Cockpits & Cocktails

We’re Baaaack! Let’s talk Instagram Harassment, PPL ground school, Beauty Pageants, Puppies, Alaska flying, Emily in Paris, & our Sex In The City characters! (Season 4, Episode 1)

We’re Baaaack! Let's talk Instagram Harassment, PPL ground school, Beauty Pageants, Puppies, Alaska flying, Emily in Paris, & our Sex In The City characters! We are catching up on everything on this episode! We discuss aviation, social media battles, flying goals and so much more. Tune in and catch up on the Season 4 premiere!

Check rides, check rides, check rides! Don’t tell anyone! (Season 3, Episode 14)

SEASON FINALE! Check rides, check rides, check rides. Stephanie and Natalie discuss all things related to check rides, including the FEAR of check rides. How to prepare and get ready to ace your check ride. What's the number one piece of advice?!? Listen to find out!

Dr Mica Endsley, Engineer with the FAA and former Chief Scientist of the USAF (Season 3, Episode 13)

The author Dr Mica Endsley has studied endless aviation topics during her career as an associate professor, Chief Scientist with the Air Force, and with the FAA. On this episode we discuss Air Rage, automation, situational awareness, decision-making, and her latest endeavor as an airline passenger advocate! You will learn something on this episode!

Cessna Contessa (Season 3, Episode 12)

Aloha! Cessna Contessa has an amazing, heartfelt story. She is living the Hawaiian way and her generosity is contagious. Hear her story from shelter to philanthropist extraordinaire! 

Dad! Natalie’s dad discusses his aviation career! (Season 3, Episode 11)

Natalie's dad discusses his aviation career which started out in the wake of Vietnam. He didn't want to be fighting in the jungle, so he signed on to be a naval aviator. After a successful military career, he spent time at Northwest Airlink, and then FedEx.  He's an Airbus lover! What was his favorite airport, scariest flight, favorite airplane? Find out!

Lady Di In The Sky! She wears MANY hats...Is there anything Dianna Klein can’t do? (Season 3, Episode 10)

We are introducing Dianna Klein: Mom, Airline Captain, Air Force Reservist, Mentor, Speaker, and Beauty Pageant Winner! Did we mention she was also a former Zero Gravity pilot? You will hear about that unique adventure! There are many parallels between motherhood and being a pilot. This episode is chock full of advice for everyone.  Dianna shares tidbits and fun facts from her broad array of experiences.  We discuss the benefits of having a backup plan and how each course can lead to new adventures you never imagined possible!

Do you remember your first? Joe Costanza is in the club! Our FIRST male guest: @Bananasssssssss (Season 3, Episode 9)

Joe Costanza is an airline Airbus pilot AND Piper Cub owner.  We chose him to be our first male guest because he loves sharing his love of aviation with his daughters.  He is best known for his beautiful J3 Cub images and videos on Instagram and YouTube.  He also loves to dote on his wife and daughters. He often shares his hangar as an inviting second home to his family and friends. Cheers!

Invisible Sky Film-NTSB investigation into a rising star’s crash. (Season 3, Episode 8)

The family and producers of Invisible Sky Film join us to discuss the April 2006 GA airplane crash of rising star Georgina Joshi.  The family continues to look for answers, unsatisfied with the NTSB's investigation.  Are general aviation accidents investigated as thoroughly as larger, commercial operations? Where are the holes in these investigations? How can they be improved? It is recommended that you get the accident's full story and Georgina's history at InvisibleSkyFilm.com.

Women Making A Splash! (Season 3, Episode 7)

Let's go to Alaska! Alaska is the perfect spot for a thriving aviation business. Our guest, Missy Lee, from Alaska Floats and Skis shares how she went from being a teacher to the Alaskan pilot life.  Missy works with her dad to support aviation across the world by offering floatplane scholarships, and several courses: bush pilot, floatplane, and mountain flying.  Adding a variety of airplanes and courses, the students become all-around better pilots.  When it's cocktail hour, you can never have too many olives! 

Oshkosh Chatter with Cooper & Natalie! (Season 3, Episode 6)

Join us as we catch up and prepare for Oshkosh, the world's largest airshow! What are our "can't miss" items? We aren't just talking about the airshow! We are also discussing our travels this summer. Why we are more than pilots-we are adventure seekers! Let's share Cooper's milestone (her first peak), our survival kits (and instincts), FREE pilot courses, our personal favorite flight bags, and much more (maybe some things you didn't know)!