Airplanes and Coffee

Aerobatic pilot David Martin talks with Jeff and Cleo about what it takes to become an aerobatic pilot and fly in the air shows.

Jeff and Cleo talk with Van's RV expert builder Jay Pratt about his life and how he got into building kit planes for himself and friends and what the future of Van's might be

Do you want to learn to fly and get your private pilot certificate? Jeff and Cleo talk to a couple of flight school instructors about what steps you need to take in order to earn that ticket to the sky.

Boasting one of the best collection of warbird and vintage planes, the Mid America Flight Museum is a doorway to aviation history. Jeff and Cleo talk with museum spokesperson Kelly Mahon about some of the living history they have.

Steve Pitman from the Aeroverse original show "The Unmanned Man", along with expert drone pilot Jonathan Smith discuss the world of drones with Dan and Christy.

General aviation has a growing problem with maintaining the aging aircraft. Mechanics are retiring and new ones have not been coming up to take their place. One possible solution is for aviation maintenance programs at colleges to step up.

The founders of the popular aviation group "Airplanes and Coffee", John Naugle and Russ Keith join Dan and Christy for a discussion on how the group was created and what the purpose is.

During the golden age of aviation, air races and tours drew large crowds and attention. The Waco airplane manufacturer created a special biplane to race against the Ford Trimotors in 1930. Only two were created. One was destroyed, this is the story of the other one.

The creators of Airspace Auctions talk about how they launched the online site to sell airplanes and how people love the drama of a good auction.

Pat Brown with AOPA, the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, has been an ambassador for helping people get into the cockpit and learn to fly. If you're wondering how you can become a pilot, this is a great place to start.