Episode #1119: Ty Clinkenbeard

<p>Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ty Clinkenbeard of Cedar Ridge Aviation, a helicopter sprayer who recently completed his service in the United States Navy, where he worked as an aircraft refueler on the flight deck.</p><p><br></p><p>Ty shares what life was like in the Navy, from deployments and extended time at sea to the unique challenges of living and working aboard a ship. The guys discuss the demands of flight deck operations, what it&#39;s like being confined to a ship for long stretches, and the experiences that shaped Ty during his time in the military.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also turns to Ty&#39;s decision to leave the Navy and what led him to pursue a different path after completing his service. He explains his fascination with aviation and how that passion connects his military background with his current work flying helicopters for agricultural spraying.</p>