#274- Breaking Barriers: Fatemeh Eftekhari’s journey as Iran’s “Queen  of the Skies” and the Power of Aviation

#274- Breaking Barriers: Fatemeh Eftekhari’s journey as Iran’s “Queen of the Skies” and the Power of Aviation

Have you ever imagined a woman soaring through the skies at 6,000+ meters, shattering the proverbial glass ceiling in a country where female pilots are a rare sight? Today, we delve into the remarkable story of Fatemeh Eftekhari, Iran’s first female pilot and a trailblazer for women in aviation and extreme sports. Her journey is not just about flying; it's about defying societal norms, pushing boundaries, and inspiring a new generation of women to chase their dreams no matter the obstacles. In a time of enormous geopolitical tensions and societal restrictions, Fatemeh's story offers a breath of fresh air—an inspiring example of resilience, courage, and relentless pursuit of passion.

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#284- Shackleton Aviation- Benny Abruzzo and the Balloon Flights that Changed History

#284- Shackleton Aviation- Benny Abruzzo and the Balloon Flights that Changed History

Benny Abruzzo grew up inside one of the most remarkable aviation families in history. His father, Ben Sr., built the Sandia Peak Tramway, turned Albuquerque into a ballooning capital, and then — with ...

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#283 In the Blink of an Eye with Joe Stone

#283 In the Blink of an Eye with Joe Stone

On August 10th, 2010 twenty-five-year-old Joe Stone went out to take a few laps on his speed wing, something he did nearly every day. But that day didn't go as planned. Joe woke up over a month later ...

12 Okt 37min

#282 The Future of Hang Glider Design with Tim Swait

#282 The Future of Hang Glider Design with Tim Swait

British Hang Gliding Pilot and designer/ owner of Avian Hang Gliders Tim Swait shares his long journey from aviation enthusiast to innovator in hang gliding, discussing the evolution of the sport, tec...

26 Sep 35min

#281 Risk and Reward: Mastering Extreme Environments with Thomas Lone

#281 Risk and Reward: Mastering Extreme Environments with Thomas Lone

Norwegian adventurer, mountaineer and pilot Thomas Lone doesn't do anything halfway. He's the youngest Norwegian to summit the Seven Summits — the highest peak on every continent — and now he's settin...

11 Sep 31min

#280 Breaking records and building robots: the future with Jeremy Soper

#280 Breaking records and building robots: the future with Jeremy Soper

In this episode British hang gliding pilot Jeremy Soper shares his journey from overcoming a fear of heights to becoming a record-breaking pilot and innovative robotics entrepreneur. We explore the fu...

27 Aug 30min

#279 The ultimate flying migration with Benjamin Kellett

#279 The ultimate flying migration with Benjamin Kellett

In this episode, adventurer and filmmaker Benjamin Kellett returns to the Mayhem by popular demand to share his rather awesome adventurous paragliding journeys across the Himalaya, Karakorum, and Euro...

12 Aug 33min

#278: Patagonia Convergence, Acro Mastery, and the Truth about SIV with Kris Holub

#278: Patagonia Convergence, Acro Mastery, and the Truth about SIV with Kris Holub

Kris Holub is one of the most versatile pilots in the American free-flight community — an accomplished acro competitor, XC pilot, and SIV/acro instructor who has spent the last four years running clin...

31 Juli 42min

#277 Mastering the Skies with Chandler Papas

#277 Mastering the Skies with Chandler Papas

In this episode I sit down for a super fun chat with longtime instructor and one of the coolest cats around, Chandler Papas, the owner of Desert Wind Paragliding. Chandler shares his life-long journey...

16 Juli 1h 16min

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