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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 21 MIN

Inside the Cockpit

from Beyond the Bar: Exploring People and Places That Shape North Carolina · host Ben Whitley

Pilot Nick Messina joins Ben Whitley to break down the art of flying. Nick discusses how his aspiration to become a helicopter firefighter ultimately led him to a career as a pilot. Drawing from his experience teaching aviation, ferrying aircraft, and chartering flights, Nick offers reassuring insight into how pilots approach safety and flight operations. 

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Pilot Nick Messina joins Ben Whitley to break down the art of flying. Nick discusses how his aspiration to become a helicopter firefighter ultimately led him to a career as a pilot. Drawing from his experience teaching aviation, ferrying aircraft,...

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