Why We Fly

Why We Fly

By Mike HarrisLeisureAviation
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Why We Fly episodes

  • 071 Flight Schools

    What makes a good flight school? What questions should a student be asking as they start their flight training? This is a great discussion with Isaac Shrum & Jeff Krinks about these questions and more, including some of the things that Nashville Flight Training does to provide an excellent experience for their students.

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    55 min
  • 070 SNF19 Debrief

    Sun 'n Fun 2019 was a great time! In this episode I'm sitting under the wing at the airfield chatting with fellow pilots Paul Reding and Mike Brown about our SNF19 experiences and highlights.

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    48 min
  • 069 SNF19 - One Plane Jane

    Interview from Sun 'n Fun 2019 from the porch of the Ninety-Nines Clubhouse with female pilots Christine Hannon from One Plane Jane and Allyssa Vanmeter.

    www.oneplanejane.com

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    26 min
  • 068 SNF19 - Open Pod Night on SnF Radio

    At Sun 'n Fun 2019 there was a live broadcast "Open Pod Night" on Sun 'n Fun Radio with many different Aviation podcasters talking about their podcasts. I participated, and here is the recording from SnF Radio of the section of the show that I was on.

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    41 min
  • 067 Diamond Aircraft

    I went on a great flight in a brand new Diamond DA40 NG and recorded this interview with Sam from Lifestyle Aviation about the DA40 NG and other Diamond airplanes.

    lifestyleaviation.com

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    43 min
  • 066 Logbook Memories 2018

    I had a great year of flying the Tri Pacer in 2018! This episode reviews the flights and adventures that I had last year.

    Please consider supporting the podcast with a per episode pledge by visiting Patreon. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    1 hr 15 min
  • 065 Rusty Pilots to IFR Ratings with Cannon & Dustin

    Interview with local Tennessee pilots Cannon & Dustin. They met at an AOPA Rusty Pilots seminar and in a short time became very active pilots with very entertaining stories and perspectives to share.

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    55 min
  • 064 Private Pilot Vicky

    Interview with Vicky who had a non-flying Air Force career which led her to discover a passion for flying. Now she is an Instrument Rated Private Pilot and Cessna 172 owner with plenty of exciting aviation plans for the future!

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    26 min
  • 063 Tiltrotor Test Pilot Dan Wells

    Interview with Dan Wells of Leonardo Helicopters. Dan is a test pilot on the AW609 project, which aims to achieve FAA certification in 2019 as the first ever civilian tiltrotor aircraft. Dan was recently named a Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has some fascinating experiences to share about some very unique aircraft.

    http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    42 min
  • 062 Allyssa VanMeter

    Interview with Allyssa VanMeter, a fairly new pilot and airplane owner. Allyssa has a ton of passion for flying, and has already had some great experiences including flying her newly purchased plane to Oshkosh and flying in Alaska.

    THANKS to our sponsors!

    Nashville Flight Training

    Bose A20 Aviation Headset

    T-shirts & other merchandise available in the Store at whywefly.org. We REALLY appreciate your support of the podcast! Custom items available by request (picture of your plane, N number, or other custom items).

    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

    Intro music by Mscaras & outro music by Chris Zabriskie.

    58 min

About Why We Fly

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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…