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
From Accounting to the Cockpit: Mike Christopher's Path to Regional Pilot
Maybach Mike 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...
Colonel Aaron Jones on Fighter Pilots, Representation & Building the Next Generation of Aviators
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...
From SR-71 Dreams to Presidential Flights: Alex Cole's Unconventional Path to the 89th Airlift Wing
Alex Cole, captain and 737 pilot with the 89th Airlift Wing's Presidential Airlift Group, sits down to share his remarkable journey from witnessing SR-71 Blackbirds at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa at age 12 to flying America's top government offi...
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 ...
If You’re Not Making a Million, Don’t Talk About It
What separates high performers from everyone else?In this episode of Straighten Up and Fly Right, Kenny T sits down with former Navy SEAL Jake Zweig for an unfiltered conversation about mentorship, leadership, discipline, and buil...
