AVIATION PERSPECTIVES WITH C.A.C. PODCAST

In this episode, we talk with Nate Ehlers — founder of Backseat Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, United Airlines Pilot, and C-17 Instructor Pilot in the Air Force Reserve.

Nate shares how his aviation career began and evolved across General Aviation, the Airline world, and the Air Force Reserve, and how each environment shaped his skills, mindset, and perspective as an aviator. We discuss the interaction between pilots and maintenance in both military and civil aviation, the importance of proper defect reporting, risk assessment, and SMS.

Nate also dives into flight training, the creation of Backseat Pilot, ho...

In this episode of Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C., we sit down with Mr. Jorge Colindres, CEO and Chairman of the Registry of Aruba, to explore how one of the world’s most recognized aircraft registries operates. Mr. Colindres shares insights into the Registry’s regulatory framework, organizational structure, and oversight responsibilities — along with the processes that support aircraft operators, owners, and maintenance organizations around the world.

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To know more about the Aruba Aircraft Registry:

Website: www.theregistryofaruba.com

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In this episode, we talk with Gina Trussell, an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR – Maintenance), about her career path and the critical role DARs play in aircraft certification and oversight. Gina shares her journey into aviation and explains what it means to be a DAR, including how to become one, what authorization codes mean, and how DARs support aircraft import/export, modifications, and certifications. We also talk about DAR business models, liability, regulatory challenges, and how FAA oversight connects to international operations. Whether you’re in aircraft maintenance, management, or regulatory compliance, this conversation offers practical guidance on working with...

Join us as Nicholas Bock, Aviation Manager, Certified A&P IA, and entrepreneur, walks us through the world of aircraft components—from sales and teardown programs to certification, traceability, and innovation. He also shares insights on how AI and his Patent to Reverse Engineer Aircraft Components could transform the aircraft parts market and aviation education.

Chapters:

00:00 – How Nicholas started in Aviation

11:44 – The jump into aircraft components & sales

15:30 - Understanding the aircraft parts ecosystem

20:12 – Serviceable & re-certified parts

24:12 – Pricing of parts

28:52 – Similarities between the North American and European mar...

In this short trailer, we sit down with Nicholas Bock — Aviation Sales Manager and Inventor — to explore the fascinating world of aircraft components.

From Nicholas’s beginnings in aviation and the challenges of the aircraft parts aftermarket, to his patent for reverse engineering aircraft parts aimed at supporting the next generation of aviation professionals, this episode shines a light on a side of the industry few truly know.

FULL EPISODE RELEASE: December 5, at 10:00 AM PST.

If you're in aircraft management, aviation consulting, or maintenance, this episode is packed with insights that matter.

Abou...

In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with Stan Kuliavas, a leading figure in Canadian business aviation, to unpack the complexities of aircraft brokerage. From navigating aircraft sales and international tariffs, to building trust-based relationships and guiding first-time buyers, Stan shares real-world stories and expert insights on the role of an Aircraft Broker and explains how there is more to it than meets the eye. We discuss:

In this short trailer we talk with Stan Kuliavas, a leading figure in Canadian business aviation, to unpack the complexities of aircraft brokerage. Another amazing conversation where we unpack the challenges of modern aviation from navigating aircraft sales and international tariffs, to building trust-based relationships and guiding first-time buyers, Stan shares real-world stories and expert insights on the role of an Aircraft Broker and explains how there is more to it than meets the eye.

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In this episode, we speak with Michael Byrt, Chief Operating Officer at AerAdvise.

With over 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and aviation training, Mike shares his journey from AME to independent CAMO founder. The conversation centers around the EASA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) process, but also touches on:

• The evolution of CAMO oversight in Europe

• ARC recommendations and extensions across jurisdictions

• Training challenges and regulatory collaboration

• Transitioning from hands-on maintenance to airworthiness roles Mike’s insights offer a practical, real-world look at managing airworthiness across diverse regulatory environmen...

Here's a sneak peek of our interview with Michael Byrt, Chief Operating Officer at AerAdvise, about the EASA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) process and how it fits into today’s airworthiness landscape. In this short preview, we touch on:

✈️ What is an ARC & the ARC process

✈️ CAMO’s role in the ARC and its relationship with the Authority

✈️ ARC Acceptance across EASA Member States

✈️ ARC differences for operating a/c Vs transition a/c

✈️ Thoughts on the Aviation Industry

FULL EPISODE RELEASE: September 5 at 10:00 AM PDT.

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In this interview we speak with Adam Bakos, Aircraft Certification & International Regulatory Affairs Expert. Adam is a Professional Engineer with 15 years experience in the Aerospace industry; predominantly in the areas of Airworthiness Procedures and Processes, Aircraft Type Certification, Product Integrity, Project Management and International Regulatory Affairs. He joined us in this interview as an Aircraft Certification and International Regulatory Affairs Expert.

Together, we take a detailed look at the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) — a fundamental but often overlooked document in aircraft management, by reviewing a real TCDS issued by Transport Canada and break down its different se...

Enjoy a short video of our next interview with Adam Bakos, Aircraft Certification & International Regulatory Affairs Expert.

🔍 In this short preview, we discuss:

• The connection between the marketing name and the certified aircraft model

• What the term levelling means in a TCDS context • How special conditions are applied — and why they matter

This is just a taste of what’s to come in the full episode, launching August 5 at 10:00 AM PDT.

🎙️ If you're in aircraft certification, airworthiness, or aviation safety, this one’s worth a listen.

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In this interview we had the opportunity to speak with Professor Dr. sc. Ing. Iyad Alomar, Director of the Aviation Engineering Program of the Engineering Faculty, at the Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) of Riga, Latvia.

He joined us in this interview to discuss the gap between the needs of the Aviation Industry and the courses offered by Academia. Professor Alomar merges his experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Airworthiness Specialist with his passion for teaching to prepare and equip the next generation of Aviation Professionals with knowledge and real life experiences at Transport and Telecommunication...

Enjoy an extract of our interview with Professor Dr. sc. Ing. Iyad Alomar, Director of the Aviation Engineering Program of the Engineering Faculty, at the Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) of Riga, Latvia.

He joined us to discuss the gap between the needs of the Aviation Industry and the courses offered by Academia. Professor Alomar merges his experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Airworthiness Specialist with his passion for teaching to prepare and equip the next generation of Aviation Professionals with knowledge and real life experiences at Transport and Telecommunication Institute in Latvia.

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In this episode we talk with Donatella Ricci, Holder of the Gyroplane World Altitude Record of 27,556 ft / 8,399 m.

Donatella shares her deep passion for aviation and her remarkable journey from a background in astrophysics to becoming a Project Manager at Leonardo Helicopters. We dive into the story behind her record-breaking flight—reaching an altitude of 27,556 feet solo in a gyroplane.

This is an inspiring interview for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike—full of insights, powerful lessons, and moments that will stay with you. Enjoy!

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In this episode we talk with Donatella Ricci, Holder of the Gyroplane World Altitude Record of 27,556 ft / 8,399 m.

Donatella shares her deep passion for aviation and her remarkable journey from a background in astrophysics to becoming a Project Manager at Leonardo Helicopters. We dive into the story behind her record-breaking flight—reaching an altitude of 27,556 feet solo in a gyroplane.

This is an inspiring interview for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike—full of insights, powerful lessons, and moments that will stay with you. Enjoy!

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Enjoy a sneak peek of our upcoming interview with Gyroplane World Altitude Record Holder Donatella Ricci.

The full episode airs on Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C. on June 5th, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT.

In this episode, Donatella shares her deep passion for aviation and her remarkable journey from a background in astrophysics to becoming a Project Manager at Leonardo Helicopters. We dive into the story behind her record-breaking flight—reaching an altitude of 27,556 feet solo in a gyroplane. She discusses the intense preparation, the physical and mental challenges, and what it felt like to be al...

Enjoy a sneak peek of our upcoming interview with Gyroplane World Altitude Record holder Donatella Ricci.

The full episode airs on Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C. on June 5th, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT.

In this episode, Donatella shares her deep passion for aviation and her remarkable journey from a background in astrophysics to becoming a Project Manager at Leonardo Helicopters. We dive into the story behind her record-breaking flight—reaching an altitude of 27,556 feet solo in a gyroplane. She discusses the intense preparation, the physical and mental challenges, and what it felt like to be al...

We continue our Civil Aviation Authorities' interview series with the Bermuda CAA.

We had the opportunity to speak with the Director General of the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Thomas Dunstan. The intent with this interview is to share knowledge about the regulation, their approach and the services provided by the Bermuda CAA.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:44 - The DG’s Background

3:56 - BCAA History & Organization

6:32 - The Regu...

Enjoy a sneak peek of our interview with the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority.

The full interview will be released MAY 5th, 2025, 10.00 PDT on "Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C." Podcast.

We had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Thomas Dunstan, Director General of the BCAA about the history of the Authority, the structure, the regulation and the different aspects and pieces that need to be in place to manage Bermudan-registered aircraft under a Flight Operations, Airworthiness, and Maintenance perspective.

We also talked about Transition Aircraft, Storage Aircraft and Commercial AOCs as the Registry...

In this interview we had the opportunity to speak about Aircraft Certification with Adam Bakos, Aircraft Certification & International Regulatory Affairs Expert. Adam is a Professional Engineer with 15 years experience in the Aerospace industry; predominantly in the areas of Airworthiness Procedures and Processes, Aircraft Type Certification, Product Integrity, Project Management and International Regulatory Affairs. He joined us in this interview as an Aircraft Certification and International Regulatory Affairs Expert. Enjoy! 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro / 02:32 Who is Adam / 04:33 Starting in Aviation / 15:55 The Aircraft Certification Process  / 21:10 TCH Support and responsibilities / 23:21 The Difference between TCH and Manufacturer / 29:26 Authority roles in the cer...

Hi everyone, Enjoy a sneak peek of our interview about Aircraft Certification with Adam Bakos Aircraft Certification & International Regulatory Affairs expert. The episode will be released APR 5th, 2025, 10.00 PST on our podcast “Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C.” Adam is a Professional Engineer with 15 years experience in the Aerospace industry; predominantly in the areas of Airworthiness Procedures and Processes, Aircraft Type Certification, Product Integrity, Project Management and International Regulatory Affairs. Some of the topics that we discussed are the role of the TC holder, the different phases of the certification process and Authority roles, how different Authorities issue their own...

In this Episode we had the opportunity to speak with Scott Macpherson, Founder of TrainingPort.net. Scott has been a pilot and manager in corporate aviation for over 35 years. Scott’s flight department was the first IS-BAO registered operator and he continues to be a strong supporter of the standard. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) and is a past Chairman of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) governing board, on which he still serves. Scott started TrainingPort.net as business aviation’s first comprehensive online training solution and now spen...

Hi everyone,

Enjoy a sneak peek of our interview with the Scott Macpherson, Founder of TrainingPort.net.

The episode will be released MAR 5th, 2025, 10.00 PST on our podcast “Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C.”

We had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Scott Macpherson. Scott has been a pilot and manager in corporate aviation for over 35 years. Scott’s flight department was the first IS-BAO registered operator and he continues to be a strong supporter of the standard. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) and is...

In this first Episode we had the opportunity to speak with the Deputy Director of Civil Aviation for the Isle of Man, Mr. Colin Gill. We discussed the history of the Administration, the structure, the regulation and the different aspects and pieces that need to be in place to manage M-registered aircraft under a flight operations, airworthiness, and maintenance perspective. We talked about Transition Aircraft, as the Registry also supports this kind of projects. The intent with this interview is to share knowledge about the regulation, the approach and the services provided by the Aircraft Registry of the Isle...

Here's a sneak peek of our interview with Mr. Colin Gill, Deputy Director of the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry.

In the full interview, which will be released on Feb 5, 2025, we talked about the history of the Administration, the structure, the regulation and the different aspects and pieces that need to be in place to manage M-registered aircraft under a flight operations, airworthiness, and maintenance perspective. We also talked about Transition Aircraft, as the Registry also supports this kind of projects.

Enjoy!