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The Short Circuit

The Short Circuit

By: Swift Aircraft
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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 be talking with come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of stories to tell


The Short Circuit podcast is sponsored by Swift Aircraft. Swift Aircraft is a new British Aircraft company developing light aircraft for the 21st century. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, it is involved in the development of young people through STEM activities, inspiring the next generation to become involved in the world of things that fly.


So, without further ado, let’s get ready for take-off.

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Episodes
  • Episode 34 Brian Whittle

    Episode 34 Brian Whittle
    Jul 22 2024

    Today's chat is with MSP Brian Whittle, former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's.

    What’s that got to do with aviation? Take a listen to this episode to find out.

    #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople #olympian #athlete #relay #aviation #generalaviation
    #msp #scottisparliament #brianwhittle #concorde #monkton #ayrshire #prestwick #prestwickairport #glasgow #theshortcircuit #podcast #politician #southscotland #aviationindustry #airports #apprenticeships #hydrogenpower #decarbonisation #sustainableflight #theshortcircuit #STEM #STEAM #greeneconomy #greencareers #engineering #computerengineering #aerospace #industryspeakers

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    33 mins
  • Episode 33 Young Voices, Student Jacob Haseldine talks about aerospace and his view of the future.

    Episode 33 Young Voices, Student Jacob Haseldine talks about aerospace and his view of the future.
    Jul 11 2024

    Full time student Jacob Haseldine discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions.

    This is the second 'Young Voices' special edition of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation and aerospace. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it

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    26 mins
  • Episode 32 Young Voices. 17 year old Amelia Richardson talks about her passion for flight

    Episode 32 Young Voices. 17 year old Amelia Richardson talks about her passion for flight
    Jul 4 2024

    Full-time student Amelia Richardson explains how a she has managed to fly a jet, become a gliding instructor and how aviation has become the focus of her life.

    This is the first in our 'Young Voices' special editions of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it

    #inspiringaviation #twinotter #pilots #avgeek #avgeeks #theshortcircuit #youngvoices #stemactivities #STEM #STEAM #pilotlife #YoungPilots #gliderpilot #womeninaviation #CareersInAviation #youthdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching #gliding #students #InspiringStudents #volunteering #volunteer #aircrafttraining #glidingworld #vintageaircraft #motorglider #glidinginstructor #slingsbyt21 #inspiringpeople
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    31 mins
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