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SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl

Welcome to the SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl podcasts! SocialFlight Live is an hour of fascinating discussion with some of the most inspiring people in aviation. Previous guests have included Actor Treat Williams, FAA Surgeon General Susan Northrup, AOPA President Mark Baker, EAA President Jack Pelton, NASA Astronauts David Williams and John Herrington, Cirrus Aircraft Founder Dale Klapmeier, Rod Machado, Barry Schiff, Martha King, Dan Schwinn, SR-71 Pilots, Michael Goulian, Rob Holland,

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69:54

THE FUTURE OF GENERAL AVIATION: EAA's Jack Pelton on...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/09/08

Jack Pelton is CEO and Chairman-of-the-Board of EAA, the Experimental Aviation Association. His leadership has transformed EAA’s impact on all of aviation, including experimental aircraft & the new MOSAIC category of aircraft that represent the fastest growing segment of aviation, to Young Eagles, the largest aviation youth outreach program in the world. Tonight, we’re going to talk about the AMAZING AirVenture 2026 that’s now in the books, all of the other happenings at EAA and beyond.Save up

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67:30

PAYING IT FORWARD, NFL-STYLE! Jimmy Graham’s Enduring...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/09/04

Jimmy Graham is a legend in the NFL, beginning with the New Orleans Saints in 2010, his career included playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears before returning to the Saints in 2023. During his career, he made five trips to the pro bowl and became one of the most prolific Tight-ends that the game has even known. What you may NOT know, is that, off the field, Jimmy is an extremely accomplished fixed and rotor-wing pilot who’s approach to aviation is as disciplined as

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64:55

STUPID PILOT TRICKS! Cockpit2Cowl with Jeff Simon &...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/08/29

In Episode 25 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about Stupid Pilot Tricks and how YOU can AVOID BECOMING A STATISTIC. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring

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64:12

FLYING TO AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH & SUMMER TRAVEL!...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/08/22

In Episode 24 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about summer travel, flying to Oshkosh, and how to deal with weather along the way. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and

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67:33

AOPA, AFRICA & FLYING THE B-17! Tom Haines Reflects...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/08/17

Tom Haines is an award-winning aviation journalist and a household name in general aviation. He spent nearly 30 years as the Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President of Media at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world’s largest aviation organization. Tom is a true pilot’s pilot. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine, instrument, and seaplane ratings, and type ratings in the Eclipse 500 and Cessna CJ business jets and has a second-in-command type rating in the North

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69:07

UNTOLD STORIES OF CHUCK YEAGER: Victoria Yeager's...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/08/08

General Chuck Yeager is one of the greatest aviators that ever lived. His commitment to service, duty, and love of his country are evident in all that he did during his active duty and well beyond. His legacy continues to expand, and to serve as an inspiration to many, in large part due to the tireless work of his wife, Victoria Yeager, telling many of the stories of this great man that few have heard before. She and General Yeager were together for almost 21 years, and her books: CHUCK YEAGER:

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72:29

LONGEST HELICOPTER RESCUE IN HISTORY, HH-60 Pilot...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/08/04

Chris Baur’s resume reads like the hero character from a fictional novel. From humble and challenging roots, he set off on a career flying for the US Army, the US Coast Guard and the United States Air Force. His flight experience includes both rotor wing and fixed wing, commanding aircraft from the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter to the C-130. Chris is the pilot from the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing who executed an unprecedented 15-hour helicopter mission in an HH-60 Pave Hawk

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72:24

231 DAYS IN SPACE, ROCKING MAX Q: NASA Astronaut Carl...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/31

With four Space Shuttle missions totaling 231 days in space, United States Air Force Colonel Carl Walz has stories from space that will keep you on the edge of your seat! During his terrestrial down-time, he was ALSO the lead singer for Max Q, the legendary rock-and-roll band composed of astronauts, whose founders included one of our other recent show guests, Astronaut Hoot Gibson! It's another great SocialFlight Live show! Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention

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64:44

AIR SAFETY DATA THE NTSB NEVER SEES! AOPA's Mike...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/28

With the help of AVEMCO, I talk with Mike Ginter from AOPA's Air Safety Institute about the accident and incident data that the NTSB Doesn’t SEE, and how knowing about it can help you be a safer pilot. Source: Avemco Insurance Company claims data, 2012-2022. Mike Ginter leads a team of 7 aviation safety experts at AOPA, working tirelessly to reduce the general aviation accident rate by providing free educational resources and supporting initiatives that improve flight safety and grow the pilot

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65:40

50-YEAR SECRET DOGFIGHT! Capt Royce Williams’ Epic...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/25

Captain E. Royce Williams is a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and he has the historic distinction of fighting the longest known dogfight in American history in the skies over the Sea of Japan on November 18, 1952 where he won an air battle against 7 Soviet Mig 15’s. This story of courage, survival and amazing skill remained classified and then largely unpublished until only recently. His achievement and valor were finally acknowledged and celebrated in 2026 with the Medal of Honor.

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68:34

THE LEGACY of the TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - Paying it Forward...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/21

Col. Glendon Fraser came to the United States from Jamaica at only 8yrs old, but he quickly set is sights on the sky and never looked back. A graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, he rose through the aviation ranks from commercial pilot, ATP and flight instructor, to the airlines flying the Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767 and 777. Captain Fraser is currently a Line Check Captain for United Airlines. The military played an equally important role in his aviation career, where he flew the Cessna

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62:57

FRUGAL FLYING (SAFELY)! Cockpit2Cowl with Jeff Simon...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/19

In Episode 23 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian dive into the tips & tricks of how to save money in your flying. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both

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64:24

COCKPIT to CARRIER in the Persian Gulf! Capt Kent...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/18

Capt Kent Ewing’s military aviation career is legendary, including everything from being a naval fighter pilot, all the way to being the Commanding Officer of the USS America Aircraft Carrier during Desert Storm. In addition to the America, Capt Ewing’s resume includes having commanded the USS Sylvania, Carrier Air Wing Seventeen, and Attack Squadron Sixty Six. He has flown over 18,500 hours in over 100 different military and commercial aircraft, and has made over 1150 carrier landings. He is also a

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64:54

CRISIS with AMERICA'S AIR POWER! USAF Col. John "JV"...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/15

Col John “JV” Venable USAF (ret) is a highly experienced defense expert, former combat fighter pilot and was also a commander of the US Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team! More recently, his work with the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies gives him a unique perspective on the current conflict in Iran and the challenges to America's Air Power. During his 25-year career in the Air Force, Col Venable served in three combat operations, flying more than 300 hours of combat time over Kuwait,

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80:38

DATE WITH DESTINY! The Untold Story of United Flight...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/12

Captain Christopher Behnam’s story is one of survival, perseverance, and proof that dreams CAN come true for anyone bold enough to dream and work for them. As a child, Capt. Behnam’s family suffered greatly under the Iranian regimes of the Shah and Islamic Republic. Yet, he managed to hold on to the dream of flight and eventually make his way to the United States. Through an arduous aviation journey of ups and downs, he eventually reached the cockpit of the Boeing 777. And yet, is greatest test was

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71:03

AVIONICS ANTICS, TIPS & TRICKS! Cockpit2Cowl with...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/11

In Episode 22 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about all things avionics...how to use them, how to select them, tips for maintenance & MORE. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors,

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63:37

THIS PLANE HAS IT ALL! Flying the FURY FAST with Curt...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/10

Curt LoPresti grew up in a legendary aviation family. His father, Roy LoPresti, worked on the Apollo Lunar Lander, and was the man behind making some of the most iconic general aviation aircraft go faster than many thought possible. He turned the Grumman AA-5 Traveler into the sleeker and faster Cheetah and Traveler, and made Mooneys go faster than even Al Mooney himself. His son Curt followed in his dad’s footsteps, working together with Roy and his brothers Jim, Bud and David at LoPresti/Piper,

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61:38

BLIND FAITH IN AVIATION SAFETY WILL KILL YOU!...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/08

In Episode 20 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about the myth of general aviation safety and why so many accidents continue to happen. We will review recent accidents and techniques you can use to protect yourself from becoming a statistic! It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that

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68:01

FLYING INTO THE MOVIES with Legendary Stunt Pilot...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/06

Kevin LaRosa Sr. is one of the most respected motion picture pilots in the film industry. Over the course of his career, he has worked on more than 370 major motion pictures, television productions, commercials and documentaries. An accomplished warbird pilot, Kevin has owned and flown historic aircraft including the T-6 Texan, T-28 Trojan, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang and B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"!“SocialFlight Live!” is

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77:50

SPACEWOMAN! Astronaut Col. Eileen Collins, the First...

SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl ·

2026/07/04

Astronaut Col. Eileen Collins, the First Female Shuttle Commander talks about Breaking Barriers & her new movie "SPACEWOMAN"! In 1990, Col. Collins was selected to be a pilot astronaut with NASA Astronaut Group 13, eventually becoming the first woman to command a US spacecraft. Her NASA missions included a space rendezvous between Space Shuttle Discovery and the Russian space station Mir, deploying the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, and most notably commanding NASA's "return to flight" mission

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