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. 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.

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

Mike Harris

Why We Fly - Chief Pilot & Host

Hawkins Flight Academy - CEO & Co-founder

mike.harris@hawkinsflight.com

023 100th Hour

Dec 24, 2016

Recapping an awesome day of flying that marked 1 year of flying the Tri Pacer since buying it.

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,...

022 My Brother Mark

Dec 14, 2016

My brother Mark and I had a great time talking about a recent flight. I hope you enjoy!

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,...

021 Night Flight

Dec 1, 2016

Recording from the cockpit of my Tri Pacer just after landing and shutting down. Talking about the great night flight I had just finished.

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,...

020 Deon's AK to FL Floatplane Trip

Nov 16, 2016

Deon's incredible story of flying in a floatplane from Alaska to Florida, complete with glacier fly-bys and scenic lake landings.

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,...

019 Deon Mitton - CA

Oct 13, 2016

Talking with Deon Mitton who I met at Sun 'n Fun about his various aviation adventures.

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