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Cardinal Aviation Founder: Ryan Van Haren

Airline Transport Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Coach, Consultant, Community Advocate.

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1/31/2021

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode # 65 (Matt Beaubien: How Do You Capture a Moment?)

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For this episode we could have gone with some flashy title like "U2 Pilot, Fighter Pilot, Reno Air Racer or Skydiver" but as we know from past episodes, those are all things that someone does, not what they are. In this episode we talk to the legendary Matt "Nova" Beaubien who does all those things but IS so much more. We talk about risk management, teamwork, trust and what happens if you S#!t in a quarter million dollar pressure suit. 

This Episode is Brought To You By Show Supporter: Erich Hafenmaier
Cardinal Aviation is a Proud Distributer in Canada of: PivotCase
Matt's Instagram Account: @beauboyflyer
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Matt Jumping Out Of My Bearhawk Over Deadcow

Short Documentary On The U2 Program

1/23/2021

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #64 (Dayle Fontaine: She Risked it All to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot)

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Dayle grew up on a small island and always wanted to fly helicopters. Twenty-Five years and a lot of obstacles later she finally risked everything to follow her dream and earn her commercial helicopter license. Interesting fact: Dayle is the newest member of the only 120 female commercial helicopter pilots in Canada and hopes that others will follow their dreams as well!
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1/2/2021

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #61 (Gord Stevens: What We're Really Doing in The Bathroom)

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In this episode, Gord and I have an unplanned and unscripted conversation that explores the deep dark corners of obsessive weather checking, real-world pilot decisions and the art of being vs. doing. If you find yourself obsessing over things that you cant control and wondering what you can do about the things that you can control then this episode is for you!

​This episode is brought to you by Audio Briefings Supporter: Matt Parr
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11/29/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #58 (Gord Stevens: Everyone Is Doing Their Best)

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This week we are joined by Gord Stevens for part 2 of our mindfulness series. This series takes on many of the topics that have not been traditionally acceptable to talk about in an effort to shine a light on the human side of aviation. After all, airplanes don't fly themselves, people do. We discuss the power of believing that everyone is doing their best at any given moment and tackle our friend's accident head-on. You have heard about it in our past conversations but today we intentionally dive in to hopefully bring some closure to the topic. 

This episode is brought to you by show supporter: Jason Schellenbaum
​This episode is dedicated to: Luc Fortin & Matthew Robic
Article By: Andrew Safer
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11/1/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #54 (Gord Stevens: Everyone Is Dealing With Something)

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In this Episode, Gord and I go full circle with this one where we discuss how Everyone is Dealing with Something, including his removing himself from work due to his emotional load, the stressors involved with moving across the country, his early challenges with training and subsequent observations as an instructor of what pilots actually may be dealing with when they struggle in training and how “outside the airplane’ stress is very real.
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(Part 1 of 4 of Cardinal Aviation's Mindfulness With Gord Stevens which will be presented on the first week of NOVEMBER 2020, DECEMBER 2021, JANUARY 2021 & FEBRUARY 2021.)

This Episode Is Brought To You By: Air1 Insurance
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10/24/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #53 (Mastering Your IFR Departure Checkin)

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In this week's episode, we talk about making the perfect initial radio transmission on an IFR departure as well as share a funny story from a flight that we had today!
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9/27/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #49 (Check Your Hazardous Attitude)

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In this episode we discuss the 5 hazardous attitudes. Do any of them apply to you? I am guilty of at least one of them. Sometimes it is important to listen to the tough subjects, the ones that makes us a little uncomfortable in the pursuit of becoming safer, more conscientious pilots.

​This Episode is Brought You by Show Supporter: Jeff McKay
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8/22/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #44 (Sam Adams & George: Flying Both Airplanes and Helicopters

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George (@padtango) is a helicopter instructor and is also a corporate pilot on a Piaggio 180. Sam (@heysamadams) is my helicopter instructor and just finished his fixed-wing conversion. Join us as we talk about transitioning between airplanes and helicopters. Learn about the challenges, differences and similarities as three aviators gather to talk about two very different flying machines.

This episode is brought to you by show supporters: Nathan & Daniel
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8/16/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #43 (Owen Stacey: Pilot Resume Tips From a Chief Pilot)

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In this episode, we discuss tips and tricks to help you make sure that you put your best foot forward when sending in your pilot resume. Through Flightcrew.ca we have had the chance to see a lot of pilot resumes and we take some examples of the do's and don'ts when it comes to putting it all on paper. 

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This episode is brought to you by show supporter: Robin Brown

8/3/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #42 (Lane Cunningham: Ferrying a 73 Year Old J3 Cub Across The Rockies)

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In this episode, we remember a legendary pilot, recap some previous episodes, share some listener letters and talk to 20-year-old Commercial Pilot, Lane Cunningham about his recent trip ferrying a 73-year-old Classic J3 Cub across the Canadian Rockies. 

This episode is brought to you by show supporter: David Nicmans

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7/28/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #41 (Gord Stevens: (Part 2/2) Moving Forward, Finding Balance and Personal Awareness in Flying And In Life)

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(Part 2/2)
In this episode, we go deep with airline captain Gord Stevens as he shares some very personal stories from his aviation and life journey that forced him to re-evaluate priorities and seek a more mindful personal awareness that has transformed his personal and professional life. Gord leads personal development seminars for pilots in hopes that he can help other pilots and professionals find their balance and become more aware of their own personal challenges.

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This episode is brought to you by show supporters: Brent Giles & Scott Ryan

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7/28/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #40: (Gord Stevens: (Part 1/2) The Pool Bar, Finding Balance and Personal Awareness in Flying And In Life)

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(Part 1/2)
In this episode, we go deep with airline captain Gord Stevens as he shares some very personal stories from his aviation and life journey that forced him to re-evaluate priorities and seek a more mindful personal awareness that has transformed his personal and professional life. Gord leads personal development seminars for pilots in hopes that he can help other pilots and professionals find their balance and become more aware of their own personal challenges.

www.gordandamber.com
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This episode is brought to you by show supporters: Brent Giles & Scott Ryan

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7/24/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #39 (Owen Stacey: The Power of Networking While Seeking a Pilot Job)

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Aviation is a cyclical industry. In 2020 we have gone from having a pilot shortage to a massive surplus with aircraft parked due to COVID19. Pilots who had a relatively easy entry into the aviation industry are for the first time needing to find ways to sell themselves rather than their flight time. Join Owen and Ryan as they talk about the importance of networking and how it is a crucial skill, both when jobs are booming and when they are a bust. 

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7/19/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #38 (The Debriefing)

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In this episode, I take you through my debriefing notes from a coaching flight with a client. After a flight, these notes become the basis of a 2-4 page post-flight report that is prepared for our clients but today I walk you through some key points that commonly come up with our coaching clients.

​This episode is brought to you by show supporters: Valery Milner & Alhain Imani

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7/15/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #37 (Pilot Jobs, Flight Following & Filing IFR Departures)

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In this episode we announce our new pilot job service, discuss why you shouldn't file an IFR Departure and also explain what flight following is and how to use it. 
www.flightcrew.ca
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7/5/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #35: (Sarah Rovner: International Ferry Pilot, Single Engine Ocean Crossings)

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Photo: Flying Magazine (Sam Wiegel)
Sarah Rovner (Chief Pilot/Owner) of Full Throttle Aviation LLC joins us to discuss ferry flying. What does it take to become a ferry pilot and what kind of decisions go into flying unknown aircraft across oceans or continents? This fascinating conversation takes you into a world of adventure where risk mitigation is key. 
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7/5/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #34 (Capt. Doug Morris: Author, Meteorologist & Airline Captain)

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In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Captain Doug Morris. Capt. Doug is arguably Air Canada's most famous pilot as his column "Taking Off With Captain Doug" has been running in the airline's inflight magazine for over 22 years. We talk about Doug's books and his take on the aviation industry and how he became an Author, Meteorologist and Airline Captain. 

Doug's Books:
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Canadian Aviation Weather
From The Flight Deck
Pilot Weather From Solo to Airlines
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6/30/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #33 (Interpreting IFR Procedures, It's All About Punctuation!)

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In this episode, we talk bout the importance of punctuation when it comes to clearly interpreting written IFR departure procedures and missed approaches. I also bring up some of the challenges in converting a fixed-wing license to helicopter. 
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6/8/2020

Flying BC Podcast: Helmets in Flight (Discussing Safety in Warbirds & GA Aircraft with Steve Thorne, Kevin Maher & Ryan VH)

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"You know, it would be embarassing to get out of an upside-down SuperCub with a bent-up prop and a scuff on my helmet. But it would be better than not getting out and having to pull me out and waking up three months later with a brain injury." - Steve Thorne, Flight Chops

If you're a fan of Flight Chops on YouTube, you may have recently seen an episode about helmets and his first flight in the Harvard wearing one. On this episode of Flying BC I catch up with Steve for a follow-up now that he's flown with it a few more times. And I also bring Kevin Maher and Ryan VH on board to expand on the idea of whether we should be wearing helmets while flying. Even if you don't think you'll ever wear one, this episode has some great discussion about safety and survival that is worth a listen. (Also features Jeremy from TacAero's original story from Flight Chops)

6/1/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #28 (Something is Burning and NO This Cessna Can't Hover)

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A quick recap of the flight we had with a client today that involved a precautionary landing and a bit of a fuelling mishap. A solid mix of humour and lessons learned. You really can't make this stuff up!

Ocean View Helicopters Website

5/28/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #27 (Bill Yearwood: An Accident Investigator's Take on Flight Safety)

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In this episode, Pilot and Former Transportation Safety Board Lead Investigator Bill Yearwood joins us to explain what the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is, and shares some of the most common causes of General Aviation accidents. We talk about stall awareness, mountain flying and general attitudes towards aviation. Bill is the recipient of the Canadian Lieutenant Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award and has dedicated his life to furthering aviation safety. 
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5/25/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #26 (He Stuck To His Personal Minimums, Was It The Right Call?)

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In this episode we pay our respects to the Canadian Snowbirds, discuss some flights from this week and break down the decision-making process of one of our clients. We also announce an important upcoming interview!

5/20/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #25 (25 Things The Pros Do That You Should Too!)

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For episode #25 we have assembled a list from some of our coaches of 25 things that professional pilots do that you should too!

5/14/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #23 (Circling Approaches, A Quick Review)

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In this episode, we give you a quick update on what has been happening with Cardinal Aviation, recognize the accomplishments of one of our clients and coaches and go through a quick review on Circling Approaches.

5/8/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #22 (Readbacks IFR/VFR: Why, When & How)

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Whether you fly VFR or IFR, if you fly in controlled airspace readbacks will at some point need to become part of your repertoire. Readback expectations may vary from place to place but the principles remain the same. In this episode, we discuss How to give a full readback, when to give a readback and why readbacks are an important part of pilot controller communications.

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