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Why We Fly is a General Aviation podcast sharing pilot stories that illustrate the reasons behind why we choose to fly airplanes. We hope to share the adventure, excitement, and incredible experiences of flying. The goal is to entertain pilots and more importantly to inspire potential pilots to lear…

Mike Harris


    • Jul 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 76 EPISODES


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    076 Kilo Charlie Aviation - Robert & Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 71:22


    Sitting down with the owners of Kilo Charlie Aviation, a flight school near Kansas City, after the Kansas City Airshow. We discuss the awesome airshow that featured both the Blue Angels & Thunderbirds, and we talked about their flying backgrounds and the flight training industry.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!   Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    075 SNF21 Debrief with Michael Ladd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 86:28


    Sun 'n Fun 2021 was a great success, and I had a excellent trip! To recap the experience, my buddy Michael Ladd and I caught up for a debrief and conversation about our highlights from this year's Sun 'n Fun.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    074 2020 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 52:10


    An update on many items since the last published episode, including what I have been up to both personally and in Aviation during the crazy year that was 2020.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    073 My 2019 Aviation Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 67:51


    Talking through flight by flight of my aviation adventures in 2019. It was a great year of flying with plenty of good stories to share!   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    072 OSH19 - WWII P-51 Mustang Triple Ace Bud Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 71:26


    Recorded at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019.  This is a panel discussion featuring the P-51 Mustang and WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson.  It is fascinating to hear Col. Anderson describe several of his 16 1/4 kills shooting down Nazi aircraft, including how you get a 1/4 kill.  Hear stories directly from an American hero and legendary fighter pilot!   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    071 Flight Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 54:26


    What makes a good flight school? What questions should a student be asking as they start their flight training? This is a great discussion with Isaac Shrum & Jeff Krinks about these questions and more, including some of the things that Nashville Flight Training does to provide an excellent experience for their students.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    070 SNF19 Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 47:42


    Sun 'n Fun 2019 was a great time!  In this episode I'm sitting under the wing at the airfield chatting with fellow pilots Paul Reding and Mike Brown about our SNF19 experiences and highlights.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    069 SNF19 - One Plane Jane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 25:14


    Interview from Sun 'n Fun 2019 from the porch of the Ninety-Nines Clubhouse with female pilots Christine Hannon from One Plane Jane and Allyssa Vanmeter. www.oneplanejane.com Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    068 SNF19 - Open Pod Night on SnF Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 40:34


    At Sun 'n Fun 2019 there was a live broadcast "Open Pod Night" on Sun 'n Fun Radio with many different Aviation podcasters talking about their podcasts. I participated, and here is the recording from SnF Radio of the section of the show that I was on.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    067 Diamond Aircraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 42:42


    I went on a great flight in a brand new Diamond DA40 NG and recorded this interview with Sam from Lifestyle Aviation about the DA40 NG and other Diamond airplanes. lifestyleaviation.com   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    066 Logbook Memories 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 74:45


    I had a great year of flying the Tri Pacer in 2018! This episode reviews the flights and adventures that I had last year.   Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon.  Your support is GREATLY appreciated!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    065 Rusty Pilots to IFR Ratings with Cannon & Dustin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 54:36


    Interview with local Tennessee pilots Cannon & Dustin.  They met at an AOPA Rusty Pilots seminar and in a short time became very active pilots with very entertaining stories and perspectives to share.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    064 Private Pilot Vicky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 25:29


    Interview with Vicky who had a non-flying Air Force career which led her to discover a passion for flying. Now she is an Instrument Rated Private Pilot and Cessna 172 owner with plenty of exciting aviation plans for the future!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    063 Tiltrotor Test Pilot Dan Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 41:47


    Interview with Dan Wells of Leonardo Helicopters.  Dan is a test pilot on the AW609 project, which aims to achieve FAA certification in 2019 as the first ever civilian tiltrotor aircraft.  Dan was recently named a Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has some fascinating experiences to share about some very unique aircraft. http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    062 Allyssa VanMeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 57:15


    Interview with Allyssa VanMeter, a fairly new pilot and airplane owner.  Allyssa has a ton of passion for flying, and has already had some great experiences including flying her newly purchased plane to Oshkosh and flying in Alaska.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    061 Sean Chuplis - Tanker Pilot & Crewdog Electronics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 38:48


    Interview with Sean Chuplis, a very active pilot with military, airlines, and General Aviation background.  We talk about his flying including some very interesting stories about flying in Hawaii, as well as his company Crewdog Electronics which makes an inexpensive Stratux ADS-B In kit for traffic, weather, GPS, and AHRS info for display with Foreflight or other EFB programs.   https://crewdogelectronics.com/   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    060 Air Race Classic Winner Mariah Ferber

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 30:02


    Interview with Mariah Ferber, professional pilot and recent winner of the Air Race Classic.  Mariah along with her teammate Paige represented Nashville Flight Training in the women-only Air Race Classic, and they won the race!  Mariah is an inspiring pilot with a very bright future! https://www.airraceclassic.org/   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.  

    059 OSH18 - Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 46:48


    First we catch up with friend of the podcast Brandon Martini. Then I have a recap of my highlights from the week, recorded Saturday night at the end of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    058 OSH18 - Warbirds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 31:34


    More coverage from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018! This episode focuses on warbirds. I was fortunate enough to get a ride on a DC-3 owned by Golden Age Air Tours and interview the owner about the plane and his planned trip with it next year to Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I also spent some time in the Warbirds area and recorded the tram tour talking about all the incredible warbirds on display at Oshkosh. www.goldenageairtours.com www.ddaysquadron.org www.warbirds-eaa.org   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.    

    057 OSH18 - Need for Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 40:32


    Interviews from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. First we talk to F-16 pilot Major John "Rain" Waters with the Air Force Viper Demo Team. Then we hear from Thrustmasters at their booth which was setup for kids to fly an F/A-18 in Virtual Reality off an aircraft carrier, with very realistic flight contol replicas. Finally, we talk to World Racer Bob Frayser who is embarking on a journey to break world speed records in his Nemesis NXT race plane.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    056 OSH18 - Arrival

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 34:00


    EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2018! This episodes talks about my flight up in the Tri Pacer and arrival into Oshkosh, as well as the GREAT camping spot I was lucky enough to get in Vintage Camping.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    055 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 52:46


    Announcement with my agenda for Oshkosh including several meetups where I hope to see some listeners. If you are going to be at Oshkosh, please try to make it to one of these or reach out to me to meetup another time during the week. This episode includes an interview with Dick Knapinski, EAA Director of Communictions, with an in depth look at what to expect at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    054 SnF 2018 - Aaron Tippin, AOPA Jamie Beckett, Camp RadioActive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 35:00


    These are the remaining interviews from Sun 'n Fun 2018. I sat down with country singer Aaron Tippin to discuss his extensive experience in Aviation. Then AOPA Ambassador Jamie Beckett shares his passion for flying. Finally, several of the SnF Radio volunteers discuss their various flying experiences over beers at Camp RadioActive, our homebase group campsite during Sun 'n Fun.   Listen Year Round to Sun 'n Fun Radio THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Bose, A20, Bose A20, Headset, Aviation Headset, Review, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    053 SnF 2018 - Bahamas Float Flying & Alaska to Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 30:22


    Interviews for Sun 'n Fun Radio from SnF 2018. New Commercial Pilot Deon Mitton talks about professional floatplane flying in the Bahamas. Then two Alaska Airmen discuss flying a Cessna 172 from Alaska to Russia! Listen Year Round to Sun 'n Fun Radio THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Bose, A20, Bose A20, Headset, Aviation Headset, Review, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    052 Tim - Flying Club President

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 25:19


    Interview with Tim Ostrom, the president of Old Hickory Flyers. I was a member of OHF flying their 180hp Cessna 172 - Tweety Bird - before purchasing my Tri Pacer. Tim and I have a discussion about his flying background, flying clubs, and aviation safety.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Bose, A20, Bose A20, Headset, Aviation Headset, Review, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    051 Product Review - Bose A20 Headset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 16:01


    Product review and my feedback on using the Bose A20 Aviation Headset.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Bose, A20, Bose A20, Headset, Aviation Headset, Review, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    050 Why We Fly - Best of First 2 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 90:44


    This is a "best of" episode with highlights from the first 2 years of the Why We Fly podcast. We hope you enjoy it! Please share this episode to help spread the word!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    049 Aviation & My Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 31:00


    I don't work in aviation, but in my career I have had some interesting experiences that tie into aviation. These have had a significant impact on my aviation life, so I wanted to share those stories. I hope you enjoy hearing it!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    048 Logbook Memories 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 32:58


    Recapping a great year of flying my Tri Pacer. I give an overview of my 2017 flying and highlight some of the best trips from last year.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    047 Carl Valeri

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 50:10


    Interview with my friend Carl Valeri - airline pilot, flight coach, and aviation podcast host. Carl is super involved in aviation and has some great stories and experiences to share. A couple of Carl's aviation projects: Aviation Careers Podcast StuckMic Avcast   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    046 Ken VeArd - Pilot Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 60:42


    Interview with Ken VeArd with Pilot Partner. We discuss the pilot lifestyle, his Bonanza flying, flying clubs, and his electronic logbook Pilot Partner.   Visit pilotpartner.net or download the Pilot Partner app for a free 60 day trial of Ken's electronic logbook, then use Promo Code: whywefly18 for 18 months for the price of 12 months: $29.95.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    045 Paul - Rusty Pilot to Airplane Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 30:05


    My buddy Paul made his way back to flying after a long hiatus. Since returning to flying he has expanded his experience flying gliders and tailwheel, doing an incredible cross country, and now owning an airplane!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    044 High School Aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2017 74:56


    Talking with my buddy Derek Rowe who is an Aviation teacher in a local high school. That's right - Aviation as a high school subject! We discuss what Derek's students are learning about aviation, how they are earning college credits towards an aviation / aerospace degree, and what they are learning building an airplane. It is a great program inspiring the next generation! www.highschoolaviationassociation.com   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    043 USAF Maj Gen Carl Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 36:17


    Interview with Major General Carl Schneider, USAF (Retired) and author of "Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir." www.jetpioneer.com   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    042 John White - Pilot & Internet Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 38:32


    Interview with John White who has had a long career in aviation including as a corporate pilot flying a DC-3. Today in retirement John runs two aviation websites: www.aviator-sunglasses.net & www.all-things-aviation.com.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    041 Total Eclipse by Airplane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 51:59


    My buddy Brett Leslie put an airplane to good use to go see the total solar eclipse. Hear his total eclipse story as well as some other highlights from his experiences as a pilot & Flight Instructor.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    040 NASA Space Shuttle Pilot & Oshkosh Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 33:40


    Talking about the highlights so far from my first Oshkosh as of Friday evening. Also an interview with an astronaut!  I was fortunate enough to catch up with Charlie Precourt, space shuttle pilot, who was absolutely fascinating to talk to.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    039 Oshkosh 2017 Arrival & B-29 Doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 25:54


    My first Oshkosh!  This episode covers my flight and arrival into EAA Airventure - Oshkosh and my first night on the grounds looking at the B-29 Doc and Blue Origin rocket.  Also included is an interview with B-29 Doc's Senior Crew Chief & Flight Engineer.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    038 Jason Schappert - MzeroA.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 31:50


    Interview with flight instructor Jason Schappert of MzeroA.com sharing his enthusiasm and unique perspective on aviation and flight training.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    037 John "Lites" Leenhouts - SnF President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 43:45


    Interview with John "Lites" Leenhouts, President & CEO of Sun 'n Fun.  Lites has an incredible aviation background and is leading Sun 'n Fun into a new era for the event itself and their mission of enhancing the future of aviation by educating & inspiring.    THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    036 Air Race Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 32:28


    An exciting announcement from podcast sponsor Nashville Flight Training, then a discussion about the Air Race Classic with the Dakota Fly Girls, pilots Ramona Banks & Corbi Bulluck.  www.dakotaflygirls.com   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    035 Beach Trip by Airplane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 23:03


    We recently took a family vacation trip to the beach in my Piper Tri Pacer.  It was a GREAT trip and a story I hope you will enjoy!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    034 Driving vs. Flying vs. Airlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 29:58


    A very common question I get from people who don't know much about General Aviation is how long does it take to get places and how much it costs.  So on this episode I take several trip scenarios and compare the time & fuel cost for driving, flying a General Aviation airplane like mine, and flying on the airlines.  This is a great frame of reference for someone who in interested in learning about General Aviation for personal or business travel!   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    033 Boy Scouts Aviation Merit Badge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 12:21


    A local Boy Scout troop recently spent the day at the airport learning about airplanes and taking their first flights, while earning an Aviation Merit Badge for each of the boys.  I volunteered with several other pilots to take the boys on their first airplane rides, and we talked afterwards about their exciting experiences.   THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots   Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    032 Janine Shepherd - Aerobatic Pilot, Author, & Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017 26:06


    Interview with Janine Shepherd - aerobatic pilot, speaker, and author of "Defiant."  Janine has the most incredible and inspiring life story, and aviation plays a major role.  http://www.janineshepherd.com   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    031 Sun 'n Fun 2017 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 25:29


    Final Sun 'n Fun 2017 episode.  Features interviews with AOPA Live anchor Tom Haines, Piper, AirCam, & CubCrafters.   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    030 Blue Angels & French National Jet Team-SnF 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2017 17:16


    Interviews from Sun 'n Fun 2017 with Blue Angels #4 pilot Lt. Lance Benson, Blue Angels maintenance tech Drew Verble, and French National Jet Team pilot.     T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    029 Sun 'n Fun 2017 Arrival

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 10:15


    Welcome to Sun 'n Fun 2017!  Talking about the flight down in my Tri Pacer and getting setup in Vintage Camping.   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    028 Phillips 66 Aerostars Pilot - Sun 'n Fun 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2017 41:28


    Interview with Paul Hornick, pilot with the Phillips 66 Aerostars Precision Aerobatic Team.  The Aerostars team will be performing next week April 4th & 5th at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL.  We talk about the team and their aerobatic routine as well as the Yak 52s they fly.  Paul is also a Mooney owner and corporate jet pilot, and has great aviation experiences to share in this episode.  If attending Sun 'n Fun, come by the Phillips 66 booth N-30 for a meet & greet with the Aerostars team Tuesday at 5pm or Wednesday at 1pm.  Mike will be at Sun 'n Fun for the whole week, so if you are there reach out to meetup via email mike@whywefly.org or Twitter @whyweflypodcast.   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    027 AOPA Senior VP Katie Pribyl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 34:22


    Interview with Katie Pribyl, AOPA Senior Vice President - Aviation Strategy & Programs. We discuss AOPA's You Can Fly programs designed to address the various challenges of building the pilot community. We also talk about Katie's personal flying and taking her Cessna 180 back to her family's ranch in Montana.    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

    026 Announcements & What You Can Do with a Pilot's License

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 26:07


    Several announcements of developments with the podcast as we start our second year.  Also a discussion of some of the things you can do with a pilot's license that in my experience are surprising to people who are not (yet) pilots.   T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org.  We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast!  Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).     Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs   Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

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