Haraldur Diego: Flying In Iceland

Avination, this is episode 60 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Haraldur Diego aka Volcano Pilot. Haraldur and I have been trying to get this podcast recorded for a very long time. I was first introduced to Haraldur by Noah (@thectflyguy) and Pilot Maria. With only spending a few minutes on his Instagram page I knew he was someone that could inspire the Avination.

In this episode, Haraldur and I talk about...

• Haraldur talks about how and why he got into aviation.

• Why Haraldur told himself that he could never become a pilot.

• What Haraldur’s original goals were when he started his training to become a pilot?

• Why Haraldur thought he was in over his head when training to become a pilot.

• How you comparing yourself to others isn’t the best decision.

• How Haraldur’s wife told I’m why it is a bad idea to compare yourself to others.

• Everyone has their own struggles and demons.

• We talk about how unforgiving Iceland's weather can be.

• Haraldur talks about getting back into aviation after he quit.

• Why Haraldur moved to Denmark for an aviation job.

• How September 11 changed Haraldur’s career plan.

• How Haraldur didn’t give up after 9/11 and still looked into becoming an airline pilot.

• Haraldur was able to find another career path that kept him involved with the aviation industry.

• We talk about how Haraldur has helped influence the aviation industry with his Instagram account.

• I talk about how I don’t think I am a real pilot because I don’t fly a 737 or a heavy aircraft.

• We talk about general aviation in Iceland.

• Haraldur and I talk about how we are finding the romance of aviation again.

• Haraldur shares some stories about flying in Iceland.

• How 777 pilots dream about flying GA through Iceland.

• How we as an industry of done a terrible job of promoting the fun of aviation.

• How a photography friend convinced Haraldur to join Instagram.

• Rapid fire with Haraldur.