Episode 101: The Instructor Series: Instructing at 3CFFTS on the Bell 412 Outlaw and Op Lentus during the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires - Niels Olson
From The Pilot Project Podcast by Bryan Morrison
May 12, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 101
About this episode
Niels Olson discusses his experiences instructing at 3 CFFTS and supporting wildfire operations during Op Lentus.
After his time on the Sea King, Niels Olson moved into instructing at 3 CFFTS. In Part 3, he shares what it’s like teaching new pilots, working in Standards, and supporting wildfire operations during Op Lentus. From coaching students through complex flying to landing in smoke so thick it turns day into night, this episode shows a different side of military aviation.
People in this episode
Host: Bryan Morrison
Guest: Niels Olson
Topics covered
- military aviation
- pilot instruction
- wildfire operations
- complex flying
- aircraft landing
Keywords
- instructing
- Bell 412 Outlaw
- 3 CFFTS
- wildfires
- Op Lentus
- military aviation
- pilot training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 3 CFFTS
Products: Bell 412 Outlaw
Places: Manitoba, Sea King
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