This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki to discuss how he first got involved with aviation and with Warbirds in particular, the importance of the organization’s mission to Keep ‘Em Flying, dealing with the issues 2020 has presented, and more. The post Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki — Warbirds President first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected IAC President Jim Bourke to discuss his roots in both aviation and aerobatics, the intricacies of domestic and international aerobatic competitions, and more. The post Jim Bourke — IAC President first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with author, publisher, and sport pilot Jackie Ruiz to discuss her upcoming book, Latinas in Aviation, her thoughtful journey into both publishing and flying, the unique gift she gives to kids she flies, and more. The post Jackie Ruiz — Author/Publisher first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we’re featuring an interview that originally aired as a video during Spirit of Aviation Week. EAA Manager of Partnership Development Kyle Ludwick sat down with Elliot Seguin to discuss his career creating and flying experimental airplanes. The post Elliot Seguin — Test Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew interviews one of their own, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator Chris Henry, about all aspects of the museum’s new exhibit honoring the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known as the Huey. The post Huey: The Workhorse of Vietnam Exhibit first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew goes around the virtual table and takes turns hangar flying to various favorite airports around North America, describing amenities, nearby sights, and fond memories from days gone by. The post Hangar Flying to Favorite Airports first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, EAA CEO and Chairman Jack J. Pelton sits down for an honest, informative update on the impacts COVID-19 has had on EAA and aviation at large, and how EAA is moving ahead in these unprecedented times. The post Jack J. Pelton — EAA CEO and Chairman first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to share stories and must-see exhibits and aircraft from some of their favorite aviation museums around the world. The post Virtually Visiting Aviation Museums first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a discussion of several of their favorite flight simulators, including stories from multiple simulated worlds. The post Stimulating Simulator Stories first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a deep dive into some of their all-time favorite books covering various aviation subjects. The post Thumbing Through Aviation Books first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to discuss even more (at least tangentially) aviation-themed movies, documentaries, and miniseries in Aviation Films III: Sequel to the Sequel. The post Aviation Films III: Sequel to the Sequel first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of programs, chapters, education, museum, and AirVenture features and attractions Rick Larsen and EAA Aviation Foundation vice president of philanthropy and donor stewardship Ken Strmiska to discuss a pair of new EAA programs that will change aviation for the better: AeroEducate and Project 21. The post Detailing AeroEducate and Project 21 first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew sat down with Homebuilt Aircraft Council chairman Vic Syracuse to discuss how he got involved with aviation, homebuilding, and EAA; the 2020 EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit; his Checkpoints column, which is new to EAA Sport Aviation this year; and much more. The post Vic Syracuse — Homebuilt Aircraft Council Chairman first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of advocacy and safety Sean Elliott to cover the issues with the FAA’s proposed UAS remote ID rule in comprehensive fashion. The post The Proposed UAS Remote ID Rule first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with former Ice Pilot and current water bomber pilot Scott Blue to discuss his aviation background, appearing on television while working as a pilot, and his move to water bombers. The post Scott Blue — Former ‘Ice Pilot’ first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with father and son duo Steve and Steven Hinton to discuss their unique beginnings in aviation, breaking speed records, winning air racing national championships, flying in feature films, and so much more. The post Steve and Steven Hinton — Legendary Aviators first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton to look back at 2019 from an EAA and general aviation at large perspective. The post Jack J. Pelton — EAA CEO and Chairman first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Commemorative Air Force Tora! Wing pilot Taylor Stevenson to talk about his aviation roots, the aircraft and mission of the Tora! Wing, and much more. The post Taylor Stevenson — CAF Tora! Wing Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by former U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot Col. Richard Graham, EAA 823636, to talk about his introduction to aviation, joining the Air Force, becoming an F-4C “Wild Weasel” pilot, transitioning to the Blackbird, and continuing to fly GA to this day. The post Col. Richard Graham — SR-71 Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew was joined by Ethan Brodsky, the winner of the 2019 Founder’s Innovation Prize and inventor of BuzzBall, to talk about how his device uses tactile feedback to avoid loss of control during flight. The post Ethan Brodsky — BuzzBall Inventor first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk pilots Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea to talk about their aviation journeys and their experiences flying one of history’s most secretive aircraft. The post Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea — F-117 Pilots first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew sat down with Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community Greg Hughes to discuss his beginnings in aviation, how he got his start at Van’s Aircraft, his chapter involvement, the company’s recent logo change, and much more. The post Greg Hughes — Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council Chairman Mark Solper to discuss his beginnings in aviation, why he loves the lighter side of aviation, and his work with the Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council. The post Mark Solper — Ultralight & LSA Council Chairman first appeared on Hangar Flying .
The Green Dot crew sat down with Col. Chris Stricklin to talk about his experience becoming a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a member of the Thunderbirds, ejecting during a performance, and his journey since then, including the release of a book. The post Col. Chris Stricklin — Former Thunderbird Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying .
On a somber special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Col. Mark Tillman on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 to talk about his experience being the pilot of Air Force One on that day, in addition to his background as an aviator and other topics. The post Col. Mark Tillman — Air Force One Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by DTG Pyrotechnics President Dion Diehl to talk about how he got started in pyrotechnics, his background, how exactly the pyro and fireworks shows that DTG does work, and the immense challenge and payoff of the grand show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, including the explosive finale this past AirVenture. The post Dion Diehl — DTG Pyrotechnics President first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by an extra special guest as legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan sat down for a live episode during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The post Burt Rutan — Legendary Designer first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Ron Strauss to talk about his beginning in aviation, becoming a professional pilot, being hijacked, and his time serving as Elvis Presley’s pilot. The post Ron Strauss — Elvis’ Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying .
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Scaled Composites test pilots Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder to discuss the first flight of Stratolaunch. Evan flew Stratolaunch, the largest airplane by wingspan to ever fly, and Zach was the pilot in command of the chase plane, a Citation. The post Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder — Scaled Composites Test Pilots first appeared on Hangar Flying ....
The Green Dot crew sat down with AC-130 crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel to discuss their experience flying and operating an AC-130 gunship. The post EAA’s The Green Dot – AC-130 Crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel first appeared on Hangar Flying .
