Episode Details

What happens when a young girl steps into an airplane for the first time and realizes she truly belongs there? In this heartfelt episode, Adam talks with Morgan and Brittany from Pre-Flight Camp about how one week can spark confidence, courage, and a whole new view of what is possible. They share their own paths in aviation, the joy of mentoring girls ages 11 to 14, and the powerful moments when campers go from shy observers to bold future pilots and leaders. You will also hear why strong female role models matter, how the camp prepares girls for discovery flights, and what it really takes to keep this mission growing through volunteers, donations, and community support.

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Morgan Mitchell is a Major in the United States Air Force, where she currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence Development Chief at the DAF MIT AI Accelerator in Cambridge, MA. Morgan has also served in the Space and Missiles career field, and has over 200 hours in the T-6A and T-38 Talon. She is a two-time competitor in the all-women’s Air Race Classic, where she finished 4th out of over 40 different teams, and has over 140 hours in the Cessna, Pitts Special Taildragger, and DA-20.

Brittany Willkie is a Flight Attendant for British Airways based in London, England. She splits her time between the United States and the United Kingdom, commuting between the two countries. She’s been to over 40 countries and 6 continents. Her favorite places to visit are Croatia and Hong Kong. Brittany currently holds a Private Pilot Certificate and a Remote Pilot Certificate. She is working towards her instrument rating with an end goal to become an aerial firefighter.

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(1:50) Pre-Flight Camp intro (4:33) Brittany’s aviation journey (5:53) Morgan’s background and leadership role (8:09) Why they believe in the mission (14:13) Lessons that spark confidence (21:09) Preparing campers for discovery flights (25:00) Why female mentors matter (29:38) Scaling camps with care (32:49) Funding and scholarships (41:41) Teaching leadership and resilience (47:48) Who should volunteer (49:16) The long-term vision for impact (52:21) How parents, donors, and volunteers can help