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The Short Circuit

By: Swift Aircraft
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  • Summary

  • In this series, Mike McLean will be having a short chat with members of the Aviation Community. He'll be asking them how and why they got into aviation, what or who inspired them to look to the skys and what they would say to any young people thinking of a career in this sector. The people he'll be talking with come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of stories to tell


    The Short Circuit podcast is sponsored by Swift Aircraft. Swift Aircraft is a new British Aircraft company developing light aircraft for the 21st century. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, it is involved in the development of young people through STEM activities, inspiring the next generation to become involved in the world of things that fly.


    So, without further ado, let’s get ready for take-off.
    © 2024 The Short Circuit
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Episodes
  • Episode 29 Peter Merlin, Author of Dreamland and Educator at Southern Illinois University

    Episode 29 Peter Merlin, Author of Dreamland and Educator at Southern Illinois University
    Jun 14 2024

    From growing up in Hollywood to gaining access to the secretive world at Groom Lake, Nevada (also known as Dreamland and several other names), Peter's life experience is one that will make many an aviation lover jealous.


    #groomlake #innovation #Aviation #aerospace #dreamland #STEM #stemeducation #STEAM #theshortcircuit #thespacerace #avgeeks #hollywood #educators #southernillinoisuniversity #groomlake #lifeexperience #avgeeks #aviationlovers #nevada #author #theshortcircuit #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople
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    32 mins
  • Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA

    Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA
    Jun 6 2024

    Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability.

    #aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviation #sustainability #womeninbusiness #businessaviation

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    28 mins
  • Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch

    Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch
    May 30 2024

    A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes.

    #wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #teaching #learningtransfer #emergencyservices #johnogroats #Transatlantic #Community #Airport #highlands #militaryheritage #airportoperators
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    33 mins
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