A Legendary Conversation w/Josh Cook of Legendary Aviation Coffee Co.

Future in Flight Podcast: Episode Notes

Featured Guest: Josh Cook

Flight Test Director, Founder/Owner Legendary Aviation Coffee Company

Episode Summary

This episode features Josh Cook, a flight test engineer who combined his aviation passion with specialty coffee to create Legendary Aviation Coffee Company, plus segments on aviation careers and pilot jargon.

• Former Flight Test Director for Northrop Grumman



• Managed UAV programs including Global Hawk and Triton



• Role involves testing aircraft systems and ensuring flight safety

• Founded Legendary Aviation Coffee Company in 2019



• Uses air roasting technique (used by top 5% of roasters)



• Coffee blends feature historic aircraft:
  
  
  
  • B-52 bomber (heavy, full-bodied coffee)
  
  
  
  • P-51 Mustang and V-Tail Bonanza
  
  
  
  

• Official coffee provider for Sun & Fun Aerospace Expo



• Donates portions of sales to Sun & Fun's youth aviation initiatives



• Supports six aviation and veteran-focused nonprofits

• Wildlife Management - "Bird men" who prevent bird-aircraft collisions



• Wingwalkers - Performers who do stunts on biplane wings



• Aircraft Rescue Firefighters - Specialists trained for aviation emergencies



• UAS Pilots - Drone operators for commercial and research applications



• Aviation Environmental Engineers - Develop sustainable aviation solutions



• Aircraft Interior Designers - Create efficient, functional cabin spaces



• Flight Simulator Developers - Build virtual training environments

Operations: "George is flying" (autopilot), "Bingo fuel" (low fuel), "Souls on board" (total people count)

Location Terms: "Feet wet" (over water), "Feet dry" (over land)

Time Reference: "Zulu time" (GMT/UTC)

Communication: "Roger" (understood), "Mayday" (distress), "Pan Pan" (urgency)