The Traffic Pattern
Summary: A New York native turned southern gentleman! Derek found a niche for public speaking and aviation early on during his years of high school and ultimately realized that he wanted to give back to the community. Derek believes facilitating meaningful and constructive dialogue surrounding emotional and complex topics is the first step toward plausible and sensible solutions. Derek’s passion for aviation is undeniable! In Derek’s spare time he enjoys flying with friends, traveling to new destinations and trying new craft beers!
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Evan Reiter, Co Founder of FlightSimExpo, North America's largest flight simulation community driven event is set to take place June 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. With 1100 attendees, 45 exhibitors, and 21 speakers in 2018, you can bet 2019 will be a blast! Whether you're a professional, enthusiast or hobbyist, this is the event for you.© 2018 All Rights Reserved
Max Weldon, a newly rated jet pilot, gives a first hand perspective on his training with Cirrus aircraft as he transitions from the SR22 to the SF50 Vison Jet! © 2018 All Rights Reserved
General aviation pilot Devin Albrecht, the owner of a Van's Aircraft Inc. RV-4 talks about the market of experimental aircraft, benefits of ADS-B, his goals for connecting pilots & enthusiasts within the community and explains the importance of situational awareness.© 2018 All Rights Reserved
CRJ Captain & Line Check Airman, Ben Chapman explains the airline industry from the perspective of a regional pilot, offers advice to upcoming pilots and provides insight into the training process new hires take part in, to get certified in the cockpit!© 2018 All Rights Reserved
On April 17, 2018 Southwest 1380, a Boeing 737 experienced a catastrophic engine failure which resulted in the casualty of one passenger and was forced to make an emergency landing. Cory, the first air traffic controller from New York Center to assist the crew, reflects back on that day and tells a story of how professionalism and teamwork assisted the pilots in conducting a remarkable landing in Philadelphia.© 2018 All Rights Reserved
A day in the life of Derek Hood, a Los Angeles based pilot on the Embraer Phenom 300. Derek explains his love for aviation, the challenges of flying as a single jet pilot, and offers advice on how to be successful in the corporate world.© 2018 All Rights Reserved
The voice behind the pod! Derek Vento!© 2018 All Rights Reserved
