The Pilot Podcast

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The Pilot Podcast dives into aviation careers, industry realities, medicals, training, and life on and off the flight deck — unfiltered conversations with pilots and aviation professionals.

6 DAYS AGO

Pilot Podcast Episode 8 - Dr Andrea Ehmke

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrea Emhke a Brigadier General in the South African Air Force, qualified air traffic controller, PhD specialist in industrial psychology and is a Aviation Human Factors and Neurological Ergonomic Specialist. We explore a topic aviation doesn’t always address directly, the psychology of pilots. From emotional awareness and internal state to situational awareness and human error, this conversation challenges traditional thinking around CRM and highlights the importance of understanding the human behind the controls. Drawing from both operational experience and academic research, Dr. Emhke shares insights into how self-awareness and emotional regulation may influence performance in high-pressure environments and why aviation may need to evolve how it approaches human factors.

31 min
19 APR

Pilot Podcast Episode 7 - Michael Thompson Aviation Historian

Michael is an Aviation Historian, Journalist and Boeing 737 writing for various websites and publications. In this episode of the pilot podcast Michael dives into the South African Airforce''s formative years and their extensive involvement in WW2 From operations in Madagascar to the first photographs of Auschwitz, Michael unpacks how these extraordinary airman punched way above their weight and help to turn the tide of one the worlds greatest conflicts. Coming up next on the Pilot Podcast. Aviation. Unfiltered.

37 min
4 APR

Pilot Podcast Episode 6 Part 2 - Captain Dennis Spence

In this episode of the Pilot Podcast, Captain Dennis Spence continues to reflect on his exciting career, from light aircraf, High Performance Aerobatics to landing not only Boeing 737's but Boeing 747'a into Rand Airport,South Africa's oldest airport with a very narrow runway. He takes us through the planning, how this was achieved and more importantly his vision for South African and global aviation, and what needs to be done to ensure the continued success of the aviation sector. This and more up next on the Pilot Podcast. Aviation.Unfiltered

37 min
22 MAR

Pilot Podcast Episode 6 Part 1 - Captain Dennis Spence

In this episode a legend in South African aviation , Captain Dennis Spence, shares his journey on how he began his aviation joinery his love for cars, flying various aircraft types throughout his career and touches on his career at South African Airways. Dennis is known as the founder of the Good Year Eagles Aerobatics team, is a qualified Type Rating Instructor and designated flight examiner, he also commanded a variety of commercial jet transport aircraft both narrow and wide body and has sat numerous interview panels, in addition to this he also services all his own aircraft and is refund for being part of the flight deck team that landed the famous Boeing 747 "Lebombo" at the historic Rand Airport Check out part one here on the Pilot Podcast. Aviation.Unfiltered.

39 min
7 MAR

Pilot Podcast Episode 5 Part 2 - Major Ryan Mitton

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Mitton, we explore his experience training in the Air Force, the journey to earning his pilot wings, and how military training shapes the mindset and discipline of professional aviators. Ryan also shares the story behind Sky Learner, his online learning platform designed to support PPL and ATPL students in the UK, and how modern digital tools are helping student pilots navigate aviation theory and training more effectively. An insightful discussion on pilot development, training standards, and the future of aviation education.

38 min
28 FEB

Pilot Podcast Episode 5 Part 1 - Major Ryan Mitton

n this episode of the Pilot Podcast were speaking Ryan Mitton a Major in the South African Airforce and director and co-founder of SkyLearner a Belfast based UK Aviation Training Organisations specialising in the LAPL,PPL and Airline Pilot Transport License ground schools. In part one of this series Ryan talks about how he became interested in the South African Airforce , the section process to join this organisation, the obstacles he faced in trying to pass selection and ultimately his success of achieving one of his life goals in obtaining his wings. The Pilot Podcast

30 min
21 FEB

Pilot Podcast Episode 4 Part 2 - Kelly Jane McCauley

In this Episode Kelly shares some insight into what it take to be able to make that Go-No Go decision , setting hard rules to protect against operational pressures and the challenges she faced in her career and how exactly she overcome those to get her very first break in aviation. 🎙️ The Pilot Podcast Aviation. Unfiltered.

23 min
12 FEB

Pilot Podcast Episode 4 Part 1 - Kelly Jane McCauley

In this episode of the Pilot Podcast, Kelly Jane McCauley shares her experiences growing up in a family passionate about all things aviation, how a chance encounter with an aircraft owner opened up a whole new chapter in her life, her very unique and the value of pursuing every opportunity to advance you career. 🎙️ The Pilot Podcast Aviation.Unfiltered

24 min
10 JAN

Pilot Podcast Episode 2 Part 2 - Daven Van Heerden

Episode 2 Part -2 of The Pilot Podcast, we continue the story behind building and operating a small charter business - and the realities that come with it. We also look at what happens when things go wrong, handling a gear up landing in the Cessna 414, meeting your favourite Top Gear/Grand your trio, Daven getting detained in South Sudan and his relocation abroad to take up a direct entry Captain role with his new operator. This episode is about decision-making, trade-offs, and understanding when to scale, pivot, or exit. 🎙️ The Pilot Podcast Aviation. Unfiltered.

28 min
10 JAN

Pilot Podcast Episode 2 Part 1 -Daven Van Heerden

In this episode of The Pilot Podcast, we unpack the realities of starting out in aviation when the job market is tight and options are limited. Daven Van Heerden unpacks being unemployed with low hours, knocking on doors and weighing up instructing versus opportunity, to the thinking that led to buying an aircraft, forming a charter company, and identifying viable regional routes — this is an honest look at how aviation careers and businesses actually begin. This is not a highlight reel. It's the part of aviation most people never talk about. 🎙️ The Pilot Podcast Aviation. Unfiltered.

27 min
2 JAN

Pilot Insurance explained Episode 1 (Part 2): David Le Roux

Part 2 of our conversation with David Le Roux from Pilot Insure, covering real-world claims, disclosure consequences, income protection, and protecting a pilot's long-term financial future. In this episode • Why insurers can legally decline "unrelated" claims • How medical histories are accessed during claims • The true scale of a pilot's lifetime earning risk • Income protection vs lump sums and career progression • Preparing your family and next of kin for the unexpected The Pilot Podcast Aviation. Unfiltered. by The Pilots Company

36 min
27/12/2025

Pilot Insurance Explained David Le Roux (Part 1)

Part 1 of a two-part conversation with David from Pilot Insure, breaking down how pilot loss of license cover really works — disclosure, exclusions, and why many policies fail when tested.

37 min

12 Episodes

The Pilot Podcast dives into aviation careers, industry realities, medicals, training, and life on and off the flight deck — unfiltered conversations with pilots and aviation professionals.

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