Why We Fly

Jul 21 2024 81 ep. 34 mins 221
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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 learn more about flying and hopefully one day become pilots themselves. Almost anyone can fly. We are here to share the Why.

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081 Epic Flight - Oregon to Tennessee

Jul 21 2024 49 mins  
With 2 brand new airplanes that needed to get from the factory in Oregon to their new home in Tennessee, 2 Flight Instructors and their students made it into an incredible journey! Hawkins Flight Academy Keywords: Flight Training, Student Pilot, Flight School, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots Intro music by Mscaras

080 Hawkins Flight Academy

Jun 29 2024 51 mins  
Hear the origin story of Hawkins Flight Academy with co-founders Mike Harris & Matt Wilkins! Hawkins Flight Academy Keywords: Flight Training, Student Pilot, Flight School, Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

079 Sun 'n Fun 2023

Jun 14 2023 51 mins  
Talking with Matt Wilkins, President at Forge Flightworks, about his aviation background, his first Sun 'n Fun, and our new venture to help support the pilot lifestyle, Runway 2 RV. THANKS to our sponsors! Forge Flightworks Runway 2 RV Bose A20 Aviation Headset Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots, Avionics, Ga

078 Aviation Adventures 2020 to 2022

Mar 21 2023 67 mins  
Talking about all my flights for the last few years, including some really epic trips to Key West, several other Florida trips, and all the way to California! THANKS to our sponsors! Forge Flightworks Bose A20 Aviation Headset Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots, Avionics, Garmin, Forge Flightworks Intro music

077 My New Aviation Career

Feb 22 2023 69 mins  
Updates on my aviation, professional, and personal life after a long time without a new episode. Re-branding the podcast with many exciting things to come! THANKS to our sponsors! Forge Flightworks 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:

076 Kilo Charlie Aviation - Robert & Drew

Jul 22 2021 71 mins  
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

075 SNF21 Debrief with Michael Ladd

Jun 05 2021 86 mins  
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 Trainin

074 2020 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

Jan 19 2021 52 mins  
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 me

073 My 2019 Aviation Adventures

Feb 17 2020 67 mins  
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 t

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

Oct 07 2019 71 mins  
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 w