Ep 99 - EAA AirVenture Wrap Up!
This week, Kenny Cassidy, Lee Ray and Tony Stillman join the show to discuss AMA's presence at the world's largest air show, EAA AirVenture 2022!
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#57 - Seaplanes at EAA AirVenture 2021
Oshkosh 2021 is upon us now and one of the coolest parts of the show is obviously the seaplane base! If you’ve never been before, like me, or you’re gearing up to go, Steve McCaughey shares what we will be expecting at this years event.
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040 Highlights with Airshow Pilot Patty Wagstaff and Who is Wally Funk?
In today's episode, we celebrate pioneering women by revisiting Patty Wagstaff and cheering for Wally Funk. The original recording with Patty took place in the Fall of 2020 and pushed out as Episode 5 - a long form interview well worth a revisit. Today we have compiled a highlight episode that speaks to Patty’s work, wit and passion for flying alongside some of the less known aspects of what motivates her and how she focuses. Never a dull moment, always a next move, and nearing 70, Patty will impress, endear and inspire you. You can watch her air show performance at AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
This week would not be complete without a shout out for Wally Funk. Regardless of when you are listening to this, marking this moment on the When Women Fly podcast is like staking territory and claiming space in our current culture for the phenomena of when women fly. Wally Funk symbolizes women rising into what is deserved and earned. Also, the integration of allies and shifting systems dismantle barriers-to-entry and give seats at the table, literally give seats on the rocket ship, and give a platform for women to be seen and heard.
Topics Include:
- Blue Origin and Wally Funk's spaceflight with Jeff Bezos
- How to join Patty for a ride in her show plane
- Winning U.S. National Aerobatic Championship and defending the title
- Motivation to be a "first woman" champion
- The mindset of an elite performer and neurodiversity
- Finding focus and being attentive while ADD
- Stigma around learning and thinking differences
- Committing to excellence and persistence
- And other topics...
To Patty Wagstaff the sky represents beauty, freedom and challenge. A six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team, she is the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic champion and one of the few people to win it three times. Patty continues to fly airshows worldwide, and when not flying, she leads an active lifestyle and enjoys working out, riding horses, hanging out with her dogs and her parrot, Buddha, or at the beach. She loves good restaurants, music, reading, and cooking too!
Her latest venture is producing a series of educational and instructional videos on aerobatics with Sporty's Pilot Shop in Clermont, Ohio, with its first two releases “Introduction to Aerobatics” and “Basic Aerobatics” newly released.
Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc. and Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety LLC are based in St. Augustine, Florida.
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Fly With Patty – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=raJ17MKOwaI&feature=emb_logo
Wally Funk – https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/science/wally-funk-jeff-bezos.html
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Cockpits & Cocktails
In this episode, the cast of the Cockpits & Cocktails podcast shares some of their favorite aviation stories. Our friends Fly Allyssa and Natalie "Fly Girl" Kelley are both huge advocates for aviation. Their own podcast should also be added to your subscription list.
Check out their show at https://candcflygirls.podbean.com or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Trevor's Travels
Trevor Simoneau shares with the story of his very first GA flight as a participant in EAA Young Eagles, which led to his journey to becoming a private pilot. To wrap up the episode Trevor shares his next big adventure with us. You don't want to miss this.
Trevor started his journey into general aviation at age ten. From there on, only the sky was the limit. In order to afford flight training, Trevor did what any kid his age would do: he started a business selling aviation apparel. With that, http://ChartItAll.com was born.
Trevor soloed a Cessna 172P on this sixteenth birthday, and he will have his private pilot certificate shortly after turning seventeen. As if that's not enough already, Trevor has announced that he is planning to fly a single-engine airplane around the world all by himself. His mission is to encourage grade school kids at all levels to follow their dreams.
Follow along on his journey, and stand behind him as he makes this epic journey to share aviation and STEM education with the entire world.
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TikTok: @TrevorThePilot
PJP #060 - Living the Dream
This episode the crew describes how they are living the aviation dream! Stew tells
us about his dream job flying freight for Empire Airlines. From a schedule with lots of
at-home time to one of his favorite aircraft, the ATR-72, Stew is living his part 121 dream.
Mike describes his dream of flying the back country with Gem Air, a part 135 airline flying
multiple makes and models. Stu tells about his new (to him) Cirrus and the Thrust Flight Zero
Time to Airline program where airline pilots are made.
Rock On, Ken
Ken VeArd has flown into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh five times, and he shares the story of four of those trips with David and Mike. The second of those flights was flown with David in the right seat, so we get to hear his perspective as well.
Ken has been involved in aviation since 1997 when he created the first version of the Pilot Partner electronic logbook. Since then, Ken has flown many different types of aircraft and is even an accomplished skydiver. With all of his flying experience, we could created a whole season of Logbook Memories. For now, we will stick with flying to the World's Greatest Aviation Adventure, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
For more information about the Pilot Partner Electronic Logbook, check out http://pilotpartner.net.
SonexFlight Episode 62: Engine Swap on an Already Flying Airplane
Every pilot wants more power in their airplane, or may decide to try out a different engine for various reasons, and over the years a number of pilots have decided to conduct engine swaps to do just that. We’ll cover some considerations to keep in mind when replacing engines on an already-flying airplane.
SonexFlight Episode 61c: AirVenture 2019, Wrap-up
AirVenture is over, and we're missing it already! The gang reviews some of our highlights from the show, and challenges encountered along the way.
SonexFlight Episode 61b: AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, Monday and Tuesday
AirVenture 2019 Days 1 and 2 were a blast! Here are a few samples of the things we did, people we talked to and events we enjoyed after the show.
SonexFlight Episode 61a: AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, Day Zero
AirVenture is here! Join us for some quick highlights from the weekend before the official start of the show.
SonexFlight Episode 60: AirVenture 2019 is Coming!
AirVenture, the world's biggest airshow in Oshkosh, WI, is less than two months away, and it’s time to get busy finalizing plans for attending. We cover flying in, camping and lodging options, airshow events and more in our 2019 preview.
SonexFlight Episode 59: Flying the Onex
The Onex is Sonex Aircraft’s single place sportster, being roughly 80% the size of a Sonex and offering more speed and even snappier handling. Onex’s are appearing in the completions gallery more and more, and for good reason! Our guest owns both a Sonex and a Onex and is particularly well suited to describe the similarities and differences the Onex shares with the rest of the fleet.
PJP #059 - So Oshkosh
This episode we welcome Dick Knapinski, Director of Communications for EAA. Dick and the
crew discuss AirVenture 2018 as well as fond memories of past shows. The crew also catches up
on what they've been doing with their careers.
SonexFlight Episode 23b - Oshkosh Wrap-up
AirVenture 2017 is over, and it was a great show! The SonexFlight crew is back home, and we review the remainder of the show and reminisce on the interesting things we experienced.
PJP #058 - 50 below
Stew tells us about his new job for "ATR Airlines", and tales of type ratings and IOE in frigid Alaska.
Stu also relates his visit to Alaska, but at 50 degrees above zero. His family vacation included helicopter rides and the chance to land a Cessna 170 on a glacier.
Mike drops the big announcement that he is making a career change into the air charter world. Before long he'll want to be called "Captain Mike".
PJP #057 - Texas Pecan Pie
This episode is on location at Bic's restaurant near the Addison,
Texas airport. The three Stews get in the same room for a rare occasion to
discuss Mike's progress in achieving his CFI rating.
PJP #056 - Elk Hauling
Stew tells us out about his âexpedited takeoffâ from Puerto Rico. He also gets to play
Aircraft Repo Guy with a Zenith Zodiac he received from his grandfather.
Stu talks about selling his beloved Cessna twin, and the completion of his multi-engine
ATP rating. He also mentions his visit to Sun-n-Fun 2016.Mike creates a buzz as he talks about his new book project. He also discusses staying
IFR current and meeting PTS standards. He also relates flying into challenging back
country strips where you have to be on your game.
PJP #055 - AirVenture 2015
The Stuews meet up at EAA AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Stu
describes a good tail wind while flying an Extreme Decathlon. Mike flew his trusty
Cessna 180, and Stew flew in the back of a Southwest 737. Stew announces his new
position as Chief Pilot for Stuâs US Sport Aircraft and Mike details his experience
flying the FISKE arrival into Oshkosh.
PJP #036 - New Ratings and New Airplane
This month the crew reunites to catch up on Stu's new CFI rating, a "new" J3 cub added to Mike's hangar, and accident investigation training undertaken by Stew. We also have a product review and a few recommended books.