Some things at AirVenture are hard to categorize. But that makes them no less interesting. Compare arriving by plane to EAA in 1956 versus today … how a young man’s visit to AirVenture started his career as a professional drone racer … and the competition for truly ‘landing short.’
Podcasters descended on AirVenture again this year, but seemingly in even greater numbers. Here are three podcasts that caught our attention and seemed interesting for you to check out.
50 years in Oshkosh. This was EAA’s golden anniversary of hosting their annual convention and gathering in Oshkosh, WI. We walked the grounds looking for pieces of AirVenture that have perpetuated over the years.
You can find any number of aviation podcasts out there. Some are good, some are great … but not all are obvious. Here’s a glimpse into three unconventional aviation podcasts that might not show up in your typical search results.
Here’s the inside scoop on AirVenture, the biggest aviation event in the United States, and arguably the world. It’s a must-attend for the oddball pilot, so we talked to the folks at EAA to learn what you can expect. Check out what’s planned for AirVenture 2019.
It’s been five years. Brad Fitzler and Rob Mitchell, pilots with the NOAA Corps, rejoin Oddball Pilot to catch up about their careers, flying with NOAA, and what it’s like to fly into a hurricane … on purpose.
In part 2 of our conversation with Jim “JD” Dale, we hear more about his 30-year career flying, restoring, and maintaining warbirds. But wait … there’s more here than just warbirds! JD tells us how working with older civilian airplanes can be just as interesting (and beneficial) to oddball pilots.
With the holidays fast-approaching, we thought you’d appreciate seeing the oddball pilot’s contribution to the Christmas tree industry. Regardless of your personal holiday preferences, you have to admire the skill these Oregon helicopter pilots demonstrate.
“Wanted: Pilot/Mechanic to restore and fly warbirds.” You just don’t see that in the want-ads. But can anyone be successful in a long-term career with warbirds? Yes, they can. Meet Jim Dale, and hear about his 30-year career flying, restoring, and maintaining warbirds.
“Air Mail Pilot.” It’s not a title we see any longer. But it once described aviators with a single mission … to fly the mail. They were oddball pilots indeed. Looking back and hearing from those who actually did it might help give us some perspective about new ways on the horizon for flying the mail.
