An aviation podcast where I talk about flying cool planes, and talk to cool pilots who fly cool planes. I will talk about aerobatics, warbirds, experimental aircraft and more! Sometimes I will just ramble by myself and sometimes we will have guests!
Mark Pollard & Jeff Petrocelli
Welcome back! This week we talk about the LIFT Aviation x FCS challenge coin and helmet promo for the month of June! Buy a helmet and use the promo code CHALLENGECOIN for 200 dollars off plus a free challenge coin! We talk AV2.1 stuff and Jeff's experience with it so far, as well as other helmet talk. We also talked about the NG vs GB1 which ended up being a very fun conversation. Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Go buy your helmet in the month of June and receive 200 dollars off, plus a free challenge coin! Use the promo code CHALLENGECOIN at checkout!
Hey all! We are back, and we missed you all so much. The fog is clearing a bit and it felt really good to record again. We talk a lot about the loss of Rob Holland and how that impacts the industry as a whole. We look at the state of aerobatics as we approach Nationals and Advanced Worlds. We talk about a bunch of other stuff as well, so we hope you enjoy it. Please go support Fly Good Merch and keep Robs' memory alive. www.flygoodmerch.comThank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.
Welcome back! This week Mark and Jeff are back in the studio! We talk about goals for the year, some aerobatic news, and life. The biggest news is that Jeff bought a freaking TBM Avenger. Time to see the turkey fly primary! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! The podcast isn't dead! This week it is just Mark rambling. I talk about Sun N Fun and the kickoff of the airshow season as well as the contest season with the Borrego Duel in the Dessert happening this weekend. I also talk a lot about the Aura Integral R which officially debuted at Sun N Fun and has its first delivery. I share a little bit about the process of becoming a DPE, as well as getting into talking about CFI spin endorsements. Stay tuned for guests and normal recordings soon! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!Thanks to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we talk about the aerobatic season ahead. We discuss what we are looking forward to, and how the competition and airshow season is coming up quickly! We also talk aerobatic airplane maintenance, airplane purchases and so much more! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off most items.
Welcome back, this week, Brooks Mershon joins the podcast. Brooks owns a Sukhoi and competes in the Advanced Category. He shares his story and talks about the various airplanes he has owned over the years. We also talk about Santa Paula and the influence that has over his flying, as well as the mentors he has around him. We talk about work/life/kid balance as well. This was a really fun one, enjoy! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items! Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we have Paulo Iscold back on to talk about Acrowrx updates, as well as the Acrowrx contest coming up. We further drive into Acrowrx to talk about the seemingly unlimited uses for it. This was a really fun episode! Please head to www.acrowrx and sign up for a membership! The contest goes from 3/15-3/23 and basically, you can fly as many times as you want to get your best flight and have it judged for the contest. Head to www.acrowrx.com and sign up! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. AV1 helmets are restocked! Use the promo code AV1restock at checkout for 100 bucks off an AV1 helmet! Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we talk about the winter season and getting ready. Good news! AWAC has an official location now, in Hungary. We talk a lot about coaching and camps, and how they relate to things like Acrowrx. Is legit virtual coaching in our future? We talk about flying in the winter as well. Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftavationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week, we have Eric Moore on. Eric runs Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics and is the new, proud owner of an Extra 330SC. We talk all about him acquiring AJ Wilders' 330SC and getting it up to Utah. We spent a lot of time talking about his bread and butter, spin recovery, and UPRT which was really fun. We also get into the debate on bailing out of an aircraft, and whether or not skydriving experience helps. Eric is the man, and this was a really fun episode! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items on the websiteHead to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website
Welcome back! This week we catch up on the winter slowdown and lull during the off season, as people get their planes ready for the season. We talk airplanes, 2025 goals and what we have been doing so far. Hope you enjoy!Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we talk about the AV2.1 helmet and Jeff flying with it. We also get into parachutes and harnesses. We talk airplanes and the US Advanced Team as well, and much more! Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off.
Welcome back! This week we talk about the exciting news of WAC 2026 being held in Batavia NY. The trio gives a fantastic breakdown of how the location was selected, the bidding process and so much more. We also recap WAC 2024 with Rob and talk about Nationals 2025 with Shad. Jen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Fly Good Merch and the fantastic job she is doing. This was a really fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we talk about helmets and safety gear, airplanes like Aviat building a new Pitts in 2024, Aura Aero, and so much more! Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! We are in the studio after a two-week break to catch up on things. The weather is changing, airshow seasons are wrapping up and people are settling in for the winter. We talk about how excited we are to get our LIFT AV2.1 helmets soon, and other random stuff. Hope you enjoy it!
Welcome back! This week we talk about Marks' airplane getting back together finally, and the differences and significance of not having a fuel gauge reading for the acro tank on a mid-wing Extra versus a low-wing Extra. We also talk about the incident at the Bathhurst 1000 race where Hayden Pullen landed at the track and subsequently hit the barrier wall with his right horizontal stab. Lots of things wrong with that whole sequence. We also talk about the unfortunate passing of airshow pilot Chuck Coleman, who died at the Los Cruses Air and Space Expo last week. RIP Chuck. Here is the video of Haydens' approach, landing, and impact with the wall:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yasNRkhUDqoThank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we actually recap Nationals this time lol. We discuss the categories, the event, airplanes, and more. We also got into some side tangents about random fun stuff. Happy Friday and we hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire site.
Welcome back! Sorry for the long break! Jeff is back from Nationals and the topic of the day is (spoiler alert) airplanes again. This time we get into issues with manufacturing, or issues that arise due to how hard these airplanes get flown. All manufacturers have had issues and problems over the years and we talk about how we have handled those issues as an industry, and also how the public perception and judging of these issues has occurred over the years. What are your thoughts? Are we all too hard on manufacturers when an issue presents itself? Thanks to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website
Welcome back! This week we have the Contest Director of IAC Nationals back on, Shad Coulson. We chat about Nats and all kinds of stuff related to the IAC and Nationals. Shad gives us lots of insight into the planning process and the logistics involved with something as large as Nationals. We hope you all enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website. Go buy shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
Welcome back! This week we are about halfway through World Aerobatic Championships in Poland. Rob Holland is hunting down the French team and doing a great job. We talk about random stuff aside from WAC as well. Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the site.
Welcome back! This week we talk about WAC. Lots of talk and buzz surrounding the US Unlimited team this year but now that things are starting to settle, we can get to the flying! We talk about why the US team only fielded two members, how they had three members for a minute then back to two, and some of the flying on day one. This was a fun one, we hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off.
Welcome back! This week we talk about the Pitts Model 12 and other homebuilt biplanes, as well as a bunch of other stuff as we head into World Aerobatic Championships and IAC Nationals after. Hope you like it!Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we have on the very talented, Paulo Iscold of Acrowrx to talk about his telemetry software. This basically allows precise tracking of aerobatic figures. Paulo gives us his background in Brazil building FAI record breaking aircraft. We also talk a lot about his time at the Red Bull Air Races which is where Acrowrx got started. We hope you enjoy this one!To purchase, head to www.acrowrx.com Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire site!
Welcome back! This week Rob wanted to come on to talk about IAC elections and some rule change proposals on the docket. Who are we to refuse when the GOAT wants to come back on!? This was a great podcast and we also touched on Oshkosh coming up, airshow acts, ACE program, Nationals and WAC and so much more. We were all pretty tired after a long day so there are some incoherent rambling towards the end (Mark lol) but this was a really fun one. Thanks to Rob for coming back on! Head over to Fly Good Merch! www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website. Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!
Welcome back! This week we have the unsung hero of the aerobatic and airshow community, Stephen Fiegel! Stephen ferries aerobatic airplanes for multiple airshow legends, as well as delivers aerobatic airplanes all across the country. We talk about ferrying aerobatic aircraft, his favorite two-seat flyer, his involvement with Aura Aero and so much more! This was really fun, as Stephen is a very accomplished pilot!Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire site!
Welcome back! This week we talk canopies breaking, voltage regulators failing, helmets and so much more! Hopefully, you enjoyed this discussion! You have a few more days to take advantage of the best discount you are going to get from LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FCS2024 for over 600 dollars off! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire site. Go buy shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
Welcome back! This week we talk warbirds with Loren Marburg. Loren is a friend so it was great to catch up and get to know him better. We get into T-6 flying, bombers, aerobatic and ferry flights, and so much more. We also talk about the two Electra crashes, most notably the second crash with Vido which shows that either the tailwheel was left unlocked, or the locking pin sheered, causing the airplane to veer off the runway. We wish everyone a speedy recovery! Go buy your helmet and shoes bundle before it is too late! The FCS and LIFT Aviation promo is live and ready for you! Use the promo code FCS2024 for over 600 dollars off a helmet and pair of shoes! Go to www.liftaviationusa.com and place your order! Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! Sorry for missing a couple of weeks but we have a Tuesday release to make up for it! This week we talk about warbirds, airshows, acro camp and so much more! We also get into ferrying aerobatic airplanes. This was a fun one! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! The time has finally come! The Fly Cool Shit and LIFT Aviation promo is here! Use code FCS2024 for over $600 dollars in savings!Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week Mark and Jeff talk about Mark's dream of flying with the Blue Angels, and how that will get him to do a contest. We talk contests, ferrying Extras and how drafty they are inside, more Nationals talk and so much more! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we have IAC Nationals Contest Director, Shad Coulson on the podcast. Shad is coming off a very successful 2023 Nationals and wanted to come on to chat about Nationals this year. We talk about what it takes to put on an event like Nationals, as well as some changes to the rules for the week of flying. Shad has some great plans to make Nationals an even better event year after year. We hope you enjoy this one! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we catch up on random things. We talk about the unlimited category, the IAC, hobbies versus careers and so much more. MSU gets a GB1, and we mourn the loss of Olivier Masurel. Olivier was such a fantastic human being and was loved by so many. This episode is dedicated to his memory.
Welcome back! This week we have former Advanced Team Member, Marco Bouw back on the podcast. This was a really fun episode where we talk Sukhoi's, and Marcos's plans and thoughts from Nationals, going forward through 2024 and beyond, and so much more with him. Jeff and Marco debated the state of the unlimited category which was interesting as well. Hope you enjoy it!Head to LIFT Aviation! www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsHead to Fly Good Merch! www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website.
Welcome back! This week we talk about the contest season being in full effect right now. Borrego looked like a huge success, and we have Ottowa Kansas, Sebring, and Tracy coming up. Jeff got back from Union City TN at another acro camp which sounded very productive. We talk LIFT helmet and comms a bit, and we get into shoes because Mark jacked his foot up and has to wear funky shoes. We talk a bit about SnF 2024, RJ Gritter, airshow acts, Nationals, IAC and so much more! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire websiteGo buy shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
Hello all! We are back this week with Sun N Fun 2024 well underway. The biggest news so far of Sun N Fun for us is that the LIFT AV2.1 helmet is officially available for purchase! Also available is the Elevated apparel series from LIFT. Go check both of them out! We talk about performers like RJ Gritter and Greg Koontz flying Decathlons and Xtreme Decathlons respectively. Both are great acts. We talk about airshow performers, the good old days, sponsorships, etc. This was a fun episode and we save the best for last, a long overdue interview with Todd and Braydn Lentz from LIFT Aviation. We talk about helmet development, communication setups, the Elevated apparel line, and so much more. We really hope you enjoy this one! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items!Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we have Corey Gerulis freshly back from the Snowbird Classic contest in Florida. Snowbird kicks the season off and we wanted to get Coreys' breakdown. We talk about the contest, people moving up in categories, and a bunch of other stuff. We also get into the best aerobatic airplanes for intermediate, and so much more. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most itemsThank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! We are so happy we were able to squeeze out this episode! Jeff just got back from an intensive camp in Union City TN and Mark attended the Wings Over Solano Airshow at Travis AFB. We talked about all the fun stuff associated with last weekend. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most itemsThanks to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website
Welcome back! This week we talk about a bit of the drama that unfolded this last couple weeks regarding the Extra 330SX and a lack of footage of showing it flying. Thankfully, we have seen a bit of footage and we hope to see more! We brainstorm a bit on teams that might get the SX, and some potential issues, like if the SC still remains the dominant unlimited monoplane at WAC. Will we see an SX this year at WAC? Fly Good Merch is giving away four, 25 dollar gift certificates! For this week, the first person to message Jeff or Mark with the answer to the question of, what was the airplane Rob Holland flew in his first airshow, will get 25 dollars to Fly Good Merch! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items on the website!Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we shoot the shit on Jeff gearing up for his first unlimited camp, and the roadmap to WAC. The year is flying fast and before you know it, the Unlimited Team will be in Poland! We talk about a bunch of other random stuff as well. Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we get a late start but we talk about some aerobatic airplanes and their worst and best qualities, and it is something we will wrap up next week maybe. We then had another potential intern, Tien Luu on the podcast to chat. Tien is an MSU team member, and he shares his story. He was super fun to have on. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items!Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week just Jeff and Mark talk about random stuff. Pilots are shaking the dust off and gassing airplanes up to start practicing for the season. We talk about Mark's broken airplane, Jeff's plane in annual, camps, the French and so much more! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!Thanks to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off your entire order!
Welcome back! This week we have on a potential FCS intern, Chase Jones. Chase is an Air Force Crew Chief, and CFI for a major airline pathway program. He is interested in becoming a Fly Cool Shit intern to help the show out. We get to know Chase and talk about all kinds of fun stuff. This was a fun one, and we hope you enjoy it!
Welcome back! This week Mark and Jeff are both “enjoying” the beautiful winter weather on their respective coasts and not doing much flying. This week we talk about setting goals, pacing yourself, content creators and influencers, and so much more! We also get into life balance and managing flying with a family, work, etc. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.Thanks to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! We missed you all! This week it's just Mark and Jeff and we catch up on what has been going on over the last couple of weeks, how Christmas and New Year's were for us and the fam etc. We talk about New Year resolutions and goals, as well as some predictions in 2024 for WAC, Nationals and Advanced team selections, aircraft choices, etc. Mark and Jeff talk about the 330SX, the GB1, and their place in aerobatics. We hope you enjoy the episode!Thank you to LIFT Aviation for supporting the podcast. Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This week, we have two very special and important guests back on the show, Michael Goulian and Rob Holland! We talk about airplanes, airshows, contests, and so much more! This was a really fun episode, and we appreciate Rob and Mike so much. We hope you all enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items on the website.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off your entire order!
Welcome back! This week we have on Canadian Advanced Team member Luke Penner. Luke is the freaking best ever. We talked about his season and journey getting to WAAC, the team dynamic, and how the team did overall. Luke fills us in on the struggles they faced at WAAC, and much more. Hope you all enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head over to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off. Buy some FCS shirts! www. flycoolshit.com/merch
Welcome back! This week Jeff and Mark talk about some safety concepts related to aerobatics. The NTSB prelim on the crash that took friends Stan and Scott was released, and we give some thoughts related to flying aerobatics down low. We also talk about UPRT and spin recovery, as well as practicing botched maneuvers. We also look at how Jeff handles moving up a category with regard to altitude. We get into all kinds of other stuff! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% offThanks to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off
Welcome back! This week we sit down with airshow performer and competitor, Grant Nielsen. We talk about WAAC 2022, his Cap 232, and the decision to go with a 330SC. We get into all kinds of fun stuff and it was a great conversation. Grant is a fantastic human being, so make sure you follow him on social media! This episode is dedicated to Scott McDonald and Stanley Hales. Blue skies gentlemen. Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off. Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the website. Go buy some shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
Welcome back! This week we recap some thoughts on WAAC. Congrats on the French National Team on another victory! We break down some highlights of WAAC and look at how radically different the judging was in Jean NV this year. Very interesting results. Thanks for listening! Thanks to Fly Good Merch! www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% Buy shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
Welcome back! This week we talk about WAAC so far. It officially started on the 24th, with the first flights commencing yesterday. Some canopies shattered, mechanical issues, and weather have hit the event so far. We will continue to monitor the flights and report back! Thanks to Fly Good Merch! www.flygoodmerch.com, use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off the entire website!
Welcome back! This week we talk about WAAC 2023 in Jean NV. Pilots are arriving and practicing with the first official day starting on the 24th. We also talked about the bizarre and confusing start to Air Race X which concluded the first “flying” event this past weekend. We look at the teams registered and weigh in a bit on some of the dynamics that the teams can face.
Welcome back! We have our favorite guest coming back on, Rob Holland! Rob is your 2023 Unlimited National Champion. We talk about his perspective of Nationals, and having Jeff on the team as a new member. We also get into all kinds of fun stuff, we talk about aircraft support in the U.S., WAAC and so much more!Go show him some love! www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO for 10% off the entire website. Buy some shirts! www.flycoolshit.com/merch
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