S2E4 Nick Downs: Planes and Beer

Welcome back to season 3 of As the Prop Turns! This year's first special guest interview is with Wes McDonald; Airport Operations Manager of our very own KRYY. We get the inside scoop on what the emergency department looks like at Hartsfield and a deep dive into the role of Airport Operations for our friends out there not looking for the "pilot path" when it comes to aviation careers. Be sure to follow KRYY's new social media @ryy_airport for all the latest news at the Cobb County Airport. instagram: @as_the_prop_turns SFS instagram, TikTok, linkedin, FB: @superiorflightschool

On this week's segment of On This Day in Aviation History, we talk about the 1979 Air New Zealand crash off the coast of Antarctica. This flight had started as an amazing sightseeing opportunity turned sour with a combination of bad weather, bad flight directions, and a volcano in their path. It's interesting to hear about these accidents to see what could've been done differently and use it as a teachable moment.  Instagram: @as_the_prop_turns                      @superiorflightschool

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this week's episode of As the Prop Turns, we bring you another On This Day in Aviation History segment about a not so smart hijacker in 1971 and the first Thanksgiving meal in the air in 1918. Be sure to tune in next week as we bring you a new episode of history! Instagram: @as_the_prop_turns Instagram: @superiorflightschool 

On this weeks epidsode of As the Prop Turns, I am flying solo (pun intended) and bringing you a new segment of On This Day in Aviation History. We will be chatting about the history of the first South Atlantic flight. The first ever in 1919 and then the first by solo female Jean Bratten. This is a quick one, but we didn't want to leave you hanging like last week!  instagram: @as_the_prop_turns

This week on As the Prop Turns, we sit down with recruiter Melissa Talmage and First Officer Ryan Hollinsworth from Republic Airways. We got to speak with Melissa last season about Republic and she is back this season with some more tips on how to put your best foot forward in a Republic interview. She also shares some of the new things coming at Republic like the new training center and the new partnership with SFS. We get to hear first hand from an actual Republic First Officer on how things really go with training to the new contract. All those future airline pilots out there, be sure to listen in straight from the source!  instagram: @as_the_prop_turns For more information about Republic: Recruiter [email protected] First Officer [email protected]

On this week's episode of As the Prop Turns, we get to sit down with Nick Downs who is not only a Captain at a major airline, but also the founder of one of the most successful breweries on the north side of Atlanta. We get to hear the inspirational trip that triggered the idea for the brewery and what else got Nick to where he is today.  instagram: @as_the_prop_turns & @superiorflightschool Music: Busy City-Tracktribe

This week on the podcast, we have special guest Bryon Schwartz, Senior Aviation Underwriter, from AVEMCO. He shares with us the ins and outs of aviation insurance. Who needs it and how to get it. So if you are a flight student, CFI, or aircraft owner you will definitely want to take a listen.  For an insurance quote visit avemco.com/SF06 instagram: @as_the_prop_turns Music: Busy City-Tracktribe

This week we are back with another episode of "On This Day in Aviation History" and our first story comes to you from one of our listener submissions on instagram. We recount the story of James Leininger the 2 year old who believes he is the reincarnation of WWII fighter pilot James Huston. Dan shares the history of Theodore Joseph Koenig who won the Liberty Air Race in 1922 and some back story on the aircraft he won the race with.  Be sure to check out the new instagram page for As the Prop Turns. Give us a follow to stay up to date with all things podcast. https://www.instagram.com/as_the_prop_turns/ Music: Busy City-Tracktribe

Welcome back to As the Prop Turns Season 2! Did you miss us?? We are back with a new segment, "On This Day in Aviation History". So all you history buffs & aviation nerds out there be sure to stay tuned. In today's episode, we go back in history to October 6th 1918 and 1961. We dive into the story of two U.S. soldiers; pilot Goettler & gunman Bleckley flying the DH-4 in WWI. We also share only a teeny bit of Jackie Cochran's history. She is the women of many firsts in aviation and inspiring to say the least. Be sure to check out the new instagram page for As the Prop Turns. Give us a follow to stay up to date with all things podcast.  https://www.instagram.com/as_the_prop_turns/ Music: Busy City-Tracktribe

This week on the podcast, we got the pleasure of talking with Andrew Rachmell from Purdue Global. Andrew is the Professional Flight Business Development Specialist for the online Purdue Global program. Andrew gives us the inside detail on the amazing benefits of doing your flight training through Purdue. Superior is honored to be an Articulation Partner for the Purdue Global flight degree. For more information on the program visit https://www.purdueglobal.edu/degree-programs/aviation/online-bachelor-professional-flight/.  Follow us on IG: instrgram.com/superiorflightschool Music: Busy City-Tracktribe