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The conversations from NBAA-BACE 2026 aren't over yet! Part 2 picks up right where we left off, with more great guests, candid conversations, and moments from the Two Plane Guys LIVE experience in Las Vegas. A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us, shared their time, and helped bring this live show to life. We couldn't have done it without you! T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wo Plane Guys Official Insta...

Two Plane Guys LIVE from NBAA-BACE 2026! 🎙️✈️ Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin take Two Plane Guys to the show floor in Las Vegas for special conversations with the people who make business aviation what it is. From familiar faces to new connections, Part 1 brings you the personalities, experiences, and stories behind the industry — all recorded LIVE from Stevens Aerospace booth #1705. No studio, just...

NBAA-BACE 2026 is almost here, and Rick and Adam are talking about what makes this event one of the biggest weeks in business aviation. From the people and conversations that make it special to a big announcement for Two Plane Guys, there’s plenty to look forward to. Two Plane Guys is going LIVE from the NBAA show floor! Tune in for the details, and if you’re heading to Las Vegas, make sure to com...

What does great food have to do with the private aviation experience? A lot more than you might think. Elizabeth Willard, CEO and founder of The Pickled Beet, joins Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin to talk about bringing fresh, elevated food and personalized hospitality to private aviation. From custom catering for private flights to private chef experiences and meals for visitors throughout South Flor...

Lisa Senters has spent more than 27 years in private aviation, from helping launch a charter brokerage to becoming a top national producer at NetJets/Marquis Jet—and eventually taking the leap to build her own company, Jet Senters Aviation. In this episode, Lisa joins the Two Plane Guys to talk about entrepreneurship, aircraft ownership, building trust with high-level clients, and what it takes to...

What do you learn from a career that takes you from military aviation to the cockpit of a 737, and even the Presidential Airlift? In this episode of Two Plane Guys, Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin sit down with Alex Cole, a 737 Captain, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and former Presidential Pilot. Alex shares stories and lessons from his time in the U.S. Air Force, his experience flying fo...

Last week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Adam and Rick hit the grounds to catch up with some of the aviation industry's leading companies and organizations. In this special On the Road episode of Two Plane Guys, you'll hear conversations with Send Aero, Raisbeck Engineering, Hartzell Propeller, NBAA, Blackhawk Aerospace, and Garmin as they discuss what's new, what's next, and what has...

What does it take to become an aircraft mechanic? In this episode of Two Plane Guys, Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin sit down with Jackie Wilson, a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University studying Aviation Maintenance. Jackie shares what life is like as a student preparing for a career in aircraft maintenance, the organizations and opportunities she's involved with on campus, and the experi...

Why do they call Lou Seno "Mr. Oshkosh"? In this special on-the-road episode, Lou takes Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin on a behind-the-scenes golf cart tour of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 . With 71 consecutive years attending the world's largest aviation gathering, Lou shares stories, history, and insider knowledge from every corner of the show. From iconic exhibits and aircraft display...

The conversation continues. In Part 2 of our Aviation Conversations We Need to Have series, Rick and Adam turn their attention to the future of aviation and the opportunities, challenges, and changes that lie ahead. From emerging technology and evolving customer expectations to workforce development and industry growth, they discuss what could shape aviation in the years to come—and why these conv...

Some aviation conversations don’t happen often enough—and we think it’s time to change that. In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Rick Buffkin and Adam Beach tackle some of the biggest questions aircraft owners and operators ask. This episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of aviation maintenance, service timelines, labor, parts, and the complexities that impact every project. If y...

Rick and Adam welcome Pedro Bizzotto to discuss the journey from young pilot in Brazil to aviation entrepreneur expanding into the U.S. market. Drawing from experience operating aircraft across multiple cities and a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, Pedro shares lessons on growth, leadership, and launching his next aviation venture in Florida. ⁠ Two Plane Guys Official Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rick Buf...

In this episode, Rick and Adam catch up with Christian Colbert of JSSI to talk maintenance planning, budgeting, and the tools operators rely on to keep aircraft costs under control. Christian offers a clear look at the realities flight departments navigate everyday. Two Plane Guys Official Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rick Buffkin : ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow Adam Beach : ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Rick and Adam welcome Mike Smith from SeatSource to talk through the real story behind aircraft seat refurbishment. Mike brings a unique blend of regulatory expertise and hands-on skill, offering a clearer look at what operators should expect when updating their interiors. Two Plane Guys Official Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rick Buffkin : ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow Adam Beach : ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Rick and Adam are joined by Chris Canon, Founder of RAD Jets, for a conversation about one of the most misunderstood areas of aircraft ownership: what airplanes are actually worth. Chris shares how he went from growing up around aviation to becoming a trusted valuation expert, and what buyers and owners should understood about today's market. Two Plane Guys Official Instagram ⁠⁠ Follow Rick Bu...

This week, Rick and Adam are joined by Eddie Phillips, and internationally published aviation and motorsports photographer, thrill seeker, and recent P-51 Mustang passenger, for a fast-paced conversation full of sky-high stories. ⁠ Two Plane Guys Official Instagram ⁠ Follow Rick Buffkin : ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram Follow Adam Beach : ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Eddie Phillips : ⁠ Instagram ⁠Facebook...

Rick and Adam sit down with Andrew Broom, Chief Revenue Officer of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Andrew offers a deeper look at NBAA's impact on business aviation, the value of being part of the association, and its work to drive the industry forward. Two Plane Guys Official Instagram Follow Andrew Broom : ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram Follow Adam Beach : LinkedIn Instagram Follow...

Rick and Adam welcome Tony Dultz, military aviation veteran and General Manager at Aviation Blade Services, for a conversation on leadership, mission-critical programs, and a career flying with the A-10, F-15, and C-130. Two Plane Guys Official Instagram :   / twoplaneguys   Follow Tony Dultz : LinkedIn Instagram Follow Adam Beach : LinkedIn Instagram Follow Rick Buffkin : LinkedIn Instagram If yo...

Rick and Adam kick things off by introducing themselves and giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at their lives in business aviation. From their first cars and favorite music to the paths that led them to where they are today. This episode div es into the real, unfiltered stories of the people who keep the aviation world moving. Expect candid conversations, laughs, and a glimpse into the expe...