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

032 Janine Shepherd - Aerobatic Pilot, Author, & Speaker

Apr 15, 2017

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

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031 Sun 'n Fun 2017 Wrap-Up

Apr 11, 2017

Final Sun 'n Fun 2017 episode. Features interviews with AOPA Live anchor Tom Haines, Piper, AirCam, & CubCrafters.

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030 Blue Angels & French National Jet Team-SnF 2017

Apr 8, 2017

Interviews from Sun 'n Fun 2017 with Blue Angels #4 pilot Lt. Lance Benson, Blue Angels maintenance tech Drew Verble, and French National Jet Team pilot.

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029 Sun 'n Fun 2017 Arrival

Apr 8, 2017

Welcome to Sun 'n Fun 2017! Talking about the flight down in my Tri Pacer and getting setup in Vintage Camping.

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028 Phillips 66 Aerostars Pilot - Sun 'n Fun 2017

Apr 1, 2017

Interview with Paul Hornick, pilot with the Phillips 66 Aerostars Precision Aerobatic Team. The Aerostars team will be performing next week April 4th & 5th at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL. We talk about the team and their aerobatic routine as well as the Yak 52s they fly. Paul is also a Mooney owner and corporate jet...