Best Generalaviation Podcasts (2024)

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081 Epic Flight - Oregon to Tennessee 49:08

4M ago49:08

49:08

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, Pilo…

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080 Hawkins Flight Academy 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

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.…

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079 Sun 'n Fun 2023 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

51:19

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, F…

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078 Aviation Adventures 2020 to 2022 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

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, Gar…

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077 My New Aviation Career 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

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 o…

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076 Kilo Charlie Aviation - Robert & Drew 1:11:22

3+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

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 v…

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075 SNF21 Debrief with Michael Ladd 1:26:28

3+ y ago1:26:28

1:26:28

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 spon…

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074 2020 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? 52:10

4y ago52:10

52:10

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…

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073 My 2019 Aviation Adventures 1:07:51

4+ y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

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 & othe…

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072 OSH19 - WWII P-51 Mustang Triple Ace Bud Anderson 1:11:26

5y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

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 c…

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071 Flight Schools 54:26

5+ y ago54:26

54:26

What makes a good flight school? What questions should a student be asking as they start their flight training? This is a great discussion with Isaac Shrum & Jeff Krinks about these questions and more, including some of the things that Nashville Flight Training does to provide an excellent experience for their students. Please consider supporting t…

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070 SNF19 Debrief 47:42

5+ y ago47:42

47:42

Sun 'n Fun 2019 was a great time! In this episode I'm sitting under the wing at the airfield chatting with fellow pilots Paul Reding and Mike Brown about our SNF19 experiences and highlights. Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville F…

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069 SNF19 - One Plane Jane 25:14

5+ y ago25:14

25:14

Interview from Sun 'n Fun 2019 from the porch of the Ninety-Nines Clubhouse with female pilots Christine Hannon from One Plane Jane and Allyssa Vanmeter. www.oneplanejane.com 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 Bo…

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068 SNF19 - Open Pod Night on SnF Radio 40:34

5+ y ago40:34

40:34

At Sun 'n Fun 2019 there was a live broadcast "Open Pod Night" on Sun 'n Fun Radio with many different Aviation podcasters talking about their podcasts. I participated, and here is the recording from SnF Radio of the section of the show that I was on. Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support…

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067 Diamond Aircraft 42:42

5+ y ago42:42

42:42

I went on a great flight in a brand new Diamond DA40 NG and recorded this interview with Sam from Lifestyle Aviation about the DA40 NG and other Diamond airplanes. lifestyleaviation.com Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight …

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066 Logbook Memories 2018 1:14:45

5+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

I had a great year of flying the Tri Pacer in 2018! This episode reviews the flights and adventures that I had last year. 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 …

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065 Rusty Pilots to IFR Ratings with Cannon & Dustin 54:36

6y ago54:36

54:36

Interview with local Tennessee pilots Cannon & Dustin. They met at an AOPA Rusty Pilots seminar and in a short time became very active pilots with very entertaining stories and perspectives to share. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We RE…

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064 Private Pilot Vicky 25:29

6y ago25:29

25:29

Interview with Vicky who had a non-flying Air Force career which led her to discover a passion for flying. Now she is an Instrument Rated Private Pilot and Cessna 172 owner with plenty of exciting aviation plans for the future! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the …

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063 Tiltrotor Test Pilot Dan Wells 41:47

6y ago41:47

41:47

Interview with Dan Wells of Leonardo Helicopters. Dan is a test pilot on the AW609 project, which aims to achieve FAA certification in 2019 as the first ever civilian tiltrotor aircraft. Dan was recently named a Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has some fascinating experiences to share about some very unique aircraft. http:/…

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062 Allyssa VanMeter 57:15

6y ago57:15

57:15

Interview with Allyssa VanMeter, a fairly new pilot and airplane owner. Allyssa has a ton of passion for flying, and has already had some great experiences including flying her newly purchased plane to Oshkosh and flying in Alaska. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in …

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061 Sean Chuplis - Tanker Pilot & Crewdog Electronics 38:48

6y ago38:48

38:48

Interview with Sean Chuplis, a very active pilot with military, airlines, and General Aviation background. We talk about his flying including some very interesting stories about flying in Hawaii, as well as his company Crewdog Electronics which makes an inexpensive Stratux ADS-B In kit for traffic, weather, GPS, and AHRS info for display with Foref…

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060 Air Race Classic Winner Mariah Ferber 30:02

6y ago30:02

30:02

Interview with Mariah Ferber, professional pilot and recent winner of the Air Race Classic. Mariah along with her teammate Paige represented Nashville Flight Training in the women-only Air Race Classic, and they won the race! Mariah is an inspiring pilot with a very bright future! https://www.airraceclassic.org/ THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Fl…

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059 OSH18 - Wrap-up 46:48

6y ago46:48

46:48

First we catch up with friend of the podcast Brandon Martini. Then I have a recap of my highlights from the week, recorded Saturday night at the end of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate you…

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058 OSH18 - Warbirds 31:34

6y ago31:34

31:34

More coverage from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018! This episode focuses on warbirds. I was fortunate enough to get a ride on a DC-3 owned by Golden Age Air Tours and interview the owner about the plane and his planned trip with it next year to Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I also spent some time in the Warbirds area and record…

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057 OSH18 - Need for Speed 40:32

6y ago40:32

40:32

Interviews from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. First we talk to F-16 pilot Major John "Rain" Waters with the Air Force Viper Demo Team. Then we hear from Thrustmasters at their booth which was setup for kids to fly an F/A-18 in Virtual Reality off an aircraft carrier, with very realistic flight contol replicas. Finally, we talk to World Racer Bob Fra…

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056 OSH18 - Arrival 34:00

6y ago34:00

34:00

EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2018! This episodes talks about my flight up in the Tri Pacer and arrival into Oshkosh, as well as the GREAT camping spot I was lucky enough to get in Vintage Camping. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appr…

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055 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 Preview 52:46

6+ y ago52:46

52:46

Announcement with my agenda for Oshkosh including several meetups where I hope to see some listeners. If you are going to be at Oshkosh, please try to make it to one of these or reach out to me to meetup another time during the week. This episode includes an interview with Dick Knapinski, EAA Director of Communictions, with an in depth look at what…

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054 SnF 2018 - Aaron Tippin, AOPA Jamie Beckett, Camp RadioActive 35:00

6+ y ago35:00

35:00

These are the remaining interviews from Sun 'n Fun 2018. I sat down with country singer Aaron Tippin to discuss his extensive experience in Aviation. Then AOPA Ambassador Jamie Beckett shares his passion for flying. Finally, several of the SnF Radio volunteers discuss their various flying experiences over beers at Camp RadioActive, our homebase gro…

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053 SnF 2018 - Bahamas Float Flying & Alaska to Russia 30:22

6+ y ago30:22

30:22

Interviews for Sun 'n Fun Radio from SnF 2018. New Commercial Pilot Deon Mitton talks about professional floatplane flying in the Bahamas. Then two Alaska Airmen discuss flying a Cessna 172 from Alaska to Russia! Listen Year Round to Sun 'n Fun Radio THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other mercha…

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052 Tim - Flying Club President 25:19

6+ y ago25:19

25:19

Interview with Tim Ostrom, the president of Old Hickory Flyers. I was a member of OHF flying their 180hp Cessna 172 - Tweety Bird - before purchasing my Tri Pacer. Tim and I have a discussion about his flying background, flying clubs, and aviation safety. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other m…

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051 Product Review - Bose A20 Headset 16:01

6+ y ago16:01

16:01

Product review and my feedback on using the Bose A20 Aviation Headset. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom …

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050 Why We Fly - Best of First 2 Years 1:30:44

6+ y ago1:30:44

1:30:44

This is a "best of" episode with highlights from the first 2 years of the Why We Fly podcast. We hope you enjoy it! Please share this episode to help spread the word! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of t…

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049 Aviation & My Career 31:00

6+ y ago31:00

31:00

I don't work in aviation, but in my career I have had some interesting experiences that tie into aviation. These have had a significant impact on my aviation life, so I wanted to share those stories. I hope you enjoy hearing it! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the…

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048 Logbook Memories 2017 32:58

7y ago32:58

32:58

Recapping a great year of flying my Tri Pacer. I give an overview of my 2017 flying and highlight some of the best trips from last year. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items avail…

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047 Carl Valeri 50:10

7y ago50:10

50:10

Interview with my friend Carl Valeri - airline pilot, flight coach, and aviation podcast host. Carl is super involved in aviation and has some great stories and experiences to share. A couple of Carl's aviation projects: Aviation Careers Podcast StuckMic Avcast THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & o…

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046 Ken VeArd - Pilot Partner 1:00:42

7y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Interview with Ken VeArd with Pilot Partner. We discuss the pilot lifestyle, his Bonanza flying, flying clubs, and his electronic logbook Pilot Partner. Visit pilotpartner.net or download the Pilot Partner app for a free 60 day trial of Ken's electronic logbook, then use Promo Code: whywefly18 for 18 months for the price of 12 months: $29.95. THANK…

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045 Paul - Rusty Pilot to Airplane Owner 30:05

7y ago30:05

30:05

My buddy Paul made his way back to flying after a long hiatus. Since returning to flying he has expanded his experience flying gliders and tailwheel, doing an incredible cross country, and now owning an airplane! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywef…

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044 High School Aviation 1:14:56

7y ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Talking with my buddy Derek Rowe who is an Aviation teacher in a local high school. That's right - Aviation as a high school subject! We discuss what Derek's students are learning about aviation, how they are earning college credits towards an aviation / aerospace degree, and what they are learning building an airplane. It is a great program inspir…

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043 USAF Maj Gen Carl Schneider 36:17

7y ago36:17

36:17

Interview with Major General Carl Schneider, USAF (Retired) and author of "Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir." www.jetpioneer.com THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items availabl…

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042 John White - Pilot & Internet Entrepreneur 38:32

7y ago38:32

38:32

Interview with John White who has had a long career in aviation including as a corporate pilot flying a DC-3. Today in retirement John runs two aviation websites: www.aviator-sunglasses.net & www.all-things-aviation.com. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store a…

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041 Total Eclipse by Airplane 51:59

7y ago51:59

51:59

My buddy Brett Leslie put an airplane to good use to go see the total solar eclipse. Hear his total eclipse story as well as some other highlights from his experiences as a pilot & Flight Instructor. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We RE…

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040 NASA Space Shuttle Pilot & Oshkosh Highlights 33:40

7+ y ago33:40

33:40

Talking about the highlights so far from my first Oshkosh as of Friday evening. Also an interview with an astronaut! I was fortunate enough to catch up with Charlie Precourt, space shuttle pilot, who was absolutely fascinating to talk to. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise availa…

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039 Oshkosh 2017 Arrival & B-29 Doc 25:54

7+ y ago25:54

25:54

My first Oshkosh! This episode covers my flight and arrival into EAA Airventure - Oshkosh and my first night on the grounds looking at the B-29 Doc and Blue Origin rocket. Also included is an interview with B-29 Doc's Senior Crew Chief & Flight Engineer. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other me…

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038 Jason Schappert - MzeroA.com 31:50

7+ y ago31:50

31:50

Interview with flight instructor Jason Schappert of MzeroA.com sharing his enthusiasm and unique perspective on aviation and flight training. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items …

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037 John "Lites" Leenhouts - SnF President 43:45

7+ y ago43:45

43:45

Interview with John "Lites" Leenhouts, President & CEO of Sun 'n Fun. Lites has an incredible aviation background and is leading Sun 'n Fun into a new era for the event itself and their mission of enhancing the future of aviation by educating & inspiring. THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other m…

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036 Air Race Classic 32:28

7+ y ago32:28

32:28

An exciting announcement from podcast sponsor Nashville Flight Training, then a discussion about the Air Race Classic with the Dakota Fly Girls, pilots Ramona Banks & Corbi Bulluck. www.dakotaflygirls.com THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. …

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035 Beach Trip by Airplane 23:03

7+ y ago23:03

23:03

We recently took a family vacation trip to the beach in my Piper Tri Pacer. It was a GREAT trip and a story I hope you will enjoy! THANKS to our sponsors! Nashville Flight Training Bose A20 Aviation Headset T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available b…

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034 Driving vs. Flying vs. Airlines 29:58

7+ y ago29:58

29:58

A very common question I get from people who don't know much about General Aviation is how long does it take to get places and how much it costs. So on this episode I take several trip scenarios and compare the time & fuel cost for driving, flying a General Aviation airplane like mine, and flying on the airlines. This is a great frame of reference …

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033 Boy Scouts Aviation Merit Badge 12:21

7+ y ago12:21

12:21

A local Boy Scout troop recently spent the day at the airport learning about airplanes and taking their first flights, while earning an Aviation Merit Badge for each of the boys. I volunteered with several other pilots to take the boys on their first airplane rides, and we talked afterwards about their exciting experiences. THANKS to our sponsors! …

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032 Janine Shepherd - Aerobatic Pilot, Author, & Speaker 26:06

7+ y ago26:06

26:06

Interview with Janine Shepherd - aerobatic pilot, speaker, and author of "Defiant." Janine has the most incredible and inspiring life story, and aviation plays a major role. http://www.janineshepherd.com T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by r…

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