Ep. 162 - Dr Billy Hoffman on Airline Pilot Mental Health

This is Paul Flaherty, Chief, Science Branch,, NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center commonly known as one of the Hurricane Chasers.  This is a brilliant episode - super reassuring in terms of Turbulence, Hurricanes, Storms and much more about weather reporting.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta - loveflyhelp  Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King More information about Paul Background:  Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, a small city just outside Boston. Enlisted in the US Air Force and spent 4.5 years in Germany before returning home for school. Education: BS in Meteorology from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, and MS in GeoSciences from Mississippi State University. I recently completed a Senior Executive Fellowship at Harvard's Kennedy School, and will hopefully complete my Executive Certificate in Public Leadership with them later this year.  Work: I've been flying with NOAA since 2002, and have flown into Hurricanes 123 times, while also flying many other types of weather. I'm currently the Chief of Science for our center (NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center, aka NOAA's Hurricane Hunters). #fearoflying #turbulence #storms #pilots

Jackie's story is super inspiring in its practical, pragmatic, unflinching and consistent manner in which she addressed her fears. After missing out on a fabulous once in a lifetime trip to Italy, which she totally regrets, she buckled down and just faced her fear one day at a time.  She also talks about who inspired her to keep going and her favourite podcasts too.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp YouTube - @loveflyteam #fearofflying #panicattacks #anxiety    Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Join Sarah Fowler, Cabin Crew Manager and John Bond talking about a really great little idea...a document that you can use the next time you fly.  If you join our Lovefly Facebook group, you can download a copy of it.  www.lovefly.co.uk FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear    Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Captain John Cox has been in aviation for over 54 years and man of those, dedicated to safety. This includes focussing on investigating air incidents and accidents.  Trigger warning.   We will be discussing, quite openly, the names of some incidents that have happened over the years.  However, if you can bear it, you should find his level of expertise and investigative skills very reassuring for the nervous flyer.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly  Insta - @loveflyhelp  #fearofflying #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear #johncox    Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King   More information: Captain John Cox is the President and CEO of Safety Operating Systems LLC, and is a veteran major airline, corporate and general aviation pilot. Capt. Cox has flown over 14,000 hours with over 10,000 in command of jet airliners. Before founding Safety Operating Systems LLC, Capt. Cox acted as Executive Air Safety Chairman for the Air line Pilots Association International for 3 years. Captain Cox has worked with the NTSB on numerous accident investigations. Capt. Cox received his Masters in Business Administration in Aviation Management in July 2010 from Daniel Webster College, and received the Aviation Safety Certificate from USC Aviation Safety & Security Program in 1996. Captain Cox received a postgraduate degree in Aviation Safety Command from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California in 1998. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and his most recent article is entitled “Aeroplane Upset Recovery Training, History, Core Concepts & Mitigation.” He authors the “Ask the Captain” column for USA Today, serves as the Aviation Analyst for NBC News, and provides expertise to numerous other media outlets. He also frequently appears as an expert on the television programs Air Disasters and Why Planes Crash.  

Captain Nick Eades worked on the Boeing 747 and flew it for the longest amount of time.  It's official. Aside from that, Nick is quite a character with some great stories to share too.  There may be a few triggering moments for some of you but we heartily recommend stay with it as it is also very reassuring.  Apologies for any sound issues as there were a couple of challenges with the edit.  www.lovefly.co.uk FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly #pilots    Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Kendra is not just a graduate of our 30 day programme but also, an extremely resourceful and determined fear of flying beating person! Packed with amazing tips and soundbites. www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly   Intro music 'Fearless' by Daniel King

Amanda Martin works for the Aviation Weather Centre, NOAA.  Here is the mobile-friendly website:  https://aviationweather.gov/  The NOAA staff document the accuracy of our forecasts and look for ways to improve. Amanda's job is more forward-looking, so she focuses on forecast communication and delivery to our customers (the general public) and stakeholders such as FAA, pilots, and other aviation professionals.  Lovefly information: www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp Would you like to support us? https://buymeacoffee.com/loveflyteam #fearofflying #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear    Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Meet Judith who has 35 years of reassuring experience... training, testing and auditing ground operations.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses Sponsor us: www.buymeacoffee.com/loveflyhelp #fearofflying #lovefly #aircanada #westjet    Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King 

Rosie Scott is an inspiring and knowledgeable First Officer for Virgin Atlantic Airways. This episode is packed full of down to Earth advice, a couple of mic drops plus, some great perspective around flying that you will enjoy.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - 'Lovefly' Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #pilots #lovefly #virginatlantic   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Lovefly favourite and all round great human, Captain Emma Henderson joins us for a podcast special. Here a little bit about her new book 'Grounded' www.lovefly.co.uk FB - Lovefly Insta- @loveflyhelp YouTube - @loveflyteam #fearofflying #pilots #grounded #CaptainEmma  Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King