 28 - Dawn of Drones 1:01:36

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This episode we have the priveledge of interviewing Dawn Zoldi, the CEO of P3 Tech Consulting. In this episode we discuss: -how Dawn got into the aviation industry, -her time in the Air Force and what it’s like to be a JAG (Judge Advocate General…

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Episode 27 - Greg Dyer, Here to Inspire 1:49:23

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we interview Greg Dyer, Aviation and Airspace Services Director at Jviation. We discuss: -current news such as the war in Ukraine and drone usage there, -the market shortage of pilots, -national women’s day, -how Greg decided…

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Episode 26 - Going International on the Future of Aviation and Travel 1:09:45

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this episode as we interview Miquel Ros, International Journalist and Consultant. Miquel is a consultant and writer. Founder of the Allplane.tv, a site and podcast about the aviation industry with a strong focus on innovation and sustaina…

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Episode 25 - Winter Blues with the Crew 56:32

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we switch it up a bit and bring to you an episode of just us. Join us as we get caught up on recent aviation news including: -AeroX updates, -A route to becoming a drone pilot, -The future of the aviation world, -The issues with widespr…

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Episode 24 - An L.A. Original 1:28:07

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we kick off 2022 interviewing Amy Imamura, Director of Community Relations at Los Angeles World Airports. We discuss: -Being Hapa Haole -How Amy’s parents sparked her interest in Aviation, -Her unique background and path towa…

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Episode 23- The Most Famous Aviation Mentor and Friend 1:23:51

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we interview (for the second time- more on that later) Fin Bonset, Director of Aviation Services at VHB. During the interview we discuss: -How Fin entered the aviation industry, -His many travels growing up, -What he studied …

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Episode 22 - No More Blah Blah Blah 1:14:10

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we interview our guest, Hana Creger, the Senior Program Manager of Climate Equity at The Greenlining Institute. In this episode we discuss: -Her background and the documentary that sparked her interest in climate change, -How…

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Episode 21 - Leading by Example and Advocating for Change 1:46:36

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we interview our guest, Api Appulingam, the Deputy Director of Aviation Capital Development at the City of Philadelphia's Division of Aviation. This episode we discuss: -Recent industry news to kick things off -Api’s journey …

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Episode 20 - The 99th Squadron: Honoring the Past and Developing the Future Generations of Aviation 1:19:23

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we interview Ramone Hemphill, Senior Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace and Founder of The 99th Squadron. This week we: - Discuss where Ramone’s aviation interest started and his journey since, - The importance of kids und…

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Episode 19 - Fancy Like: Tacos, Drones, and Mobility in Austin 1:16:35

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week on the No U-Turn Podcast as we: Interview Ernest Huffman and how he entered the aviation industry, the importance of building a network, asking for help when you’re young, and that not knowing things does not mean you’re failing…

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Episode 18 - Meet the Other Dr. Drone! 1:20:03

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join us this week as we discuss: the infrastructure bill, an upcoming conference, the JetBlue and Allegiant alliance, UAM for all, Basil’s story and how it has led him to where he is today, and our favorite comedians! Thanks so much for listening…

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Season 2 Premier, Episode 17: We’re Baaaack! 1:19:31

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss We are so excited to be back with the first episode of the second season of No U-Turn! Join us this week as we: Catch up on what we’ve been up to since our last recording on June 8th, AAM advances including Joby going public and drones delivering…

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Episode 16- Farewell Episode- Dropping Names, Jetpack Man, and Season 2! 1:28:09

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss No U-Turn listeners- thank YOU for a wonderful, fun, and inspiring first season of the No U-Turn Podcast! Join us this week as we wrap up season 1 by: Reflecting on these past 16 episodes and the incredible guests we have hosted, Discussing news …

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Episode 15- An Aviation Journey from France to the US - Vive La France! 1:21:10

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss We have an exciting episode this week to share with you! We are joined by Greg Reverdiau, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of Pilot Institute. Join us this week as we discuss: The pilot shortage, the hope for more diversity among pilots, and the ne…

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Episode 14- Scratching the Surface with Dr. Henry Liu 1:15:32

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This episode we are excited to interview Dr. Henry Liu, Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan and the Director at CCAT (Center for Connected and Automated Transportation). We take a break…

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Episode 12- Surf Life Balance 1:10:51

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we had the honor of interviewing Michelle Schwartz, the Chief Corporate Strategy & Affairs Officer at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). You do not want to miss this information packed episode. Join us as we discuss: how Michelle got in…

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Episode 11- The Real Dr. Drone 1:30:24

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Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss This week we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Stuart Ginn, or, the real Doctor Drone! Dr. Ginn is the Head and Neck Surgeon with WakeMed ENT as well as the Medical Director of Innovations at WakeMed Innovations and has worked closely with th…