Getting’ the Gouge on AirVenture 2016
Getting’ the Gouge on AirVenture 2016
Last year we promised to get the inside scoop on this year’s AirVenture, the biggest aviation event in the United State,... Read more
15 Jun 2016
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1hr
An Update with NOAA Pilots--Five Years Later
An Update with NOAA Pilots--Five Years Later
It's been five years. Brad Fitzler and Rob Mitchell, pilots with the NOAA Corps, rejoin Oddball Pilot to catch up about ... Read more
14 Mar 2016
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59mins
Check-in: 2015 Reno Air Races
Check-in: 2015 Reno Air Races
What happens in Reno rarely stays in Reno! Bryan and Marty swap stories and tips from the recent Reno Championship Air R... Read more
28 Jan 2016
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53mins
A Career in Warbirds: A Conversation with Jim Dale, Part 2
A Career in Warbirds: A Conversation with Jim Dale, Part 2
In part 2 of our conversation with Jim "JD" Dale, we hear more about his 30-year career flying, restoring, and maintaini... Read more
22 Dec 2015
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1hr 8mins
A Career in Warbirds: A Conversation with Jim Dale, Part 1
A Career in Warbirds: A Conversation with Jim Dale, Part 1
"Wanted: Pilot/Mechanic to restore and fly warbirds." You just don't see that in the want-ads. But can anyone be success... Read more
7 Dec 2015
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47mins
"Number 3's not there, number 4's just hanging …" - C-130 propeller gearbox failure with Evan Smith
"Number 3's not there, number 4's just hanging …" - C-130 propeller gearbox failure with Evan Smith
What happens when a C-130's #3 propeller gearbox explodes at flight level 270? It ain't pretty. Listen to the cockpit vo... Read more
24 Nov 2015
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1hr 8mins
Fly Low. Fly Fast. Turn Left. A Conversation with Air Race Pilot Thom Richard
Fly Low. Fly Fast. Turn Left. A Conversation with Air Race Pilot Thom Richard
"Professional Air Race Pilot" is a rather unique job title. Thom Richard always knew he wanted it. In this conversation,... Read more
10 Nov 2015
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1hr 16mins
Hiring Trends, a DC-2, Firefighting, and AirVenture 2015
Hiring Trends, a DC-2, Firefighting, and AirVenture 2015
Bryan and Aidan check in with their thoughts on the aviation job market, talk with Marty about aerial firefighting jobs,... Read more
31 Oct 2015
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1hr 15mins
Eight Minutes
Eight Minutes
Pilots, oddball pilots especially, tend to pride themselves on being self-reliant. Sometimes though, you owe everything ... Read more
17 Sep 2015
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33mins
Oddball Pilot Radio: Cleared for Takeoff
Oddball Pilot Radio: Cleared for Takeoff
Aidan and Bryan kick off the new Oddball Pilot podcast with their thoughts about career paths for unconventional pilots,... Read more
22 Aug 2015
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24mins