Category: Airshow

SMAC271 Sun N Fun 2021 Part 2

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SMAC271 Sun N Fun 2021 Part 2

Sun N Fun is Back! Welcome to a special edition from Sun N Fun 2021. 

Interviews:

  1. BushCat – Brain Karlow – https://www.fly-aerosport.com/bushcat-light-sport
  2. Learn Composites – Deborah Van Treuren – https://flysnf.org 
  3. Aerolite – Dennis Carley – https://www.uflyit.com/
  4. GPS and Single Pilot IFR – Gary Reeves – https://pilotsafety.org 
  5. Pipistrel – Rand Vollmer – https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com 
  6. Diamond Aircraft – Annemarie Mercedes Heikenwalder – https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/
  7. Warbirds 02B – Dennis “Coach” Warren – https://flysnf.org/aerospace-expo/airshows-aircraft/warbird-headquarters/ 

We will talk to you in the next episode. Safe Flying!

SMAC268 The 2021 Airshow Season with Larry Kelley, Pilot of the B-25 “Panchito”

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Welcome to episode 268 where we kick off the 2021 airshow season started with Larry Kelley, owner, and pilot of the B-25 Panchito.

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Cruise Flight: 

I am Carl Valeri and joining me today is Larry Kelley, owner, and pilot of the B-25 “Panchito”. We will discuss the 2021 airshow season and the storied history of the B-25. 

Talking Points:

  • The 2021 airshow season from a performer’s perspective. 
  • How have things changed?
  • Why preserving and flying historic aircraft is important.
  • How viewing and touching a piece of history changes lives.
  • How the stewardship of this important aircraft has affected Larry’s life.
  • An example of how our veterans have been impacted by the restoration of Panchito.
  • Can I fly a B-25?
  • How can we help keep this legacy alive?
  • Why all levels of help are important.
  • What is next for Larry and Panchito?

Picks Of The Week:

No Picks of the week since we are interviewing a guest on the show.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

http://www.delawareaviationmuseum.org/aircraft/b-25.html

https://www.facebook.com/TheB25Panchito

https://www.dav.org/

https://flysnf.org/