Todd Smith, a former commercial pilot, shares his journey from falling in love with planes to becoming an advocate for climate activism within the aviation industry. Despite facing challenges like ADHD and not meeting RAF requirements, Smith pursued his dream by taking out a personal loan to train as a pilot. His perspective on aviation shifted after witnessing the impacts of climate change during a backpacking trip to Peru. This led him to co-found Safe Landing, an organization urging the aviation industry to address climate change and transition to renewable fuels like green hydrogen. Smith emphasizes the need for the industry to be transparent about the climate crisis and the importance of involving aviation workers in decision-making processes. While highlighting the concerning trajectory of aviation emissions and the risk of industry collapse, Smith also finds a balance by embracing sustainable flying practices like paragliding. His story serves as an inspiration for aligning one's passion for flying with environmental conservation efforts.