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The Pilot Project Podcast

Bryan Morrison
Royal Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Canadian Armed Forces
Search and Rescue
Afghanistan
Aviation Training
Aviation
Aerial Firefighting
Canada
Pilot Training
Skies Magazine
Ch-146 Griffon
Snowbirds
F-18
Palisades Fires
Flight Training
NORAD
Cc-295 Kingfisher
Cf-188 Hornet
NATO

Welcome to The Pilot Project Podcast, your premier source for stories and insights from pilots in the RCAF and mission aviation - brought to you by Skies Magazine! Whether you're an aspiring aviator, navigating flight training, or simply fascinated by the world of military and mission aviation, this podcast is your guide. We sit down with pilots and aviation professionals to hear their thrilling e... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it feel like to fly a CF-18 Hornet into combat for the first time? What happens when the fighting is over, but the experiences stay with you?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot Lieutenant-Colonel Andr... more

What does it take to go from watching CF-18 Hornets fly overhead as a kid to becoming a fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force?

For Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew “Hazno” Faith, that dream began on a school playground in Saskatchewan. In Part 1 of... more

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You've just had the worst flight of your course. Your confidence is shaken, and tomorrow's flight could determine your future. How do you bounce back?

In the conclusion of our three-part Built for Pressure series, mental performance consultant Zoran... more

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What happens when you know the material cold, but freeze during a flight test?

Mental performance consultant Zoran Stojković returns for Part 2 of PERFORMANCE & SAFETY: BUILT FOR PRESSURE, where we explore practical tools for RCAF pilot training; fr... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Faith
Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and commander of the 469th Flying Training Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: Fighters: The Road to Fighters Part 1: From Hawk to Hornet – Andrew “Hazno” Faith
Zoran Stojković
Sports psychologist and performance advisor
kizo.ca
Episode: PERFORMANCE & SAFETY: BUILT FOR PRESSURE Part 3: Bouncing Back from Failure – Zoran Stojković
Todd O'Malley
Colonel, Director Air and Space at CANSOFCOM
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM)
Episode: Special Ops: The Pioneers Part 4: From Moose Jaw to CANSOFCOM – Todd O’Malley
Colonel Todd O'Malley
Director, Air and Space at Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Headquarters (Cansofcom)
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Episode: Special Ops: The Pioneers Part 1: Becoming a Canadian Tactical Helicopter Pilot – Todd O’Malley
Maciej Match Hatta
Major, Snowbirds 1; team lead during the discussed era
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Episode: Snowbirds: The Boss Part 3: Inside the Snowbirds - Maciej "Match" Hatta
Maciej Hatta
Snowbirds pilot and team leader
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Episode: Test Pilot: The Boss Part 2: USAF Test Pilot School - Maciej "Match" Hatta
Chris Bray
Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
427 SOAS (RCAF)
Episode: Special Ops: The Evolution Part 3: Leading 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron – Chris Bray
Maryse Carmichael
Lieutenant Colonel Retired, first female Snowbird pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force / Snowbirds
Episode: Snowbirds: The Pause Part 2: The Retirement of the Tutor and the Future of the Snowbirds - Maryse Carmichael
Troy Clarke
CH149 Cormorant Pilot and Helicopter Instructor at 3CFFTS
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Episode: Episode 104: The Greener Grass: Flying the Cormorant in Gander, Flying the Airbus H145 with STARS, and returning to the RCAF to instruct on the Bell 412 Outlaw Part 3 - Troy Clarke

Host

Brian Morrison
Host of The Pilot Project Podcast, affiliated with Skies Magazine (sponsor) and The Pilot Project Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Educational, Real, Human, Helpful, Addictive.

    This has easily become one of my favorite podcast. I only started listening a couple months back, and had into jumped to a more recent SAR episode. Since then I’ve started at the beginning and worked my way through most of the episodes. From the very beginning I’ve been very impressed with the quality of production, as well as the quality of question and conversation- you can see the growth over the years but early episodes are still very educational and enjoyable. That being said I’m not in any... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GearKat
    United States8 months ago
  • 103 SQN

    You should get @mattfrom103 on YT in your interview list. Equally excellent content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VE9NPS
    Canada2 years ago
  • Not bad but….

    Pretty good but episode 38 just hurt my ears, it was painful full to listen to I had to turn it off after 10 mins. The guy sounded so dull and boring! No expression in his voice , no humour nothing just a vacant sounding chap like he was robotically reading off some notes , by far the worst episode yet.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Londonist39
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Very informative, definitely worth a listen to anyone interested in piloting for the RCAF!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graham159
    Canada2 years ago
  • Jaclyn

    Great podcast! Thanks for providing this insight into the people behind the RCAF!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacAMaz
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes offer deep insight into aviation careers beyond surface-level stories.
Production quality and question quality are consistently high across years.
Listeners praise accessibility for non-plyers while providing value to professionals.
Guests provide practical lessons and candid reflections on mentorship and resilience.

Chart Rankings

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#135
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#5
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#155
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#74
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
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#80
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fighters: The Road to Fighters Part 1: From Hawk to Hornet – Andrew “Hazno” Faith
Q: Was there a flight or an instructor that changed the way you approached training, like a wake-up moment?
During an instrument approach, Faith forgot to reset his altimeter and believed he was at minimums when he was actually much lower. His instructor safely let the lesson unfold, and Faith says it made him remember why checks matter.
Fighters: The Road to Fighters Part 1: From Hawk to Hornet – Andrew “Hazno” Faith
Q: Growing up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, what first got you interested in flying jets?
Faith remembers watching low-flying CF-18s pass over his northern Saskatchewan school playground and deciding that flying one was what he wanted to do.
Special Ops: The Pioneers Part 3: Somalia, JTF2, and the Birth of SOF Aviation – Todd O’Malley
Q: What was it like transitioning to the JTF2 environment as the first Air Liaison Officer?
Todd recounts arriving with almost nothing in an empty office, then establishing the role and helping shape the unit, while maintaining flight duties and aligning with RCMP and later SOF elements.
Snowbirds: The Boss Part 3: Inside the Snowbirds - Maciej "Match" Hatta
Q: What was the biggest adjustment moving from a fighter background to leading the Snowbirds in a Tutor aircraft?
Transitioning required adapting to extreme close-formation flying, developing new comms and precision language, and learning the Tutor's specific handling and team dynamics. It involved unlearning some fighter habits and embracing a slower, highly coordinated, and highly communicative style to maintain safety and show quality.
Test Pilot: The Boss Part 2: USAF Test Pilot School - Maciej "Match" Hatta
Q: How did COVID-19 affect the TPS experience?
The course shifted to online ground school during parts of the pandemic, but flying components remained largely achievable with adaptations; international interactions were reduced, and some exchanges with Pax River/Air Force teams were missed, yet the core TPS experience and learning objectives remained, proving resilience of the program.

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What is The Pilot Project Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on bold stories from Canadian military and mission aviators, with deep dives into training, leadership, high-stakes missions, and the evolution of aviation programs. Episodes typically blend personal journeys with technical insights on aircraft, mission planning, resilience, and organizational change, often featuring trailblazing pilots, SAR professionals, and officers shaping Canada's air and space capabilities. A standout thread is candid conversations about barriers overcome, cross-national collaboration, and the human side of flying, from early days through retirement or transition to instructional roles. Listeners can expect practical lessons for aspiring aviators, industry context for defense and aviation professional... more

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2. Zoran Stojković
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