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The Traffic Pattern
by Derek Vento
A New York native turned southern gentleman! Derek found a niche for public speaking and aviation early on during his years of high school and ultimately realized that he wanted to give back to the community. Derek believes facilitating meaningful and constructive dialogue surrounding emotional and complex topics is the first step toward plausible and sensible solutions. Derek’s passion for aviation is undeniable! In Derek’s spare time he enjoys flying with friends, traveling to new destinations and trying new craft beers!
Episodes
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Derek Vento: More Than Airplanes...
It's been two years since I launched The Traffic Pattern podcast. In one word...wow. But life has been different lately, and that's what I want to share. A little bit more about me. I'm talking about family, a reflection on my time at Atlanta TRACON, a few personal stories and experiences, but…
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Dana Colten: Long Live the Maddog
Captain Dana Colten, from Acme Airlines shares his flying journey during the midst of a global pandemic. Stick around for the heartfelt ending. Long live the Maddog!
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Laura Savino: This Is Your Captain Speaking
She piloted the B777, B767, B757, B747, B737, B727, A319 and A320 as an international airline pilot/captain for United Airlines. She flew for Eastern and Pan Am regionals before that. On her way to becoming an airline pilot, she worked as a flight instructor, charter pilot, freight pilot and…
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Captain Eric Jordan: An Incredible Journey
Airbus 330 Captain, Eric Jordan has been flying for over 30 years! His passion for flying is undeniable. With a plethora of unknowns in the aviation industry, Eric reflects on the early stages of the pandemic, the gracious moments of his flying career, and most of all...family.
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Ryan Campbell: "Born To Fly"
At age 19, after spending two years planning, training, and fundraising over a quarter of a million dollars, Ryan successfully flew solo around the world. This expedition broke the world record for the youngest pilot and first teenager to circumnavigate the globe solo in a single engine airplane....
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Bonus: PilotEdge SimVenture
While I offer a personal sentiment in this episode, Kevin from PilotEdge ATC shares all of the details about the upcoming SimVenture event! Have you ever considered flying into Oshkosh?! Try it virtually first! Give it a try! You don't want to miss it!
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Robert Burgess: Activist & Law School Candidate
I am incredibly privileged to have father, husband, veteran, nonprofit enthusiast, founder of the ProSocial Network and 2021 law student candidate, Robert Burgess on the podcast tomorrow afternoon to discuss race relations, implicit bias, and policing in America. Robert’s friendship has pushed me...
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Steve Harfst: President & CEO Eastern Airlines
Today I sit down with CEO of Eastern Airlines Steve Harfst. Commissioned in the U.S. Navy, Harfst graduated number one in his class at flight school. As a Naval aviator, he served the rest of his decorated 10-year career in the cockpit of the F-14 Tomcat, logging 38 combat missions and 227…
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The Secret Sauce
Season 5 is here at last! New guests, fresh content, you don't want to miss it! Host Derek Vento and Producer Chris Phillips provide a little bit of insight as to how they make their show come alive! Season 5 premiers June 23rd!
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Cory Schow: Pilot Vlogs
Join me as I sit down with experienced Captain...real Captain, Cory Schow. Cory explains the importance of education outside of the cockpit through his platform PilotVlogs. You know him on Instagram as realcaptaincory. Listen in as he explains the importance of being well rounded in the cockpit.
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Derek Vento: A Day In The Life w/xADITL
Experience A Day In The Life xADITL Podcast @acouplewithapodcast 'We're taking a trip to the busiest airport IN THE WORLD, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, to experience a day in the life of Derek Vento, who sits in the tower as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. He's also the…
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Nicole Linse: My First 250 Hours
She speaks from the heart with an attitude that shows, shes always thinking about the big picture. Private pilot, and avid adventurer Nicole Linse, talks about what shes learned in her first 250 hours. Not only does she self-reflect on some of her most interesting moments, she makes it a priority...
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Evan Reiter: FlightSimExpo2020
FlightSimExpo 2020 JUNE 12-14, 2020 • TROPICANA LAS VEGAS • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA • North America's community-driven flight simulation conference. Co-Founder, and pilot, Evan Reiter has truly created something special; FlightSimExpo is a community-driven flight simulation and aviation conference and...
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Aubrey Warrick: Collecting Copilots
Corporate pilot, and entrepreneur Aubrey Warrick is taking a different approach at life. She's "Collecting Copilots". Collecting Copilots is a female aviator's collection featuring destinations, travel tips & celebrated people from around the world, focusing on travel-lifestyle and all things...
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Mel Williams: Pilot & Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Mel Williams aka Mel The Traveler is a local based pilot of out HMP (Hampton, Georgia). Through his social media platform and love for aviation, he is providing a vision for future aviators and aircraft maintenance technicians. He speaks about his growth over the last 15 years in an industry that...
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Bo Ryan: Bilingual In the Cockpit
US Navy Veteran, corporate pilot and safety/training advocate, Bo Ryan joins us on the pod for a conversation about being "bilingual" in the cockpit. Bo and host, Derek Vento, discuss "DK's Top 5" best practices for communicating with air traffic control, as well as what it means to be competent...
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Joe & Margrit Fahan: A Partnership at 30,000 Feet
Meet Joe & Margrit Fahan. They fly for a major airline as husband and wife based out of New York's John F. Kennedy Intl. With 4 total pilots in the family, 3 airline and 1 naval aviator, it goes without saying, the DNA of the Fahan's is made up of aviation. Listen in as we host a "live" show at…
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Captain Brian Schiff: Mitigating Risk in the NAS
Capt. Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus 320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. He holds several flight instructor ratings…
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"Smilin" Mark McKay: WSBTV Airborne Traffic & News Reporter
Delivering live airborne traffic reports every six minutes from the WSB SkyCopter during News 95.5 & AM 750 WSB's award winning and highly rated "Atlanta's Morning News with Scott Slade" succeeding the late Capt'n Herb Emory in a full-time capacity since April 2014. WSB provides airborne traffic...
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Vincenzo Pace: NYC Aviation Based Photographer
NYC aviation based photographer Vincenzo Pace shares his techniques, friendships and passion for photography as he captures some of the most powerful images at one of the world's well known airports, Kennedy International. As a local New Yorker who has spent countless years underneath the final…
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Derek Hood: 2019 Year In Review
He was the first guest to ever be interviewed on the pod. One of my closest friends, and corporate pilot Derek Hood reflects back on the year 2019. We laugh, we joke but most of all we reminisce on some of the moments that have made us the aviation professionals that we are today.
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Ben Lehman: CREMA Coffee
He's making the world a better place, one cup of coffee at a time. Join Host Derek Vento, and Producer Chris Phillips, as they travel to Nashville, Tennessee to spend some time with Commercial Pilot and Nashville coffee shop owner Ben Lehman.
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Jennifer: Tales From The Terminal
Jennifer is an airplane lover, stairs truck fanatic, airport employee and margarita maven. She blogs about her aviation adventures and they're pretty unique to say the least. Subscribe and check out her latest blogs at www.talesfromtheterminal.com
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Emmy Dillon: Human Factors
Meet Emmy Dillon! She's a CFI, engineer, air racer and ambassador for One Plane Jane. A behind the scenes discussion on how the products you use in the cockpit are being produced based on human factors. Emmy shares a powerful message. "There’s always passion in what you do. You can’t go through...
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Mark Siegwart: Siegwart Aviator
Sharing his passions, dreams while training the next generation of pilots! Mark truly knows what it takes to be successful in this industry. Listen in as Mark explains what putting your best foot forward can do you for in this industry. © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Lanier Flight Center: Setting the Standard
A conversation among air traffic controller, student pilot and CFI. Lanier Flight Center, located in Gainesville, Georgia is setting the standard for prospective pilots. Troy Wheeler, owner of Lanier Flight Center has created an environment where true relationships are being created both in and...
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Matt Rutowski: Falcon Captain, Caesar's Entertainment
A professional pilot mentor, aviation business consultant and Part 91 Captain on Falcon 2000 and Citation XLS jets. With previous experience in Part 91 International Operations and department management as well as Part 135 flight operations, Matt works to help individuals and departments overcome...
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Jimmy Fordham: AeroShell Aerobatic Team
He spoke from his heart. The story of a true gentleman. Jimmy began flying at age 14, taught by his father. By age 18 he had obtained his Commercial, Instrument, Multiengine, Seaplane, and Instructor ratings. He was introduced to airshow flying in the late 1970’s by Marion Cole and Merle…
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Brian Rutledge: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
A powerful episode as we talk with Sheriff Brian Rutledge. Deputy Rutledge has been in law enforcement for nearly 30 years and has been with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit for the last 15. He has a plethora of knowledge and experience with various aircraft. We talk about...
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Captain Tammie Jo Shults: Nerves of Steel
What I’m feeling is indescribable. I just met the most remarkable woman that saved the lives of 148 people, on April 17, 2018. Southwest Airlines Captain, Tammie Jo Shults one of the first Naval female aviators of the F/A18 was incredible. We developed an immediate connection and even listened to...
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Andrew Burnham: Dulles Ramp Tower Controller
Dulles Ramp Tower Controller and CFI, Andrew Burnham with special guest Derek Hood, gives us insight into the daily life of a ramp tower controller! He's moving heavy jets around the airport and it's not as easy as it seems! © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Eric Bolt: Trials and Tribulations
A story from Cape Air Captain, Eric Bolt. He shares a powerful story about how he came up through the grassroots. © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Andy Hanson: CFI & Special Agent/Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations
Today I sit down with certified flight instructor and Special Agent, Andy Hanson from the Division of Criminal Investigations. The DCI is the investigative bureau at the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office. Andy speaks about his team and the work they do to solve cold case homicides. After a 1985...
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Dewey Davenport: Modern Day Barnstormer
Dewey Davenport, he flies for a fractional jet company while mentoring and keeping the modern day barnstormer concept alive! © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Karim Shahin: Icarus Flying Academy
My long time friend, someone who I have grown up in the aviation industry with is redefining how flight schools manage and operate in the pursuit of educating student pilots. At the age of 22 years old, Karim has found a way to make a name for himself as a Co-Founder and Director of Operations at...
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Keith Smith: Pilot, CEO & Founder of PilotEdge ATC
Professional air traffic control for flight simulators. Keith Smith is changing the way both real world and flight simulation hobbyists approach their flying endeavors. Work with live air traffic controllers 15 hours a day and engage your "flying brain" from home. See other aircraft, and hear…
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Emma Carter: Living Her Best Life
She's flying Js. high performance turbo props and if you cant find her sitting solo in the left seat of a PC12, she's probably out jeepin! © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Customs and Border Protection
An informative sit down with the CBP! © 2019 All Rights Reserved
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Mike Willey: Crew Chief at Twin City Barnstormers
A gentleman with a story that goes back to the 1950s! Good friend, pilot and crew chief of Twin City Barnstormers in Stanton, MN shares his personal account of what flying means to him.
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Irish ATCO: Nicola Niriada
Insight into one of the world's busiest air traffic control en route sectors. Irish Air Traffic Controller Nicola, talks about her 25 year experience with the Irish Aviation Authority. We cover the importance of team building, her challenges as an OJTI but most of all the service she provides to...
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WWII Heritage Days: 75th Anniversary of D-Day
A recap of WWII Heritage Days in Peachtree City, Georgia. Interested in being apart of a networking event?! Stayyyy tuned! We have an amazing Season 3 ahead! 15,000 plays of the pod! WOW! Thank you!
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MQ9 Reaper Pilot: "Hood"
Their mission is unique as they protect the skies over various parts of the world at nearly 50,000 feet. A surreal and up front experience with United States Air Force, MQ9 Reaper Pilot, "Hood".
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Sun n Fun 2019
We had the time of our lives! A recap of our full week experience at SNF 2019!
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United States Coast Guard: Air Station Savannah Part 2
We're wrapping up our visit at CGAS Savannah! As we recap on our flight, we sit down with AMT 3rd Class Lorezno Leon, Lt. Cmdr & Pilot Russ Mathis, and CGAS Savannah Commander Brian Erickson.
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United States Coast Guard: Air Station Savannah Part 1
USCG Lt. Jr Grade Rob Mineo and Commander Brian Erickson invite us to Coast Guard Air Station Savannah to provide us with a once in a lifetime experience to gain insight into the mission of those serving and protecting our coastline. In part one, we speak with Mineo, and 3rd Class AST (rescue...
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Red Bull Air Race Pilot: Matthias Dolderer
He became the first to win it from Germany as the 2016 Red Bull Air Race World Champion...but he's still hungry for more! A sit down chat on what it takes to be a race pilot!
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Pete Driver: Airbus Pilot & Twitch Influencer
He speaks from the heart about his pursuit toward a career in aviation, and after many years of flying, he's giving back to the flying community by educating and inspiring those through twitch.tv Pete Driver F/O on the A320 will be attending Flight Sim Expo 2019, be sure to check him out at...
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Clint Cottrell: Commemerative Air Force Pilot & Marketing Officer
He's a gentleman with a plethora of flying knowledge while also taking on the role and responsibility as the Marketing Officer at Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing in Peachtree City, Georgia. Find out how you can support the CAF Dixie Wing by visiting https://dixiewing.org/ or...
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Leigh Hubner: Living The Dream at Hangar 145
He’s an award winning director of photography from Australia based in LA and a local Georgia pilot, living the dream at Mallards Landing. You know him as Leigh Hubner. Since 2008, Leigh has won 14 ACS Awards including two National Gold Tripods. He’s filmed with names such as Emma Stone, LL Cool…
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Tom Haines: AOPA's Senior Vice President of Media and Outreach
An award-winning author, Haines was named editor in chief of AOPA Pilot in 1994. Under his leadership, AOPA has expanded its media properties to include Flight Training magazine and a host of electronic media. He is the co-anchor of the weekly video magazine AOPA Live This Week. His staff also...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A New York native turned southern gentleman! Derek found a niche for public speaking and aviation early on during his years of high school and ultimately realized that he wanted to give back to the community. Derek believes facilitating meaningful and constructive dialogue surrounding emotional and complex topics is the first step toward plausible and sensible solutions. Derek’s passion for aviation is undeniable! In Derek’s spare time he enjoys flying with friends, traveling to new destinations and trying new craft beers!
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Derek Vento
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