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Nov 2022
8m 53s

What's it like to be a commercial pilot?

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About this episode

Holiday travel season is upon us!

We learned about what it's like to be a flight attendant on our first-ever episode and now on our fortieth, we hear from commercial pilots. What's a day in the life like for those navigating the friendly skies?

Mike gets answers from Captain Laura Einsetler and co-pilot, Morgan Smith.

Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

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