Wings Over the Rockies has a new podcast! Based on our hit YouTube and PBS series of the same name, the Behind the Wings podcast will cover everything from avia...
Miss America 2024, Madison Marsh, discusses the crossroads of pageantry and the military.In this episode, Madi takes us through her groundbreaking journey as the first active-duty officer to earn the Miss America title. She shares insights into her pilot training, attending the United States Air Force Academy, cancer research, starting a non-profit, and how a military background has influenced her career. This one is going to be cool!Key Takeaways:Madi has always been fascinated by science and found her love of aerospace while attending space camp at 13 years old.Madi earned her pilot's license at 17, the youngest possible age.While attending the United States Air Force Academy, Madi studied astrophysics and interned at NASA and Harvard.At the Academy, Madi started her pageantry journey, winning Miss Academy and Miss Colorado.In January of 2024, Madi competed in and won Miss America, becoming the first active military officer to earn the title.Madi started the Whitney Marsh Foundation after losing her Mom to pancreatic cancer. This organization helps provide education and funding for pancreatic cancer research.Madi encourages listeners to learn from their failures and to use those lessons to succeed further.Resources:Miss America Website One Lieutenant’s Journey from USAFA to Miss Colorado to Harvard (United States Air Force) Madison Marsh: Beauty Queen, Hard-Core Air Force Officer (Forbes) Whitney Marsh Foundation
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Miniseries Episode 4 - The Making of Hypersonic Flight Testing
How the world's largest aircraft, Stratolaunch Roc, is paving the way for repeatable hypersonic testing.Welcome to the final part of our bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette discuss behind-the-scenes stories while filming with Stratolaunch at the Mojave Air and Space Port. Join us as we talk about the history of hypersonics, building the Stratolaunch Roc, the Talon-A test vehicle, the Hadley rocket engine, and flying this twin-fuselage aircraft. This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Our regularly scheduled podcast series will return on 12/2/24 with an interview with Madison Marsh, the first active-duty Air Force Officer to be crowned Ms. America. Thanks for joining us!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTyou
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Miniseries Episode 3 - The Making of The Super Guppy
How a seemingly impossible idea helped America win the space race.Welcome to part 3 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette discuss behind-the-scenes stories while filming the legendary Super Guppy in El Paso, Texas. Join us as we talk about the space race, building the Super Guppy, the similarities this aircraft has with Frankenstein, and watching the odd airplane fly. This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MT
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Miniseries Episode 2 - The Making of Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The ethics of deploying AI in Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), are weighed against the risks of falling behind technologically. Welcome to part 2 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette continue their conversation about AI in the military, with a specific focus on AI-piloted aircraft. Join us as we talk about building CCAs, how they could change the air battlefield, the ethics of AI in warfare, and flying alongside "the most loyal wingman". This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel beginning November 7. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MT
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Miniseries Episode 1 - The Making of AI in Military Aviation
How testing and simulations advance AI pilot agents from the lab to the field.Welcome to part 1 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette discuss behind-the-scenes stories while filming around the U.S. to learn more about AI in military aviation. Join us as we discuss the history of AI, the AI arms race, flying simulators, and being at the crossroads of ethics and speed. This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel beginning November 7. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MT
Wings Over the Rockies has a new podcast! Based on our hit YouTube and PBS series of the same name, the Behind the Wings podcast will cover everything from aviation history to the future of space exploration with thought leaders and experts in the industry. This one's going to be cool!