Host Pilot Mercedes welcomes former Air Canada Captain & Lawyer Steve Steele to discuss his diabetes diagnosis that grounded him in 1986, the fight to allow insulin-dependent pilots in Canada (until early 2000s), simulator instruction in Hong Kong, family flexibility, and global aviation health rules. Key insights on pilot training, health barriers, and returning to the cockpit.

Essential for Canadian pilots, flight training, and aviation podcast fans.

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In this episode of Skyward Podcast, Pilot Mercedes shares the 5 things she wish she knew before starting flight training. Discover how to build an aviation community, prepare for transitions, balance well-being, stay resilient, and tackle the steep learning curve of becoming a pilot. Perfect for aspiring aviators looking for clarity and confidence! ✈️

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Show notes:
(2:30) Build your aviation community
(5:45) Prepare for smooth transitions
(8:20) Balance health with training demands
(11:10) Stay resilient through life’s twists
(14:50) Master the pilot learning curve
(16:30) Outro

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Pilot Mercedes chats with Dini Petty, legendary Canadian Pink Helicopter Pilot, beloved talkshow host, and author, about reporting breaking news mid-flight, her rise as a live TV star, and decades of aviation adventures.

Dive into inspiring stories of breaking barriers in the skies and media—perfect for aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots.

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