No U-Turn

Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF

November 09, 2023 Chris, Ravi, and Basil Season 2 Episode 45
No U-Turn
Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF
Show Notes

Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! 

We cover:

  • The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the Swifties
  • Rugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sports
  • Clint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growth
  • His military service in the USAF, being a firefighter, aircraft maintenance, and working on the C130-H  
  • How his service helped develop leadership skills, life as an outsider, cultural identity, and navigating the challenges he faced
  • The struggles and loss of identity after service and training to be a leader
  • Love for hockey, identifying as a veteran and related stigma, PTSD and finding help, and making it back to school 
  • Why he left aviation, the importance of urban planning, and having a social impact
  • Coming back to aviation, changing the industry from within and opportunities for veterans  
  • The lack of recognition for military experience in aviation and the potential for veterans to help advance aviation and mobility, the importance of community 
  • The electrification of aviation and airports and bringing destinations closer
  • The development of AAM in rural/regional areas, and safety concerns 
  • Where do we put vertiports and how do we update our systems 
  • New leadership at the FAA and resource challenges, mental health concerns, land availability and gentrification 
  • Transportation planning and equity, and intergenerational planning
  • Fatherhood, being a girl dad, and gender equality
  • Raising strong girls in male-dominated fields, diversity and inclusion
  • Native American history and the value of native cultures to solve today’s problems
  • Ignorance and cultural misunderstandings. 
  • Pet peeves and humor in everyday life.

Until next time, keep it on the centerline!