Why We Fly

By Mike Harris

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... more

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How many episodes does Why We Fly have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Why We Fly episodes:

December 01, 2016 021 Night Flight
Recording from the cockpit of my Tri Pacer just after landing and shutting down. Talking about the great night flight I had just finished.

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
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13min
November 16, 2016 020 Deon's AK to FL Floatplane Trip
Deon's incredible story of flying in a floatplane from Alaska to Florida, complete with glacier fly-bys and scenic lake landings.

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, Pilot
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1h 1min
October 13, 2016 019 Deon Mitton - CA
Talking with Deon Mitton who I met at Sun 'n Fun about his various aviation adventures.

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
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36min
August 10, 2016 018 Brandon - Oshkosh Recap
Brandon Martini guests hosts again to recap his final days at Oshkosh 2016 and his journey home.

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, Pilot
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11min
July 29, 2016 017 Brandon - EAA AirVenture 2016
Brandon Martini visits the seaplane base at Oshkosh and checks out aerobatic powered parachutes. He also gives a great description of the night airshow and his other activities so far. It sounds like Brandon & his family are having a GREAT time at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016! Complete with F-16 flybys!

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, Pilot

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11min
July 26, 2016 016 Brandon - Oshkosh 2016 Arrival
Guest Host Brandon Martini reports on his trip to EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh 2016 in a Cessna 172 with his family from California to Wisconsin. Brandon also talks about his arrival and initial impressions of Oshkosh 2016.

Thanks for sharing, Brandon! I wish I was there!

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, Pilot
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10min
July 10, 2016 015 Cora's First Flight
Talking with Cora right after her first flight in a General Aviation airplane.

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
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11min
June 04, 2016 014 Sean D. Tucker - Great TN Airshow
I caught up with air show performer Sean D. Tucker in advance of the Great Tennessee Air Show 2016 just outside of Nashville in Smyrna, TN.

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
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6min
June 04, 2016 013 Jim Record - Geico Skytypers
Chatting with Jim Record of the Geico Skytypers in advance of the Great Tennessee Air Show 2016 just outside Nashville in Smyrna, TN.

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
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12min
June 01, 2016 012 My First Sun 'n Fun
My experience at Sun 'n Fun 2016. I had a GREAT time at my first Sun 'n Fun!

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
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40min

FAQs about Why We Fly:

How many episodes does Why We Fly have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.