Episode #81 - Shaping the future for Canadian Aviators: Cathy Press - The Helicopter Podcast

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In this insightful episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey
Schider interviews Cathy Press, the owner of Chinook Helicopters,
a premier flight training company in British Columbia,
Canada.

Cathy shares her remarkable journey in aviation, highlighting
many challenges and rewards. She recounts her transition from
fixed-wing to helicopter flying and expresses her passion for
teaching future aviators.

Cathy offers a behind-the-scenes look at running a successful
flight school and the evolution of her business. She details the
training curriculum for aspiring pilots in Canada, explaining the
progression from groundwork to actual flying. The conversation
also covers the importance of training standards, the approved
training organization (ATO) system, and Cathy’s responsibilities
as a pilot examiner.

Cathy also offers valuable advice on the qualities she looks for
when hiring pilots, noting the importance of skills and
interpersonal connections.

For an engaging discussion on aviation entrepreneurship, pilot
training, and industry insights, don’t miss this episode of The
Helicopter Podcast!