EPISODE · Aug 14, 2023 · 37 MIN
Episode 60: Ellie Carter, 'U-2 girl' and Piper Cub pilot
from The UK Airshow Review Podcast · host UK Airshow Review
In our 60th episode we're talking to pilot Ellie Carter, initially famous for breaking into the scene schooling some U-2 pilots on their aeroplane at age 9, who has gone on through an early whirlwind aviation career to now fly Piper L4H Cub 480015 (G-AKIB). We chat about how she got that remarkable experience, what it took to get into aviation so young and how she has found being a woman and young person in that world. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
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In our 60th episode we're talking to pilot Ellie Carter, initially famous for breaking into the scene schooling some U-2 pilots on their aeroplane at age 9, who has gone on through an early whirlwind aviation career to now fly Piper L4H Cub 480015 (G-AKIB). We chat about how she got that remarkable experience, what it took to get into aviation so young and how she has found being a woman and young person in that world. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
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