The Art of Flight: Mastering Aerobatics and Airline Operations

Pilot to Pilot - Aviation Podcast

Justin Siems

Leisure, Hobbies, Business, Aviation, Careers

4.9 • 938 Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

The salient point of this episode revolves around the remarkable journey of Marco Bouw, who transitioned from a career in regional airlines to becoming a major airline pilot while also pursuing his passion for aerobatics. Throughout our discourse, we delve into Marco's early inspirations, including his experiences at the Oshkosh Airshow, which ignited his desire to fly. We share insights into the challenges and triumphs associated with our respective aviation paths, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and perseverance in the face of adversity. Notably, Marco recounts a harrowing incident involving a flat spin that necessitated his emergency ejection from the aircraft over water, a narrative that underscores the unpredictable nature of aviation. As we navigate through these experiences, we reflect on the intricate balance between professional commitments and personal aspirations, particularly in the context of family life and the pursuit of one's passions in aviation.

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1:27.4	So I'm Marco Vow. um major airline pilot do aerobatics
1:31.4	air shows are flying since i was 14 15 years old avianation what is going on and welcome back to
1:37.1	another episode of the pilot the pilot podcast my name is justin seems and i am your host today's
1:42.3	episode is my good friend marcoough. Our tracks and our career
1:46.5	is somewhat similar. Now, we've done some different flying to get to where we are. He was a previous
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