WONZ 293 – Fletcher McKenzie

Guest: Fletcher McKenzie Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 27th of October 2023 Published: 14th of December 2023 Duration: 59 minutes, 46 seconds In this episode Dave Homewood chats with Fletcher McKenzie, an entrepreneur and former advertising executive who turned his hand to television and, with Malcolm Clement, produced the very popular FlightPath TV, which was seen in 61 countries around the world through Discovery Channel. Fletch talks about his passion for aviation and his journey into becoming a pilot. And he talks about the TV show, and film work with various aviation museums. He then got into writing books and has been prolific, with his Lessons From The Sky series. More recently Fletch has released his bestselling book From The Pilot’s Seat: Kiwi Adventures In The Sky. This book includes 23 interviews with New Zealanders whose work, service and/or life’s passion is in flying. The Kiwis come from all walks of like, from Air Force pilots to warbird display pilots to glider pilots to commercial helicopter pilots. Quick Links:• Fletcher McKenzie’s Website• From The Pilot’s Seat on Penguin Books• fromthepilotsseat.org To watch FlightPath TV and other videos. Fletch extends a 50% Offer for listeners – click “Add promotion code” on the Stripe checkout page use SKYHIGH50. Above: Fletcher McKenzie.