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Why We Fly by Forge Flightworks 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.

 

Forge Flightworks, formerly known as Carpenter Avionics, the largest avionics service center in the MidSouth, is an award-winning FAA Authorized Repair Station that sells, installs, maintains and repairs avionics, aircraft interiors and airframe systems for business jets, turboprops, piston engine airplanes and helicopters of all ages. We offer a complete product line-up authorized by every major brand. We are exceptionally capable. We have an unwavering, high-integrity commitment to customer satisfaction.

 

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Thank you very much for listening & supporting the podcast and General Aviation!

Mike Harris

Why We Fly - Chief Pilot & Host

Forge Flightworks - Sales / Solutions

mike.harris@forgeflightworks.com

Oct 8, 2019

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 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 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 items).  

 

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

 

Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.