Mile High Flyers

This episode, Doug (@dhindmanjr) is flying solo with a great interview of Stan Specht, a Kitfox builder and owner in Denver who has flown his Kitfox to 49 out of 50 States in the U.S.!

Click here to see photos of Stan and his Kitfox in the MHF Photo Gallery.

(Stan's also looking for ways to get sponsors and transportation for the Kitfox to Hawaii so he can say he's landed it in all 50!  E-mail us if you have thoughts!)

Recorded: March 7, 2010
Introductions including guests

[Editor's Note: We apologize for the echo in this episode, it was a recording technique mistake, and we've learned from the experience!  Sorry Lynda!  It's easier on the ears to listen to this episode on speakers, rather than with a headset. - Nate]

MHF Hosts: Nate, Zyola, Doug
Guest: Lynda Meeks founder of Girls With Wings

Interview with Lynda

(Then Lynda hangs around with us for the rest -- well, right up until her cell phone died!)

Who's been or is going flying? What have we been up to?

Zyola

• Ran RC & glider Air Races at my daughter's school carnival & was beat by a bunch of kids under 4 years old. But my daughter ruled the course.

Doug

• Went flying with my buddy Alan in his Cherokee 180 last Saturday - found out you need to be fully recovered from an ear infection to enjoy the flight. 
• Young Eagles last Saturday - 27 EAA301 set a record 51 kids flown, 16 pilots.  Kids had to Improve their grades to earn the ride.  Very cool. 
• Sky Raider Aviation expands to APA- Glad to see LSA rental and Sport Pilot training exand to APA.   
• Open House at Sky Raider Aviation on March 13th. 
• Recorded a couple of interviews for future podcasts. 

Nate

Mike

 

• Wasn't available for this episode.  We miss you Mike!

 

(If your organization is participating, and you'd like a "plug" on the show, let us know!)

 

 

This episode is very short.  Just the "leftovers" after our interview in Episode 7 with Captain John.  Zyola, Mike, and Nate discuss a few newsworthy items, and give a few shout-outs in our usual "round-table" style.

February 28, 2010
MHF Hosts ~ Nate, Zyola & Mike

Aviation PSA

Representatives from KVGT tower and KLAS approach say incursions on the rise from transient pilots leaving KVGT as per Northtown 2. If flying out of North Las Vegas airport KVGT read the plate. Verify you are not using the Boulder plate which is right next to it. From any runway make your turns until you are on heading 250 then turn right on the 313 from KLAS.

Aviation News 
Knowledge Test Fees Increase March 1
Paper Airmen's Certificates Expire March 31

Shoutouts & Thank You's    

• WAI Article published - Zyola is a PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!!
• From the Forum - Austin Levin, 15 year old out of KAPA, 75 hours & working on IFR, volunteers for Animal Rescue Flights
• Gilbert F. Wheeler Jr. Founder of "On Laughter Silvered Wings" - Program in Colorado designed to encourage children in inner city schools to excel & dream
• Evergreen Cat Lodge - Discount for listeners of MHF
• Doug we missed you man. Hope your day was great

Reaching Across the Fence

• Centennial of Women Flying Challenge - March 8, 2010 - Sponsored by Gold Stripes Aviation, Young Eagles, WAASP, FAAST, Ninety-Nines, GWW
• Learn to Fly Day - May 15, 2010 - Sponsored by EAA, Colorado Participation - Aspen Flying Club, Flights, Inc., Journey's Aviation, Taking Flight

Cleared to Taxi to Parking

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Avionics Off
Always Check Density Altitude!

 

 

While the rest of us were interviewing Capt. John for the F-22 Raptor show, Doug (@dhindmanjr) wasn't just sitting around slacking off!

He was interviewing Chris Dillis of SkyRaider Aviation! Chris' club is the only flight club flying 100% Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) in the Denver Metro area.

Chris and Doug talk about how SkyRaider got started, and the Sport Pilot and LSA aviation market.

*** SPECIAL NOTE: Tomorrow, Saturday March 13th, 2010 - SkyRaider is hosting an Open House at their new SkyRaider South location at Centennial Airport (KAPA) from 1P-3P.  They request that people PLEASE RSVP if you're going to stop by... click on the links here to go to the SkyRaider Aviation website, and at this late date for the podcast/interview release, it's probably best if you give them a call to let them know you're coming! ***

Enjoy!

Recorded Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Guest: Capt David F. John, USAF, F-22 Raptor Pilot

Current Post: Deputy Director of Operations and Test, OSD/JEPAC 

Mike, Zyola and Nate interview Captain David John, USAF.  Our host Doug, couldn't make it for the interview, but don't worry - he'll be back!

Dave answers our questions about flying the F-22, sprinkled in with his own experiences flying the F-15, T-37, and T-38.  Dave is currently stationed at Nellis AFB in a non-flying but very important role, and we appreciate him taking the time to talk with us.  Dave jumps in and answers both some common questions, and also a few questions you may never have heard posed to an F-22 pilot.

• Dave's Favorite ON FILM "Dog Fight" ~ NBC's American Fighter Pilot ~ Available Via Amazon

  Editor's Note: Dave notes that the RAW footage from this show was great, but the show itself might have tried a little too hard.  He mentions this in the podcast, but just making it clear here on the website for future reference!  Listen to the episode for more details!

• Images of Dave and Mike participating in the Podcast Interview

Disclaimer: Dave's interview (as well as our whole podcast) are, as usual, our own personal opinions and he, like us, reserves his right to change his mind about anything he said at any time.  In this interview, he is not speaking officially for the U.S. Air Force, but we do thank his commanding Officer for sending him our way.