SimpleFlight Radio
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWelcome to the SimpleFlight Radio show! We are here to help you define your personal aviation lifestyle. We've got the tips, pilot hacks and introductions to the people who give their aviation secrets.
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Reliving The Aviation Experience. Part One - In-Cockpit Audio Recording
June 01, 2023 00:36 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBLike most people that love aviation, I find myself addicted to the experience. Our community shares that passion regardless of all the other things that make us different. And it's that love that drives our desire to share the experience with others. Hence the reason for Simpleflight Radio. It provided me the venue to share with all of you. And not too many years ago, I started PF Flying, a YouTube channel that brings both in-cockpit audio and video to our followers. The experience ha...
Situational Awareness with Max Trescott
November 06, 2022 20:47 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MBApologies to our loyal listeners for the gap between shows. Schedules, Family, Work, and Life are competing for time. I love SimpleFlight and refuse to let it go. Thanks for your patience, while we work it out. In the meantime, I continue to have so many wonderful conversations with pilots across the country. One of my pilot buddies is Max Trescott and we tend to have wonderful philosophical conversations at the end of our respective days. The focus is always on being better, safer p...
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Engine Out 5/31/22 (S10E3)
June 04, 2022 04:50 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBYes, SimpleFlight Radio is still here. We took an extended break, but not without missing all of you. Some of you have found me with my YouTube channel, PF Flying. If you checked it out, you saw that I had a catastrophic engine failure at about 1500 ft AGL. When it happened, I was completely caught off guard, but the surprises didn't stop there. With over 2300 hours, I always feared an engine out. I didn't think about it often, but if someone was to ask, it would've been in my top 3 l...
Aviation Journey's (Part 2), Bob Reynolds, 12/29/21 (S10E2)
December 30, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBAs 2021 comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the year that was. As we made progress against Covid, the battle rages on. Still, 2021 was a great year for General Aviation. Many people have decided now is the time to start their aviation journey. Flight Schools are extremely active and plane inventory & availability is tight as people start to check off bucket list items at a fast pace. That not only goes for new pilots, but existing ones that are reaching new heights. That ...
Navigating Insurance, Wendy Wenk, 9/15/21 (S10E1)
September 21, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBAs Oshkosh came and went in 2021, the Simpleflight Crew celebrated the completion of our 9th year. During the time of Covid, we didn't get a complete season out, but are very excited for our 10th season. So we wanted to start this season with something we've not talked about previously and that is a hot topic. After all our shows, we thought it would be an impossible task. And yet, it was right there in front of us. Aviation Insurance. Join us on this week's episode as we are joined ...
Aviation Dreams Can Still Happen. June 6,2021 (S9E10)
June 07, 2021 04:20 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOnce bitten by the Aviation "Bug", pilots dream about flying experiences to come. It may be a particular mission or a specific make and model of aircraft that the pilot wants to fly. Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. As a pilot gets a cadence going and becomes comfortable with their aviation life, a sense of contentment leads to a mental happy place and a zen-like experience. Interestingly, new aviation experiences add to that feeling, but always seem centered on the same foundation...
Around The World - GA Style, Alex Gronberger, May 16, 2021 (S9E9)
May 18, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBFor many GA pilots, a cross country trip usually means several hundred miles, a hotel room, and a return trip. But for a few people, a bigger calling exists. Join us on this week's episode as we are joined by Alex Gronberger, who is about to join his wife and embark on an around the world trip in his 2009 Cirrus SR22. His trip has already started, as he departed Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 4th, stopping in the Midwest to have his plane fitted with a brand new engine. Just pl...
Oshkosh! Our Community's Common Unity, with Dick Knapinski
May 04, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe word Community is made up of two root words... Common Unity. That one thing that bonds people together. To an Avgeek, we share a love of aviation... and it is EAA's Airventure that unites us all in a special way. One of the signals of Airventure, is the release of the annual NOTAM. As April came to a close, the NOTAM arrived making last year's disappointment a distant memory. https://www.eaa.org/-/media/Files/AirVenture/FlyingIn/NOTAM/2021/2021-NOTAM.ashx For attendees, Airvent...
Air Zoo @ KAZO, Fun To Say, Fun To See, March 7, 2021 (S9E7)
March 08, 2021 03:04 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBAs the world starts thinking about getting back to normal, the question comes up, "What is normal?" For each of us, it's a different answer. Among the community of avgeeks, it generally means joining with other pilots in getting back in the airplane and finding destinations. For many, an aviation museum is a special place, as it connects us with aviation across the generations. There are many places of note across the United States, but one gem is found at the Kalamazoo Michigan airport...
Taking Off In A New Direction, Jerry Meyer, January 31, 2021 (S9E6)
February 01, 2021 02:22 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBWith 2020 behind us and with high hopes for a great 2021, what better way to change our mindset, than sitting down and talking aviation. During our last 9 seasons, the SimpleFlight crew has had the pleasure of hosting north of 200 guests., with a focus on finding amazing people doing amazing things in aviation. And this week's show is no different. In some people's opinion, the LSA market has not lived up to its expectations, but there are companies that saw the LSA as an opportunity t...
Year End Hangar Talk, December 13, 2020 (S9E5)
December 15, 2020 05:50 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB2020 has been a notable year. How is that for an understatement. For many of us, aviation serves as an escape from the pressures of daily life. It can be relaxing, energizing, and fulfilling, with an added benefit of providing an attitude reset. How ironic that various "shelter-in-place" or other constraints, served to limit aviation's accessibility just when it was needed most. But with all that, there was plenty of positives and aviation did contribute many happy moments. This week'...
Pacific On The Right, Curtis Pierce, Nov 1, 2020 (S9E4)
November 03, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBAfter the last three shows on airplane ownership, it's only natural to talk about what comes next. And of course the answer is, TAKE A TRIP. But where? I suspect if I asked all of you, the answer wouldn't be to take a 5,000 mile, 63 hour international flight over 2 1/2 weeks. But that's exactly what tonight's guest did. Join us as we "sit down" with Curtis Pierce, a Phoenix-based airline pilot, proud Mooney owner, and now an author. His memoir, "Pacific On The Right", takes us bac...
Ownership Part 3 - Leaseback, September 20, 2020 (S9E3)
October 13, 2020 04:58 - 1 hour - 88 MBThe last two shows have focused on airplane ownership from both a sole owner and a partnership perspective. As we close out our trilogy, Brandon and Marc are joined by Steve Rogers, owner of a beautiful 2004 Glass Panel Archer. Steve bought the plane off the manufacturing floor in 2005 after making the decision to pay for it by "leasing it back" to a flight school or flying club. A lot has happened over the last 15 years with technology, the economy, costs, etc. Yet through it all, the...
Plane Ownership - Part 2, Edward Forman, September 6, 2020 (S9E2)
September 15, 2020 03:24 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBAs a follow up to our last episode, the SimpleFlight crew reached out to Edward Forman, a pilot that embarked on a mission to find a plane and some partners to help him build proficiency and get more utility out of general aviation. The big questions revolved around number of partners, type of partners, how much to spend, and what make and model of plane would best meet the mission. While each purchase process stands on its own, the conversation with Edward highlights key factors that...
Stay The Course, Andy Thome, August 23, 2020 (S9E1)
August 25, 2020 02:46 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBAs SimpleFlight Radio starts its 9th season, we decided to sit down and revisit with Andy Thome, who was our guest twice in the last three months of 2019. At that time, Andy was going through an airplane purchase process and shared his experience from start to finish. His purchase of a 1959 Piper Comanche 180 in December, was not the end of the story. Quite the opposite. Similar to a TV newscast that warns its viewers that the following story could be quite disturbing, we must warn you t...
Bravo! Bravo! Bob Reynolds, July 12, 2020 (S8E18)
July 28, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 103 MBCovid-19 has impacted so many people across the globe in some physical or emotional way. The specifics are tough to recount. To say we need to find a way to "de-stress" is an understatement. For many of us, we find our escape in flying. And tonight's guest, takes that to an extreme. Meet Bob Reynolds, a Chicago pilot that uses his SR22 to see the USA at safe, but low altitudes. His last minute trips to points of interest from coast to coast will probably leave you green with envy. D...
An Electrifying Career, Wayne Temple, May 24, 2020 (S8E17)
June 09, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 88 MBThere are a lot of paths to a job in aviation. Some are unconventional. And sometimes the job itself is unconventional. Welcome to this week's episode of SimpleFlight radio. Join us as Marc and Brandon spend time with Wayne Temple, a Helicopter Line Pilot and COO of Wake Aviation (wakeaviation.com). His story about how he became the only active Journeyman Lineman/Wire pilot in the country is interesting by itself. But to learn about what the job entails and what a day in the life is li...
Ladies Love Taildraggers, May 10, 2020 (S8E16)
May 15, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBAll pilots are passionate about aviation. It's the one thing that creates a bond. As Marc likes to say, it's our Common Unity. And that's what makes us a COMMUNITY. But it doesn't stop there. There are families within the family. Some are based on aircraft types (there are more than 100 aircraft type clubs), while others are pilot segmented groups (e.g. 99's, NAFI, AbleFlight). And there are even a few organizations that bring both together. And that brings us to Ladies Love Tail...
Build A Plane; Build A Life, Mike Ojo, April 12, 2020 (S8E15)
April 21, 2020 04:46 - 1 hour - 101 MBMarc commonly says that YouTube is his favorite app. The main reason comes down to access to education and people doing really cool things. And as no surprise, Marc spends a lot of time watching aviation videos. One of the "Tubers", Mike Ojo (mojogrip.net) became a favorite of Marc's, due to his love of aviation and diversity of topics he covered. With Brandon out of pocket, earning his VisionJet Type rating, Marc went solo in talking with Mike about the genesis of his channel and the b...
Beyond Pilot Error, Karlene Petitt, March 29, 2020 (S8E14)
April 07, 2020 21:42 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBWith Covid-19 being so front and center in everyone's mind, it's very common and appropriate to hear people sending wishes for safety and good health. Certainly, SimpleFlight wishes the same for you and yours. The path to getting to a healthier state, starts with a cultural change that now requires us to stand apart physically. Ironically, the desire to be safer, may also require a cultural shift. Brandon and Marc welcome back Karlene Petitt to SimpleFlight Radio. As an international...
OSH Mass Arrivals - Chip Gentry, March 8, 2020 (S8E13)
March 10, 2020 04:19 - 57 minutes - 79 MBWith our reoccurring theme of aviation bucket lists,, many would say flying into KOSH during Airventure is near the top of the list. But once you've done that, how do you top it? How about being a part of one of the mass arrivals. Sounds pretty good, but how do you prep GA pilots to take on the risk and responsibility of flying in formation to the world's business airport? That's what Brandon and Marc wanted to find out when they sat down with Chip Gentry – Director of Legal Affairs and...
Flying Fun Alaska, Ray Weber, February 9, 2020 (S8E12)
February 11, 2020 02:52 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIt seems every pilot has an aviation bucket list. Sometimes its a type of airplane, an experience, or a destination. And sometimes it's all three. Regardless, the lists are wide ranging and not often duplicated. But there is an exception. A flight to Alaska is found on most lists. It's easy to understand why. No other state is as dependent on general aviation as Alaska. The challenges it presents to pilots is legendary. Even getting there adds the challenge of flying through anothe...
Listener Potpourri, January 26, 2020 (S8E11)
January 26, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWith a late cancellation of SimpleFlight's guest, our listeners came to the rescue. We asked them if they had any questions, and they came through in spades. Armed with topics to discuss, we knew we would need help with the ATC-related questions. Enter repeat guest, Eddie Trujillo, our favorite C90 (Chicago Approach) air traffic specialist. From there it was Marc, Brandon and Eddie, taking each question and making a hangar talk session you're sure to love. Whenever you have a question...
Aviation Pathways, Jarred Dellinger, December 29, 2019 (S8E10)
December 30, 2019 23:16 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBWhen Marc earned his PPL in the mid-70's, he learned from young CFI's, who were on a path to the airlines. Getting a job was tough, as young pilots were competing with military pilots and those that were having their training paid for by the GI Bill. Fast forward 40 years, and while it's still tough to get with the majors, the candidate pool and job landscape has changed dramatically. Those looking to earn their living in aviation have a lot of diversity in gender, background, age, and...
Reflections 2019, December 19, 2019 (S8E9)
December 20, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBHappy Holidays!!! With the end of the year in sight, Brandon and Marc reflected on different areas of general aviation that have an opportunity to improve with just a little effort from all of us that love the industry so much. Certainly there are many highlights as well, so the guys touched on some of the things aviation got right. All of us are interested in making aviation better, so we'd love to hear your thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly from your perspective. What are yo...
From Plane Shopping To Purchase, December 1, 2019 (S8E8)
December 02, 2019 03:16 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIf you haven't listened to the October 13 podcast, we suggest you take a few moments and do so now. You'll get a chance to meet two members of the Leading Edge Flying Club (KPWK), who each have a dream of plane ownership. During the show, we learned they each brought a different mission, budget, and philosophy to their decision making process. Both have made significant strides towards their goal. There's a lot we can all identify with. On this week's episode, we'll reconnect with Andy...
Carbon Cub To Chicago, November 17, 2019
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBFor those of you that read Rinker Buck's memoir, "Flight of Passage", you'll understand the romance associated with a cross country flight in a Piper Cub. If you haven't read the story, you only need to love General Aviation to understand the smile that comes with a low and slow flight of 1500 nautical miles across the Western and Midwestern United States. Imagine a pilot that has been flying for close to 50 years and amassed 39,000 hours, but never achieved a goal to make that kind of tri...
Brrr, It's Cold Outside - Cold Weather Operations, October 27, 2019
November 02, 2019 04:07 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBWith a forecast for snow on Halloween in Chicago, the topic of winter has entered our vocabulary too early this year. Yet, with its arrival, the topic of cold weather operations seems right on schedule. Non-pilots commonly ask if GA pilots fly in the winter. After all, won't icing be an issue. These same people are amazed to hear that its often the best flying of the year. Clear skies, smooth rides, and performance that can't be matched. And the scenery.... Pilot and non-pilot alike, w...
Plane Shopping, October 13, 2019 (S8E5)
October 15, 2019 03:53 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWhether it's Trade-A-Plane or Controller.com, many GA pilots spend a fair amount of time window shopping for their dream plane. It's fun and results in a smile. But then the spreadsheet comes into play as the prospective plane owner starts to rationalize and compare rental costs vs. the cost of ownership. Soon, the math starts to make sense and it's time to take next steps. Hey, this can happen! But what are those next steps? What questions need to be asked and where are the answers f...
Archie League Awards, October 6, 2019 S8-E4
October 08, 2019 03:31 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBSince 2004, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has been recognizing its members for extraordinary performance in turning a potentially bad situation into a "non-event". Or as they call it, "A Save". Named after the first Air Traffic Controller, The Archie League Medal of Safety awards are announced each September to controllers across the various regions in the US. See the link below. The award winners commonly remark, they were just doing their job. While t...
Al Palicki, Making A Difference For 40 Years, September 17, 2019
September 24, 2019 05:34 - 1 hour - 89 MBA wise person once made the statement that if your smile is bigger on Friday than it is on Monday, it's time to find a new job. Big smiles on Monday aren't that common, but neither is tonight's guest, Al Palicki, General Manager for Signature Flight Support, at Chicago Executive Airport. Al tells us he feels like he hasn't had a day of work in the 40 years he's been coming to the airport. Brandon and Marc sat down with Al, to talk about how his journey got started and the path he took...
Getting Personal. Meet Brandon Anderson, September 3, 2019
September 04, 2019 01:57 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBThe speed at which September arrived is indicative of the whirlwind summer the SimpleFlight crew experienced. Our tight schedules impacted the quantity of shows, but quality remained high. As we planned for the upcoming months it was clear that available free time for Al, was limited at best. For that reason, Al has decided to step away from SimpleFlight to focus on his many responsibilities at work and at home. Marc and Joby sat down to create a short list of potential co-hosts. One o...
Getting To Know You - Boldmethod, August 4, 2019
August 05, 2019 03:30 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBOshkosh 2019 is in the books!!! It was a record breaking event, with many noteworthy outcomes that are sure to fuel an exciting year in aviation. One item we like, is that OSH represents the anniversary of our first show, 7 YEARS AGO!!! We can't think of a better way to kick off Season 8, than with a repeat guest and a SimpleFlight favorite, Boldmethod!!! Boldmethod (boldmethod.com) co-founders, Aleks Udris and Colin Cutler, join Al and Marc to give all of us a peek behind the scenes...
Why Not Me - Andrew Holmes, July 7, 2019
July 09, 2019 00:12 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBFor some of us, our aviation dream started with a goal to earn a private pilot certificate. On this week's SimpleFlight Radio episode, you'll meet Andrew Holmes, whose dream was to buy a jet, but knew that the process must start with him learning to fly, and to do so with dedication, patience, and no short-cuts. What Andrew learned during his training, is that flying is a skill that is acquired through practice. What Al and Marc learned about Andrew, is that he is someone who is dedic...
Point A to Point B, "The Experience" - June 15, 2019
June 20, 2019 05:22 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBSometimes getting to sporting events is quite the hassle, often taking multiple days to enjoy a 3 hour game. Well now, the game has changed. Listen in to this week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio as Marc and Al sit down with Todd Rubin, of Big Game Air (biggameair.com). Todd and his business partner wanted to go see a college football game and for reasons you'll hear, had to do so via a business jet. Finding others that could help pay for the flight turned out to be an easy task, whic...
A General Aviation Journey, Kirke Machon, May 27, 2019
May 29, 2019 03:33 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBPilots and Avgeeks share a special bond which can usually be described in one word.... Passion. In today's world, it's not uncommon to find pilots that are making their way back into the sky after an extended hiatus. What is less common is to come across a pilot that after being "bitten" by the flying bug, immersed himself into the journey that included earning his private and instrument ticket, the purchase of a plane, and taking trips that previously were only dreams. That's when the st...
The People Behind an Airport - Jaime Abbott - Executive Airport Director
May 14, 2019 19:53 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBWe often think of airports as just pieces of concrete, maybe a control tower, and a place to land. Its easy to forget about the people behind the scenes putting their best foot forward to make your airport run! This week, we sit down with Jamie Abbott, the Executive Director at our home airport - Chicago Executive (KPWK). Jamie has some incredible stories on how he and his team work hard to keep the airport safe, valuable to the community, and make a home for your favorite Aviation Podca...
Navigating The Process; Kseniya Polinsky, April 28, 2019
May 06, 2019 14:24 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBAsk most pilots, and they will tell you that learning to fly was one of the most rewarding and challenging things they have done in life. And while similarities exist, each pilot's journey is unique. Something that can be depended on are the many challenges that will be faced throughout the training process. This week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio has Marc and Al talking with Kseniya Polinsky, a friend of the show, who recently earned her Private Pilot certificate. Like all of us,...
Airline Dispatcher, James Tochihara, March 31, 2019
April 02, 2019 02:28 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBAs a General Aviation pilot, many of us think of flight planning in terms of weather, NOTAMs, fuel planning, altitude selection, routing, timing, and ensuring the pilot and plane are capable of making the flight. From there it's executing the plan. Simply, Plan The Flight and Fly The Plan. The burden is on the PIC. In the world of the airline pilot, many GA pilots assume the Dispatcher does all the flight planning and then delivers the plan to the Captain, without further discussion. No...
Field of Dreams, Steve & Tina Thomas, March 24, 2019
March 25, 2019 04:51 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBIt's a surprise to no one that the most common conversations in aviation, center on people and planes. And why not... it makes for great hangar flying. This week, Al and Marc were reminded of another very important aspect of aviation... The Airport. We're not talking about the runways, but how the airport serves as a hub for bringing people and planes together. Airports have personalities that are born out of the stories and the people who make them happen. This week, the SimpleFlight c...
Beautiful By Design, Chris Custer, March 10, 2019
March 12, 2019 04:13 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBAsk a pilot, which is their favorite plane, and they may answer with a plane they've never flown before. We know that sometimes an airplane "speaks" to a person. It may be the history, the sound, the performance, or maybe it's because of it's lines and appearance. LIN 2010, Cirrus continued its streak of innovations by introducing the Xi appearance option. It gave owners the option of making their plane a truly personal "one of a kind" experience. Chris Custer, Lead Xi Designer for ...
We More Than Me - Captain Nathan Dial
February 18, 2019 03:39 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBAs President of the Leading Edge Flying Club in Chicago, Marc meets a lot of "avgeeks"; each with a story that connects them to our special aviation family. Recently Marc met Nathan Dial, an Air Force Captain who moved to Chicago on a 3 year sabbatical to earn his PhD. Prior to coming to Chicago, Nate was flying C-130's as a Flight Commander of Group Current Operations, 55th Electronic Combat Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson. His resume of accomplishments and decoration...
ADS-B - Its more powerful than you think! January 22nd, 2019
January 22, 2019 18:24 - 59 minutes - 81 MBIt feels like ADS-B is almost about ready to get started. We only have one year left before the FAA mandate in 2020 for ADS-B Compliance! Did you know that ADS-B has been an old idea built up of multiple technologies? Steve Bussolari was one of the original thought leaders and key contributor of building out the ADS-B system. He has so many stories to share from his time developing this new network while working in the MIT labs. We take it for granted the amount of weather information...
Go / No Go, December 16, 2018
December 17, 2018 03:23 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis past week, Marc found himself at his airplane at 6AM in anticipation of a 7AM departure for some minor maintenance at an airport some two hours away. The only issue was his home airport (KPWK) was fogged in with forward and vertical visibility near zero. When it became apparent the fog would not lift, he canceled. He posted the situation on Facebook and Instagram, @simpleflightradio, kicking off a diverse set of opinions. The Go / No Go decision comes with every flight, regardless...
Cockpit Complacency, December 9, 2018
December 10, 2018 03:16 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week, Al confesses to some troubles in the cockpit, that ultimately point to an enemy of a pilot .... Complacency! Marc and Al take the conversation to a deeper level and come to the conclusion, that the very things pilots strive for as part of a safety culture, including process, standardization, and a rigid acceptance of checklists, can contribute to routines that may detract from the quality of a flight and potentially, its safety. But fear not, the crew brainstorms strategies and...
The Flying Club Community, December 2, 2018
December 04, 2018 14:11 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBThis week, Marc and Al had some special guests that made their way to the SimpleFlight studio at KPWK. Gavin Black, Andrew Haefner, Pierce Lane, and Bill Engelking flew from their respective home bases in Knoxville and Duluth for the show. That, in and of itself, epitomizes what flying clubs are all about. It's all about adding a social aspect to our flying and infusing some energy into the aviation experience. What's different about their flying club, is that they are part of the Cirrus...
Final Approach - Bob Schmelzer, November 25, 2018
November 29, 2018 04:39 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis week, we speak with Bob Schmelzer, who has spent the last 40+ years, flying for United Airlines. Just this past week, Bob turned 65, which by FAA rules, required him to retire from the airlines. With 27,000 of his 37,000 hours being at United, it is certainly an end to an era. The good news for GA is that Bob has never stopped training primary and advanced students working towards a rating, and even evaluating pilots while acting as a FAA designated pilot examiner. He stands as a r...
Jason Schappert of MzeroA, November 18, 2018
November 19, 2018 03:29 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThis week's show features Jason Schappert of MzeroA.com. As pilots around the world know, Jason Schappert is a CFII and ATP rated pilot. He is the founder of MzeroA.com, and author of eight aviation flight training books. In 2008, Jason was named AOPA's Top Collegiate Flight Instructor, which was followed by being named an Outstanding Flight Instructor in both 2014 and 2015. Having amassed over 8000 hours of in-flight instruction since learning how to fly, he now provides help to many...
Mark Baker - Leader & Avgeek, November 4, 2018
November 05, 2018 02:04 - 55 minutes - 76 MBThis week Marc and Al sat down with the President and CEO of AOPA, Mark Baker. AOPA has always been there for the General Aviation pilot, but the focus often seems to be centered on protecting our rights in Washington. It was great to talk to Mark on a pilot to pilot basis and come to understand his passion and commitment to GA is really no different than any of us. And the fact that he is dedicated to making aviation better as a result of his involvement, is proof positive he's the right...
Connecting with AOPA! (Tom Haines) October 30th, 2018
October 30, 2018 01:15 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBTom Haines! This week Marc and Al sat down with the Senior Vice President of Communication and Outreach for AOPA, Tom Haines. After 30 years of bringing aviation into the homes of pilots via magazines like AOPA Pilot, Tom helps us to see the world from the editor's point of view. Changing technology and the people who use it, creates a wide range of challenges in bringing the right content, in the right format to the right reader. Tom talks about the strategies he uses to stay connected w...