Soaring the sky a glider pilot‘s Podcast
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsSoaring the sky is an aviation podcast dedicated to sailplanes and gliding. Join Chuck as he talks with glider pilots around the globe. You never know who my be the next guest on Soaring the sky.
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16: Soaring Fast in Open Class In Northern California With Thomas Greenhill
June 06, 2019 03:59 - 42 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode Chuck talks with Thomas Greenhill, a glider pilot out of northern California. Thomas enjoys flying contest and hopes to fly in the world gliding championships by his 25th birthday. Flying over the pacific at 10,000 feet ? listen to this episode to hear the rest of that story. He also has been bringing other young pilots and others that want to learn how to soar together through social media in slack. To join the slack channel click on this link https://join.slack.com/t/ca-soa...
Soaring Fast in Open Class
June 06, 2019 03:59 - 42 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode Chuck talks with Thomas Greenhill, a glider pilot out of northern California. Thomas enjoys flying contest and hopes to fly in the world gliding championships by his 25th birthday. Flying over the pacific at 10,000 feet ? listen to this episode to hear the rest of that story. He also has been bringing other young pilots and others that want to learn how to soar together through social media in slack. To join the slack channel click on this link https://join.slack.com/t/ca-soa...
15: From gliders to the Royal Air force: Nick Anderson, A Lifetime Of Aviation
May 30, 2019 03:59 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MBToday we cross the great atlantic ocean to the English countryside to chat with Captain Nick Anderson a pilot who first learned to fly gliders at a very young age. Nick went on to fly with the royal air force and then later flew the airbus A340, A330 and A300 for Virgin Atlantic as well as many other aircraft you will hear about in this episode. Nick is also a podcaster where he enjoys being a co host on The airline pilot guy show. Nick also has his own podcast as well called Plane tales. yo...
From gliders to the Royal Air force and more ! :Nick Anderson, a lifetime of aviation
May 30, 2019 03:59 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MBToday we cross the great atlantic ocean to the English countryside to chat with Captain Nick Anderson a pilot who first learned to fly gliders at a very young age. Nick went on to fly with the royal air force and then later flew the airbus A340, A330 and A300 for Virgin Atlantic as well as many other aircraft you will hear about in this episode. Nick is also a podcaster where he enjoys being a co host on The airline pilot guy show. Nick also has his own podcast as well called Plane tales. yo...
Austria and the alps: Learning to Soar above the Alps
May 23, 2019 03:59 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this episode Chuck talks to Clemens Ceipek a glider pilot who grew up and learned to fly in the Austria Alps. Check out Clemens blog at www.chessintheair.com he also is on twitter @chessintheair Join us now as we listen to his adventures soaring the sky ! This is episode 14
14: Austria and the alps: Learning to Soar above the Alps With Clemens Ceipek
May 23, 2019 03:59 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this episode Chuck talks to Clemens Ceipek a glider pilot who grew up and learned to fly in the Austria Alps. Check out Clemens blog at www.chessintheair.com he also is on twitter @chessintheair Join us now as we listen to his adventures soaring the sky ! This is episode 14
Bruno Vassel Interview
May 16, 2019 03:59 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBJoin us on this episode as we chat with Bruno Vassel, a gentleman you may know from his youtube video's of soaring. He also was interviewed on the weather channel as well as recently being part of the SSA webinars. Bruno has competed in sailplane competitions as well as hosting competitions. He loves to share his love of soaring and talked with Chuck about his journey and some of his many adventures in the air. you can see his youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/bviv enjoy and Welcome t...
13: Bruno Vassel Interview
May 16, 2019 03:59 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBJoin us on this episode as we chat with Bruno Vassel, a gentleman you may know from his youtube video's of soaring. He also was interviewed on the weather channel as well as recently being part of the SSA webinars. Bruno has competed in sailplane competitions as well as hosting competitions. He loves to share his love of soaring and talked with Chuck about his journey and some of his many adventures in the air. you can see his youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/bviv enjoy and Welcome t...
12: I need more G's! : Laura Radigan An Aerobatic Pilots Story
May 09, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBToday we jump in the cockpit with an aerobatic pilot Laura Radigan as she walks us through a day in the life of a aerobatic pilot. Laura has her powered license as well as her glider license. She has a power glider rating as well as a seaplane rating. Laura has competed in the nationals and will be soon competing in the World Aerobatic competition. Join us now for episode 12 on soaring The Sky !
I need more G's! : An aerobatic pilots story
May 09, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBToday we jump in the cockpit with an aerobatic pilot Laura Radigan as she walks us through a day in the life of a aerobatic pilot. Laura has her powered license as well as her glider license. She has a power glider rating as well as a seaplane rating. Laura has competed in the nationals and will be soon competing in the World Aerobatic competition. Join us now for episode 12 on soaring The Sky !
11: Adventures and finding a way to fly With Ted Reynolds
April 29, 2019 03:59 - 33 minutes - 29.6 MBToday we find we find ourselves near the southern edge of the Mendocino mountains in northern California. Ted Reynolds talks to us about his journey to soaring and some of his adventures in the air. Join us now for episode 11 on Soaring the sky ! You can check out some pictures he sent us by going to our website www.soaringthesky.com
Adventures and finding a way to fly
April 29, 2019 03:59 - 33 minutes - 29.6 MBToday we find we find ourselves near the southern edge of the Mendocino mountains in northern California. Ted Reynolds talks to us about his journey to soaring and some of his adventures in the air. Join us now for episode 11 on Soaring the sky ! You can check out some pictures he sent us by going to our website www.soaringthesky.com
10: Falling from the sky to Soaring where birds fly: Mike Pilert
April 19, 2019 03:59 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode Chuck talks to Mike Pilert who has been jumping out of airplanes for over 48 years. Mike jumped into aviation with sport parachuting and then made his way to powered and sailplanes. Join us now for his story on episode ten, Soaring the sky !
Falling from the sky to Soaring where birds fly
April 19, 2019 03:59 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode Chuck talks to Mike Pilert who has been jumping out of airplanes for over 48 years. Mike jumped into aviation with sport parachuting and then made his way to powered and sailplanes. Join us now for his story on episode ten, Soaring the sky !
09: Third Generation Pilot : Olivia's Story
April 09, 2019 10:23 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin Us as we talk to a young lady that is following in her Grandfather and fathers footsteps. She is a power rated pilot as well as a glider pilot that loves everything about flying. Olivia shares her stories with us now on soaring the sky !
Third Generation Pilot : Olivia's Story
April 09, 2019 10:23 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin Us as we talk to a young lady that is following in her Grandfather and fathers footsteps. She is a power rated pilot as well as a glider pilot that loves everything about flying. Olivia shares her stories with us now on soaring the sky !
08: Perlan II Project Pilot Miguel Inturmendi
March 30, 2019 04:14 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBToday we sit down with Miguel Iturmendi a test pilot with the perlan II Project as he shares his soaring adventures. Sit back and enjoy hearing his story as we soar to new heights on soaring the sky !
Perlan II Project Pilot Interview
March 30, 2019 04:14 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBToday we sit down with Miguel Iturmendi a test pilot with the perlan II Project as he shares his soaring adventures. Sit back and enjoy hearing his story as we soar to new heights on soaring the sky !
07: Soaring through the lens of a glider pilot: Joe Capra Photographer & Glider Pilot
March 20, 2019 03:59 - 35 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode meet Joe Capra ! A power rated pilot as well as a glider pilot and time lapse photographer. Join us as we talk to Joe as he shares his story behind the lens and under the canopy. From taking pictures in Iceland to soaring in big thermals in California we bring you episode 7 ! Enjoy !
Soaring through the lens of a glider pilot
March 20, 2019 03:59 - 35 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode meet Joe Capra ! A power rated pilot as well as a glider pilot and time lapse photographer. Join us as we talk to Joe as he shares his story behind the lens and under the canopy. From taking pictures in Iceland to soaring in big thermals in California we bring you episode 7 ! Enjoy !
06: Finding wave in Tampa Bay? Bruce Patton, Tow Pilot & Glider Pilot
March 10, 2019 15:07 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this episode our guest is Bruce Patton From Sunny Florida ! Bruce is a Tow pilot as well as a Glider Pilot instructor. Today Bruce shares some of his unusual flights in Florida and other parts of the country. Bruce and Chuck also talk about the pros and cons of Commercial operations and Club operations. Join us now for Episode 6 on Soaring The Sky !
Finding wave in Tampa Bay
March 10, 2019 15:07 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this episode our guest is Bruce Patton From Sunny Florida ! Bruce is a Tow pilot as well as a Glider Pilot instructor. Today Bruce shares some of his unusual flights in Florida and other parts of the country. Bruce and Chuck also talk about the pros and cons of Commercial operations and Club operations. Join us now for Episode 6 on Soaring The Sky !
Grass Strips and Glass Ships
March 02, 2019 02:32 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBJoin Chuck and today's Guest Chris Snyder from the Merlin Soaring Association in Richmond Virginia ! Chris shares how he discovered gliders after flying powered and shares some interesting stories from his first ride to buying his first glider. Join us now for Soaring the Sky !
05: Grass Strips and Glass Ships: Chris Snyder Merlin Soaring
March 02, 2019 02:32 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBJoin Chuck and today's Guest Chris Snyder from the Merlin Soaring Association in Richmond Virginia ! Chris shares how he discovered gliders after flying powered and shares some interesting stories from his first ride to buying his first glider. Join us now for Soaring the Sky !
04: I found a thermal ! Chuck & Dan
February 19, 2019 23:11 - 20 minutes - 21.8 MBJoin Chuck in this episode as he talks about how his aviation story started and how this podcast got its wings. We also talk with Dan about glider flight simulators and the benefits of them. Join us now on Soaring the sky !
I found a thermal !
February 19, 2019 23:11 - 20 minutes - 21.8 MBJoin Chuck in this episode as he talks about how his aviation story started and how this podcast got its wings. We also talk with Dan about glider flight simulators and the benefits of them. Join us now on Soaring the sky !
03: Cross winds Turbulence and Ridge running
February 09, 2019 17:38 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBJoin Chuck and his guest Dan as he shares his soaring adventures.In this episode a bumpy start for his first Glider ride. The importance of flight training and tips to get your aviation adventure off the ground ! Also in this episode your feedback. Join us now for Soaring The Sky !
Cross winds Turbulence and Ridge running
February 09, 2019 17:38 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBJoin Chuck and his guest Dan as he shares his soaring adventures.In this episode a bumpy start for his first Glider ride. The importance of flight training and tips to get your aviation adventure off the ground ! Also in this episode your feedback. Join us now for Soaring The Sky !
Crop dusters Tail dragers and gliders
February 01, 2019 02:03 - 46 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Chris and I as he talks about his aviation adventure ! from The Air Force to Flying young Eagles to towing gliders.
02: Crop dusters Tail dragers and gliders
February 01, 2019 02:03 - 46 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Chris and I as he talks about his aviation adventure ! from The Air Force to Flying young Eagles to towing gliders.
01: Soaring The Sky Episode One!
January 19, 2019 17:09 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBHi I'm Chuck your host for soaring the Sky ! In this episode a glider pilot with over 30 years of experience joins me to share his story. Landing out on his first guest ride ! He also shares with us other adventures in the air.
Soaring the sky
January 19, 2019 17:09 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBHi I'm Chuck your host for soaring the Sky ! In this episode a glider pilot with over 30 years of experience joins me to share his story. Landing out on his first guest ride ! He also shares with us other adventures in the air.