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Why We Fly

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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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.  By sharing our passion for flight, we aim to entertain pilots and encourage them to stay engaged with aviation.  But just as important, we endeavor to inspire potential pilots to learn more about flying and hopefully become pilots themselves.  

With that in mind, we encourage everyone to share some episodes of the podcast with potential pilots in your lives.  Find a friend, family member, colleague, etc. who may not know much about flying but would enjoy hearing the stories behind Why We Fly.  You can play a vital role in growing General Aviation and creating a future pilot.

 Almost anyone can fly. We are here to share the Why.

018 Brandon - Oshkosh Recap 0
Aug 10, 2016
018 Brandon - Oshkosh Recap

Brandon Martini guests hosts again to recap his final days at Oshkosh 2016 and his journey home.

 

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilot

017 Brandon - EAA AirVenture 2016 0
Jul 29, 2016
017 Brandon - EAA AirVenture 2016

Brandon Martini visits the seaplane base at Oshkosh and checks out aerobatic powered parachutes.  He also gives a great description of the night airshow and his other activities so far.  It sounds like Brandon & his family are having a GREAT time at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016!  Complete with F-16 flybys!

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilot

 

Tri Pacer on Floats

 

016 Brandon - Oshkosh 2016 Arrival 0
Jul 26, 2016
016 Brandon - Oshkosh 2016 Arrival

Guest Host Brandon Martini reports on his trip to EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh 2016 in a Cessna 172 with his family from California to Wisconsin.  Brandon also talks about his arrival and initial impressions of Oshkosh 2016.  

 

Thanks for sharing, Brandon!  I wish I was there!

 

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilot

015 Cora's First Flight 0
Jul 10, 2016
015 Cora's First Flight

Talking with Cora right after her first flight in a General Aviation airplane.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

014 Sean D. Tucker - Great TN Airshow 0
Jun 4, 2016
014 Sean D. Tucker - Great TN Airshow

I caught up with air show performer Sean D. Tucker in advance of the Great Tennessee Air Show 2016 just outside of Nashville in Smyrna, TN.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

013 Jim Record - Geico Skytypers 0
Jun 4, 2016
013 Jim Record - Geico Skytypers

Chatting with Jim Record of the Geico Skytypers in advance of the Great Tennessee Air Show 2016 just outside Nashville in Smyrna, TN.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

012 My First Sun 'n Fun 0
Jun 1, 2016
012 My First Sun 'n Fun

My experience at Sun 'n Fun 2016.  I had a GREAT time at my first Sun 'n Fun!

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

011 Sun 'n Fun 2016 Arrival 0
Apr 22, 2016
011 Sun 'n Fun 2016 Arrival

Talking about my flight down and arrival to Lakeland, FL for Sun 'n Fun 2016.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

010 Paul - South Dakota 0
Apr 6, 2016
010 Paul - South Dakota

Paul sent in a recording of his perspective on flying - great reasons to fly, enjoying the electronics, and for him the need to wait until later in life to be able to pursue flying as a hobby.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

009 Andy - U.K. 0
Apr 1, 2016
009 Andy - U.K.

The podcast goes international!  Andy does a great job giving us his perspective on flying in the U.K.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

008 Chuck 0
Mar 26, 2016
008 Chuck

Sitting in the hangar under the wing of a beautiful Stinson and talking with Chuck about vintage airplanes, how he got into flying, connecting with fellow aviators, and his home airport.

 

Check out my "Why I Fly" video at https://youtu.be/63Lmrqg-9xs

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

007 Flying with Dad 0
Mar 13, 2016
007 Flying with Dad

An awesome weekend of flying with my Dad and my son.  Dad is the guest on this episode, and does a great job telling the story.

 

 

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

006 First Flights 0
Feb 22, 2016
006 First Flights

006 First Flights 9:14 A flight path over dowtown Nashville that I've taken a couple of friends on for their first flight.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

005 Social Side of Being a Pilot 0
Feb 3, 2016

The surprisingly social aspects of being a pilot.  Clubs, chapters, flying to breakfast, etc.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

 
004 My Son's First Flight 0
Jan 21, 2016
004 My Son's First Flight

The story of taking my son on his first flight when he was 2 1/2 weeks old.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

003 Travel Convenience 0
Jan 21, 2016
003 Travel Convenience

Talking about the practical side of flying for personal travel.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

002 Air, Land, & Sea 0
Jan 21, 2016
002 Air, Land, & Sea

Story of a recent flight in my Piper Tri Pacer to see family.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

001 Intro 0
Jan 20, 2016
001 Intro

First episode and introduction to the new Why We Fly podcast and host, Mike Harris.

 

Keywords: Aviation, General Aviation, Plane, Planes, Airplane, Airplanes, Fly, Flying, Flight, Pilot, Pilots

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