{"podcast":{"title":"The Future in Flight Podcast","slug":"the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031","podcast_index_feed_id":7209031,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/futureinflight/feed.xml","website_url":"https://futureinflight.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19900156/Avi_Logo_2k9teg9.png","author":"Creative Relay Media","episode_count":71,"summary":"Ready to explore the skies and unlock your potential in aviation? The Future in Flight Podcast is your go-to weekly show for inspiration, education, and empowerment. Produced by Creative Relay Media and AviNation USA, this engaging podcast connects young adults, teens, and their families with the tools and insights they need to pursue fulfilling aviation careers and hobbies. Each episode features captivating stories, expert interviews, and practical advice, blending family-friendly entertainment with cutting-edge industry insights. From highlighting young achievers to diving into the latest aviation technology, The Future in Flight Podcast is your roadmap to discovering the endless possibilities in the world of flight. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a pilot, exploring aerospace engineering, or simply curious about the aviation industry, this podcast equips you to take off toward your goals. Subscribe now and join a growing community of future aviators ready to soar to new heights!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T00:17:54.082716+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031"},"episode":{"title":"Inside the IT FLIES Aircraft Design Competition, Backseat Pilot and V-Speeds","slug":"inside-the-it-flies-aircraft-design-competition-backseat-pilot-and-v-speeds","published_at":"2026-02-24T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031/inside-the-it-flies-aircraft-design-competition-backseat-pilot-and-v-speeds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031","url":"https://futureinflight.podbean.com/e/inside-the-it-flies-aircraft-design-competition-backseat-pilot-and-v-speeds/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xcdnqc7h5uvdchcr/S2_E1_IT_FLIES_x_Backseat_Pilot_x_V_Speeds9018u.mp3","summary":"🎧 Episode Summary What if aerospace engineering students didn’t just design aircraft on paper—but actually watched real test pilots fly their creations? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker takes you inside IT FLIES, an innovative international design-build-fly competition where students bring their aircraft concepts to life in high-fidelity simulators used in real-world aircraft development. We hear from competition leaders and test pilots about how simulation transforms abstract aerodynamics into hands-on experience—and why iteration, feedback, and collaboration between engineers and pilots mirrors the real aerospace industry. Then, Shawn sits down with Nate Ehlers—C-17 instructor pilot, airline captain, and founder of the Backseat Pilot training system. Nate shares his unconventional path through civilian training, regional airlines, and the Air Force Reserve, proving that persistence beats rejection every time. From landing with light gun signals after a radio failure to building a tool that’s helped thousands of CFIs save time and money, his story is one of innovation born from challenge. Finally, we break down one of aviation’s universal languages: V-speeds. From V1 and rotation to maneuvering speed and landing reference speeds, this segment demystifies the “cheat codes” that keep pilots safe and aircraft performing at their best. This episode is about bridging theory and reality, turning obstacles into opportunity, and understanding the language of flight. Thank you to our partners:✈️ AviNation USA – https://www.avinationusa.com/🎙️ Creative Relay Media – https://creativerelaymedia.com ✨ Key Points IT FLIES: From Theory to Test Flight International aerospace design-build-fly competition. Students code aircraft concepts into high-fi…","meta_description":"🎧 Episode Summary What if aerospace engineering students didn’t just design aircraft on paper—but actually watched real test pilots fly their creations? I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1885,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031/episodes/inside-the-it-flies-aircraft-design-competition-backseat-pilot-and-v-speeds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031/inside-the-it-flies-aircraft-design-competition-backseat-pilot-and-v-speeds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}