Piloto Costarricense de Boeing 747 en USA, Andrea Stroup

Esta entrevistal en el podcast "Aviadoras" presenta a Andrea Stroup, una piloto de Boeing 747 de Costa Rica, quien comparte su inspirador camino hacia la aviación. Conducida por Inaia, piloto e instructora de ground school, la conversación revela las experiencias de Andrea, destacando los diversos desafíos y triunfos que enfrentó en su trayectoria. Andrea comienza relatando su infancia en Costa Rica, su temprana pasión por la aviación, y cómo un vuelo formativo en su cumpleaños número 15 solidificó su amor por volar. Como consequencia de las limitaciones financieras y de una industria aeronáutica limitada en su país de origen, Andrea inicialmente siguió una carrera en enfermería. Sin embargo, la insatisfacción con la enfermería la llevó a mudarse a los Estados Unidos a los 21 años con recursos mínimos. En los Estados Unidos, Andrea luchó con el idioma inglés y con el vocabulario técnico específico de la aviación, pero su perseverancia dio frutos mientras se entrenaba en ATP Flight School. Ella narra cómo superó numerosos obstáculos, incluyendo presiones financieras, barreras idiomáticas y prejuicos de género en una industria predominantemente masculina. Andrea detalla su camino a través de las diferentes fases de su carrera en la aviación, desde instruir en ATP hasta volar para aerolíneas regionales y de carga como Republic Airways y Amerijet. Momentos notables incluyen la navegación en espacios aéreos complejos en Nueva York, la transición a aviones más grandes y, finalmente, alcanzar su rol actual con Atlas Airlines, volando el Boeing 747. Recuerda con cariño haber visto las auroras boreales desde la cabina. A lo largo de la entrevista, Andrea enfatiza el apoyo que recibió de otros aviadores y su determinación por superar barreras culturales y de género. Subraya la importancia de la comunidad, el mentorazgo y la representación, animando a los pilotos aspirantes a perseguir sus sueños a pesar de los obstáculos. TRANSLATION: This Spanish language interview on the "Aviadoras" podcast features Andrea Stroup, a Boeing 747 pilot from Costa Rica, who shares her inspiring journey into aviation. Hosted by Inaia, a pilot and ground instructor, the conversation unfolds Andrea's experiences, highlighting the various challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Andrea begins by recounting her upbringing in Costa Rica, her early passion for aviation, and how a formative flight on her 15th birthday solidified her love for flying. Despite financial constraints and a limited aviation industry in her home country, Andrea initially pursued a career in nursing. However, dissatisfaction with nursing led her to move to the United States at 21 with minimal resources. In the U.S., Andrea struggled with the English language and the aviation-specific jargon, but her persistence paid off as she trained at ATP Flight School. She narrates how she overcame numerous obstacles, including financial pressures, language barriers, and gender biases in a predominantly male industry. Andrea details her path through different phases of her aviation career, from instructing at ATP to flying for regional and cargo airlines like Republic Airways and Amerijet. Remarkable moments include navigating complex airspaces in New York, transitioning to larger aircraft, and ultimately achieving her current role with Atlas Airlines, flying the Boeing 747. She fondly recalls seeing the Northern Lights from the cockpit. Throughout the interview, Andrea emphasizes the support she received from fellow aviators and her determination to break through cultural and gender barriers. She underlines the importance of community, mentorship, and representation, encouraging aspiring pilots to pursue their dreams despite the hurdles. Created by Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor, Inaia. chickswhoflyofficial@gmail.com ✈️Watch all the short video lessons for Private Pilot Ground School here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuuw6zmQ4lRYccoXxCp2yP7roDVjjqGVT ✈️CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.chickswhofly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/76groundschoolchick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@76groundschoolchick/ The links below are affiliate links which allows 76 Ground School Chick to receive a small commission from Amazon, at bio extra cost to you, any time you use the links below to sign up for programs or purchase items on Amazon. Please consider supporting this channel so we can focus on bringing you more high quality free educational aviation content! Recommended Reading for Student Pilots: Paper back copy of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: https://amzn.to/3ObVNbL Paperback copy of the Airplane Flying Handbook: https://amzn.to/44HAc0f Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche: https://amzn.to/3rr3vWE The Killing Zone by Paul Craig : https://amzn.to/44GFzwF Weather Flying by Robert Buck : https://amzn.to/3ObW0vz Inexpensive Aviation Headset I like using: https://amzn.to/3NQkNnI