EAA's The Green Dot - An Aviation Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea — F-117 Pilots Nov 06, 2019

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The Green Dot crew sat down with Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk pilots Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea to talk about their aviation journeys and their experiences flying one of history’s most secretive aircraft.

Greg Hughes — Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community Oct 23, 2019

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The Green Dot crew sat down with Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community Greg Hughes to discuss his beginnings in aviation, how he got his start at Van’s Aircraft, his chapter involvement, the company’s recent logo change, and much more.

Mark Solper — Ultralight & LSA Council Chairman Oct 08, 2019

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The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council Chairman Mark Solper to discuss his beginnings in aviation, why he loves the lighter side of aviation, and his work with the Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council.

Col. Chris Stricklin — Former Thunderbird Pilot Sep 26, 2019

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The Green Dot crew sat down with Col. Chris Stricklin to talk about his experience becoming a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a member of the Thunderbirds, ejecting during a performance, and his journey since then, including the release of a book.

Col. Mark Tillman — Air Force One Pilot Sep 12, 2019

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On a somber special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Col. Mark Tillman on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 to talk about his experience being the pilot of Air Force One on that day, in addition to his background as an aviator and other topics.

Dion Diehl — DTG Pyrotechnics President Aug 29, 2019

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This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by DTG Pyrotechnics President Dion Diehl to talk about how he got started in pyrotechnics, his background, how exactly the pyro and fireworks shows that DTG does work, and the immense challenge and payoff of the grand show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, including the explosive finale this past AirVenture.

Burt Rutan — Legendary Designer Aug 15, 2019

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This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by an extra special guest as legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan sat down for a live episode during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019.

Ron Strauss — Elvis’ Pilot Aug 01, 2019

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This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Ron Strauss to talk about his beginning in aviation, becoming a professional pilot, being hijacked, and his time serving as Elvis Presley’s pilot.

Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder — Scaled Composites Test Pilots Jul 03, 2019

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This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Scaled Composites test pilots Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder to discuss the first flight of Stratolaunch. Evan flew Stratolaunch, the largest airplane by wingspan to ever fly, and Zach was the pilot in command of the chase plane, a Citation.

EAA’s The Green Dot – AC-130 Crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel Jun 19, 2019

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The Green Dot crew sat down with AC-130 crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel to discuss their experience flying and operating an AC-130 gunship.