#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 75- Dominic Rohner and Chasing the Dream

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Episode 74- Theo Warden and Winning BIG

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Episode 71- Bernhard Kalin and the coming future, dangers of overconfidence, Speed flying best-practices

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Episode 70- Nick Greece and Comp Tactics, Discipline, Progression, Performance and Mentors

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