EP 80: Navigating the Skies with Bill Wilson

Описание: In this episode of Nose to Tail, host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO at Jet Midwest, speaks with Bill Wilson, Retired Airline Pilot Captain, about his path through military and commercial aviation.

Bill reflects on entering aviation through ROTC, flying the KC 135 with the US Air Force, and his time at American Airlines. The conversation explores differences between military and airline flying, changes in pilot training, and how technology has influenced the cockpit over time.

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00:00 Welcome
00:22 Bill Wilson's Journey into Aviation
01:19 From ROTC to Air Force Pilot
02:19 Transition to American Airlines
02:39 Flying the KC-135 and Aircraft Differences
05:45 Career at American Airlines
07:14 Flying the MD-80 and 777
11:22 International Destinations and Experiences
15:19 Changes in Pilot Training
18:34 Future of Aviation and Pilot Shortage
24:13 The Importance of Human Pilots in an Automated Industry
25:55 737 Max Incidents and Pilot Training
29:08 Future of Aviation: Electric Aircraft and Air Taxis
31:19 Reflections on a Career in Aviation
33:39 Retirement and Life After Flying
38:46 9/11: A Pilot's Perspective
44:19 Memorable Moments and Experiences in the Sky
47:27 Closing Thoughts and Farewell