Go To Gate Girls

Ola and Poppy - The Go To Gate Girls

Hosted by two women with an unhealthy interest in aviation, Go To Gate Girls is a relaxed aviation podcast exploring the world of airlines, airports, aircraft and all things flying. Each episode centres around a different theme, with casual conversations, laughs and interesting deep dives into everything from iconic liveries and unusual routes to industry stories, favourite airports and lesser known facts.

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September 6 · 42 min
Concorde - all about the icon
Its time! In this episode we talk about the most iconic supersonic commercial airplane, the Concorde. Turns out making a tube fly at the speed of sound takes a lot of technical magic, so join us this episode as we talk about the history and unique features of the Concorde. We'll see you at the Gate!
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August 23 · 38 min
Aviation Apps - what's on every plane geek's phone?
What's the first app you open when you hear a plane overhead? Do you know how to easily find out every tail number you've ever travelled on? Do you need a new aviation app game to get hooked on? We'll see you at the gate!
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August 9 · 41 min
Boneyards - where planes go to die (or nap)
Where are boneyards usually located and why? What happens to planes when they are there? Discover why some planes are brought back to life while others are dismantled, and uncover the surprising reasons aircraft end up in the desert. We'll see you at the gate!
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July 26 · 39 min
Naming Conventions - Cracking Aviation's Secret Code
Why is there an X in LAX? Why do all Canadian airports start with Y? Do you know which airlines actually use tail names to share something specific? Join us to find out the answers to all this and more. We’ll see you at the gate!
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July 19 · 35 min
Prop planes - how they're different to jets
Ever been about to board, see your plane has propellers and get freaked out? Join us to on this episode to learn about why there's no need to be scared of (turbo)prop planes, their unique features and where you might find them. We'll see you at the Gate!
July 5 · 38 min
Unusual Jobs in Aviation - 5 roles you've never heard of
Ever wanted to work in aviation, but don't want to be a pilot? Do you have a penchant for masking tape? Well then, we might just know the job for you! Join us as we discuss aviation-related jobs you've probably never heard of, and how all these roles come together to make sure the aviation industry runs safely and smoothly. We'll see you at the gate!
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June 28 · 43 min
Planespotting - tips & tricks
Do you know your A320s from your A350s? Or your Triple Sevens from your Dreamliners? By the end of this episode you'll know our hacks to work out what you're seeing flying overhead. We'll see you at the gate!
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June 21 · 38 min
Aircraft Liveries - more than just a paint job
Aircraft liveries can spark surprisingly passionate debates among aviation fans, so we're diving into the world of airline paint schemes. What is a livery, why do they matter, and which ones do we love most? From iconic classics to special anniversary and promotional designs, we'll be sharing our favourites and exploring the stories behind them. We'll see you at the gate!
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June 7 · 30 min
Airways - the roads of the sky
What controls where planes can fly and how are airways organised? Join us for our second episode where we discuss how planes are kept apart, why planes often don't fly the most direct route and what happened before the days of ATC. We'll see you at the gate! Ola Note: I mix up feet & meters in this episode, sorry for the mistake!
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May 24 · 38 min
London City Airport - what makes it so unique?
In our first full episode, we discuss why London City Airport (LCY) is a tiny airport with a massive reputation. From its famously steep approach to airport operations, we explore what makes LCY one of the most unique airports in the world. Expect relaxed conversation, fun facts and aviation rabbit holes. We'll see you at the gate!
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May 16 · 7 min
Go To Gate Girls - An Introduction
We're Poppy & Ola and we're really excited to share our new podcast 'Go To Gate Girls'. Join us on our first episode where we introduce ourselves and let you know who we are, how we became interested in aviation and what we have in store for upcoming episodes. Please have your boarding cards ready. Instagram:

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