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    Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

    Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

    Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the “Flying Carpet,” as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. 

    A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some reviewers have compared his book, “Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane,” to road-trip classics like “On the Road,” and “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” 

    Says aviation author and humorist Rod Machado: “Greg thinks with the mind of a pilot, questions with the curiosity of a philosopher, and sees with the eyes of a poet.” 

    Observes Nina Bell Allen, former “Readers Digest” Asst. Managing Editor, “You don’t have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in [his] Flying Carpet.” 

    So climb into the “Flying Carpet,” buckle in, and join Greg for the ride! 

    Website: GregBrownFlyingCarpet.com/podcast

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    Vertigo! Dec 10, 2022
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    Some Lessons a Pilot Never Forgets
    "So this must be vertigo." I thought. Nausea circled my gut like the snowflakes orbiting my propeller. I peered out the windshield for landmarks, but snow obscured all but a tiny spot of ground beneath me, even at an altitude of only a thousand feet.
    To make matters worse, my navigational radio had obviously failed. How could I possibly have drifted so far off course as it suggested, on a flight of only 40 miles?
    It was almost Christmas, and I was a young University of Illinois student transporting precious parts for my motorcycle, home to Champaign...

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Red Sports Car for a Day Nov 18, 2022
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    Text or Voicemail Greg!

    Ride along on Greg's youthful adventures in airplanes and automobiles!

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Fifty Years Aloft Oct 05, 2022
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    I was recently awarded the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, for 50 years of safe piloting.
    It’s mind-boggling to consider how short the history of aviation is, that I should have personally flown for over 40% of the entire history of powered flight!

    In this episode I reflect on how general aviation flying has changed since I took to the skies in 1972. What’s more, today’s story kicks off a whole series of future episodes sharing many more cockpit adventures from those five decades. Something to look forward to!

    Okay, everyone, hop aboard my Flying Carpet, snug up your seatbelts, and prepare for takeoff on today’s adventure, “Fifty Years Aloft!”

    Greg

    PS: If you enjoy this podcast, please share with friends, and rate and review it on your favorite podcast directory!

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Talking Spirits Aug 16, 2022
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    Piloting is a sophisticated activity that requires a good deal of training, hand-eye coordination, planning, and application of judgment.
    But today’s episode focuses more on spiritual aspects of flying--that is, why we do it, rather than how we do it, and it's topped off by a crazy destination. This story is one of my personal favorites, and I hope you’ll enjoy it.
    Okay, everyone, hop aboard my Flying Carpet, snug up your seatbelts, and prepare for takeoff on today’s adventure, “Talking Spirits!”

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Captain Midnight Apr 16, 2022
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    As you’ve likely heard, the final Learjet was recently delivered following almost 60 years of production. I was a kid when the Lear 23 was first introduced in 1964.
    Although a few other corporate jets were flying by then, most companies still motored around in relatively slow, unpressurized piston airplanes, many of them repurposed WWII-era bombers and freighters.
    The Lear was so sleek, sexy, and fast in comparison that it seemingly arrived from the future, revolutionizing air travel as evidenced by some 3,000 aircraft delivered over so many years.

    Today’s episode is a tribute to the Learjet via "Captain Midnight," one of the model’s early captains and the most dashing pilot I've ever met, who along the way inspired me and other enthusiastic kids to earn their wings in his footsteps.

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Backstory: Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Apr 04, 2022
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    Every aviator develops mutually rewarding relationships with the flight instructors delivering his or her wings.
    Well, here’s the backstory of one of those relationships, that over 22 years led to the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. It’s a story every pilot will appreciate.
    Read my 1999 NAFI Mentor column referenced in the Podcast.

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Share Your Gift of Flight! Oct 31, 2021
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    Tips and tricks for introducing family and friends to general aviation flying, including some hysterical stories about how NOT to do it!
    Learn how to treat family and friends to their critical first airplane rides, to ensure that they enjoy themselves and want to fly with you again.

    Heads up that this is a live recording of a talk given several years ago, meaning audio quality is somewhat variable. But if you’ll stick with me I promise some great tips, along with some fun stories pilots at every experience level will appreciate.

    Okay, everyone, hop aboard my Flying Carpet, snug up your seatbelts, and prepare for takeoff on today’s adventure, “Share your Gift of Flight!”

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    GregBrownFlyingCarpet.com (Find all of Greg's links here.)

    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    Pilgrimage to Oshkosh! Jul 27, 2021
    Show notes

    Text or Voicemail Greg!

    Everyone knows this is Oshkosh AirVenture Fly-in week, right? Well, grab your logbook, 'cause it's time for "Pilgrimage to Oshkosh," Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast #18.


    Whether you're at AirVenture now or just wish you were, I promise you cross-country time, some laughs, and a fresh perspective!


    So hop in the Flying Carpet with me, and we’ll go check it out!


    Greg
    PS: If you enjoy this podcast, please share with friends!

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    "Parlez-vous Anglais?" Jun 20, 2021
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    Ever wonder what it would be like, flying yourself into a foreign country where pilot communications are transmitted in an unknown-to-you language? Well, here's your opportunity to find out!
    This episode marks fifty years of a treasured friendship, arising under unusual circumstances from a long-ago foreign adventure, and continued over the years through Flying Carpet adventures like this one!

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    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


    World War I in the Air! May 18, 2021
    Show notes

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    Ever wonder what it was like to fly primitive airplanes into battle in World War I? Well, here’s your opportunity to find out!
    “The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul,” ⸺Sir Walter Raleigh, The War in the Air, 1922
    (Music by Hannis Brown)

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    Contact Greg with your comments and suggestions!

    GregBrownFlyingCarpet.com (Find all of Greg's links here.)

    Greg Brown's Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet Podcast

    Greg's Book, Flying Carpet; The Soul of An Airplane "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in Flying Carpet."
    -- Nina Bell Allen, Former Asst. Managing Editor, Readers Digest

    Greg's Fine Art Metal Prints, Pilot Achievement Plaques, & Photo Wall Calendars

    Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Podcast Facebook Group

    Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Facebook Group

    Follow Greg Brown on Instagram and Facebook


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