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Episode 46 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above

Summer may be associated with blue skies, holidays and seemingly perfect flying weather. For airline crews, however, high temperatures and powerful summer weather can create an entirely different operational picture.

Recorded on August 12, 2026, just hours before a solar eclipse passed close to Stefan Lorenz’s home base in Palma de Mallorca, Episode 46 of Aviation-Quest.cc reunites host Jürgen Reis with his co-host and Airbus A320 First Officer for the seasonal counterpart to Episode 22, “Winter Ops.”

This time, the focus is heat rather than ice — and the question of whether...

Episode 45 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above

In this episode of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above, host Jürgen Reis welcomes Pablo Padrón Sanz, commercial pilot, former theoretical knowledge instructor, and one of the youngest guests ever featured on the podcast.

The conversation begins with Pablo's current situation as he prepares for the next phase of his professional aviation journey after successfully completing the assessment process for a major European airline. Looking ahead to airline training, he reflects on the steps that brought him to this point at only 21 years of age.

The discussion then traces his aviation journey...

Episode 44 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above welcomes Adil Tagnaout, a 28-year-old aircraft maintenance engineer from Morocco and the first African guest on the podcast.

Recorded in early June 2026, host Jürgen Reis speaks with Adil about his current work in aircraft maintenance, his professional development, and the responsibilities that come with helping keep commercial aircraft safe and airworthy.

The conversation begins with a look at Adil's current week and working environment, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into the realities of shift work and day-to-day operations in modern aircraft maintenance.

Together, they discuss:

- A typical week in the...

Episode 43 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above

In this episode of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above, host Jürgen Reis welcomes Captain Dave Samson, G650 Captain, former Chief Pilot, and aviation professional with more than 44 years of experience in both military and corporate aviation.

The conversation begins with a look at Captain Samson's current role and what a typical flying week involves today, both inside and outside the cockpit. He reflects on what continues to motivate him after more than four decades in aviation and how his perspective has evolved throughout his career.

The discussion then traces his path...