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The Pilot Project Podcast

Bryan Morrison
RCAF
Royal Canadian Air Force
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
Cf-188 Hornet
Cc-295 Kingfisher
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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Colonel Todd O’Malley continues our four-part journey through the history of Canadian tactical and special operations aviation. In Part 3, Todd recounts flying the CH-135 Twin Huey in Somalia, where severe brownouts made every takeoff and landing dan... more

Colonel Todd O’Malley continues our four-part look at the history of Canadian tactical and special operations aviation. In Part 2, the current Director Air and Space at CANSOFCOM returns to his first operational years with 427 Squadron, flying the CH... more

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Colonel Todd O’Malley begins a four-part journey through the history of Canadian tactical and special operations aviation. Now Director Air and Space at CANSOFCOM, Todd looks back on the unlikely path that took him from Sault College and an early set... more

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What does it take to lead one of the world's premier military aerobatic teams?

In the final chapter of our three-part series, Major Maciej "Match" Hatta takes us inside life as "The Boss", aka Snowbird 1 and Team Lead of the Canadian Forces Snowbird... more

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Recent Guests

Todd O'Malley
Colonel, current director, Air and Space at Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (Cansofcom)
Canadian Armed Forces / Cansofcom
Episode: Special Ops: The Pioneers Part 2: Bringing Night Vision to Canadian Tactical Aviation – 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 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (Cansofcom)
Episode: Special Ops: The Evolution Part 1: Becoming a 427 Squadron Special Operations Aviator – 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
Captain Troy Clarke
CH149 Cormorant Pilot and helicopter instructor
Three Canadian Forces Flying Training School / Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: Episode 102: 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 1 - Troy Clarke
Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
CH-146 Griffon Pilot and Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Episode: Command: The Future Force: Building a Fifth Generation Air Force - Jamie Speiser-Blanchet

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 253 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

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    5
    GearKat
    United States6 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

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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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#90
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/Leisure
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#52
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#68
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#143
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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.
Test Pilot: The Boss Part 2: USAF Test Pilot School - Maciej "Match" Hatta
Q: What makes Test Pilot School so demanding for students with varied backgrounds?
It's about time management, discipline, and the ability to prioritize a heavy load of ground school and flight tests, regardless of age or experience; success comes from pacing yourself, communicating across disciplines, and treating every test as a data-driven problem rather than a flight solo mission.
Snowbirds: The Pause Part 1: Flying the CT-114 Tutor and Becoming the First Female Jet Demonstration Pilot - Maryse Carmichael
Q: So let's talk about your early days. Growing up in Quebec City, where did aviation first enter your life?
Aviation entered through my three brothers in the Air Cadets; watching my brother Eddie go through glider and private pilot licenses inspired me, and I eventually pursued the same path, starting with cadet programs and gliding.
Episode 101: The Instructor Series: Instructing at 3CFFTS on the Bell 412 Outlaw and Op Lentus during the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires - Niels Olson
Q: How did Op Lentus demonstrate the 3CFFTS capability during the Manitoba wildfires?
The operation showed the outlaw helicopter's value in difficult, weather-challenged evacuations, using advanced avionics to coordinate with civil and military assets, adapting routes, managing limited runway access, and delivering people to safety under stressful conditions.

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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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5. Chris Bray
6. Maryse Carmichael
7. Troy Clarke
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