No U-Turn
Discussions related to the future of transportation, technology, and our society.
Episodes
61 episodes
Episode 61: Patti Joins the Guys to Chat Continuing to Support Inclusion in Aviation
A close friend of the pod and former guest, Patti Harburg-Petrich of Swinerton, joins Chris and Ravi as a guest host while Basil is away. Wow....Patti gives and impacts! We touch on:Diversity and Inclusion Rollbacks i...
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Episode 60: Welcome to the 50 Club! Ravi Opens Up
He has avoided this since the start of the podcast, but Basil and Chris get Ravi to open up about some of his story. Join the guys as Ravi gets uncomfortable and dives into:Ravi's Family Background and Upbringing: Ravi ...
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Episode 59: The Guys Finally Connect with the One and Only, JC!
The guys (Chris and Ravi - Basil will be back again soon!) catch up with Jean Christophe Dagohoy Dick (aka JC)! Someone we have wanted on the show for a long time! We get right into and cover:Impact of Multicultural Upbringing...
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Episode 58: Clint Harper Joins the Guys for Some Real Talk
Clint Harper of Harper4D Solutions gets back together with the No U-Turn podcast team for an open and honest chat on navigating life and stressing the importance of evolving and learning and taking actions in life and how some of those approach...
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Episode 57: Three is the Magic Number
The guys are back together for Episode 57 and ready to bring back the chemistry between the three and give Ravi a hard time. Join the crew as they touch on what has been going on with Basil, life, workforce impacts, what the next generati...
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Episode 56 - The Guys Are Back At It
Two out of three of the No U-Turn Podcasts hosts, Ravi Singh and Chris Fernando tag up while Basil Yap is off traveling again! The guys discuss what's been going on during this long break, touch on some of what they want to focus on movin...
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Episode 55 - Breaking it Down with Dana Donati
Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes:A return from hiatus and personal updates.Who is Dana Donati and Breaking Down Barriers.Her j...
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Episode 54 - A Practical Approach to AAM with Mandy Nelson
Mandy Nelson, Director of Business Development at The Bristow Group, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes:Catch-up and early Beginnings for Mandy.The transition to electric and hybrid...
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Episode 53 - Taking in Some Canadian Ayre
Katherine Ayre, CEO at Cayres, joins us to share her story and journey. Our discussion includes:Advanced air mobility and aviation law.Municipal aviation law and its focus on community aviation.Law school, aviation...
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Episode 52 - Mental Health Awareness: The Guys Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
It's just the three of us, and we get into some heavy stuff:Mental health awareness, our cultures and struggles Parenting, stress release, and cultural dynamics. Mental health struggles and experien...
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Episode 51 - Patti Harburg-Petrich - The Blueprint for Making an Impact
Patti Harburg-Petrich, Vice President at Mott McDonald, joins us to share her story and journey:Start with a few sports updates, industry happenings, and welcome our guest, Patti.Patti shares her story and career in aviatio...
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Episode 50 - From Engineer to Executive: The Journey of an Influential Airport Leader
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport , joins us this week to chat about her journey in aviation.Episode 50! A milestone for the No U-Turn Crew! How Cynthia got started and her storyEngineering, aviat...
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Episode 49 - Planning the future of aviation with Leah
Leah Whitfield, President of the Aviation Planning Group, joins us this week to share her story.Leah shares her journey from a farm in Kentucky to becoming a meteorologist and air traffic controller, with education at Embry-Riddle A...
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Episode 48 - Clint is back for Part 2: Vertiport Infrastructure
We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency ...
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Episode 47 - A slow start to 2024...
In our first chat of the new year, we discuss:A little news and updates from us Airline safety, evacuation procedures, and Boeing's recent issues.Aviation safety and supply chain issues.Prioritizing p...
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Episode 46 - A Recap and Reset with the Crew. Thank you for your support!
Our last chat for 2023! In this epsiode, we discuss:The crew reflects on the past year Holiday movies and AAM progress and milestones in 2023. Electric aircraft development win by Joby, Beta and others…
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Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF
Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover:The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the SwiftiesRugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sportsClint Harper!, hi...
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Episode 44 - That's my Jam
Join us this week for a chat with Jeremy "Jam" Hartley from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Jam making!Career in Aviation and a Move to the UKHealthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career ...
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Episode 43 - Thariq Kara, from Zimbabwe to the US
Join us this week for our chat with Thariq Kara, CEO of Nuborders and Co-founder of Athstat. In this episode, we discuss: Quick hits on FAA reauthorization and AAM News Getting to know TK Growing up...
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Episode 42 - Dan the man!
Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this summer with Dan Sloat, CEO of Volatus Infrastructure and President and Founder of AAM Institute. In this episode, we discuss:Quick updates on the AAM industry and an initial stu...
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Episode 41 - Laura Chace, DC Superstar!
Join us this week for an episode recorded last month with Laura Chace, President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America.In this episode, we discuss:Ravi's lack of seasonal awarenessAmazing wo...
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Episode 40 - Live from Miami, Tina Millan
Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this spring during Women’s International History Month with Tina Millan, Aviation Market Director for TRC Companies. In this episode, we discuss:Tina’s unique path to av...
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Episode 39 - Keeping it Gritty with Katelyn
Join us this week with a special guest from beautiful San Diego, Kate McCauely!We discuss:- Chris ranting about banking,- Kate's story and background,- Growing up in Philly,- Investing in Community,- ...
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