Leadership, Military Aviation, and Inspiring the Next Generation with Alex Cole

<p>What do you learn from a career that takes you from military aviation to the cockpit of a 737, and even the Presidential Airlift?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Two Plane Guys, Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin sit down with Alex Cole, a 737 Captain, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and former Presidential Pilot.</p><p><br></p><p>Alex shares stories and lessons from his time in the U.S. Air Force, his experience flying for the President, his transition to the airlines, and his passion for preparing the next generation of aviators through Legacy Flight Academy.</p><p><br></p><p>It&#39;s a conversation about aviation, leadership, service, and what it means to leave a lasting impact on the industry.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/twoplaneguys/">T⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/twoplaneguys/">⁠wo Plane Guys Official Instagram⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Adam Beach:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-beach-9886a117b/">⁠LinkedIn⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jetmanab/">⁠Instagram⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Rick Buffkin:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-buffkin-nbaa-cam-491b94121/">⁠LinkedIn⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/buffkinrick/">⁠Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Alex Cole: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-cole-5ab3911/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Legacy Flight Academy:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.legacyflightacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Official Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_legacyflightacademy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFlightAcademy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@legacyflightacademy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a></li><p><br></p></ul><p>Guest Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect on the views of Stevens Aerospace, Two Plane Guys, or their employees. </p><p><br></p><p>Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (“Stevens”) provides MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services on a wide range of aircraft produced by manufacturers such as Textron, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Pilatus, Dassault, and Embraer. Stevens presently operates facil