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Destination Aviation

Destination Aviation

By: Jeffrey Miller
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Love all things flying?


Industry veteran Jeff Miller is here to help you feel more connected to the skies.

Enjoy the friendliest of welcomes as Jeff takes you behind the news, shares tales from history and shares the stories that matter.


Got a question for Jeff? Get in touch on dapodcast85@gmail.com and he might just feature it on the show!


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Episodes
  • Episode 44 - Skates to Gates: The Journey of Derek Martin
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of Destination Aviation, we sit down with Derek Martin, Executive Director of Erie International Airport, to explore his unique path through the world of aviation. From chasing pucks on the ice to managing one of Pennsylvania’s key regional airports, Derek shares how his passion for hockey shaped his leadership style and career. Tune in for stories of teamwork, turbulence, and the smooth landings that brought him to where he is today.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 43 - Into Thin Air: The Hidden Danger of Hypoxia
    May 20 2025

    When flying at altitude, oxygen isn’t just optional—it’s essential. In this episode of Destination Aviation, we explore the silent, often misunderstood threat of hypoxia—a condition that can render pilots incapacitated in minutes, sometimes without warning.

    We’ll examine several aviation accidents where hypoxia played a role, including the tragic 1999 Learjet crash that claimed the life of professional golfer Payne Stewart. That flight, which flew on autopilot for hours before crashing in South Dakota, is one of the most chilling examples of how quickly things can go wrong when oxygen is lost in the cockpit.

    Join host Jeff Miller as he breaks down what hypoxia is, how it affects pilots, and the lessons every aviator—student or seasoned—needs to know. Whether you're in the left seat or just love aviation stories, this is one you won't want to miss.

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    www.destinationaviation.org

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    52 mins
  • Episode 42 - From the Ground Up: Julie Curtis and the Rise of South Bend Air Service
    May 8 2025

    In this episode of Destination Aviation, we sit down with Julie Curtis of South Bend International Airport for a candid and engaging conversation about her journey into the aviation industry. Julie shares how she found her way into airport leadership, the ins and outs of air service development at SBN, and the strategies behind attracting and maintaining airline routes in a competitive market. Along the way, we swap stories, reflect on career lessons, and share a few laughs. Whether you're in aviation or just love a good origin story, this episode will leave you inspired by the work happening on the ground—and in the air—at South Bend.

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    www.destinationaviation.org

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    instagram.com/dapodcast85/

    Drop us a line at dapodcast85@gmail.com if you have your own plane tales

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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