Deadstick Radio https://deadstickradio.podbean.com Untold Aviation Adventure Stories Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:51:43 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. 1440 episodic Deadstick Radio Deadstick Radio No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3724371/Deadstick_Radio_Logo-1400_small.png Deadstick Radio https://deadstickradio.podbean.com 144 144 Alberta Air Tours at Airventure Alberta Air Tours at Airventure https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/alberta-air-tours-at-airventure/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/alberta-air-tours-at-airventure/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:51:43 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/22ee9f27-4feb-3497-b9a7-a93342a377d6 We had the privilege of speaking in front of the entire Oshkosh crowd, and taking our message of spreading General Aviation. Scott couldn't make it, but the rest of the Air Tour crew got up on the podium and talked about the tour and all of the benefits. 

You can see my video about the air tours here: https://youtu.be/kUM9ddHmTRM

]]> We had the privilege of speaking in front of the entire Oshkosh crowd, and taking our message of spreading General Aviation. Scott couldn't make it, but the rest of the Air Tour crew got up on the podium and talked about the tour and all of the benefits. 

You can see my video about the air tours here: https://youtu.be/kUM9ddHmTRM

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 982 23 full How to win championships, with Thomas Lockwood How to win championships, with Thomas Lockwood https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/how-to-win-championships-with-thomas-lockwood/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/how-to-win-championships-with-thomas-lockwood/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:52:41 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/caba7b53-47d7-38bf-b866-c1997267b8e7 We talk to Thomas Lockwood of OneMoment racing about his involvement in air racing, and the future of the sport. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/flyingbrix

http://teamonemoment.com

https://www.instagram.com/findlay_race_30/

https://www.facebook.com/onemomentairracing

 

 

]]> We talk to Thomas Lockwood of OneMoment racing about his involvement in air racing, and the future of the sport. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/flyingbrix

http://teamonemoment.com

https://www.instagram.com/findlay_race_30/

https://www.facebook.com/onemomentairracing

 

 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 3610 22 full Shiny planes and parachutes Shiny planes and parachutes https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/shiny-planes-and-parachutes/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/shiny-planes-and-parachutes/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/f845f8a0-27d1-3bc3-a98a-ffb326cdd009 24 Year old Kieran Tookey recently rebuilt his 1947 Ercoupe. He sat down with us to talk about this shiny airplane, and the various adrenaline fuelled hobbies he enjoys. 

 

Kieran: https://www.instagram.com/ktookster/

Brian: https://www.instagram.com/intheblueyonder/

Scott: https://www.instagram.com/holmes540/

]]> 24 Year old Kieran Tookey recently rebuilt his 1947 Ercoupe. He sat down with us to talk about this shiny airplane, and the various adrenaline fuelled hobbies he enjoys. 

 

Kieran: https://www.instagram.com/ktookster/

Brian: https://www.instagram.com/intheblueyonder/

Scott: https://www.instagram.com/holmes540/

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 3048 21 full Give Hope Wings with Dave McElroy Give Hope Wings with Dave McElroy https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/give-hope-wings-with-dave-mcelroy/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/give-hope-wings-with-dave-mcelroy/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/13cecb42-716a-3164-a608-e0748d1f43bc Hope Air is a charity that helps get people in financial need to and from remote medical treatments. To date, they've helped over 150,000 people by arranging flights and accommodations. Dave McElroy is a leader amongst their organization, and has arranged and headed up several group flight events to raise money. To date, Dave's Give Hope Wings charity has raised over $900,000 for Hope Air, and is aiming to raise another $1.1 million more in 2021. Dave also flew around the world in 2014 to raise money for a few different charities. 

www.givehopewings.ca

]]> Hope Air is a charity that helps get people in financial need to and from remote medical treatments. To date, they've helped over 150,000 people by arranging flights and accommodations. Dave McElroy is a leader amongst their organization, and has arranged and headed up several group flight events to raise money. To date, Dave's Give Hope Wings charity has raised over $900,000 for Hope Air, and is aiming to raise another $1.1 million more in 2021. Dave also flew around the world in 2014 to raise money for a few different charities. 

www.givehopewings.ca

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4122 20 full The engine fell off! Chuck Wentworth's 1981 Reno Emergency The engine fell off! Chuck Wentworth's 1981 Reno Emergency https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-engine-fell-off-chuck-wentworths-1981-reno-emergency/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-engine-fell-off-chuck-wentworths-1981-reno-emergency/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/f26a918f-eef5-355a-a0be-c81ef4d9a655 Chuck Wentworth was one of the fastest Reno racers around. In 1981, he had a catastrophic failure that caused the engine to fall off his plane, which produced one of the most harrowing photos we've ever seen. Chuck has flown many other aircraft, and has even restored several aircraft that are now in the Smithsonian. We were extremely lucky to interview Chuck.  Photo credit: Maxine Carlin

]]> Chuck Wentworth was one of the fastest Reno racers around. In 1981, he had a catastrophic failure that caused the engine to fall off his plane, which produced one of the most harrowing photos we've ever seen. Chuck has flown many other aircraft, and has even restored several aircraft that are now in the Smithsonian. We were extremely lucky to interview Chuck. 

Photo credit: Maxine Carlin

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2982 19 full Setting a record in a home built airplane Setting a record in a home built airplane https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/setting-a-record-in-a-home-built-airplane/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/setting-a-record-in-a-home-built-airplane/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/15315bdf-18e3-362c-9d4d-3df84d955dd6 Jim Price recounts his story of flying his home built Long EZ to a C-1A altitude record of over 35,000 feet. That record that has stood unbroken since 1996. 

]]> Jim Price recounts his story of flying his home built Long EZ to a C-1A altitude record of over 35,000 feet. That record that has stood unbroken since 1996. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 5846 18 full Formula 1 Stories with the Goforths Formula 1 Stories with the Goforths https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/formula-1-stories-with-the-goforths/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/formula-1-stories-with-the-goforths/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:51:33 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/4d5f3109-556b-34ec-8f09-b32af6cdf816 We talk to Kelly and Phillip Goforth, who are living legends in the Formula 1 Air Race scene. They have a lot of history with IF1, and plan to keep flying and training new pilots. 

]]> We talk to Kelly and Phillip Goforth, who are living legends in the Formula 1 Air Race scene. They have a lot of history with IF1, and plan to keep flying and training new pilots. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4924 17 full Do drones have a place at GA airports? Do drones have a place at GA airports? https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/do-drones-have-a-place-at-ga-airports/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/do-drones-have-a-place-at-ga-airports/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/79cafa65-94ea-3a42-bb5d-a29b5ea5cf4f We talk to Cole from Pegasus Imagery about the future of drone tech, and how drones will stay safe in shared airspace.

]]> We talk to Cole from Pegasus Imagery about the future of drone tech, and how drones will stay safe in shared airspace.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4706 16 full The future of aviation in Alberta, with MLA, Shane Getson The future of aviation in Alberta, with MLA, Shane Getson https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-aviation-in-alberta-with-mla-shane-getson/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-aviation-in-alberta-with-mla-shane-getson/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:15:08 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/a6e5db29-a7ff-35a7-a70a-38a7575f82dd We interview the MLA of Lac Ste. Anne/Parkland, Shane Getson about the future of aviation in Alberta. Shane is the only currently serving MLA with a pilot license. He sees big things for the future of Alberta Aviation, and what it can do for business across Canada.

]]> We interview the MLA of Lac Ste. Anne/Parkland, Shane Getson about the future of aviation in Alberta. Shane is the only currently serving MLA with a pilot license. He sees big things for the future of Alberta Aviation, and what it can do for business across Canada.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 6008 15 full Creighton King, creator of GripLock Ties Creighton King, creator of GripLock Ties https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/creighton-king-creator-of-griplock-ties/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/creighton-king-creator-of-griplock-ties/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2020 22:40:39 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/983e787f-6a1d-5611-a2d8-cb667ac84175 Creighton King is a member of the flying cowboys, and owner of Last Lap Player, a Gold Formula 1 race plane. Creighton talks to us about creating a business, designing and selling GripLock ties, the best bushplane shocks, and his thoughts on ADS-B.

Get free shipping on your GripLock Ties order from https://www.griplockties.com by using promo code deadstick at checkout.

]]> Creighton King is a member of the flying cowboys, and owner of Last Lap Player, a Gold Formula 1 race plane. Creighton talks to us about creating a business, designing and selling GripLock ties, the best bushplane shocks, and his thoughts on ADS-B.

Get free shipping on your GripLock Ties order from https://www.griplockties.com by using promo code deadstick at checkout.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4494 14 full Fighter pilots and ADS-B Fighter pilots and ADS-B https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/fighter-pilots-and-ads-b/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/fighter-pilots-and-ads-b/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:43:16 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/2e3fe028-8db1-5768-9e89-716b90b4a8c4 Erick O'connor joins us to talk about his experience with avionics as a F-18 fighter pilot in Cold Lake Alberta.

]]> Erick O'connor joins us to talk about his experience with avionics as a F-18 fighter pilot in Cold Lake Alberta.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 3743 13 full Building the Perfect Panel Building the Perfect Panel https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/building-the-perfect-panel/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/building-the-perfect-panel/#comments Thu, 21 May 2020 16:08:24 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/d488ebb2-2ef5-5a3d-8aeb-dc33f5495c5a With special guests, Tom Watkins and Matt Hughes. We discuss why most aircraft avionics are worthless, and check out a Russian AN2 biplane.

]]> With special guests, Tom Watkins and Matt Hughes. We discuss why most aircraft avionics are worthless, and check out a Russian AN2 biplane.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4030 12 full The Atomic Pumpkin The Atomic Pumpkin https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-atomic-pumpkin/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-atomic-pumpkin/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:52:31 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/b27a98a2-fc5e-5a5f-8ae7-85530a6d7f53 We talk to Matt from the Atomic Pumpkin race team. This is the first episode recorded live. Check out our Youtube channel for the HD video version of the podcast.

]]> We talk to Matt from the Atomic Pumpkin race team. This is the first episode recorded live. Check out our Youtube channel for the HD video version of the podcast.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2938 11 full Buying a Buccaneer, Part 2 Buying a Buccaneer, Part 2 https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-a-buccaneer-part-2/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-a-buccaneer-part-2/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/buying-a-buccaneer-part-2-adba975aaa4aeaa68d645eda93650d24 Brian discusses training and flying his buccaneer across the country.

]]> Brian discusses training and flying his buccaneer across the country.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2097 10 full Building an experimental composite aircraft from scratch Building an experimental composite aircraft from scratch https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/building-an-experimental-composite-aircraft-from-scratch/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/building-an-experimental-composite-aircraft-from-scratch/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:11:04 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/building-an-experimental-composite-aircraft-from-scratch-94260605a76ea07b0e4505ca4ff209db Trevor joins us to talk about his 20 year Cozy project, building his experimental composite aircraft from scratch.

]]> Trevor joins us to talk about his 20 year Cozy project, building his experimental composite aircraft from scratch.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4220 9 full The truth about electric airplanes The truth about electric airplanes https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-electric-airplanes/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-electric-airplanes/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:56:58 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/the-truth-about-electric-airplanes-48e4034dfd344c2b54457063d1b7bfcd We talk about the Electric Falcon project, and electric aviation in general. 

]]> We talk about the Electric Falcon project, and electric aviation in general. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2267 8 full Buying a Buccaneer Part 1 Buying a Buccaneer Part 1 https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-a-buccaneer-part-1/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-a-buccaneer-part-1/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:12:44 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/buying-a-buccaneer-part-1-1aabf6281b4aabad71cd5963775bb58c Brian buys a Lake Buccaneer, and we discuss the process of buying and getting the plane. 

]]> Brian buys a Lake Buccaneer, and we discuss the process of buying and getting the plane. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 1796 7 full How to race in Formula 1 How to race in Formula 1 https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/how-to-race-in-formula-1/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/how-to-race-in-formula-1/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:25:46 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/how-to-race-in-formula-1-a9afc1842ac60dd2ef5048e2f6e2fbb5 Scott talks about racing in Formula 1, and some Deadstick radio updates. 

]]> Scott talks about racing in Formula 1, and some Deadstick radio updates. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2188 6 full Buying an Experimental Aircraft for Primary Training Buying an Experimental Aircraft for Primary Training https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-an-experimental-aircraft-for-primary-training/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/buying-an-experimental-aircraft-for-primary-training/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:12:29 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/buying-an-experimental-aircraft-for-primary-training-a1d95724e4e9fcb8a00d544a70421362 We interview Calvin, who has decided to purchase a Kitfox 5 for primary training, despite never having flown in a small aircraft before. 

]]> We interview Calvin, who has decided to purchase a Kitfox 5 for primary training, despite never having flown in a small aircraft before. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2505 5 full Sophia Wells, Chief Flying Instructor Sophia Wells, Chief Flying Instructor https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/sophia-wells-chief-flying-instructor/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/sophia-wells-chief-flying-instructor/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 17:59:11 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/sophia-wells-chief-flying-instructor-cc53837347f22e24f79851d327ac0bb8 We interview Sophia Wells, Chief Flying Instructor of the Edmonton Flying Club. We talk about various ways to get into aviation, and some common misconceptions people may have. https://www.flyefc.ca

]]> We interview Sophia Wells, Chief Flying Instructor of the Edmonton Flying Club. We talk about various ways to get into aviation, and some common misconceptions people may have. https://www.flyefc.ca

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4324 4 full Air Race 1 China Cup Recap Air Race 1 China Cup Recap https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/air-race-1-china-cup-recap/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/air-race-1-china-cup-recap/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2019 16:44:34 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/air-race-1-china-cup-recap-9ec77365a8f6a6637f77ade06888f27f Brian and Scott travelled to China where Scott flew Outlaw in the Air Race 1 China Cup.

]]> Brian and Scott travelled to China where Scott flew Outlaw in the Air Race 1 China Cup.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 4138 3 full Maurizio Perissinotto - BD5J Jet Pilot Maurizio Perissinotto - BD5J Jet Pilot https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/maurizio-perissinotto-of-the-cloud-dancers/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/maurizio-perissinotto-of-the-cloud-dancers/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:16:41 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/maurizio-perissinotto-of-the-cloud-dancers-5b4501ec729d5c7169b3f257bfe59094 Scott interviews the Maurizio Perissinotto, the pilot of a BD5J, who we met in Wuhan China. 

  ]]> Scott interviews the Maurizio Perissinotto, the pilot of a BD5J, who we met in Wuhan China. 

  ]]> Deadstick Radio false No 2614 2 full Episode 1 - Intro to Deadstick Radio Episode 1 - Intro to Deadstick Radio https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/episode-1-intro-to-deadstick-radio/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/episode-1-intro-to-deadstick-radio/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:21:31 -0700 deadstickradio.podbean.com/episode-1-intro-to-deadstick-radio-15d7ad120754328cea1cad0322dec689 Brian and Scott discuss who we are and what we hope to accomplish with Deadstick Radio.

]]> Brian and Scott discuss who we are and what we hope to accomplish with Deadstick Radio.

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 1468 1 full Teaser Teaser https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/deadstick-radio-intro-episode/ https://deadstickradio.podbean.com/e/deadstick-radio-intro-episode/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:35:49 -0600 deadstickradio.podbean.com/deadstick-radio-intro-episode-5ec0416c1882c09e7c4531d1bdba5ee1 A quick teaser for what to expect from Deadstick Radio! We will be covering a wide range of interesting, and untold stories from the current aviation environment. 

]]> A quick teaser for what to expect from Deadstick Radio! We will be covering a wide range of interesting, and untold stories from the current aviation environment. 

]]> Deadstick Radio false No 45 full