
No U-Turn
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No U-Turn
Episode 42 - Dan the man!
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Chris, Ravi, and Basil
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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 study on security considerations of UAM operations
- An aviation STEM event with 10 middle school kids.
- Weather workshop that will discuss types of weather sensors & products needed for AAM
- Launch of the Tech Demonstrator by Electra Aero
- Who is Dan the man?
- His journey into aviation, USAF, and into AAM
- Hi family history, and the highs and lows of his experience in the military
- The importance of being able to make meaningful contributions and desire to become an attorney
- Life in Oklahoma, Boston, and the birth of the AAM Institute
- The legal impacts of drones, FAA struggles, and the bigger vision for AAM
- The importance of diversity and equity in aviation
- How can we increase diversity of our workforce
- Our favorite super heroes
Until next time, keep it on the centerline!