The Old Fly Guy Network

The Old Fly Guy Network

The Old Fly Guy

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Moderate
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
22%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.

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Recent Episodes

S1E25 The F-111F and Flying The Desert Storm Mission!

Jan 25, 2026 43m

In Part B of this two-part Old Fly Guy episode, the conversation with F-111F aviators Rusty O’Brien and Mace Carpenter moves from preparation to execution—focusing squarely on Desert Storm and how…

S1E24 Cold War Roots, Desert Storm Impact: F-111F!

Jan 17, 2026 41m

In Part A of this two-part Old Fly Guy episode, we return to the cockpit with F-111F aviators Rusty O’Brien and Mace Carpenter to focus on why the F-111F was so critical during Desert Storm. With…

S1E23 Inside the F-111F: The Jet That Owned the Night

Jan 03, 2026 1h 15m

The F-111F Aardvark was built for missions few aircraft could survive—and even fewer could execute with precision. In this first episode of a new Old Fly Guy series, we sit down with two of the men…

S1E22 The Airfield Cafe Built on Family, Flight, and Community!

Dec 28, 2025 31m

Tucked along the runway in North Hampton, New Hampshire, the Airfield Cafe is more than a place to eat — it’s a story of family, perseverance, and community that spans generations.In this Old Fly Guy…

S1E21 New York Airspace! What It Takes to Keep Millions of Passengers Safe Every Day, Expect Nothing Less

Dec 06, 2025 1h 20m

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Podcast, we flip the script and explore aviation from a side most pilots and aviation fans rarely get to see — the people who shape the skies from the ground. Wade…

S1E20 SR-71 Mission Control: The Minds Behind the Blackbird Flight Plan!

Oct 11, 2025 1h 34m

In the fourth episode of the Old Fly Guy Network’s SR-71 Blackbird series, we go behind the curtain to explore the operational heart of the SR-71 program — the teams who turned intelligence requests…

S1E19 The Men Who Owned the SR-71 Blackbird!

Oct 04, 2025 1h 38m

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we dive deep into the unsung heroes of the SR-71 Blackbird program, the maintenance and technical teams. While the pilots “rented” the aircraft, the crews…

S1E18 SR-71 Blackbird: Secrets from the Trainers......The Real Behind The Scenes!

Sep 27, 2025 1h 20m

In this second episode of our four-part SR-71 Blackbird series, we step into the world of the men who trained the fastest pilots on earth. Legendary instructors Jerry Glasser, Buz Carpenter, and BC…

S1E17 Inside the SR-71: Untold Stories from the Fastest Pilots Alive!

Sep 22, 2025 1h 11m

Step into the cockpit of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest jet ever built. In this first episode of our SR-71 series, we sit down with three pilots who flew at the very edge of space: Al…

S1E16 The Woman Who Brought Mooney Back to Life

Aug 30, 2025 1h 20m

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we sit down with Gretchen Jahn, whose career spans from IT leadership to the helm of Mooney Aircraft, and decades of competitive air racing. Gretchen…

S1E15 Safety, Mountains, and Mentorship: A Pilot’s Journey

Aug 23, 2025 1h 30m

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Podcast, Wade sits down with Denver aviator and flight instructor Matt Beyer, a lifelong pilot with a passion for mountain flying, safety, and community service.…

S1E14 Alaska Through the Eyes of a Pioneer

Jul 19, 2025 1h 24m

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we sit down with Robert Gerlach — a true pioneer of the Alaskan frontier. After venturing to Alaska in the early '70s in search of freedom and adventure,…

S1E13 Wings Over Alaska: Joe McAneney’s Bush Flying Journey

Jul 05, 2025 1h 10m

In this inspiring episode, we head north to the wilds of Talkeetna, Alaska, with bush pilot Joe McAneney. From humble beginnings in Western New York to soaring over glaciers in Denali, Joe shares his…

S1E12 How Did One Pilots Dream, Turn A Remote Runway Into A Community?

Jun 21, 2025 1h 7m

Join us on the Old Fly Guy Network as we take flight with Jonathan Kotwicki—airline pilot turned aviation entrepreneur—who left the skies of commercial aviation to carve out a one-of-a-kind flying…

S1E11 How Josh Campbell Is Making Pilot Training Free for Everyone!

Jun 09, 2025 1h 7m

In this inspiring episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we feature Josh Campbell, military aviator and host of the "Free Pilot Training" YouTube channel and podcast. Josh opens up about his powerful…

S1E10 From Flight Line to Virginia Department of Aviation Director, Meet Greg Campbell

May 24, 2025 52m

Come along for the ride with Greg Campbell, the Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), while he tells us of his aviation journey in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His roots are deep…

Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft! (Part 2)

May 17, 2025 50m

Sun N Fun 2025 Part 2The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo while known for its static and aerobatics displays, has a rich culture and history of aviators who travel across the country with their vintage…

S1E8 It's A Real Schiff Show!

May 10, 2025 1h 5m

The Old Fly Guy was truly honored to join Brian Schiff in conversation at Hicks Field, Texas. Many of us know Brian for his calming demeanor taking us through the ins and outs of Foreflight with his…

S1E7 Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft!

May 03, 2025 55m

The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo while known for its static and aerobatics displays, has a rich culture and history of aviators who travel across the country with their vintage aircraft. They not only…

S1E6 Jim Wilson has a "Picture-Perfect" aviation Journey

Apr 26, 2025 1h 27m

Jim brings his flying journey into focus, starting with the Piper Cub and leveraging it up to War Birds of WW II and modern high-performance aircraft. Jim’s passion for all forms of aviation has been…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Old Fly Guy Network have?

The Old Fly Guy Network has published 25 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Aviation, Hobbies.

Is The Old Fly Guy Network still active?

The Old Fly Guy Network is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 6m.

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