Episode 86: Pawel Miko

Welcome back! This week, Mike joins the podcast to talk about Yak 52 Intermediate Championships coming up in Poland. We learn all kinds of Yak 52 facts, the logistics of putting a team together, and getting airplanes from Lithuania to Poland to use in the contest. It was such a fun episode!

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Episode 85: Wallyworld

What up!? This week we talk a bunch about Extra versus Gamebird again (we keep doing that lol) after Joe McMurray teases us all with his fantasy trip to Gamebird HG in Bentonville Arkansas. It looks like he had so much fun. We talk about composite monoplanes and life limits, sales tactics and wowing, etc. and so much more. Jeff finally gets a helmet, and Mark gets another helmet! Mark also gets a new Summit Parachute which kicks so much ass!

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Episode 84: Don’t be WAC

Welcome back! Jeff is fresh off a birthday vacation and we catch up about what has been going on in the aerobatic world. We dive into the last unlimited team camp in Union City TN that concluded earlier this week. We also talk about the plans for the unlimited team and the issues of getting aircraft over to Poland from the U.S. and underwriters unwilling to insure airplanes. Sneak peeks into the flying our unlimited team is doing right now, is pure fire. Let’s hope they can pull off a successful showing! We also talk a bit about Nationals and some ideas on what FCS can contribute! We get into a host of other random topics, we hope you enjoy!

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Episode 83: Hammerhead Roundup Wrap-up

Welcome back! This week poor Petro is on a lavish vacation to parts unknown while Mark slaves away back in the studio. We have Bryan Jones, Alex Huey, and Eric Moore back on the podcast together to talk about Borrego! This was really fun and it actually worked well having 4 people trying to talk lol. Bryan breaks the contest down from a contest director’s standpoint, with Alex and Eric giving competitor perspectives in intermediate and advanced. This was Eric’s first contest in advanced, and Alex’s last contest in intermediate, and they both crushed it with first place overall finishes in their respective categories. This contest continues to raise the bar and set the example of how contests should be conducted. A special shout out to Miko for the live updates and commentary during the contest.

Congrats to all the competitors and volunteers that made the 2022 Hammerhead Roundup a huge success!!

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Episode 82: Chris Olmsted

Welcome back! We thought we were going to have AJ Wilder on as well but he got called away last minute. We were plagued with internet and audio issues so please forgive us! Thanks so much to Chris for coming on. Chris is an aerobatic competitor, coach, instructor, and co-founder of the Figure 1 Foundation. We talk about all kinds of different stuff. Chris’s flying career, how he got his start, and what he does now. We also talk about how awesome Santa Paula is, Sammy Mason’s wedding coming up, and so much more!

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Also please head to www.figure1foundation.com to donate and find out more about the program.

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Episode 81: Capt. Haden “Gator” Fullam

Welcome back, everyone! This week we have a really fun episode for you all. U.S. Air Force Capt. Haden Fullam joins the podcast. Gator is your 2021-2022 A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration team pilot so if you have seen the A-10 demo at airshows across the country, it has been Gator doing the yanking and banking. We talk about all kinds of amazing stuff. He geeks us out on the A-10 and its incredible firepower. We of course talk about the gun a bunch! He fills us in on what it’s like for a combat-ready aviator to switch gears and fly airshows and to step into that world, what his airshow routine is like, and how the A-10 flies. Gator also tells us where he got the callsign Gator! We absolutely hope he comes back on the podcast because we could talk to him all day long!

Thank you so much to Capt. Fullam for coming on the podcast and sharing your story! Please give him a follow on Instagram @gatora10. Also, a huge thank you to the men and women on the A-10 demonstration team who support the huge effort it takes to bring this incredible demonstration to airshows all over the country! Give them a follow as well @a10demoteam.

Thank you to all the men and women serving in our armed forces. The U.S. Air Force is the best there is, and those who serve are highly trained to protect and serve our country. To learn more about the Air Force and to see if making a career in the Air Force is right for you, check out www.af.mil.

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Episode 80: Joe McMurray

Welcome back! This week we have Joe McMurray on the podcast. Joe is a Doctor from he California Bay Area who is an absolute aerobatic nut who currently flies a Super Decathlon. We talk about Joe’s other airplanes which are a Bonanza and an amphib Carbon Cub. This was such a fun podcast! Lots of laughs and jokes but we also talk about what drives Joe, how he got into aerobatics and where he wants to go from here!

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Episode 79: Glover Boy

Welcome back! This week we catch up with things going on. Mark’s Extra is finishing up annual, and Jeff is doing Weight Watchers :p. We talk about all kinds of stuff. Maintenance, crashes, failure modes, Sukhoi’s, biplanes, and so much more!

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Episode 78: Alex Huey & Eric Moore

Welcome back! This week we have two Laser flying bad asses on the podcast. Alex and Eric are both competition aerobatic pilots from Arizona, and are both absolutely crushing it. It was super fun to have them on and chat as both Jeff and Mark are big fans. These guys both push each other to be better with each flight. We talk about all kinds of random awesomeness! They both own Lasers but are two very different builds. We learn their backgrounds and how they got bit by the aerobatic bug, we talk about their challenges to become better aerobatic pilots, and so much more!

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Episode 77: Drinks With Heroes?

Hey everyone, we are back this week after chatting together for a few weeks which felt so good. Basically just shooting the shit about random stuff. We talk about what it would be like to fly or have drinks with Goulian and Holland, we talk about Extra NG prices again, and much more.

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This episode is dedicated to the life of Marianne Fox

Episode 76: Skip Stewart Part 2

Welcome back to part two of our interview with Skip Stewart! Skip is one of the most incredible airshow pilots on the circuit. We talk about all kinds of awesome stuff. We talk about P1, P2, P3, his start in airshows, inspirations and so much more! head on over to www.skipstewartairshows.com to learn more about Skip. Also, thanks to his sponsors listed on his website. Pay them some love and support Skip!

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Episode 75: Skip Stewart Part 1

Welcome back! This week is a fun one! We have the incredible Skip Stewart on. Skip is one of the most incredible airshow pilots on the circuit. We talk about all kinds of awesome stuff. We talk about P1, P2, P3, his start in airshows, inspirations and so much more! head on over to www.skipstewartairshows.com to learn more about Skip. Also, thanks to his sponsors listed on his website. Pay them some love and support Skip!

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Episode 74: It’s Not Friday…

Hey all! Sorry about not dropping a podcast on Friday, both Jeff and I were caught up doing awesome stuff. This week we recap glider Nationals, the episode with Wayne Handley, power Nationals coming up later this year, and so much more! We also talk a fun hypothetical of having 350k to spend on a used aerobatic airplane, and what we would pick!

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Episode 73: Wayne Handley

Welcome back everyone! This week we have the legendary Wayne Handley on the podcast. We could have talked to him all night and had intended on asking him so many more questions than we got to ask, but that’s ok! We loved hearing the stories of his old crop dusting strip in the valley, and all the incredible pilots that flew in and out of there. Of course we mostly talked about the Raven and then the Oracle Turbo Raven because how can you not!? We did have some audio delay on this one so I apologize in advance, but Wayne’s stories are so interesting and engaging. We hope you enjoy!!

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Episode 72: Fan Questions & More!

Hey all! This week we talk about a bunch of stuff. This week the Aerobatic Pilots page on FB got into a spirited debate regarding whether or not Citabrias are good tailwheel airplane or not so we talked a bunch about that. We answer fan questions which was super fun, we also talk a bit about nicknames and callsigns. Enjoy this weeks episode!

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Episode 71: Pizza, Pelotons & Pit Vipers

Welcome back! This week Mark’s gardeners didn’t ruin the podcast, and your eardrums! We talk about a bunch of random stuff. 2022 price of thee GB1 and one of Marks former students buying one. We do more comparisons between that and the NG. Jeff talks about riding the Peloton a bunch, but also how much he loves pizza. We also talk about how an Extra 300L was donated to AOPA. This episode is dedicated to Jacquie Warda, who unfortunately passed away this week.

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Episode 70: Proposed Knowns and Leaf Blowers

Hey hey! This week we visit the 2022 IAC propose knowns which takes up a lot of the discussion. Mark gets visited by the gardeners while he was recording in his garage, Jeff had a snow day and so much more!

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Episode 69: Fan Q & A!

Welcome back everyone! This week we attempt to record a podcast despite the internet having better ideas lol! Never the less, we get the job done. Jeff and I talk about Mark’s car accident, Jeff’s first flight in his 330SC in about two months and we answer some of your fan questions! So much fun with lots of laughs! If you want to ask us question to be answered on future episodes, head over to @flycoolshit on Instagram or email us at flycoolshit@gmail.com

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Episode 68: Great Ideas With Rob Holland

Welcome back, and Happy New Year!! We kick off the new year right with the always incredible, Rob Holland! With all the drama from the Acro Exploder, Rob posed an idea to the aerobatic community about the possible idea of a 6th contest category. No bias, no agenda, just simply exploding the idea. It isn’t an easy yes or no answer so it was really fun to talk about. Let us know what you think by shooting us an email! We also talk a bit about Rob flying the hours off of his new MX2 and so much more!

Rob Holland is a 10 time National Aerobatic Champion, a 5 time World Freestyle Aerobatic Champion and services as the IAC Vice President. You can learn more about him at www.ultimateairshows.com

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Episode 67: Explodered

Welcome back! This week we talk a little about getting old and fat. We also talk about the drama surrounding the Acro Exploder regarding the fall board meeting. It is still such a contentious topic with strong opinions on both sides. Let us know what you think on the topic!

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