Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com Interviews and Conversations about Experimental, Light Sport and Ultralight Aviation as well as STOL Aircraft. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:25:50 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Leisure:Aviation 1440 episodic Interviews and Conversations about Experimental, Light Sport and Ultralight Aviation as well as STOL Aircraft. Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8242473/PODCAST_THUMB-jpg.jpg Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com 144 144 Just Aircraft NEW OWNER Harold Chapman on WHAT NOW? Just Aircraft NEW OWNER Harold Chapman on WHAT NOW? https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/just-aircraft-new-owner-harold-chapman-on-what-now/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/just-aircraft-new-owner-harold-chapman-on-what-now/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:25:50 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/a391a4b9-1054-3a87-9ad8-07351fd8e337 This is a One-on-One "IN PERSON" interview ON-LOCATION in South Carolina with the new owner of this famous Aircraft company "JUST AIRCRAFT. Formerly owned by Gary and Troy who started the company over 20 years ago. This  is BIG news in our industry to have Harold take ownership. Harold talks the WHY and the future plans for JUST AIRCRAFT

]]> This is a One-on-One "IN PERSON" interview ON-LOCATION in South Carolina with the new owner of this famous Aircraft company "JUST AIRCRAFT. Formerly owned by Gary and Troy who started the company over 20 years ago. This  is BIG news in our industry to have Harold take ownership. Harold talks the WHY and the future plans for JUST AIRCRAFT

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1949 19 full Bede Aircraft | Builders Assistance | Aircraft Engines with Gratia AERO Bede Aircraft | Builders Assistance | Aircraft Engines with Gratia AERO https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/bede-aircraft-builders-assistance-aircraft-engines-with-gratia-aero/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/bede-aircraft-builders-assistance-aircraft-engines-with-gratia-aero/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:27:25 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/3a5f8fd7-2721-3205-826d-b77cf80b3112 Atilla is passionate about Aviation! So much so... that he started a company (a GROUP of Companies to be exact) to promote the Experimental Aircraft and Engines that he has fallen in love with. Gratia Aero Group will suppled the known Bede "BD" (Jim Bede) kits and offer Builder Assistance to complete them. As well as offering several engine options like MwFLY and Viking Aircraft Engines. Join us.. as we introduce "Gratia Aero" into our community!

]]> Atilla is passionate about Aviation! So much so... that he started a company (a GROUP of Companies to be exact) to promote the Experimental Aircraft and Engines that he has fallen in love with. Gratia Aero Group will suppled the known Bede "BD" (Jim Bede) kits and offer Builder Assistance to complete them. As well as offering several engine options like MwFLY and Viking Aircraft Engines. Join us.. as we introduce "Gratia Aero" into our community!

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2483 18 full Sonex Employee Buys Entire Sonex LLC Company! Sonex Employee Buys Entire Sonex LLC Company! https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/sonex-employee-buys-entire-sonex-llc-company/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/sonex-employee-buys-entire-sonex-llc-company/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:35:09 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/d35cf523-2497-3741-a624-c62bf7ac56ea Long time employee (General Manager) Mark Schaible just announced the purchase of the Sonex LLC and all assets attached. Here is the interview the day after the announcement was made on Social Media with the Press Release. Sonex Aircraft is a kit plane manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has several models to choose from. 

]]> Long time employee (General Manager) Mark Schaible just announced the purchase of the Sonex LLC and all assets attached. Here is the interview the day after the announcement was made on Social Media with the Press Release. Sonex Aircraft is a kit plane manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has several models to choose from. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1043 17 full Belite Chipper Aircraft ”JAMES WIEBE” is BACK! Manufacturing kits for YOU to build Belite Chipper Aircraft ”JAMES WIEBE” is BACK! Manufacturing kits for YOU to build https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/belite-chipper-aircraft-james-wiebe-is-back-manufacturing-kits-for-you-to-build/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/belite-chipper-aircraft-james-wiebe-is-back-manufacturing-kits-for-you-to-build/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:32:50 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e400b7f1-8643-322b-ab31-d00d4f13a6ea We saw that James recently starting posting a lot on Social Media with some CAD designs and some of his own YouTube videos and decided to reach out to him to see what the fuss was all about. James owns "BELITE AIRCRAFT" in Wichita Kansas and several years back was force to close up shop after a fire in his production facility burned down the building. Well... he is back in action and planning to resume production in 2022!

]]> We saw that James recently starting posting a lot on Social Media with some CAD designs and some of his own YouTube videos and decided to reach out to him to see what the fuss was all about. James owns "BELITE AIRCRAFT" in Wichita Kansas and several years back was force to close up shop after a fire in his production facility burned down the building. Well... he is back in action and planning to resume production in 2022!

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2664 16 full Electric Aircraft - Battery and Motor Tech - Nuncats Founder "Tim Bridge" Electric Aircraft - Battery and Motor Tech - Nuncats Founder "Tim Bridge" https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/electric-aircraft-battery-and-motor-tech-nuncats-founder-tim-bridge/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/electric-aircraft-battery-and-motor-tech-nuncats-founder-tim-bridge/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:43:36 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/9828ff8f-50a3-3343-be01-842b263dff87 Join in on our "Aviation Conversation" with Tim Bridge of  the non profit organization called "NunCats." He has built a Zenith CH750 Aircraft and is powering it with an ALL ELECTRIC system for humanitarian efforts in getting medical supplies and other needs out into rural areas of the world. With plans to have an infrastructure in the field powered by solar to recharge these aircraft.

]]> Join in on our "Aviation Conversation" with Tim Bridge of  the non profit organization called "NunCats." He has built a Zenith CH750 Aircraft and is powering it with an ALL ELECTRIC system for humanitarian efforts in getting medical supplies and other needs out into rural areas of the world. With plans to have an infrastructure in the field powered by solar to recharge these aircraft.

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2606 15 full Arion Aircraft "Nick Otterback" Talks Aircraft, Engines, Flight Testing and MORE! Arion Aircraft "Nick Otterback" Talks Aircraft, Engines, Flight Testing and MORE! https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/arion-aircraft-nick-otterback-talks-aircraft-engines-flight-testing-and-more/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/arion-aircraft-nick-otterback-talks-aircraft-engines-flight-testing-and-more/#comments Thu, 20 May 2021 14:07:03 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/5fa13025-522e-3b58-9a9c-adebfee59f5f Join in on the conversation with Nick Otterback from Arion Aircraft located in Shelbyville TN and Bryan Walstrom discussing all that Arion Aircraft is involved in. Airplanes regarding the Lighting Aircraft they produce. Jabiru Aircraft Engines from Australia as they are the North American dealer/supplier of these engines. Flight testing that Nick has accomplished over the years and his experience from over 300 Flight Tests! 

Check out our NEW website here: https://www.experimentalaircraftchannel.com/

]]> Join in on the conversation with Nick Otterback from Arion Aircraft located in Shelbyville TN and Bryan Walstrom discussing all that Arion Aircraft is involved in. Airplanes regarding the Lighting Aircraft they produce. Jabiru Aircraft Engines from Australia as they are the North American dealer/supplier of these engines. Flight testing that Nick has accomplished over the years and his experience from over 300 Flight Tests! 

Check out our NEW website here: https://www.experimentalaircraftchannel.com/

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2804 14 full Aircraft Insurance Explained -with Clemens Insurance Agency Aircraft Insurance Explained -with Clemens Insurance Agency https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/aircraft-insurance-explained-with-clemens-insurance-agency/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/aircraft-insurance-explained-with-clemens-insurance-agency/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:05:17 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/18897522-1be4-38a6-b642-feac6039460f Jerry Clemens speaks with us about why we need Aircraft Insurance and the different Products and Plans available to us as Pilots and Aircraft Kit Builders. I met Jerry while attending the ACCA event in Benton KS at the Stearman Field Airport. We immediately got into a deep Aviation conversation and I was inspired and impressed with is positive attitude and knowledge of the industry. I hope to share a little of that with you here today. 

]]> Jerry Clemens speaks with us about why we need Aircraft Insurance and the different Products and Plans available to us as Pilots and Aircraft Kit Builders. I met Jerry while attending the ACCA event in Benton KS at the Stearman Field Airport. We immediately got into a deep Aviation conversation and I was inspired and impressed with is positive attitude and knowledge of the industry. I hope to share a little of that with you here today. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2302 13 full National STOL Series coming to Sun-N-Fun 2020 Doug Jackson Interview National STOL Series coming to Sun-N-Fun 2020 Doug Jackson Interview https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/national-stol-series-coming-to-sun-n-fun-2020-doug-jackson-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/national-stol-series-coming-to-sun-n-fun-2020-doug-jackson-interview/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:56:23 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/d0b97587-8343-3153-b655-48370179fe8e Join us for a chat with the founder of the NATIONAL STOL SERIES which started in Gainesville TX this year and now extending into many other locations. Doug, and his crew, are working with the great folks at Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland Florida to bring us an amazing event scheduled for December 4th-5th 2020! 

]]> Join us for a chat with the founder of the NATIONAL STOL SERIES which started in Gainesville TX this year and now extending into many other locations. Doug, and his crew, are working with the great folks at Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland Florida to bring us an amazing event scheduled for December 4th-5th 2020! 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1637 12 full Something Everyday Builder - VANCE SIMONS Interview Something Everyday Builder - VANCE SIMONS Interview https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/something-everyday-builder-vance-simons-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/something-everyday-builder-vance-simons-interview/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:54:27 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/9001b74f-0732-3222-9bab-2d06ad631bad Vance is currently building a very "custom" Zenith CH701 and had been truly one of the top "posters" on our Experimental Aircraft Channel FB GROUP where we encourage everyone to "Say it With Video" and give us "Build Updates" from their home, workshop, hangar or where ever they are building. I created a 31 day Build Challenge last Christmas and well... Vance really stepped up on his build and also shared nearly daily all of is progress. Let my introduce you to Vance Simons and a little on how he stays so very engaged in his project!

]]> Vance is currently building a very "custom" Zenith CH701 and had been truly one of the top "posters" on our Experimental Aircraft Channel FB GROUP where we encourage everyone to "Say it With Video" and give us "Build Updates" from their home, workshop, hangar or where ever they are building. I created a 31 day Build Challenge last Christmas and well... Vance really stepped up on his build and also shared nearly daily all of is progress. Let my introduce you to Vance Simons and a little on how he stays so very engaged in his project!

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2357 11 full Bearhawk Builder STOL Missionary Pilot Pete Bearhawk Builder STOL Missionary Pilot Pete https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/bearhawk-builder-stol-missionary-pilot-pete/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/bearhawk-builder-stol-missionary-pilot-pete/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:01:36 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/f03847cd-f8f3-315e-be41-47a1c3aee08f Join in on this interview with "Missionary Pilot Pete" as he describes how he started out in Aviation building KIT AIRCRAFT and now flying as a Missionary Pilot in Africa for AIM Air! 

]]> Join in on this interview with "Missionary Pilot Pete" as he describes how he started out in Aviation building KIT AIRCRAFT and now flying as a Missionary Pilot in Africa for AIM Air! 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2432 10 full Sun N Fun Aircraft Behind the Scenes with Andy Ovans Sun N Fun Aircraft Behind the Scenes with Andy Ovans https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/sun-n-fun-aircraft-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-ovans/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/sun-n-fun-aircraft-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-ovans/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:13:42 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/5cc72e41-5831-3f74-8676-2da8b942edaa Andy Ovans takes care of all the official aircraft of SUN-N-FUN the "business" and is a talented A&P mechanic that is also involved in the "ABLE FLIGHT PROGRAM" to help get pilots with disabilities up and flying. 

]]> Andy Ovans takes care of all the official aircraft of SUN-N-FUN the "business" and is a talented A&P mechanic that is also involved in the "ABLE FLIGHT PROGRAM" to help get pilots with disabilities up and flying. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 3972 9 full Interview with Van's Aircraft "Greg Hughes" talking about what's new in 2020 and Aviation during Pandemic Interview with Van's Aircraft "Greg Hughes" talking about what's new in 2020 and Aviation during Pandemic https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/interview-with-vans-aircraft-greg-hughes-talking-about-whats-new-in-2020-and-aviation-during-pandemic/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/interview-with-vans-aircraft-greg-hughes-talking-about-whats-new-in-2020-and-aviation-during-pandemic/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:44:22 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/6ed869b8-b426-5e36-b679-23a849cd97c3 Greg walks us through the different models of the Van's Aircraft fleet, what is NEW for 2020 and how people are staying focused in Aviation during the Pandemic and stuck at home. 

]]> Greg walks us through the different models of the Van's Aircraft fleet, what is NEW for 2020 and how people are staying focused in Aviation during the Pandemic and stuck at home. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2546 8 full Creighton King - GriplockTies - Cassut Aircraft Interview Creighton King - GriplockTies - Cassut Aircraft Interview https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/creighton-king-griplockties-cassut-aircraft-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/creighton-king-griplockties-cassut-aircraft-interview/#comments Sat, 23 May 2020 10:30:44 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/0c668c5f-dd97-5e07-9d5c-703938761280 Join us for a Aviation discussion with Creighton as he explains how GripLockTies came to be, keeping the Cassut Aircraft Racer design alive and Aviation in general. 

]]> Join us for a Aviation discussion with Creighton as he explains how GripLockTies came to be, keeping the Cassut Aircraft Racer design alive and Aviation in general. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2147 7 full Kevin Quinn - STOL Drags - Flying Cowboy - Aviation INTERVIEW! Kevin Quinn - STOL Drags - Flying Cowboy - Aviation INTERVIEW! https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/kevin-quinn-stol-drags-flying-cowboy-aviation-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/kevin-quinn-stol-drags-flying-cowboy-aviation-interview/#comments Thu, 14 May 2020 13:26:14 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/c3e1f9fb-2a11-5ca5-9ca0-3e431ec3959e A good long TALK with Kevin Quinn - Flying Cowboy. STOL Drags creator. Record holder for the longest Aircraft Water Ski ever! Get to know Kevin on a deeper level and also listen as we talk Aviation!

]]> A good long TALK with Kevin Quinn - Flying Cowboy. STOL Drags creator. Record holder for the longest Aircraft Water Ski ever! Get to know Kevin on a deeper level and also listen as we talk Aviation!

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2495 6 full RANS Aircraft - Randy and Michele Talk Airframes and Engines! RANS Aircraft - Randy and Michele Talk Airframes and Engines! https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/rans-aircraft-randy-and-michele-talk-airframes-and-engines/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/rans-aircraft-randy-and-michele-talk-airframes-and-engines/#comments Thu, 14 May 2020 12:59:48 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/6b3c0f52-d0f7-5192-b6f0-05f6ec900834 Sun-N-Fun AND Oshkosh 2020 are now canceled. Let's talk to the manufacturer and and see what is new for 2020 and all the things you might have found out during a show this years. 

]]> Sun-N-Fun AND Oshkosh 2020 are now canceled. Let's talk to the manufacturer and and see what is new for 2020 and all the things you might have found out during a show this years. 

]]> Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2008 5 full Viking Aircraft Engines - Alissa Daniel Interview 2020 Viking Aircraft Engines - Alissa Daniel Interview 2020 https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/viking-aircraft-engines-alissa-daniel-interview-2020/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/viking-aircraft-engines-alissa-daniel-interview-2020/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:25:35 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/bb62de51-5657-544e-bff9-aee6c5eb871d Join me as we interview with Viking Aircraft Engine's "Alissa Daniel" to discuss what is NEW in 2020 and their engine line up. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching: Experimental Aircraft Channel

]]> Join me as we interview with Viking Aircraft Engine's "Alissa Daniel" to discuss what is NEW in 2020 and their engine line up. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching: Experimental Aircraft Channel

]]> Viking Aircraft Engine's Alissa Daniel Interview on their engine line up and what is new for 2020 Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1761 1 4 full Cory Robin YouTuber - Carbon Cub STOL Pilot Interview! Cory Robin YouTuber - Carbon Cub STOL Pilot Interview! https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/cory-robin-youtuber-carbon-cub-stol-pilot-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/cory-robin-youtuber-carbon-cub-stol-pilot-interview/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:16:22 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/807958fd-4d60-5d57-9a9f-9f773dc28091 Join in on the conversation between Cory Robin and myself as we get a little bit deeper into his personal life and also learn how he got his start in Aviation as his passion. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching "Experimental Aircraft Channel."

]]> Join in on the conversation between Cory Robin and myself as we get a little bit deeper into his personal life and also learn how he got his start in Aviation as his passion. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching "Experimental Aircraft Channel."

]]> Interview with Cory Robin - Carbon Cub STOL Pilot Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 2173 1 3 full Valdez STOL Record Holder - Dan Reynolds Valdez STOL Record Holder - Dan Reynolds https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/valdez-stol-record-holder-dan-reynolds/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/valdez-stol-record-holder-dan-reynolds/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:29:47 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/c8eac25c-c0e1-5f0a-851d-7b65992fa5fa We have the privilege to sit down with Dan Reynolds who broke a record in 2018 at the Alaskan Valdez STOL Competition in his unique "Chinook" Aircraft. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching: Experimental Aircraft Channel.

]]> We have the privilege to sit down with Dan Reynolds who broke a record in 2018 at the Alaskan Valdez STOL Competition in his unique "Chinook" Aircraft. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube by searching: Experimental Aircraft Channel.

]]> Alaskan Valdez STOL Competition Record Maker - Dan Reynolds! Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1995 1 2 full Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz 2020 Interview Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz 2020 Interview https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/zenith-aircrafts-sebastien-heintz-2020-interview/ https://experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/e/zenith-aircrafts-sebastien-heintz-2020-interview/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:12:48 -0500 experimentalaircraftchannel.podbean.com/3127735d-2ffa-5a07-a126-99fbad930c75 The 1st Podcast Episode for The Experimental Aircraft Channel were we interview Sebastien Heintz of Zenith Aircraft to discuss what is NEW for 2020. Covering which models are in production, what is going on with acquired design "Sam Aircraft" and what we all can do to stay connected and engaged in Aviation during these times. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube under "Experimental Aircraft Channel."

 

 

]]> The 1st Podcast Episode for The Experimental Aircraft Channel were we interview Sebastien Heintz of Zenith Aircraft to discuss what is NEW for 2020. Covering which models are in production, what is going on with acquired design "Sam Aircraft" and what we all can do to stay connected and engaged in Aviation during these times. Find the Video Podcast "VPodcast" on YouTube under "Experimental Aircraft Channel."

 

 

]]> Interview with Zenith Aircraft discussing "What's NEW for 2020." Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel false No 1691 1 1 full