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- Airspeed - Snowbirds CT-114 and Interview with No. 3 Pilot Maj. Cory Blakely
We go in depth about the Canadair CT-114 and we talk to Maj. Cory Blakely, pilot of the No. 3 jet in the left inner wing position.
Thanks to Maj. Blakely and to Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer Navy Lt. Petra Smith! More information on the Snowbirds at http:/www.snowbirds.dnd.ca and show notes at http://www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com.
19 min - Airspeed - Introduction to Skydiving with Dave Schwartz
We talk to skydiver, jump pilot, and producer of Skydive Radio Dave Schwartz. Dave gives us an introduction to skydiving and also gives some great tips for pilots about what to do if you hear on approach or the CTAF that there's jumping in the area.
See more about Dave's podcast, Skydive Radio, at www.skydiveradio.com. See more about skydiving in general at the United States Parachiute Association's website at www.uspa.org and DropZone.com at www.dropzone.com.
49 min - Airspeed - KC-135 - Part 2In Part 2 of this two-part series, we talk to Sgt. Brian Storbak (apologies in advance for any misspelling), boom operator on a KC-135 crew and part of the 128th ARW in Wisconsin.14 min
- Airspeed - KC-135 - Part 1
Part 1 of our two-part series that covers the venerable KC-135 Stratotanker from tip to tail - literally! From its first delivery to the military in 1957 to the R, T, and E modifications, we cover ths history and role of the aircraft, then talk to both a pilot and a boom operator.
This episode also includes a promo for our golf shirt giveaway. Submit a show idea and you might find yourself wearing a handsome Airspeed golf shirt just like the ones that our crew wears at air shows!
20 min - Airspeed - A Ride with the US Army Golden KnightsWe go up in the US Army Golden Knights' Fokker C-31A Friendship. Full audio coverage from briefing to interviews on the aircraft to the team's exit.31 min
- Airspeed - Interview with a ThunderbirdWe interview Maj. Jeremy SLoane, USAF, the operations officer and pilot of the No. 7 jet of the USAF Thunderbirds.14 min
- Airspeed - So You Want to Be an Astronaut - Part 3Part 3 of our three-part series about the selection and training process for NASA Astronauts.13 min
- Airspeed - So You Want to Be an Astronaut - Part 2Part 2 of our three-part series about what it takes to become an American astronaut. This episode concentrates on the selection process.7 min
- Airspeed - So You Want to Be an Astronaut - Part 1Part one of our three-part look at the astronaut selection process. This episode introduces the series and then focuses on qualifications - educational, physical, and so on.8 min
- Airspeed - Shooting an Instrument Approach
We shoot the RNAV 36 approach at Flint, Michigan's Bishop International Airport (KFNT). Lots of audio from the cockpit on this one. We'll start on the ground at Pontiac (KPTK), take off, get handed off a few times, and then shoot the approach using GPS. Lots of interaction with the controllers and we explain what's going on all the way through. Check out the show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com for a link to the approach plate so you can follow along.
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Join host Stephen Force for coverage of aviation and aerospace that includes general aviation, space exploration, military aviation, flight music, and a healthy dose of flying philosophy.