Join Aerobility for all new Inspire-ability. Our new series begins with Nigel Lamb, an aerobatic pilot famed for winning the 2014 Red Bull World Air Race Championship. Nigel began his flying career in the then Rhodesian Air Force flying a variety of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Nigel went on to lead display teams including the Breitling Fighters and made his Red Bull Air Race debut in 2005. Nigel continues his display work and has also featured as a pilot in films such as Waiting for Dublin and Flyboys.

Tuesday 20th July, 19:30

John Nichol is an author, broadcaster and former RAF navigator best known for his book Tornado Down, his account of being a prisoner of war under Saddam Hussein during the Gulf war.

John is joining Aerobility to talk about the Tornado and his new book Tornado - in the eye of the storm. The book tells the story of the RAF Tornado force and their families during the Gulf war.

Watch on YouTube or Facebook on the 23rd June at 19:30 BST

You may have seen Liz McConaghy on your screens as the roving reporter for Aerobility's Armchair Airshow 2021. Now Liz is making her Inspire-Ability debut! Before joining Aerobility in 2019, Liz spent 18 years in the Royal Airforce as a Chinook crewman. In that time she completed 2 tours of Iraq and 10 of Afghanistan. Join Aerobility as Liz regales us with stories of her interesting postal rounds and time with the MERT teams.

11th May at 19:30

Brian Wheeler is a Trustee at Aerobility and, having joined the RAF as an Air Traffic Controler in 1992, Brian is now a senior manager at NATS. In 2018 Brian suffered a life changing spinal cord injury which put his active lifestyle and career on hold. Having been told that he may never walk again, listen in amazment as Brian regales us with stories of how he has proved the doctors wrong and continues to do so.

Tuesday 6th April at 19:30

Alex Brooker is one of the few disabled TV presenters and comedians in the UK. Co-host of The Last Leg for C4 & Host of the Paralympics, join us for some laughs, jokes and crazy anecdotes as Alex chats to us about how disability has changed both his life and his career. Alex first hit our screens in 2011, presenting the BT Paralympic World Cup after successfully auditioning for Channel 4’s Half Million Quid Talent Search to find new disabled talent for the 2012 Paralympics. Since then, Alex has co-hosted the award-winning show The Last Leg, fronted documentaries about disability and male body image including Disability and Me and has featured on panel shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

21st April at 19:00 BST

A unique panel in collaboration with the charity Flying Scholarships for Disabled People about all things disabled aviation.

27th March at 16:30

Stuart Beech is a pilot on British Airway's A380 and has featured on Michael Mcintyre's Big Show as the Singing Pilot. Karen Bath brings a wealth of knowledge in airline pilot training. Together they founded Resilient Pilot, an organisation which aims to improve pilot's wellbeing and promote diversity within the airline industry.

Monday 22nd March 18:00

Andrew is a former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot operating, Flight Deck Wingman’s founder Andrew, made a successful transition into the world of commercial aviation in 2006, operating the B757/767 and A320/321/330 with a well known charter airline, before joining a major UK scheduled airline as a B787 pilot in 2015.

Mandy was the second-ever woman to fly the RAF Tornado, seeing over 40 combat missions over Iraq during her career. She is now an author and motivational speaker with a particular interest in inspiring and supporting women with her story.

Captain Tim Orchard is an ex-Concorde Captain and jointly holds the Concorde World Record time for the journey from New York to London. Tim is an extremely experienced pilot and is someone for the younger generation to aspire to be!

Join us on Saturday 27 February 16:30 GMT on YouTube or Facebook.

Tracy, aka The Aviatrix, is a British Aviator, explorer and inspirational speaker. She has led expeditions flying from the UK to South Africa, Australia and the USA all from the back of her Boeing Stearman.

Join us on Saturday 13 Feb 16:30 GMT on YouTube or Facebook.

Join Aerobility for an opportunity to hear from Kermit Weeks, the Founder of American aviation attraction the Fantasy of Flight, has dedicated his life to furthering public interest in aviation. As well as being a lifelong collector of vintage aircraft, Kermit is an accomplished aerobatic pilot and aircraft designer.

Kerry McCauley is an international ferry pilot with over 30 years of experience. With over 100 transatlantic crossing's in GA aircraft he has some amazing stories to share! He was also star of Dangerous Pilot as shown on the Discovery Channel.

Ever wondered what life was like behind the red flying suit of the Red Arrows? Dan Lowes is an ex-military pilot who flew aircraft from the Typhoon, to the Hawk of the Red Arrows. He now flies in the civilian world as a corporate pilot on the Gulfstream.

Ever wondered what it would be like to fly those legendary Chinooks? Or be one of the few examiners in the world on Historic Army Aircraft?

Spend some time with an internationally recognised and aviation legend Brian Shul. From almost losing his life in a crash early in his career he went on to fly among others the infamous SR-71 Blackbird. What an inspiration!

An opportunity to hear from Squadron Leader Mark Discombe, about being Commanding Officer of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as having a 30 year RAF career flying fast jets. Who wouldn't want to fly Spitfires for a living?!

During this live chat and Q&A with Mike Miller-Smith you will hear about his journey from champion glider pilot, to gliding examiner, to become a pioneer for disabled aviation; leading the British Disabled Flying Charity Aerobility with only limited control of his face and fingers. A true inspiration!

Nick Glover had an extensive career in business aviation taking him around the world, from being Captain on flights in Bhutan to, to learning the ropes in America, to instructing at Aerobility!