For Flying Out Loud

Andrew Neofytou - Pilot & Aviation Entrepreneur
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For Flying Out Loud

A childhood dream, turned into a reality. In this podcast, Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrepreneur, aims to serve as a source of inspiration, empowerment and motivation to anyone that 'dreams bigger'. Featuring interviews with some leading figures from the world of aviation, we look forward to you joining us on a journey of discovery and adventure, learning more about the experiences and personal challenges which have made us all what we are today. 

  1. Black Cats - Lieutenant’s Michael Vivian and Scott Sunderland

    FEB 23

    Black Cats - Lieutenant’s Michael Vivian and Scott Sunderland

    In this episode we welcome Lieutenant’s Michael Vivian and Scott Sunderland to the For Flying Out Loud podcast. They are two serving members of the Royal Navy, both serving as Fleet Air Arm pilots on the Wildcat helicopter. In 2024, these two pilots embarked upon a challenging but as you’ll learn, extremely rewarding journey to re-launch the display of the Wildcat Helicopter in an exhilarating pairs display season. Unlike most other display teams, the job of these isn’t to displa...

    1h 4m
  2. 'Red6 AR - The Augmented Future Is Here' Daniel Robinson

    11/25/2024

    'Red6 AR - The Augmented Future Is Here' Daniel Robinson

    Daniel Robinson is a former RAF fighter pilot who started his career flying the Tornado F3. One of Britain’s top fighter pilots, In 2006, recognised for his outstanding flying ability and natural flair for building effective teams, he was chosen as the first non-US citizen to fly the 5th Generation F22 Raptor for the US Air Force. In 2006, a life-defining moment and intersection of time, education and experience combined with his passion for aviation saw him venture into a completely n...

    1h 28m
  3. Fly Zolo - Guiness World Record holder Zara Rutherford

    11/12/2024

    Fly Zolo - Guiness World Record holder Zara Rutherford

    In August 2021 at just 19 years old, Zara Rutherford started on a journey to fly solo around the world in a Shark ultralight aircraft. In Jan 2022, 155 days later, this was completed. And in doing so, she broke the Guinness World Record for the youngest woman flying solo around the world and also reduced the gender gap of this record by 11 years between the current youngest male who was 18 and the previous female record holder who was 30. What an incredible achievement! Zara is also a publis...

    52 min
  4. You Belong Up Here. British Airways Head of Pilot Recruitment - Lucy Silvester

    06/05/2024

    You Belong Up Here. British Airways Head of Pilot Recruitment - Lucy Silvester

    Lucy Silvester is a former cabin crew member who started her career in Monarch Airlines, before transitioning to recruitment, training and development with British Midland International and Heathrow Airport. For the last 10 years, she has been instrumental in the acquisition of talent in a range of specialist areas across the business for the globally recognised British Airways. In 2023 her natural flair for recruitment combined with her infectious character and ability to build effective tea...

    44 min
  5. Mo T - The Airport Guy

    05/22/2024

    Mo T - The Airport Guy

    Aviation is such a great community of likeminded people, but some people just have that knack of bringing that community together in a way that is truly inspirational. I first came across today’s guest on instagram, drawn in by his infectious character, unique presenting style and his ability to make the ‘behind the scenes’ of an airport come to life for millions of people around the world. Mohammad Taher is a former engineer turned aerodrome systems specialist who has used his infectious e...

    56 min
  6. Speedbird Pilot Academy Episode - Soaring to Success!

    03/27/2024

    Speedbird Pilot Academy Episode - Soaring to Success!

    In 2023, British Airways launched the Speedbird Pilot Academy, the first time in many years since British Airways had launched a fully funded cadet scheme, giving the realistic option for anyone aged 18-55 to become a pilot. Remaining committed to further increasing diversity in the aviation industry, British Airways was determined to increase awareness and visibility to people from all backgrounds, not just those that can afford the initial training costs. What a fantastic opportunity this w...

    58 min
  7. Elevate (Her) Aviation Ambassador Katherine Moloney

    10/18/2023

    Elevate (Her) Aviation Ambassador Katherine Moloney

    If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Katherine Moloney is the Marketing Director of Transair Flight Equipment, an Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport two years running and a private pilot with helicopter and fixed wing licences. She also has an admirable following of more than 230,000 followers on Instagram and is founder of Elevate(her) Aviation. In this episode it’s a great pleasure to welcome Katherine Moloney to the...

    55 min
  8. Speed of Sound, Sound of Mind - Roger Cruickshank DFC

    06/12/2023

    Speed of Sound, Sound of Mind - Roger Cruickshank DFC

    If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Roger Cruickshank is a former Eurofighter Typhoon pilot who served in the Royal Air Force for 21 years, completing 2 front line tours. He has been deployed operationally all over the world, including Iraq, Syria and Baltic Air Policing out of Estonia and Romania. In 2017, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in the Operational Honours List for an act of bravery when he saved the lives of all...

    1h 10m
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A childhood dream, turned into a reality. In this podcast, Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrepreneur, aims to serve as a source of inspiration, empowerment and motivation to anyone that 'dreams bigger'. Featuring interviews with some leading figures from the world of aviation, we look forward to you joining us on a journey of discovery and adventure, learning more about the experiences and personal challenges which have made us all what we are today. 

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  • Creator
    Andrew Neofytou - Pilot & Aviation Entrepreneur
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 For Flying Out Loud
  • Show Website
    For Flying Out Loud

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