In Episode 22 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about all things avionics...how to use them, how to select them, tips for maintenance & MORE. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions)

“Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable.

Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation.

Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). More events like this on SocialFlight.com and TheProficientPilot.com

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

Curt LoPresti grew up in a legendary aviation family. His father, Roy LoPresti, worked on the Apollo Lunar Lander, and was the man behind making some of the most iconic general aviation aircraft go faster than many thought possible. He turned the Grumman AA-5 Traveler into the sleeker and faster Cheetah and Traveler, and made Mooneys go faster than even Al Mooney himself. His son Curt followed in his dad’s footsteps, working together with Roy and his brothers Jim, Bud and David at LoPresti/Piper, developing the incredible LoPresti Fury, and eventually going on to found LoPresti Speed Merchants, where they developed speed, efficiency and cooling modifications for many of the general aviation aircraft that we all hold dear. Hear his amazing story!

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“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

In Episode 20 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about the myth of general aviation safety and why so many accidents continue to happen. We will review recent accidents and techniques you can use to protect yourself from becoming a statistic! It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions)

“Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable.

Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation.

Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). More events like this on SocialFlight.com and TheProficientPilot.com

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

Kevin LaRosa Sr. is one of the most respected motion picture pilots in the film industry. Over the course of his career, he has worked on more than 370 major motion pictures, television productions, commercials and documentaries. An accomplished warbird pilot, Kevin has owned and flown historic aircraft including the T-6 Texan, T-28 Trojan, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang and B-25 Mitchell Bomber.

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“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

Astronaut Col. Eileen Collins, the First Female Shuttle Commander talks about Breaking Barriers & her new movie "SPACEWOMAN"! In 1990, Col. Collins was selected to be a pilot astronaut with NASA Astronaut Group 13, eventually becoming the first woman to command a US spacecraft. Her NASA missions included a space rendezvous between Space Shuttle Discovery and the Russian space station Mir, deploying the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, and most notably commanding NASA's "return to flight" mission after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. During this mission she became the first astronaut to fly the Space Shuttle orbiter through a complete 360-degree pitch maneuver so astronauts aboard the International Space Station could photograph the orbiters belly and ensure it was safe for re-entry.

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“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com.

In Episode 21 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about aircraft modifications! Which ones give you the best bank for the buck, what to watch out for and more. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions)

“Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable.

Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation.

Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). More events like this on SocialFlight.com and TheProficientPilot.com

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

On February 4th 2026, AOPA announced their decision to replace Darren Pleasance as the organization’s CEO & President after only one year in the position. This decision shocked the membership and the industry, because in a relatively short time, Darren had made a significant impact connecting with pilots everywhere and becoming a strong advocate for the general aviation community. This is Darren's first interview since leaving AOPA. We talk with Darren about the state of general aviation when he began his short tenure at AOPA, what he learned & accomplished over the past year, and his thoughts on the future of general aviation and the organizations that support it.

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Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com

Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

Xyla Foxlin is a mechatronics engineer, a pilot, and creator who developed a high-power rocketry kit designed for Level 1 & 2 certification flights, has her own signature line of Estes rocket kits coming out, builds everything from campers to boats, and the most important project, of course, is the Pietenpol she is building from raw lumber based on the original 1929 blueprints. While that aircraft is under construction, she keeps airborne in her 1946 Cessna 140. Foxlin has also emerged as a national voice for pilot mental health. After losing her FAA medical for seeking therapy, she led a campaign challenging regulations that deter aviators from seeking medical care. Following the release of her video "The FAA is in Crisis”, over 3,300 messages to 442 legislators were delivered. The Mental Health in Aviation Act was introduced in the House in April, with expected Senate introduction soon

Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"!

“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix www.uavionix.com

Wipaire www.wipaire.com

Capt. Jenny Beatty is a 3rd generation pilot with over 35 years and 20,000 hours of flight time. She is known for her advocacy work, as well as her work as a researcher and author on aviation history of marginalized aviators including women and people of color. Her AMAZING stories include the first known example of pilots joining the "Mile High Club"! It's another amazing episode of SocialFlight Live!

Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"!

“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix www.uavionix.com

Wipaire www.wipaire.com

Håvard Grip was the chief pilot of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, and led the development of its aerodynamics and flight control system. He successfully flew Ingenuity's first flight on Mars, on April 19, 2021, which made history as the first extraterrestrial helicopter flight. He is currently manager & chief engineer of future NASA & JPL Mars helicopter programs. So buckle up for launch, as we take aviation beyond earth’s orbit to the red planet!

“SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

SocialFlight Partners:

Avemco Insurance www.avemco.com/socialflight

Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com

Avidyne www.avidyne.com

Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero

EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com

Hartzell Engine Technology www.hartzell.aero

Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/

Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com

Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/

Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/

Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com

Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com

uAvionix www.uavionix.com

Wipaire www.wipaire.com