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Lt. Col, George Hardy (99 years old) is a remarkable individual and an American hero. His story, of joining the Army Air Corps in 1943 at the age of 17, eager to join the war in defense of our country, is one shared by many young warriors of the time. But what sets Col. Hardy’s story apart is that, as a young African American man during the 1940s, his path to service and in particular to becoming a fighter pilot made him part of the historic group of young men known as the Tuskegee Airman. Col. Hardy flew 21 combat missions over Germany in 1945, escorting bombers to their targets. Following the war, he returned to Tuskegee to pay it forward and train new pilots. In 1948, he rejoined another war effort, flying B-29 bombers in 45 combat missions in the Korean War and continued to serve our country through the Vietman War, flying 70 missions at the controls of a C-119 gunship, protecting troops on the ground. Decorations: Dist. Flying Cross with Valor, Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters and commendation medal with 1 oak leaf cluster. Although Col. Hardy did not feel well enough to join us at show time, his dear friend and colleague, Dr. Joi Spraggins, graciously volunteered to join us this evening for a discussion honoring Col. Hardy, and shedding light on this amazing man. “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). BROUGHT TO YOU Avidyne and the AMAZING IFD550/540/440 series of Navigators and the new Avidyne Vantage system that is literally going to revolutionize the panels of Cirrus aircraft. Avidyne www.avidyne.com Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
Chris Cassidy is the embodiment of the idea that anyone with the courage and drive to succeed can achieve greatness. From humble beginnings in New England, he chose a life of service to our country. First, as an elite Navy SEAL hunting Bin Laden in the mountains of Afghanistan, and then into SPACE as NASA's Chief Astronaut. This is his AMAZING story... “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). BROUGHT TO YOU Avidyne and the AMAZING IFD550/540/440 series of Navigators and the new Avidyne Vantage system that is literally going to revolutionize the panels of Cirrus aircraft. Avidyne www.avidyne.com Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
There's been a LOT of activity in General Aviation! Go behind the scenes with AOPA's Mark Baker to get the story of the D.C. FLYOVER & the NEW FAA Bill! “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). BROUGHT TO YOU Avidyne and the AMAZING IFD550/540/440 series of Navigators and the new Avidyne Vantage system that is literally going to revolutionize the panels of Cirrus aircraft. Avidyne www.avidyne.com Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
On Jan. 27, 1982, Test Pilot, Tom Morgenfeld took off from Area 51 for an avionics test flight in the YF-117A Stealth Fighter and lost his nose wheel. Flight control advised him to eject, but he managed to pull off an AMAZING landing that saved the aircraft, and kept the Stealth Fighter program on track. Hear his story, as well as all of the other amazing things that he accomplished as a test pilot of the F-18, F-117, YF-22A and X-35...some of the most incredible fighters that the world has ever seen! “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). BROUGHT TO YOU Avidyne and the AMAZING IFD550/540/440 series of Navigators and the new Avidyne Vantage system that is literally going to revolutionize the panels of Cirrus aircraft. Avidyne www.avidyne.com Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
Patty Wagstaff’s story is one of adventure, risk, and courage. She followed her dreams even when no reward was in sight, and her dedication has pushed the limits of aerobatic flight. She is legendary in the world of aerobatics and her aircraft is on display at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. A six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team, she is the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic champion and one of the few people to win it three times. “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). BROUGHT TO YOU by ASPEN AVIONICS and the AMAZING Evolution MAX and E5 Electronic Flight Instruments. We have both an Evolution 1000 Pro Max Primary Flight Display in our Bonanza, as well as an Evolution 1000 MFD MAX. And we are installing ANOTHER Pro Max PFD in the Mustang behind me. Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
Sean D Tucker is one of the most iconic names in the world of aerobatics. The bright red, Oracle Challenger III biplane that he flew in airshows around the globe is quite literally what most people imagine if you say the word “aerobatics”. And, you can see that very aircraft hanging upside down in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. BROUGHT TO YOU Continental Aerospace Technologies – Avgas IO550 that we fly behind as well as JET-A engines and PMA parts. Continental® offers an AvGas and Jet-A engine CD-170 found in the Tecnam P-2010. Aviation Technician Advanced Training Program for certified aviation technicians. “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). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
John & Martha King are icons of pilot education. For the past 50 years, King Schools has delivered millions of courses to pilots in training, teaching more pilots than anyone in the history of aviation. I’m far from alone in regarding John and Martha as personal aviation mentors. Hear their story and thoughts on the future of general aviation! BROUGHT TO YOU Lightspeed – AMAZING Delta Zulu Headset with Kanari® Carbon Monoxide smart alert technology & Hearing EQity delivering crystal clear flight communication tailored to your individual hearing profile ***AND it’s our FLY2WIN Challenge PRIZE! “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). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne www.avidyne.com Bose Aviation www.boseaviation.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
It's a preview of AirVenture 2024 and all of the other happenings at EAA! Jack Pelton is CEO and Chairman-of-the-Board of EAA, the Experimental Aviation Association. His leadership has transformed EAA’s impact on all of aviation, from experimentals that represent the fastest growing aircraft segment, to Young Eagles, the largest aviation youth outreach program in the world. Jack is a lifelong, passionate aviation enthusiast who built his first airplane with his father as members of EAA Chapter 1 in Riverside, CA. He holds ATP and commercial pilot certificates, with instrument, multi-engine and seaplane ratings, plus type ratings for the Cessna Citation and Cessna Mustang jets. Those type ratings come as no surprise as Jack’s previous position was the CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company. “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). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne www.avidyne.com Bose Aviation www.boseaviation.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com
Colonel Charles Precourt is a veteran of four space flights aboard the Space Shuttles Columbia, Atlantis and Discovery. He has logged over 932 hours in space, serving in a variety of roles from Mission Specialist, to Pilot, and Commander of those missions. He piloted or commanded several missions which involved docking with the Russian Mir space station and was heavily involved in Russian/US Space relations as well as the International Space Station collaboration. Back in the atmosphere, his terrestrial flight experience includes over 7,500 hours in over 60 types of civil and military aircraft. He holds commercial pilot, multi-engine instrument, glider and certified flight instructor ratings. Sponsored by uAvionix and the AMAZING AV-30, AV-20 Skybeacon, Tailbeacon, TailbeaconX & Skysensor – Add SAFETY to your Panel! “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).
On August 7, 1980, Janice Brown piloted the solar-powered Gossamer Penguin for 14 minutes and 21 seconds over a distance of more than two miles at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in California. This was the first sustained flight of an aircraft powered solely by solar-power, with no battery on board. Following the Gossamer Penguin, she also piloted the follow-on aircraft, the Solar Challenger, setting several records, including an altitude record of 14,300 feet on May 19th 1981. This is her story! Sponsored by Wipaire and their amazing Wipline floats AND Full-Service Aircraft Paint, Interiors, Avionics, Maintenance & Sales. “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).