Thu, 20 November 2008 Brian and Milford were in the studio and have a very special guest. Jamail Larkins was the recipient of and EAA Young Eagle Flight, and his career in aviation literally took-off! Jamail became the First Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education for the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration on February 2nd, 2005. Appointed to this position by FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, he acts as an official representative of the FAA, promoting aviation career opportunities to America’s youth, as well as the benefits of aviation to mainstream America. Jamail talks with Milford and Brian about his astonishing achievements in aviation, including going to Canada so that he could legally solo an aircraft at the age of 14. Listen and you will be amazed. You can visit Jamail at www.jamaillarkins.com.
Direct download: Show_45.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:26 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Brian and Milford have special guest, Judy Rice, on the show. Judy is the President and CEO of Careers in Aviation. The tax deductable organization specializes in scholarship assistance to learn and persue careers in the aviation industry. Visit Careers in Aviation at www.careersinaviation.org
Direct download: Show_44.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:23 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 This week Brian and Milford were allowed two hours for the show! Their first guest is Jeff Owen, Regional Sales Manager for Premier Aircraft Sales in Orlando, Florida. They discussed the availability, and affordability of personal private aircraft. Few people realize that some aircraft are actually less expensive than fishing boats, mototcycles and sports cars.
During the 2nd hour, Milford was flying Solo at the studio. Brian had an apointment at the airfield and had to take-off! Milford gave a Discovery Flight to caller, Scott. The Discovery Flight is provided by Sterling Flight Training at Craig Airport in Jacksonville. Several other calles told of their own flight adventures.
Direct download: Show_42_Part_1.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:19 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 This week Brian and Milford were allowed two hours for the show! Their first guest is Jeff Owen, Regional Sales Manager for Premier Aircraft Sales in Orlando, Florida. They discussed the availability, and affordability of personal private aircraft. Few people realize that some aircraft are actually less expensive than fishing boats, mototcycles and sports cars.
During the 2nd hour, Milford was flying Solo at the studio. Brian had an apointment at the airfield and had to take-off! Milford gave a Discovery Flight to caller, Scott. The Discovery Flight is provided by Sterling Flight Training at Craig Airport in Jacksonville. Several other calles told of their own flight adventures.
Direct download: Show_42_Part_2.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:15 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian were in the studio, and had Special Guest, Gene Conrad. Gene is the representive of the Branson Airport in Branson, MO. Gene described how the new Branson Airport is different than any other airport in the world. Branson is one of America's favorite vacation areas, located in the Ozark Mountains and Gene tells the story of this unique airport designed to enhance the advetures of guest and business people visiting Branson and the surrounding areas.
Direct download: Show_41.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:10 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Brian was in the studio alone today. Milford was out in the field doing aviation research. ...Right! ... Brian had Doug as his guest this morning. Doug is the Manager of the Herlong Airport in Jacksonville. Several callers and Brian talked to Doug about the airport, what it has to offer to the pilots and the activities at the airport.
Direct download: Show_40.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:07 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian welcomed Joe Norris from the Experimental Aircrat Association (EAA)in Oshkosh, WI. EAA has named Joe Norris Homebuilders’ Community Manager, or “Homebuilding “Czar.” Norris, an experienced homebuilder, built a Sonerai II and is currently building a replica of the Piper P-2, plus is involved in a group project building a Sonex. Callers, Brian and Milford had many questions for the aviation expert.
Direct download: Show_38.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:03 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Brian and Milford were in the studio and talked the first half of the show with callers about matters important to aviators like the problems ethanol causes. During the second half, Special Guest Chris Hatfield discussed with Milford and Brian about his adventures as Canada’s first astronaut and space walker. He also talked about Canada’s Centennial of Flight and the Hawk One Project. Later in the show, Lt. Col. Steve Will, Commander of the Canadian “Snow Birds” and is also Team Lead and Demonstration Pilot for the Centennial "Golden Hawks" Flight Demonstration Team. He told stories and of adventures of the 9 aircraft "Snow Birds" precision flight team and the development and plans of "Hawk One."
Direct download: Show_37.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:00 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian are in the studio with guest Randall Fishman. Randall is with the Electric Aircraft Corporation. This organization builds and sells electric powered aircraft. Brian and Milford where told about the progress in the development of the worlds first commercially available electric aircraft. More information about the “ElectraFlyer” can be found at www.electraflyer.com
Direct download: Show_36.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:25 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian are in the studio with guest Rich Davidson. Rich owns and operates the Lee Bottom Airport (64I) in Hanover, Indiana, USA. Word has it that Lee Bottom Flying Field is where Old Planes go to Fly! We encourage you to visit Lee Bottom Flying Field in person or on the internet at www.leebottom.com. When you visit the web site, you can sign up for news letters from Rich that explains the activities and events at Lee Bottom.
Direct download: Show_34.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:04 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian are in the studio with guest Jim Davis on the phone to talk about Ethanol. He had experienced a horrible incident with his private aircraft after using fuel with Ethanol.
Direct download: Show_33.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:40 PM |
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Thu, 20 November 2008 Milford and Brian are in the studio with Guest Sam Fisher. Milford and Sam had gone to Oshkosh, Wisconsin the week before to attend the EAA’s “Air Venture” aviation convention. Air Venture is the world’s largest aviation event and attended by famous people from around the world like ….. Sir Richard Branson, Harrison Ford, John Travolta….!! As Milford and Sam excitedly tell of their adventure, it illustrates that even the lowly are welcome at Air Venture too! Direct download: Show_32.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:24 PM |
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Wed, 19 November 2008 Brian flew the show solo today, but Milford and Sam Fisher called in on their way back from EAA "Air Venture 2008" in Oshkosh to tell us about some of the things they did there. Charlie also called in and we had some other good callers. Direct download: Show_31.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:11 PM |
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Wed, 19 November 2008 We had Lt. Dan Woods on the show this week from the local Civil Air Patrol to tell us about what they do. Direct download: Show_30.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:07 PM |
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Wed, 19 November 2008 This week we did a remote show from two different locations. Milford and Charlie were at the antique flyin at St. Augustine Airport and Brian and his son reported from their hang gliding trip at Wallaby Ranch. Direct download: show_29.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:04 PM |
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Wed, 19 November 2008 We had Sonja Lewis on the show with us today. Sonja is a new commercial pilot who flies for traffic reports. We also had Ivan Ramos in the studio with us. Ivan is a young man working on getting his pilots license. He told us about going to the EAA Air Academy. Direct download: Show_28.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
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Wed, 19 November 2008 We had Corky Fournof on the show this week. We tried to have him on a few weeks ago, but had technical difficulties. Corky is a movie stunt pilot that has been in a ton of movies. He is also working for Lopresti now as the demo pilot for the Lopresti Fury. Direct download: Show_26.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:50 PM |
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