Welcome to Aloft with Dan, a weekly show talking with rad people doing rad things in aviation!  Each week we will talk with different folks in aviation that will include some of the non traditional roles and explore how passion motivates them and what advice they have for others.  Join us to learn about this amazing industry and the amazing people in it!

On today's show Serena and Chris talk about:<ul>
<li>How they got involved with aviation</li>
<li>How they met</li>
<li>The story of Serena getting into the Navy and how Chris helped throughout the process</li>
<li>Advice to anyone who is mentoring someone</li>
<li>Great stories of what life in the Navy has been like for Serena</li>
<li>And a ton of other advice and stories!</li>
</ul>Serena and Chris have an incredible story and a lot of passion for aviation and what they are doing, this is a fantastic episode and not one to miss! Women in Aviation IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninaviation/?igshid=ZDg1NjBiNjg%3D">@womeninaviation</a> Chris Fitzgerald LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fitzgerald-26501b4?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B%2BsgizJdxR5qIEht4UEZn0Q%3D%3D">Chris Fitzgerald</a>Thanks to Preflight for sponsoring todays show!  If you are interested in receiving a free 30 minute consultation to find out more about what Preflight can do for you reach out to them <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">here</a> and make sure you let them know I sent you! <a href="https://preflightsafety.com/">Preflight Website</a> <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">Preflight email</a>If you have any feedback or thoughts please let me know!  You can DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aloftwithdan/">instagram</a> or send me an email at <a href="mailto:aloftwithdan@gmail.com">aloftwithdan@gmail.com</a>.If you are enjoying the show please leave a review and give us some stars, it helps grow the show and get it out to more people.  If you are really enjoying it and want to support the show please consider heading over to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Aloftwithdan">patreon</a>. Checkout my website at <a href="https://aloftwithdan.com/">aloftwithdan.com</a>You can purchase swag specifically at <a href="https://aloftwithdan.com/shop/">https://aloftwithdan.com/shop/</a>Thank you for listening, I appreciate it more than you know!
 
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Serena Wileman and Chris "Pyro" Fitzgerald

On today's show Trent and I talked about:<ul>
<li>How he got into aviation</li>
<li>Being awarded HAI's Pilot of the Year award</li>
<li>A tragic first day of flying heli skiing and the training that prepared him for it</li>
<li>Power line construction and his current job</li>
<li>Lots of great advice for anyone working through their career</li>
<li>And a lot of other topics!</li>
</ul>It is clear that Trent loves what he is doing and he has a passion for his role and how it helps the world! Trent's IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_tvick093_/">@_tvick093_</a> Thanks to Preflight for sponsoring todays show!  If you are interested in receiving a free 30 minute consultation to find out more about what Preflight can do for you reach out to them <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">here</a> and make sure you let them know I sent you! <a href="https://preflightsafety.com/">Preflight Website</a> <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">Preflight email</a>If you have any feedback or thoughts please let me know!  You can DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aloftwithdan/">instagram</a> or send me an email at <a href="mailto:aloftwithdan@gmail.com">aloftwithdan@gmail.com</a>.If you are enjoying the show please leave a review and give us some stars, it helps grow the show and get it out to more people.  If you are really enjoying it and want to support the show please consider heading over to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Aloftwithdan">patreon</a>. Checkout my website at <a href="https://aloftwithdan.com/">aloftwithdan.com</a>Thank you for listening, I appreciate it more than you know!
 
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Trent Vick - Helicopter utility pilot

On today's show Leigh and I talked about:<ul>
<li>How she got into aviation</li>
<li>Her path from flight student to business owner</li>
<li>Some of the highs and lows from owning and operating a helicopter business</li>
<li>What led her to Alaska</li>
<li>How they bought the Candy Cane Helicopter</li>
<li>Where the paint scheme came from</li>
<li>The good and bad with the Bell 505</li>
<li>How yoga ties into her life</li>
<li>What helicopter van life is like</li>
<li>And a lot of other topics!</li>
</ul>Leigh is a fantastic human with a really cool story, she clearly loves what she is doing.  Make sure you check it out! Leigh Coates IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/helipilotleigh/">@helipilotleigh</a> Thanks to Preflight for sponsoring todays show!  If you are interested in receiving a free 30 minute consultation to find out more about what Preflight can do for you reach out to them <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">here</a> and make sure you let them know I sent you! <a href="https://preflightsafety.com/">Preflight Website</a> <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">Preflight email</a>If you have any feedback or thoughts please let me know!  You can DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aloftwithdan/">instagram</a> or send me an email at <a href="mailto:aloftwithdan@gmail.com">aloftwithdan@gmail.com</a>.If you are enjoying the show please leave a review and give us some stars, it helps grow the show and get it out to more people.  If you are really enjoying it and want to support the show please consider heading over to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Aloftwithdan">patreon</a>. Checkout my website at <a href="https://aloftwithdan.com/">aloftwithdan.com</a>Thank you for listening, I appreciate it more than you know!
 
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Leigh Coates - Candy Cane Helicopter owner, commercial pilot, and yogi

On today's show Cayla and I talked about:<ul>
<li>Her unique path into aviation</li>
<li>What her favorite type of flying is</li>
<li>How she found her way into her current role with AOPA and passed up the "dream job" to stay there</li>
<li>What an average day in her life looks like</li>
<li>The things AOPA does to help pilots and protect our freedom to fly</li>
<li>Tips for Oshkosh</li>
<li>Tips for how to use social media to help general aviation</li>
<li>Pros and cons to living in an airport community</li>
<li>And a lot of other topics!</li>
</ul>Cayla has a ton of great information to share and is a blast to chat with.  Make sure you check it out! Cayla IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caylamcleod/">caylamcleod</a> Cayla Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caylamcleod11">Cayla McLeod Hunt</a> Cayla Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/pilotcayla">@pilotcayla</a> Cayla TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@caylamcleod">caylamcleod</a>Also checkout <a href="https://www.aopa.org">AOPA</a>, if you are not a member already you should be!  Thanks to Preflight for sponsoring todays show!  If you are interested in receiving a free 30 minute consultation to find out more about what Preflight can do for you reach out to them <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">here</a> and make sure you let them know I sent you! <a href="https://preflightsafety.com/">Preflight Website</a> <a href="mailto:info@preflightsafety.com">Preflight email</a>If you have any feedback or thoughts please let me know!  You can DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aloftwithdan/">instagram</a> or send me an email at <a href="mailto:aloftwithdan@gmail.com">aloftwithdan@gmail.com</a>.If you are enjoying the show please leave a review and give us some stars, it helps grow the show and get it out to more people.  If you are really enjoying it and want to support the show please consider heading over to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Aloftwithdan">patreon</a>. Checkout my website at <a href="https://aloftwithdan.com/">aloftwithdan.com</a>Thank you for listening, I appreciate it more than you know!
 
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