Above the Wing

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Above the Wing Podcast

We’re two young women who hope to hear more voices like ours share their thoughts and experiences on all things aviation. Combining our passion for aviation with our respective professional backgrounds, we hope to start a discussion that we haven’t yet been a part of. We'll cover a broad range of aviation topics, such as current events, new products and airplanes, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by Ashley & Kim. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent our places of work. The content here is for informational purposes only.

  1. 04/01/2023

    Bird Strikes: Sharing Our Skies

    This week, we talk about bird strikes and the multitude of rules & regulations our aircrafts undergo to share our skies with these friendly animals. We also briefly discuss other wildlife disturbances -- listen to learn what else pilots have to dodge!

    23 min

  2. 17/11/2022

    Portable Oxygen: Taking Pilots to New Heights

    In this episode, we took a look at cabin pressurization in airliners and portable oxygen systems for General Aviation. In the evolving market, portable oxygen has allowed pilots in GA to reach new heights, while commercial airliners have always relied on consistent technology.

    21 min

  3. 12/10/2022

    First in Flight: Santos-Dumont vs Wright Brothers

    In this episode, we discuss the debate of who was first in flight. Specifically, we focus on Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont and his rise to his first flight. We contrast his journey and flight with the American Wright Brothers and their famous flight in Kitty Hawk. We also took a look at the evolution for flight during their time, and how far we have come since then.

    25 min

  4. 28/09/2022

    NY International Air Show Recap

    Air show season is in full swing! This week, we recap Kim's trip to the 2022 NY International Air Show! We talk about what she saw, who performed, and the target audience. We also compare and contrast Kim's experience to Ashley's experience at AirVenture.

    27 min

  5. 07/09/2022

    AirVenture 2022 Recap

    At the end of July, Ashley attended AirVenture, the world's largest airshow that takes place annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In the episode, we discuss what Ashley saw and her favorite parts. Since it was her seventh year attending, we also touch on what made this year's show unique.

    27 min

  6. 24/08/2022

    53 Years Later: Revisiting the Moon Landing

    This week, we revisit the Moon landing that took place in July 1969. We not only discuss the tech specs of the rockets, but we also compare the rocket to what we see today. Then, we take a look at how the media covered the monumental event.

    25 min

  7. 28/06/2022

    Top Gun 1986: Revisiting the Original Blockbuster

    Inspired by the recent release of Top Gun: Maverick, we decided to chat about the original Top Gun move, released in 1986. We discuss how it came to be, our personal ratings, and some surprising facts about Tom Cruise himself.

    18 min

  8. 15/06/2022

    Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 2)

    This week, we recap our thoughts on the second episode of Challenger, which is available for streaming on Netflix.  Challenger: The Final Flight recounts the events that led to an ultimate disaster. It features testimonies from employees, family members and friends of the crew, and behind the scenes events that were outside of the public eye at the time.

    24 min
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About

We’re two young women who hope to hear more voices like ours share their thoughts and experiences on all things aviation. Combining our passion for aviation with our respective professional backgrounds, we hope to start a discussion that we haven’t yet been a part of. We'll cover a broad range of aviation topics, such as current events, new products and airplanes, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by Ashley & Kim. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent our places of work. The content here is for informational purposes only.

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  • Creator
    Above the Wing
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Above the Wing
  • Show Website
    Above the Wing

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