September 24, 2024

EP94 - Beyond the $100 Hamburger, no fence jumping

58 minutes

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they explore unique flying adventure ideas that go beyond the typical "$100 hamburger" flight. From discovering hidden gems like Alabama's Ave Maria Grotto to planning hobby-based trips (like flying for 25 cent blackberries), the guys share inspiration for memorable flights.

Amidst the hangar talk, you'll hear tales of airport fence jumping, "information whiskey" style tangents, and Ted's inability to pronounce "fly fly fly fishing." Brian also resurrects his dream to visit Tangier Island before it's underwater.

100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend.

Lukes Landing: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230

SRB, Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, Cookeville, Tenn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Cumberland_Regional_Airport

Apalachicola, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalachicola,_Florida

Ben's big fish: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOag8Su0pS/

48A, Cochran Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/48A

Every Which Way But Loose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Which_Way_but_Loose

Flagler Beach, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagler_Beach,_Florida

Florida altitude assignments: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/florida-north-south-hemisphere-altitude-rules.146600/

GAD, Gadsden Airport, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Alabama_Regional_Airport

CMD, Cullman, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folsom_Field_(Alabama)

Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_Grotto

MQW, Telfair-Wheeler, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telfair%E2%80%93Wheeler_Airport

Little Ocmulgee State Park, near MQW: https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/

Toccoa Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toccoa_Airport

ORS, Orcas Island, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcas_Island_Airport

CKF, Cordele Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisp_County%E2%80%93Cordele_Airport

BIJ, Early County Airport, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBIJ

Providence Canyon near BIJ: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon

Tangier Island, Virginia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangier_Island_Airport

Losing Tangier Island: https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-06-17/tangier-island-erosion-sea-level-rise

UIL, Quillayute, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillayute_Airport

Tethered aerostat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethered_Aerostat_Radar_System

2I3, Rough River State Park Airport: https://parks.ky.gov/explore/rough-river-dam-state-resort-park-7800

Flying Magazine article on NEW, the New Orleans airport with the beautiful art deco restoration: https://www.flyingmag.com/new-orleans-is-a-ga-friendly-fly-in-locale/

Another article on it: https://www.nola.com/300/the-turbulent-history-of-lakefront-airport/article_ea9051ff-1498-5500-a37a-aa39045a4f92.html

Opposing Bases on EP19 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0

Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos

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