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Fear of flying help from a team of aviation experts and Lovefly graduates...all at various stages of managing their fear. Lovefly Podcast is independent.

  1. 18 HR AGO

    Ep. 278 - Claire Lemisky Training Captain and Dash 8 Aircraft Expert

    Claire Lemiski is a Training Captain and Approved Check Pilot at Porter Airlines. Her career has evolved around the Dash 8-400, from flight testing and flying a corporate shuttle at Bombardier Aerospace, to line flying and management at Porter, and international ferry flights during the pandemic.  She is passionate about providing mentorship and encouragement to new and aspiring pilots. Claire is a member of the Ninety-Nines and a senior advisor with Women Soar at Porter. She was a recipient of an Elsie award from the Northern Lights Aero Foundation in 2015. When she's not flying, Claire enjoys making music, dragon boating, and volunteering in her community. In this episode, you’ll learn: How airline pilots are trained and continually tested What happens in flight simulators and emergency training How aircraft are certified before entering service Why turboprop aircraft like the Dash 8 are extremely safe What pilots think about turbulence and safety in real time Why commercial flying is statistically one of the safest activities you can do If you are a nervous flyer, this episode will help you understand what is happening behind the scenes—so you can feel more confident the next time you fly. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  2. 29 APR

    Ep. 277 - A former Spy tells you why are safer than you realise

    What really happens behind the scenes to keep air travel safe? In this fascinating episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, former Canadian intelligence officer Andrew Kirsch reveals the hidden world of airport security, covert surveillance, and the unseen layers of protection that help keep passengers safe every day. If you struggle with a fear of flying, this conversation offers a rare insider perspective on why modern aviation security is far stronger than most passengers realize. Andrew shares: ️ How airports operate like highly protected mini-cities ️ Why nervous flyers often underestimate aviation security ️ The invisible safety systems working behind the scenes ️ How intelligence services assess travel risk ️ Practical tips for staying safe while travelling ️ Why “the home team has the advantage” in airport security ️ How awareness can reduce anxiety when flying For anyone who worries about airport safety, terrorism, or the unknowns of flying, this episode offers reassurance from someone who spent years working in national security. In this episode: Whether you're a nervous flyer or simply curious about the secret world of travel security, this episode will completely change how you see flying. #fearofflying #aviationsafety #airportsecurity #nervousflyer #travelanxiety #flyingfear #airportsafety #travelconfidence #lovefly #traveltips Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  3. 11 MAR

    Ep. 271 - Flying is so safe due to great Aircraft Design and Development... Two great Engineers tell us more

    About our guests... Heather Beaton (Fellow, Engineering Design and Development) TimYee Lee (Safety Officer, Airworthiness, Engineering Design and Development) TimYee Lee is an industrious, Industrial Engineer and is Bombardier’s Aircraft Design & Development Safety Officer and Manager of Core Airworthiness.  Marking her 28th year with Bombardier, she is a Principal Engineering Specialist having worked on commercial and business aircraft programs; ensuring safety and reliability, from clean sheet design to designs of the next generation. Heather Beaton is a Fellow in Bombardier’s Aircraft Design & Development engineering organization, providing leadership and decision making to critical strategic, safety and certification decisions across Bombardier sites and platforms.  She has been at Bombardier since 1988 and has held various engineering positions in Bombardier’s product development teams over the years  including: Product planning and new aircraft studies for new and derivative models with Bombardier’s Advanced Design and Strategic Technology teams Development, flight test, certification, and continued airworthiness of the CRJ Series, Challenger 300 & 600 Series, Global Express G5/6000, G5/6500 & G7500 Series, and CSeries/A220 Knowledge Owner for the Control Systems Knowledge Domain - Responsible for connecting the Control Systems engineering community and development of sustainable knowledge management practices across all sites - Montreal, Toronto, Wichita and Belfast (2012 - 2018) Chair SAE International A-6A Systems Integration Committee (sub-committee to SAE A6) - responding to emerging issues and technologies with industry guidance Founder of Bombardier’s Women in Engineering affinity group ~ 2020, providing networking, mentoring and project opportunities with concrete deliverables to all branches of engineering at Bombardier. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #Aircraftdesign #Bombardier  Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 7min

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Fear of flying help from a team of aviation experts and Lovefly graduates...all at various stages of managing their fear. Lovefly Podcast is independent.

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