#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant

#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant

Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of community in high-stakes environments. Serge shares insights on overcoming fear, the competitive nature of flying, and the mental techniques that have helped him succeed in hang gliding, flying F-18 fighter jets, and paragliding. The conversation highlights the parallels between aviation and paragliding, emphasizing the need for grit and the value of learning from mistakes.

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Episode 108- Deniz Burnham and flying EVERYTHING

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Episode 106- Your Questions answered (Bruce Goldsmith, Max Jeanpierre, Reavis Sutphin-Gray…)

Episode 106- Your Questions answered (Bruce Goldsmith, Max Jeanpierre, Reavis Sutphin-Gray…)

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Episode 105- Tyler G and the critical Phases of Flight

Episode 105- Tyler G and the critical Phases of Flight

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Episode 104- Maxime Bellemin and Performance and Preparation

Episode 104- Maxime Bellemin and Performance and Preparation

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Episode 103- Chris Gursky and Don’t Let Go

Episode 103- Chris Gursky and Don’t Let Go

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Episode 102- Laurent Borella and the Vercofly

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