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Hi, I’m so happy you’re here! I’m Mercedes the host of Skyward, the podcast that's here to inspire and educate you in everything aviation and aerospace!
In each episode, I talk about exciting things like how to become a pilot from personal experience, and chat with others who are pilots, engineers, flight attendants who love what they're doing and want to share their experiences you!
Hit the Subscribe button to join in the adventure and learn with me on Skyward!
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S1E24 Skyward Special Announcement
Skyward is taking a pause through spring as I focus on completing my Canadian Flight Instructor Rating. Season 2 returns in June with new episodes, guests, and upgrades. Tap this to send Mercedes a…
S1E23 Why Pilots Are in Pain — And How to Fix It | Dr. Jackie White, Aviation PT
Pilots spend hours locked in cramped cockpits — and their bodies pay the price. In this episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes sits down with Dr. Jackie White, PT, aviation physical therapist and…
S1E22 From Seeing No Female Pilots to 99s Maple Leaf Chair | Cailyx Madensky
Cailyx Madensky shares her inspiring journey into aviation, becoming a commercial pilot trainee, and leading the Ninety-Nines Maple Leaf Chapter. We discuss overcoming COVID delays, the power of…
S1E21 ALPA Union, Dreams Take Flight & Special Olympics Impact | Alivia Chanyi
Pilot Mercedes welcomes back Alivia Chanyi, First Officer at Jazz, sharing ALPA’s pilot advocacy, two-crew safety push, mentorship, Dreams Take Flight’s magical Disney trips for kids, and Special…
S1E20 Women in Aviation Canada: What are the 99s, Northern Lights & CWIA? | Alivia Chanyi
Discover how The 99s, Northern Lights Aero Foundation, and Canadian Women in Aviation empower women in Canada's skies! Pilot Mercedes chats with First Officer Alivia Chanyi (Jazz Aviation, CRJ pilot)…
S1E19 How I Trick My Brain Into Studying After Work (And You Can Too)
9-to-5 drained? Try the reset: quick workout, top-down list, 25-min bursts. No burnout, real results from personal experience.Chapters01:07 Transitioning from Work to Study05:12 Lessons from Past…
S1E18 General Aviation Stories: First Solo, Everglades Flights & Hailstorm Survival | Pilot Alan Ash
Pilot Alan Ash shares his first solo nerves, tense Everglades crossings, hailstorm landing as a student, and planes flown. Timeless GA lessons from a lifelong pilot.Subscribe for more pilot stories,…
S1E17 4 Flight Training Stories Every Pilot Needs
In this episode, I open up about 4 personal flight training stories that shaped me as a pilot – and mistakes I hope you avoid:My exhilarating (and hilarious) first solo at just 15 years old – the…
S1E16 Breaking Barriers | Lola Reid Allin's Unstoppable Story
In this inspiring episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes sits down with aviation legend Lola Reid Allin — one of Canada's earliest female commercial pilots, flight instructor, Twin Otter captain,…
S1E15 Best Aviation & Aerospace Advice from 2025 | Pilots, Flight Attendants, NASA Scientists and more
As 2025 comes to a close, join host Pilot Mercedes for a special year-end episode of Skyward — the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the aviation and aerospace world.In this “Best of 2025”…
S1E14 Can you join the RCAF with NO flight experience? | RCAF Maritime Helicopter Pilot From Zero Experience to CH-148 Cyclone Instructor
In this episode host Pilot Mercedes sits down with Captain Jason McGillis, an 18-year Royal Canadian Air Force maritime helicopter pilot and current CH-148 Cyclone instructor.Jason takes us from…
S1E13 The First NASA-Funded Scientist to Run Experiments During Suborbital Spaceflight | Dr. Rob Ferl
What really happens to living cells in the very first seconds of weightlessness? In this episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes sits down with Dr. Rob Ferl – Distinguished Professor and Director of…
S1E12 Go or No-Go? Essential Pilot Decision-Making Tips for Student Pilots
Struggling with go or no-go decisions in aviation? Join Pilot Mercedes on the Skyward Podcast as she breaks down the critical factors every pilot needs to consider before flying. From regulatory vs.…
S1E11 Canadian Pilot Overcomes Diabetes Barrier | Air Canada Captain's Return & Flight Training Journey
Host Pilot Mercedes welcomes former Air Canada Captain & Lawyer Steve Steele to discuss his diabetes diagnosis that grounded him in 1986, the fight to allow insulin-dependent pilots in Canada…
S1E10 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Flight Training | Pilot Mercedes’ Tips for Aspiring Pilots
In this episode of Skyward Podcast, Pilot Mercedes shares the 5 things she wish she knew before starting flight training. Discover how to build an aviation community, prepare for transitions, balance…
S1E9 Dini Petty's Pink Helicopter News and Aviation Adventures
Pilot Mercedes chats with Dini Petty, legendary Canadian Pink Helicopter Pilot, beloved talkshow host, and author, about reporting breaking news mid-flight, her rise as a live TV star, and decades of…
S1E8 From Dream to Sky: Pilot Mercedes’ Aviation Story
In this engaging episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes is interviewed by her sister, Trinity Celeste, a fine art musician. Discover how Mercedes’ passion for aviation took flight, leading her from…
S1E7 David Cottrill’s Aviation Lessons & Flying Tips
Part 2 of Skyward Podcast features David Cottrill diving into aviation’s challenges, from navigating US and Canadian airspace to a high-speed Cessna Mustang test flight. Packed with pilot training…
S1E6 David Cottrill’s First Flights & Pilot Journey
In Part 1 of David Cottrill's story he shares his journey from a small-town dreamer to a licensed pilot. Hear gripping tales of his first flight in a Cessna 172, rigorous university training, and…
S1E5 Angel Flights & Mercy Missions: Soaring to Save Lives with Volunteer Pilots
Embark on an inspiring journey into the heart of Angel Flights and mercy missions, where volunteer pilots transform lives by providing free air transportation for patients seeking critical medical…
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Skyward Podcast has published 24 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Aviation, Business.
Skyward Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 43m.
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