Episodes

  • Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA
    Feb 14 2026

    Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability.

    #aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviation #sustainability #womeninbusiness #businessaviation

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    28 mins
  • Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch
    Feb 14 2026

    A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes.

    #wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #teaching #learningtransfer #emergencyservices #johnogroats #Transatlantic #Community #Airport #highlands #militaryheritage #airportoperators

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    33 mins
  • Episode 26 Aviation Writer Paul Eden discusses the range of career paths available in aviation
    Feb 14 2026

    Paul talks about his experiences in the Business Aviation world and how the industry has changed and is developing. He highlights how & why this sector has genuine value in today's world and the opportunities it offers across the board.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 25 Cae Roberts talks about Naval Aviation Engineering and life afterwards in Civvy Street
    Feb 14 2026

    Online entrepreneur and aircraft broker, Cae Roberts, gives us the background of how he joined the Royal Navy, served his time there and then re-entered civilian life to establish a brand new online business, giving not only an exciting living, but access to his main passion of General Aviation.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 24 Jake Brattle Team GB Glider Pilot and Navboys Entrepreneur talks about gliding
    Feb 14 2026

    Jake discusses his love of gliding and explains how aviation, and gliding in particular, helps build skills and experience that are applicable in everyday life. Teamwork, decision making and confidence are just some of attributes that will be developed in that environment.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 23 Bill Goebel and the Hollywood Bomber project. Connecting the past to the future.
    Feb 14 2026

    In Texas there is a project to revitalise a Twin Beech with a colourful history and turn it into a modern, accessible and exciting training / education asset. Leading the charge on this project is Bill Goebel. In this episode Bill explains the history and the plans for the future of the ambitious stem initiative.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 22 LAA Vice President Brian Davies discusses going from apprentice to Chief Engineer.
    Feb 14 2026

    Brian Davies has worked through the system from school and building models through apprenticeships to become a Chief Engineer for a large Airline, building his own aircraft and holding the position of Vice President of the Light Aircraft Association. A man worth listening to indeed.

    @lightaircraftassociation4756 #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #stem #steam #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #avgeek #apprenticeships #apprenticeship #experience #inspiringpeople #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #stemprojects #volunteering #teaching #learningtransfer

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    34 mins
  • Episode 21 Dr Geoff Coxon from theSkylab talks STEM, Air Shows, and the Ayrshire Aviation Hub.
    Feb 14 2026

    Dr Geoff Coxon, Medicinal Chemist, discusses theSkylab , the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight and how overcoming a lack of confidence enabled his creativity to have a career in STEM.

    #inspiringstories #stemeducation #aviation #flying #steam #avgeeks #inspiringaviation #swiftaircraft #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #stem @glasgowprestwickairport3457 @southayrshirecouncil @NtlMuseumsScot

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    34 mins