Straighten Up and Fly Right Podcast
Straighten Up and Fly Right is an aviation lifestyle podcast built around real conversations with pilots, entrepreneurs, aviation professionals who have learned to perform under pressure. It shares the stories and path many took to achieve success in the challenging world of aviation.
Hosted by Kenny T, n, Air Force officer, speaker, Co-foundder of Legacy Flight Academy and founder of Kilo Tango Aviation. The show dives into the stories behind the cockpit, the lessons and the mindset required to navigate adversity, growth, and success.
Every episode is focused on authentic conversations, aviation culture, mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
This is more than aviation.
This is leadership, legacy, discipline, and purpose.
New episodes featuring:
• Aviation and military stories
• Leadership conversations
• Career and mentorship advice
• Real-world lessons from high performers
• The culture and legacy of aviation
Presented by Legacy Flight Academy
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Straighten Up and Fly Right Podcast
Latest Episodes
The “Now What?” Phase of Being a Pilot -Dwayne Quick
What happens when the career you’ve planned your entire life suddenly isn’t an option?Kenny T sits down with longtime friend and FedEx First Officer Dwayne Quick to talk about a career in aviation that went almost nothing l...
The $100K Bet That Changed Everything | Michael Christopher
Kenny T sits down with regional airline pilot Mike Christopher in Dallas to explore how a college accounting graduate became a jet-flying pilot in just three years. Mike shares his unconventional journey through the American Airlines Cadet Prog...
When It Gets Hard, You Find Out Who Really Wants It | Aaron Jones
Colonel Aaron Jones shares his remarkable journey from witnessing a max-performance F-15 takeoff in Okinawa as a ninth grader to commanding the 49th Fighter Training Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base. In this episode, Jones discusses his 20-y...
He Took an 80% Pay Cut to Become an Airline Pilot | Alex Cole
What would make an accomplished Air Force pilot walk away from a successful career at Boeing and take an 80% pay cut to start over?For Alex Cole, it came down to knowing what he really wanted and refusing to eliminate himself before some...
From Football Dreams to Air Force Pride: Ryan Nichols' Journey of Deliberate Excellence
Ryan Nichols, born and raised in San Antonio, sits down to share his unlikely path from aspiring football player to dedicated Air Force serviceman. After a coach's reality check revealed he was never actually accepted to college, Ryan made the ...