
In this episode of The Flight Pod, airline captain and YouTube creator Petter Hörnfeldt shares his journey from a 14-year-old landing a Cessna on his first lesson to becoming a 737 captain, type rating examiner, and the creator of Mentour Pilot and Mentour Now. Petter reflects on the discipline and determination that propelled him through Sweden’s competitive government-sponsored pilot training, his passion for instructing, and the art of mentoring both in the cockpit and online. He discusses how he built one of the world’s most respected aviation channels, his mission to educate and reassure millions of viewers, and the balance between authenticity and storytelling in aviation media. The conversation also explores his views on industry safety, memorable flying experiences, and why taking a break from commercial flying has given him new ways to inspire the next generation of aviators.
Aug 15, 2025
57 min

In this episode of The Flight Pod, host Michael Arron interviews David Neeleman, a renowned airline entrepreneur who has founded several prominent airlines including Westjet, JetBlue, Azul and Breeze.
Jul 18, 2025
30 min

In this episode of The Flight Pod, host Michael Arron interviews Noel Philips, an award-winning aviation content creator who transitioned from IT security. Noel shares his journey from humble beginnings in Leicester to his first flight to Russia, and his global flying experiences. He also discusses the challenges of being a YouTuber, his favorite flying moments, top airports, and how he plans his adventures.
Jul 11, 2025
46 min

In this episode of 'The Flight Pod,' Michael Arron interviews Josh Cahill, who turned his love for aviation into a successful YouTube channel. Josh talks about his journey from military aviation fascination to airline reviews, focusing on independent content and honest critiques. He shares his approach, future plans, and the importance of passion in travel. The conversation also covers his notable travel experiences, airline opinions, and favorite airports.
Jul 3, 2025
35 min
