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Dave co-founded MotoArt, creating some of the most iconic aviation furniture and art pieces in the world. The adventures of launching MotoArt was featured in the Discovery Channel series “Wingnuts”, a spectacular and engaging “reality tv” classic. Dave went on to expand the business and make his passion accessible to everyone through PlaneTags, where you can get your own piece of aviation history in the palm of your hand. “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).
If you want to own a warbird, there’s one man on the top of everyone’s list, and that is Mark Clark, President of Courtesy Aircraft Sales. Mark has been an aircraft broker for over 45 years and has sold in excess of 2,900 aircraft to date, specializing in historic military aircraft. As a pilot, Mark has logged over 7,500 hours in more than 125 types of aircraft, including more than 1,800 hours in high performance ex-military aircraft. He holds an unlimited letter from the FAA for all makes and models and is also the recipient of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. In addition to his flying, he also holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate. “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).
Captain Thad Darger is a 4th generation military veteran and 3rd generation military pilot with nearly 3,000 flight hours in the T-38 Talon, B-1 Bomber, and F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter. Thad flew multiple combat missions over Yugoslavia in the Stealth Fighter in 1999, during Operation Allied Force, attacking multiple strategic targets during the conflict. “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).
Capt Brian Udell tells his harrowing story of ejecting from an F-15 fighter, flying at well over 800mph! Capt Udell's accomplishments go far beyond his dramatic ejection and heroic recovery. Brian has been passing aviation milestones since he began flying. He began flying at only nine years old, he took his first cross-country flight at age ten, soloed at age 16, and received his Private Pilots Certificate at age 17. Since that time he has accumulated over 22,000 hours in a variety of both civil and military aircraft. Brian was top of his class among the initial group pilots selected to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle. Going on to become an Instructor, Mission Commander, and Air to Ground Top Gun winner. He has flown over 100 combat missions in Southwest Asia and logged nearly 2000 hours in the Strike Eagle. “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).
The NASA astronaut class of 1978 Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel. Meredith Bagby's new book "THE NEW GUYS" Details these amazing individuals & goes behind the scenes in the Challenger Disaster. “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).
"Conditioning" vs "Training"? What does your recurrent flight training look like. Gold Seal CFI and "Probable Cause" channel host, Dan Gryder, says training like the airlines could SAVE YOUR LIFE. We talk to Dan about his thoughts on flight training and how can transform the way we approach flight safety in the world of General Aviation! “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).
Mike Busch on the Aircraft Mechanic Shortage
The students of the UMass Aeronautics Team had to build their program from the ground up. They have NEVER BEFORE built an aircraft that was able to fly and compete in the prestigious AIAA International Design, Build, Fly Challenge...until NOW! In their ROOKIE year, they accomplished an amazing feat with a team of newcomers and a budget of less than $10k (compared to teams with budgets approaching $200,000). Meet these impressive young adults and hear the story of building a university program and competing...in only a matter of months! “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 September 11th, 2001, Major Heather “Lucky” Penney accepted a one-way mission in an unarmed F-16 Fighting Falcon to intercept and down United Airlines Flight 93, believed to be headed to the U.S. Capitol. Following 9/11, Major Penney served two combat tours of duty in the Iraq war. That story is available HERE: https://youtu.be/KMea4dXY56Q She is currently a Senior Resident Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, researching and advising on defense policy, research and analysis. LEARN WHAT MUST URGENTLY CHANGE in order to defend against the existential threats against America, building around the world.
Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus (NOAA Corps) flies the WP-3D Orion directly into the most violent hurricanes in the world to help gather storm data that saves lives. He is a Boston native and graduate of Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. He has over 4,100hrs of flight time in NOAA aircraft, to include time in the Twin Otter, Turbo Commander and the WP-3D Orion hurricane hunter aircraft. Hear his amazing stories of FLYING INTO HURRICANES! “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).