The Aviation Spotters Podcast

Welcome back to the AvSP! What's one of the biggest aviation events? Airshows of course! What better way to kick off my hiatus than talking about one of the biggest - and most hyped airshows of the past few years, the Aerospace Valley Air Show at Edwards Air Force Base in California! And who better to talk to then the air airshow director himself, Major Sam Freeland! Sam and I discus what you can expect at the show, along with a few other things you'll want to know before you go!

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since we've had a new episode of the AvSP, and I wanted to share an update with you all. I WILL return with new episodes and some great things. Please listen!

On this episode of the AvSP, I set out what I started on this show to do an interview up and coming aviation photographers in the community! This episode I interview Audrey from Utah! What a great conversation we have - from her starting last year and what she does and how it intertwined with her love for aviation and inked into her photography! New START: https://www.state.gov/new-start/#:~:text=Treaty%20Structure%3A%20The%20Treaty%20between,all%20Russian%20deployed%20intercontinental%2Drange

The last Episode of 2021 and what an episode this one is! I interview a true legend in the Aviation Community - and a true OG AvGeek as well. My guest is the founder of NYC Aviation, a member of the NBAA, Aviation "Expert" (Though, he hates being called that, but I an some others agree that he is) a Pizza connoisseur (Oh yes, we talk about what is the best and right type of Pizza) and an all around great guy - Phil Derner! This is definitely one of the most aviation intense episodes yet, so definitely strap in and get ready for this one!

Isn't this worthy of a two part episode or what? In Part two we talk about Portland, OR. spotting and a few other things! especially two EPIC spotting stories at the end. Will you believe him on his last one... or not? Listen and find out on this conclusion of this amazing interview with Julian!

On this special, TWO part episode of the AvSP, I interview a true avgeek from Portland Oregon - Julian Elnasser! Why is he such a true avgeek? Well, I had to split his episode into two parts! On Part One, we talk about his roots and his love for Low Level Aviation photography. Along with a trip to Top Gun... This is what you all have been asking for! Here's part one of a true AvGeek story! Make sure to comeback for Part Two in a weeks time!

We. Are. Back. Season 3 of the AvSP is here! To kick off season 3, I interview one of my good friends, Terrill Murrell, or you might know him as the guy who got a 757 tattooed on his arm. (Yes, he did and we talk about it, and so much more!) We talk about 787 paintjobs, 777 engines, and how he really isn't a fan of the afterburning aircraft variety! Sit back and enjoy the show, because season 3 is kicking off!

You guys have waited long enough! I have a treat for all of you listeners for Episode 25! If you read Combat Aircraft Magazine, or heard of the Centre of Aviation Photography you probably know the man behind it. Yes, I am talk about the one and only Rich Cooper! Rich came on the show to talk a little about his stories and experiences all over the world, including an Airshow in North Korea... And working with with Fighter Pilot Podcast. Make sure to tune in tomorrow to listen to this EPIC episode! Facebook = Rich Cooper (link: https://www.facebook.com/rich.cooper.35) Insta: richcooperuk COAP www.coaponline.com (aviation photography membership, tutorials, entertainment) www.coapaviation.com (aviation photography travel & events) www.coapmedia.com (special media publishing) FB: centreofaviationphotography Insta: centreofaviationphotography Twitter: @COAPhoto FPP www.fighterpilotpodcast,com FB: The Flight Line (link https://www.facebook.com/groups/765495753907848)

Have you ever wondered what it may be like to take aviation photos in Europe, or what it is like to be an AvGeek and fly in the cockpit of an Airbus A330 from Portugal to Brazil and back? Well, my guest this week has done that and provides an extremely interesting prospective on plane spotting and what the difference is between Planespotting and Aviation Photography. I decided to keep going East, so I decided it's time for my first German guest, so all the way from Munich is my friend to provide is prespected and tell some great stories, Mr. Florian Schulenberg!

This weeks episode I keep it on the East Coast of the US and interview Anthony Faraone from Fort Lauderdale, Florida! I'll tell you what, Anthony is one of my most passionate guests, and you can really tell his love for aviation just by the tone of his voice! We talk about his DC-8 shots, and his incredible shots from the stunning airport of FLL... and how he dropped the camera from... well, I'm not going to say it on here, listen to the episode to find out what happened!

We Are Back! Yes, an all new episode of the AvSP is here after my spring break! This week, I interview one of the main guys with the Full Disk Aviation Team, Ryan Kelly! You've probably seen the insane video a few years back with the low F/A-18 Super Hornet at NAS El Centro, and he's on to talk about that, and a few more awesome stories! From humble beginnings to being one of the most well respected aviation photographers in the world, this is Ryans Av-Photography story!

Do you ever look up and sometimes see one or more contrails overhead and see another airplane close to another one... and noticed it might be doing air to air refueling? Ever wonder what it's like to see another aircraft from that perspective? Well, my guest today talks about that and more! Lauren comes on the show, but you might know her better at 22PowPow! She tells the time she was on watch over the Olympics in 2010, and her time as a Test Boomie at Edwards... and how she refueled the first P-8!

On this weeks episode of the Aviation Spotters Podcast, I interview one of the biggest names in Aviation! His name is Ryan Patterson... but you all know him better as DiecastRyan! We talk about his well known photos taken from helicopters and the amazing stories behind the shots. He is one of the most down to Earth and humble guests, I've ever had. Get to know the man behind the lens from the Helicopter!

On this weeks episode of the AvSP, I talk with Peter Schneider! Born in Switzerland, them moved to Canada and somehow found his way to Seattle. We talk about his humble roots, but more importantly we talk about adventures to some of the most exotic locations and events to take photos from! We even talk about something loud and fast that flew over him in the 1990's!

You know, I was just in Las Vegas for Red Flag, and then the following week for a short get away trip, and I thought, I should get a Las Vegas spotter... or two on the show! These guys are know for their colorful captions on their posts with their dual account - and all around nice guys. We discuss how they got into their joint account, and discus some of their favorite things about taking photo in and around Las Vegas. This is definitely a unique episode with not one guest but two!

This weeks episode of the AvSP, I interview my biggest guest yet! Have you ever seen an Air to Air photo of an old warbird that blew your mind? Or, was it some military fighter... or fighters? My guest, Kedar has done all of that and some. Coming from humble beginnings in Mumbai, India, moving to the United States and becoming a self taught photographer and what a story he has. We talk about his love for Warbirds, the stories behind the epic air to air shoots, and get to know this all around humble and great guy, Kedar Karmarkar!

With Red Flag 21-1 about to kick off next week, and for a lot of people this will be there first time at Nellis and spotting a Red Flag. I get a lot of questions about Nellis, and I'm not an expert. My guest on this bonus episode is thought, because he's the "OG" as he's been taking photos at Nellis since the early 60's. Michael Grove comes on to discuss locations, etiquette and even tells some stories on this Nellis Bonus episode! If you or someone you know is about to go to Nellis for the first time, please make sure they listen to all the great information Michael provides!

The first episode of 2021, and what better way to start off than with one of my best friends in the spotting community, Jordan! He talks about his amazing adventures to RIAT and spotting all over the world, and some of his amazing photos at Nellis and beyond, and Also tells the story of when he got to go up in a UAE C-17... And walk through a 747SP... and spot a 747SP!

The last episode of 2020, and lets go out with a bang! My guest this week is from New Delhi, India! Sandeep talks about spotting in India ,and how he got into Aviation. You'll definitely learn something new like I did! Get ready to learn a whole new perspective on aviation photography!

On this episode of the AvSP... We talk with one of the best Av Photographers in the US, if not the world. definitely my most interesting conversation to date! JDL has some amazing stories, and some amazing experinces. We talk about how he was the last person to fly on a DC-10, and go all the way to him on the NASA DC-8 and talk about his freelance work with USA Today. This is definitely a good one!

We're back for season 2 of the AvSP! And what better way to kick it off than with the King of the PNW Cascades... Kara! Oh... Wait... I mean Dave Honan translating for his dog who takes all the shots... Well, Anyways, We also talk about his love of BBQ, Railfanning, and of course his stunning shots on VR-1355.

This weeks episode is one of my Best Friends in the spotting community. From the Salt Lake City area, Mr. Chris Cagle! We talk about our trips to the Jedi Transition, out epic trip out to MCAS Cherry Point and even getting locked out of hour hotel room in Yuma... But, besides all that, get ready to learn a little about one of the most unrecognized guys in planespotting!

This is it guys! My guest this week was recommended to me by a listener! We had an epic discussion on his adventures and him time in Qatar... and being able to fly through the world famous Mach Loop... In the dark... On an MC-130J... You have to listen to this one!

This is it! Episode 10! So, I'm doing some special for you guys. This weeks guest, DRMF (Der-fum) is a Weapon System Officer on the F-15E "Strike Eagle" and one hell of a photographer! He reached out to me at the start of the AvSP and said he was willing to come on and talk about being on both sides of the Cockpit! How could I say no? We talked about his intercepts in Syria, The photos and what is a WSO!

This Episode of the AvSP, we talk with Owen Hewitt from South Carolina! We talk about Venom, Vapor, Globemasters and even his time as a flight sim developer for some FlightSim software developers you've probably heard of! Sit back and relax, because this one is worth a listen to!

This weeks episode we're talking with one of the founders of Ramp Check Global, Aaron Rumfallo! We talk about the good ol' days of spotting at Salt Lake City Intl. airport with L1011's and 727s, the lav dump on the worlds largest aircraft and even an old guy in a Piper cub who didn't want his photo taken! Tune in and listen because this one is a good one!

We're back to our regular style of show, and joining me from Kansas is a member of the Full Disk Aviation Team, Mr. Nick Moore! Nick was the one who really helped me out in creating the AvSP, and I decided to have him on! He talk about his time as an EAA Photographer at Oshkosh, and the amazing story of B-29 "DOC". Sorry about some of the audio in advance!

I've been getting a lot of question lately about what the best camera set ups are, and what is the best camera for me. I don't have the expertise or experience to answer those questions. However, my guest this week does! Yup! Were talking cameras this week! With over 20 years of service in the United States Military, and winning awards for his photos, John Winn comes on to talk about the basics, lenses and the gear on this this weeks episode of the AvSP! Makes sure to check out his Dvids link for all his amazing photos! https://www.dvidshub.net/portfolio/1312187/john-winn

On this weeks episode of the Aviation Spotters Podcast, I talk with DJ on his photography and how he got into taking photos, but that's not the main part of this episode! I also talk with DJ about his time as a crew chief on the F-15E "Strike Eagle" and his deployment in 2012 with his squadron.

Ever seen an epic photo of a F-35 Lighting on it's first flight? Chances are that it was taken by my guest, Jacob from Ft. Worth Texas! Texasafterburner himself comes onto the show and talk aviation with me!

On this weeks episode of the Aviation Spotters Podcast, we talk to our first international guest, all the way from England, the big Alpha Bravo himself, Andrew Butcher!

Today we talk with Sam from Sacramento, California about what he started shooting with... and one amazing day he had in the middle of nowhere!

In this weeks episode, I interview my first guest, and one of Texas's biggest Avgeeks and spotters... the Texas Avgeek himself, Caulun Blecher!

The first episode of the Aviation Spotters Podcast! The intro to your host, and what this podcast is all about. We'll go through the question I'll be asking my guests! Listen in and get to know about myself.