In this episode of The Vectored Approach Podcast, Stephen Pitts sits down with Anthony Bottini, Director of Media at @CirrusAircraft, for a wide-ranging conversation on aviation, training, technology, and human-centered design.Anthony shares his path from flight instruction to filmmaking, how Cirrus came to “own the experience” beyond aircraft delivery, and why safety, comfort, and clarity matter as much as performance. Together, they explore how thoughtful media, modern avionics, and pilot augmentation can reduce workload, build confidence, and make flying more approachable—for pilots and passengers alike.A conversation about trust, judgment, and what it means to design airplanes and systems around the people who use them. Topics: aviation training, Cirrus Aircraft, pilot safety, avionics, Vision Jet, flight instruction, general aviation

The Vectored Approach’s first pilot podcast, hosted by founder Stephen Pitts, guest starring client Ridge Sampson. Technical director Kelley Orr, special thanks to Presley Pitts. Opening music: We Are With You (BACKGROUND) from VideoHelper Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - Ridge’s Flight 2:34 - Meet Ridge Sampson 4:40 - Finding Vectored Approach 7:15 - Canadian Background 9:24 - Diverse Work Life 12:00 - Photography Assistant 14:50 - Notable Shoots 21:24 - Ad Agency 29:40 - Leadership, Photography, and Business 39:39 - Photography 43:42 - Business 46:39 - Hobbies 48:35 - Getting into Flying a Cirrus 1:03:17 - #cirruslife, Cirrus Safety and Comfort 1:14:55 - Encountering Weather 1:26:07 - Best Flight (So Far) 1:29:52 - What’s Next