From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville TN
61 episodes
1 week ago
Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
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Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Enthusiasts with Youth Programs
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
44 minutes 6 seconds
9 months ago
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Enthusiasts with Youth Programs
In this episode of From the Runway Up, hosts Becky and Caitlin explore two impactful youth aviation programs in Knoxville, Tennessee, that are shaping the next generation of pilots and aviation mechanics. First, they talk with Eric Dragonetti, CEO of CAVU Pilot Flight School, about the future of aviation training and the rise of flight schools during the pandemic. Then, they chat with Jesse Katz, founder of the Sky Program, a hands-on youth initiative focused on aircraft restoration and aviation education.
Learn about the exciting work that local youth are doing, from restoring Cessna aircraft to learning the technical aspects of flying, risk management, and mechanical skills. This episode highlights the dedication of these programs to create a safe, educational, and inspiring environment for young people to explore careers in aviation.
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
