Steve Randall / Oceanic Ferry Pilot to Airline Captain
Sit down for a jolly good chat with Captain Steve Randall!From crossing the Atlantic Ocean in small, general aviation aircraft to flying the big iron for the airlines, his aviation journey is one for the books! And speaking of books, he is an accomplished aviation author and master story teller.BOOK GIVEAWAY! (2 LUCKY WINNERS) DRAWING 9/10/2025 AT 12PM PDT📘 🎉 Visit the YouTube Video and leave a comment to enter to win!Purchase his book here: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️https://redwoodbusdriver.comFollow Captain Steve on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/redwoodbusdriver/?hl=enFollow The Pilot Life for more aviation content:https://www.instagram.com/thepilotlife121/
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Bobby Nikkhoo / Pacific Flight Academy Co-Founder / Airline Pilot
Great conversation with Bobby ; Hawaiian Airline pilot and co-founder of the Honolulu based Pacific Flight Academy. We talk Career pivots, flying during Covid, starting a flying academy and so much more!Check out the Pacific Flying Academy here:https://www.pacificflightacademy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/pacificflightacademyFollow The Pilot Life for more aviation content:https://www.instagram.com/thepilotlife121/“The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated.”
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Captain Ron Kirkland / F-14 Fighter Pilot
Captain Ron is one of the most experienced, and most humble pilots I have ever met. His story is simply incredible, from flying P-51 Mustangs, Mig-21s and F-14's to heavy iron like the Boeing 747. Sit back and enjoy his aviation journey!
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Jessie Doros / B737 Pilot / Alaska Airlines
Excited to share my conversation with Jessie, a pilot and friend I've had the privilege of knowing for 25+ years. She entered the airline industry during the early 2000's, a difficult time to start your airline dream. Hired, furloughed, corporate pilot, airline pilot, around the world and back. Enjoy the conversation with Jessie as she talks about her journey to the flight deck of Alaska Airlines. “The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated.”
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F-14 Pilot breaks down TopGun scenes
Huge thanks to Captain Ron "Rhino" Kirkland for indulging me in my breakdown of famous TopGun scenes. Awesome to be able to sit down with someone who flew the Tomcat and speak about the capabilities and performance of this amazing aircraft. Be sure to check out his full podcast on an upcoming episode of The Pilot Life where we talk about not only his journey to the Navy, but also flying as a test pilot, a cargo pilot on the MD11 and B747 and more!
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