The Short Circuit – Details, episodes & analysis

Today's chat is with MSP Brian Whittle, former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's.

What’s that got to do with aviation? Take a listen to this episode to find out.

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Full time student Jacob Haseldine discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions.

This is the second 'Young Voices' special edition of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation and aerospace. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it  

Jake discusses his love of gliding and explains how aviation, and gliding in particular, helps build skills and experience that are applicable in everyday life.  Teamwork, decision making and confidence are just some of attributes that will be developed in that environment.

In Texas there is a project to revitalise a Twin Beech with a colourful history and turn it into a modern, accessible and exciting training / education asset.  Leading the charge on this project is Bill Goebel.  In this episode Bill explains the history and the plans for the future of the ambitious stem  initiative.

Brian Davies has worked through the system from school and building models through apprenticeships to become a Chief Engineer for a large Airline, building his own aircraft and holding the position of Vice President of the Light Aircraft Association. A man worth listening to indeed.

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Dr Geoff Coxon, Medicinal Chemist, discusses  theSkylab  , the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight and how overcoming a lack of confidence enabled his creativity to have a career in STEM.

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Rocketeer and STEM/STEAM advocate Ben Jarvis discusses his activities and experiences in building rockets, launching small satellites and getting young people of all flavours involved in aerospace.

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Steph Smith is a Licensed B1 Aircraft Engineer for  AIrbus embedded at  the Royal Air Force  Brize Norton.  She's also a #stemambassador , private pilot and total aviation enthusiast.

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There are certain people you encounter when you are young who are fundamental in your development.  Jack Milnes was just that to a bunch of youngsters with the The Spirit of Goole stem project.  It's now time to hear directly from the man who started it all.

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Based  at Liverpool Airport,  Claire not only is the Air Traffic Control Safety Manager but a member of the British Women's Pilots Association (BWPA), Flying Instructor and Author of 'You Have Control! Being a Better Flying Instructor', published by Airlife.  Her career path has been forged from determination and focus having been captivated by flight in her teens.  Her #inspiringstory shows what can be done by keeping your eyes on the prize.