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#127 - Mark McCallum | Former Air Force Pilot

#127 - Mark McCallum | Former Air Force Pilot

The Tyson Popplestone Show

December 15, 20231h 5m

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Show Notes

Mark McCallum is a former Australian Air Force Pilot. Today we catch up in person up at Falls Creek in Victoria to discuss his experiences within the airforce, his journey into flying, fitness, discipline and so much more. 


EPISODE OUTLINE:

(00:00) Dreams of being an astronaut 
(08:08) Gliding as a pathway to flying
(12:17) Paragliding, Hang Gliding, and Risk Assessment
(21:51) Aviation and Life Training and Resilience
(31:16) Reflections on Comedy and Aviation Mistakes
(35:40) Air Force Automation and Roles
(40:25) Conversing About C-130s and Flying Experiences
(51:24) Experiences in Jets and Military Mindset
(59:37) Mountain Climbing and Dedication
(01:04:23) Closing out the episode

TRANSCRIPT:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/78afb974/transcript.txt


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