Jillian Preite is a senior studying Communication and Broadcast Meteorology with the goal of becoming a Broadcast Meteorologist after graduation. Growing up in South Florida, she developed a passion for weather at a young age, ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Although interviews were the driving force behind our content, one interviewee stood out: John Tye. Not only did Tye’s incredible story stick with me and my classmates, but the experience of the interview was also unlike any others I have done. As a class, we gathered in the classroom to conduct Tye’s interview. Led by my classmate, Mallory Kinahan, the interview with the pilot gave us first-person experience with the Concorde that we would not be able to find anywhere else. Tye had a way with words. Sharing his one-of-a-kind stories about the Concorde, he simultaneously inspired and motivated everyone in the room. After these interviews were conducted, I felt like a piece of content was missing that would paint the perfect picture of the legacy of the aircraft. I came into the AAC class with a strong video editing background, so I decided to use my skills to produce a short documentary to round out our content. I presented the idea to my professor, Steven Master, and we agreed this would be a perfect addition. I knew going into this project that it was no small feat. I spent countless hours gathering the footage that I would use throughout the video, finding background music and — most importantly — painting the perfect storyline. I used the interviews to guide me through the story which helped to produce an outline for my documentary: introduce the Concorde and how it came to be; why it was such an important milestone in the aviation industry; the crash in Paris, France; and lastly, the fall of the Concorde. As I started putting the pieces of the documentary together, I wanted to make sure the tragedy of the crash did not overwhelm the many accomplishments of the Concorde. Although the anniversary of the crash is the reason the video was produced, I made sure to focus more on the legacy of the aircraft and its long- lasting impacts. In the end, I was able to produce a short, 12-minute documentary on the rise and fall of the iconic aircraft. It is one of my proudest pieces of work, and I look forward to seeing where I can take it.
often tracking storms and hurricanes. This early interest evolved into a dedication to using her skills and passion to help the community. Throughout her college career, Jillian has made a significant impact on campus. She currently serves as the Chief Meteorologist for The Avion, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s news broadcast. She is also actively involved in various organizations, serving as the Ambassador for the Communication Club and a member of the COAS Student Council. Beyond extracurricular involvement, Jillian is also an accomplished journalist. Last semester, her article featuring an Embry-Riddle alumnus was published in Aero Crew News, inspiring the launch of Moonlight — a new column highlighting pilots with unique side businesses outside of aviation.
Honoring the Concorde: Student-Produced Documentary Explores Legacy of the Iconic Supersonic Airliner STORY WRITTEN BY JILLIAN PREITE
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This coming July will mark the 25th anniversary of the crash of the first supersonic airliner and one of the most iconic airplanes in history, the Concorde.
We interviewed three sources that ended up helping tremendously throughout the project. The interviews included an Associate Professor of Aerospace and Occupational Safety at Embry-Riddle, Anthony Brickhouse, former Concorde pilot, John Tye and a passenger who flew on the Concorde multiple times, Jeffrey Tucker.
In anticipation of this anniversary, my classmates and I in our Aviation and Aerospace Communication (AAC) class decided to produce an array of content about the aircraft’s remarkable journey and its impact on the aviation industry. As we collected multiple pieces of information, we decided to reach out to some individuals that had firsthand experience with the Concorde — whether on the aircraft itself or by conducting research.
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