The Air Up There Podcast
1) Remix: Flying Feet First
Meet Jessica Cox, a sport pilot born without arms who mastered flying an airplane with her feet. In this inspiring re-released episode, Jessica shares the journey that led to her Guinness World Record...Show More
2) Fan Favorite Remix: Ready, Set, Drone Racing!
Original air date: December 13, 2023Elite drone pilots, custom-built high-speed drones, and groundbreaking technology come together in this fan-favorite episode featuring the Drone Racing League (DRL)...Show More
3) Bonus: 3 Stories of Aviation’s Trailblazing Women at EAA AirVenture
Each year, hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts come together for EAA AirVenture, a world-renowned annual airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. FAA air traffic controllers play a critical role at th...Show More
4) Be ATC REMIX: A Fulfilling Career in Air Traffic Control
Original air date: April 17, 2024Flying safely to our destination is something we don’t take for granted, but have you ever thought about the intricate logistics that make it all possible? Air traffic...Show More
5) Habitat for Aviation’s All-Women Airplane Build
When you think of women working with rivet guns, you might picture a woman with her hair wrapped up in a red polka-dot bandana, flexed muscles and the famous words, “We Can Do It.” Just as Rosie the R...Show More
6) Kamora Freeland: One of the Youngest African American Female Pilots in the U.S.
Meet Kamora Freeland, an FAA-certificated private pilot who, at the age of 17, became one of the youngest African American female pilots in the United States. Hear how Kamora—who had never even seen a...Show More
Kamora Freeland: One of the Youngest African American Female Pilots in the U.S.
10:54 | Oct 16th, 2024
7) How Do You Become a Hot Air Balloon Pilot?
Did you know Ben Franklin witnessed the first human flight? No, he wasn't with the Wright Brothers in Kitty Hawk. In fact, it was 120 years earlier in 1783 when two aeronauts floated over Paris in a h...Show More
8) Tom and Erik Lake: Father-Son Commercial Co-Pilots
For Tom and Erik Lake, the passion for aviation runs in the family. This extraordinary father and son team has logged almost 500 hours together on the flight deck. Tom was his son’s Captain when he to...Show More
9) Captain Theresa Claiborne: The First Black Woman Pilot in the Air Force
Imagine following your dreams and then one day waking up to realize you’ve unknowingly made history. That’s the story of Captain Theresa Claiborne, a trailblazer in aviation history and a living legen...Show More
10) Emily Calandrelli ‘The Space Gal’
Have you ever felt intimidated by science, technology, engineering, or math concepts? Well, you are not alone. Emily Calandrelli, aka ‘The Space Gal,’ is on a mission to make STEM easier to understand...Show More