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Bob Engelman, a recently retired, but veteran Boeing 777 Captain with United Airlines will provide clarity to many of the gray areas relating to Malaysian Air flight MH 370. Bob has experience flying his Boeing 777 in the Southeast Asia area and will provide the listener with some clarification of the confusion that seems to be dominating the major media outlets. His experience is invaluable in unraveling some of the doublespeak that has been presented by the media.

A veteran airline pilot, Captain Joe Townsend, survives a horrific airplane crash while flying a small propeller aircraft. Unfortunately, his two daughters and his wife did not survive. Joe hung to life by his fingernails and the medical staff performed yeoman efforts to keep him alive. This emotionally traumatizing loss of his family did not bring him down. He discusses in his book and in this interview how he made an improbable comeback both physically as well mentally and emotionally. His story takes poignancy to the highest level.

Guest Harrison Wolf is a man who is on the cutting edge of drone technology and safety. His position at the University of Southern California Aviation Safety Department involves many aspects of drone safety, but he is focused on the human factors involved in the “piloting” of these devices that are also refered to as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). His knowledge and understanding of the human factors in UAV operation will be brought to light in this interview as our guest is amongst the leaders in this burgeoning field of study

His Apollo 15 venture to the moon was more than 40 years ago but ex-astronaut Al Worden reveals the same mental clarity that allowed him to become an astronaut and be selected as the Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot. His informative discussion presents the listener with unique insight into the space program and how to get your space vehicle from A to B (Earth to Moon). One does not need to be a “Trekkie” to appreciate the multifaceted demands of performing the exacting duties of an astronaut . Al Worden will whet your appetite for space travel! His book, Falling to Earth, spiked my blood pressure into the “hypertensive” region.

Swayne Martin, a young aspiring aviator, will share some of his exhilarating pilot experiences, as he and Ace elaborate on the many subtle and joyful nuances of being at the controls and in command of one’s aircraft. While the proverbial, “Golden Age of Aviation” is in the past, the thrill of flying will endure for eternity, as will the bonding brotherhood of pilots of all ilks.

Ace ventured into the retirement phase with no retirement pension program, but the richness of his aviation experiences and relationships will leave him forever wealthy. (Final paragraph of The Rogue Aviator)