Chris Landsea is a prominent meteorologist who has made significant contributions to the field of hurricane research. He began his career as a graduate student at Colorado State University in 1988, where he had the opportunity to work with the renowned scientist, Dr. Bill Gray. During his time as a student, Landsea had the unique opportunity to fly into hurricanes for research purposes. His first flight was into Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, which turned out to be the strongest hurricane ever observed at the time. Landsea's career has been marked by significant events and experiences, including flying into Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which turned out to be his last flight into a hurricane. This experience taught him valuable lessons about the destructive power of hurricanes, even when they appear to be weakening. After his last flight, Landsea transitioned to the National Hurricane Center where he has been assisting with forecasts. His experiences and the lessons he learned have greatly influenced his career and his contributions to the field of meteorology.

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This interview with Chris Landsea, conducted by Jinny Nathans, the AMS archivist, on April 17th, 2018, provides a detailed account of Landsea's experiences and career in the field of meteorology, with a particular focus on hurricane research. Landsea shares his experiences as a graduate student working with Dr. Bill Gray, and his unique opportunity to fly into hurricanes for research purposes. He recounts his first flight into Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, and his last flight into Hurricane Katrina in 2005, highlighting the lessons he learned from these experiences. The interview also touches on Landsea's career trajectory, including his transition to the National Hurricane Center and his ongoing contributions to hurricane forecasting. Additionally, Landsea reflects on the impact of his experiences on his career and the field of meteorology. The interview concludes with Landsea's reflections on the legacy of his mentor, Dr. Bill Gray, and his anticipation of a symposium in Dr. Gray's honor at the AMS Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology Conference.