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The Short Circuit

by Swift Aircraft · English · Leisure & Travel

In this series,  Mike McLean will be having a short chat with members of the Aviation Community.  He'll be asking them how and why they got into aviation, what or who inspired them to look to the skys and what they would say to any young people thinking of a career in this sector.  The people he'll

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New episodes
Several times a day
Typical length
33 min
Latest
14 Feb 2026
Language
English

Latest episode

14 Feb 2026 · 28 min

Episode 28 Nancy Bsales on Sustainability in the Business Aviation sector, a view from the USA

Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability. #aviation #theshortcircuit #GenerationAviation #sustainableaviation #FutureAviation #innovation #aviation #stem #steam #youthdevelopment #inspiringaviation #businessaviation #womeninaviation #sustainability #womeninbusiness #businessaviation

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

  1. 14 Feb 2026 · 33 min

    Episode 27 Lifeline Airports. David Swanson tells us what it takes to keep John O'Groats in touch

    A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community. David Swanson takes us behind the scenes. #wickairport #lifeline #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #STEAM #STEM #avgeeks #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #experience #youthdevelopment #stemactivities #teamwork #teaching #learningtransfer #emergencyserv...

  2. 14 Feb 2026 · 35 min

    Episode 26 Aviation Writer Paul Eden discusses the range of career paths available in aviation

    Paul talks about his experiences in the Business Aviation world and how the industry has changed and is developing. He highlights how & why this sector has genuine value in today's world and the opportunities it offers across the board.

  3. 14 Feb 2026 · 26 min

    Episode 25 Cae Roberts talks about Naval Aviation Engineering and life afterwards in Civvy Street

    Online entrepreneur and aircraft broker, Cae Roberts, gives us the background of how he joined the Royal Navy, served his time there and then re-entered civilian life to establish a brand new online business, giving not only an exciting living, but access to his main passion of General Aviation.

  4. 14 Feb 2026 · 32 min

    Episode 24 Jake Brattle Team GB Glider Pilot and Navboys Entrepreneur talks about gliding

    Jake discusses his love of gliding and explains how aviation, and gliding in particular, helps build skills and experience that are applicable in everyday life. Teamwork, decision making and confidence are just some of attributes that will be developed in that environment.

  5. 14 Feb 2026 · 36 min

    Episode 23 Bill Goebel and the Hollywood Bomber project. Connecting the past to the future.

    In Texas there is a project to revitalise a Twin Beech with a colourful history and turn it into a modern, accessible and exciting training / education asset. Leading the charge on this project is Bill Goebel. In this episode Bill explains the history and the plans for the future of the ambitious stem initiative.

  6. 14 Feb 2026 · 34 min

    Episode 22 LAA Vice President Brian Davies discusses going from apprentice to Chief Engineer.

    Brian Davies has worked through the system from school and building models through apprenticeships to become a Chief Engineer for a large Airline, building his own aircraft and holding the position of Vice President of the Light Aircraft Association. A man worth listening to indeed. @lightaircraftassociation4756 #inspiringstories #inspiringaviation #aviation #flying #stem #steam #swiftaircraft #theshortcircuit #avgeek #apprenticeships #...

About The Short Circuit

In this series,  Mike McLean will be having a short chat with members of the Aviation Community.  He'll be asking them how and why they got into aviation, what or who inspired them to look to the skys and what they would say to any young people thinking of a career in this sector.  The people he'll

The Short Circuit is a English leisure & travel podcast from Swift Aircraft. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher
Swift Aircraft
Language
English
New episodes
Several times a day
Typical length
33 min
Latest episode
14 Feb 2026
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© 2026 The Short Circuit

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