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Hear experienced aviation and aerospace professionals share their perspective, pathways, and expertise on how to productively navigate your aviation and aerospace aspirations. Enjoy an eye-opening, engaging discussions in a casual-conversation type of environment covering a plethora of options, opportunities, and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is hosted and moderated by Vince Mickens, the Founder & CEO of Private Air Media. His extensive background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.

Recent Episodes

NBAA Scholarship Applications Now Available for Scheduler & Dispatcher Opportunities

Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship Application Deadline Oct. 2, 2026 Target Candidate: Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers Award Amount: Up to $8,000 for continuing scheduler/dispatcher education or training Notification/Award Period: Announced at the 2027 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2027) Other Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must submit the scholarship application with the following items: resume; two sig...

46 MIN

Challenge Air Building Confidence for Special Needs Children and Youth through the Gift of Flight

UPCOMING Challenge Air 'FLY DAY' EVENTS: Tulsa - Saturday, September 12th 2026 Kansas City - Saturday, September 19th 2026 Denver - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 McKinney - Saturday, October 17th Challenge Air was created to change the perception of children with special needs through the gift flight. Since 1993, we have been committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. With a network of 3,500 volunteers nationwide, we continue to grow through events called Fly ...

37 MIN

America's First Latina Military and Airline Pilot also author of 'Flightpath of Fortitude' Memoir

In September of 2025 1 had the honor and privilege of doing a one on one interview with the legendary Latina aviator Olga Custodio, the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot among first female military pioneers to graduate from the USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training program. After 24 years of service, Lt. Colonel Custodio retired and continued her Latina pioneering legacy with American Airlines eventually retiring as a Captain with over 11,000 flight hours.. Olga Custodio flew the Boeing 727, Fok...

59 MIN

On Location - Vaughn College in Flushing, Queens, New York across from La Guardia Airport

During my visit to Vaughn College my panel of guests included Sharon DeVivo, President and CEO of Vaughn College since 1996 sitting in the Air Traffic Control Radar lab; Domenic Prosaic, Vice President of Training sitting in the maintenance hangar; Steve Fanno, an Adjunct Professor and Air Traffic Simulator Instructor sitting in the control tower mock-up with a view of La Guardia airport behind him; Alejandro Quinones, a student sitting in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle lab, who is working on hi...

65 MIN

Iconic Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Turns 93 Years Old - Legacy Spotlight Interview with Vince Mickens

A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetime of passion for aviation from the consummate aviator who simply says "lucky me". A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetime of passion for aviation from the consummate aviator who simply says "lucky me". I have had the honor of knowing...

26 MIN