The Ramp Podcast

Private aviation is being rewritten by technology, consolidation, and a new generation of buyers—and Richard Ziskind has spent 42 years learning what makes this industry tick. In this episode, the veteran aviation leader shares his firsthand perspective on where the business is headed and why its real value is not just luxury, but control, speed, and safety. Host Duke Leduc talks with Richard about his journey from watching airplanes near Kennedy Airport as a kid to building a career across...

Video description Weather is still the biggest wildcard in aviation, but the real danger now is information overload. Dr. Scott Dennstaedt reveals the funnel approach pilots and dispatchers use to cut through massive weather packages, spot the true risk, and make better go-no-go decisions before the pressure becomes a problem.From his early fascination with thunderstorms to research work with the National Weather Service and years as a pilot and flight instructor, Scott explains why aviation ...

Jeff Coggins is Chief Pilot and Assistant Director of Operations at Phoenix Air Group, a mission-oriented charter operator, which he joined in 2015. He became Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Pilot shortly after 2021. He began flight training in 2003 and built early experience flying in Alaska before moving into specialized government and mission-driven operations, including deployments to the Middle East, South America, and Afghanistan. Jeff holds five type ratings and has landed o...