In this episode, we explore self-doubt and imposter syndrome in aviation, and how they quietly affect confidence and skills.
We’ll explore how these factors potentially influence your performance, decision-making and communication in the cockpit.
This episode offers four thoughtful ways to ease these feelings and support your well-being as a pilot.
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🎧 Intro credits go out to my friend Fabian Valentini
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👩🏼✈️ As always, stay curious, stay kind — Nell
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In this episode, take a deep dive into pilot licenses, recent industry developments such as Electronic Personnel Licensing and Extendend Minimum Crew Operations. We reflect on the curiosity challenge—how preconceptions can limit true understanding and even be painful when they’re hidden in the questions we ask.
Find some of the sources here:
Aviation Authorities' Research Agenda 2025
EMCO-SIPO Extended Minimum Crew Operations / Single Pilot Operations Safety Risk
EASA Pauses Single-Pilot Research – Flying Magazine
Flight Crew Licensing Update: EASA’s Pilot Training Paradigm
Easy Access Rules: Flight Crew Licencing (Part-FCL)
💌 Get in touch on Instagram @flywithnell
🎧 Intro credits go out to my friend Fabian Valentini
💫 If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate your support by following or rating the podcast
👩🏼✈️ As always, stay curious, stay kind — Nell
In this first episode, I talk about my path in aviation and why I started this podcast—to create a comfortable space for learning about aviation and personal growth. At the end, I reflect on overcoming the fear of creating something unnoticed and why every small impact matters.
💌 Get in touch on Instagram @flywithnell
🎧 Intro credits go out to my friend Fabian Valentini
💗 The quote I shared in the end was told to me by my dear friend @Lucajohanna — You can find her podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nq1hya7ah6Yw2lgrhvoo7?si=UudMB0DmQgGE7rU1dXLq-A
💫 If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate your support by following or rating the podcast
👩🏼✈️ As always, stay curious, stay kind — Nell