{"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":"Where the Road Ends and the Flying Begins — Bush Pilot Nate Herbert & Black Moose Outposts","slug":"where-the-road-ends-and-the-flying-begins-bush-pilot-nate-herbert-black-moose-outposts","published_at":"2026-04-14T14:00:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031/where-the-road-ends-and-the-flying-begins-bush-pilot-nate-herbert-black-moose-outposts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-in-flight-podcast-7209031","url":"https://futureinflight.podbean.com/e/where-the-road-ends-and-the-flying-begins-%e2%80%94-bush-pilot-nate-herbert-black-moose-outposts/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yuqyieqjcntm2876/LONG_FORM_Nate_Herbert83hzl.mp3","summary":"Episode Summary Shawn sits down with Nate Herbert, bush pilot and founder of Black Moose Outposts, a fly-in wilderness fishing and hunting operation based out of Red Lake, Ontario — the furthest northwest you can drive in the province. What started as a napkin sketch during COVID has grown into twelve camps and a fleet of nine aircraft, including de Havilland Beavers, Blackhawk Caravans, and a Pilatus PC-6 Porter on floats. Nate takes us inside what real bush flying looks like — from navigating months of wildfire smoke to landing on unmarked lakes with dark water and no weather radar. He shares how his dad lit the aviation fire in him (even though he spent most of his childhood getting airsick), what it takes to hire and train bush pilots, and why he believes bush flying is one of the most future-proof careers in aviation. Along the way, we get a look at Black Moose's fire suppression missions supporting Northern communities, the differences between flying a Beaver, a Caravan, and a PC-6 in the backcountry, and what it's like to hand the controls of a floatplane over to a 70-year-old guest living out a lifelong dream. Key Points Nate's Path into Aviation Nate grew up in Red Lake, Ontario — a town with deep bush flying roots going back to the gold rush era of the 1930s when its airport was the second busiest in the world behind Chicago. His dad was a pilot, and flying was simply transportation. Nate actually hated flying as a kid — chronic airsickness kept him miserable on every flight. The turning point came at age 15 when he overheard his parents say the family airplane would go to his cousin if he didn't get his license. He got it at 18 and never looked back. 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