The WildBlue Podcast

Episode 52 - "Please Remain Seated While We Vent!" 27.08.2025 32:40 ↓

Todd & Chris have some good laughs as we discuss the many pet peeves we've developed over the years.

Episode 51 - The Do's & Don'ts of Aircraft Maintenance 29.07.2025 35:14 ↓

What maintenance practices can impact the value of your airplane? Listen as Todd and Chris discuss the little things you can do -- and shouldn't do -- to help preserve the value of your aircraft investment.

Episode 50 - Buying your first PA46 with Jim Myles 13.06.2025 47:51 ↓

What's it like to own an operate a Piper Mirage? Listen as owner and pilot, Jim Myles, shares his first hand experience.

Episode 49 - Experiences of a first-time aircraft owner. 15.04.2025 40:21 ↓

Hear what it's like to buy your first airplane

Ep 48 - Breathing New Life Into an Old Cherokee 19.03.2025 41:31 ↓

What's it like to bring an airplane that hasn't flown in 15 years back to life?

Ep 47 - Stuck on the Ground? We have a solution! 19.02.2025 34:45 ↓

Todd Mitton, Chris Kirk, Ethan Kirk and Riley Diederich announce their new mobile maintenance platform, WildBlue Aircraft Maintenance.

Episode 46 - Hey, what's happening with Saratoga 94TF? 16.07.2024 33:55 ↓

The latest on Chris' Piper Saratoga and the efforts (and costs) to overcome 10 years without flying.

Episode 45 - An Interview with Dr. John Owen 11.06.2024 44:12 ↓

Get a glimpse of the inside world of an Aviation Medical Examiner, pilot, hospital administrator and Brigadier General as Todd & Chris interview Dr. John Owen.

Episode 44 - Jeanne Willerth and her Air Race adventures 07.05.2024 46:56 ↓

What's it like to fly in a cross-country air race? Find out from Jeanne Willerth as she describes her nearly 5 decades of air race flying.

Episode 43 - One Year After The Storm 02.04.2024 45:55 ↓

How ATD Flight Systems overcame a nearly insurmountable business catastrophe. An interview with Kiera Neifach, Director of Flight Operations.

Episode 42 - Let's Talk Retail vs Wholesale 03.10.2023 27:11 ↓

Chris & Todd answer the big & small questions you might be asking concerning retail or wholesale aviation sales.

Episode 41 - International Flying - A Pilot's Perspective 30.08.2023 45:09 ↓

Ever wonder what the ins & outs of international flights look like? Listen in as one international pilot interviews another.

Episode 40 - Pilots' tips & tricks on enjoying Oshkosh to the fullest 12.07.2023 26:02 ↓

Chris & Todd chat about their lessons learned & how they've enjoyed their Oshkosh experiences.

Episode 39 - What's it like earning your Airframe and Powerplant certificate? 06.06.2023 32:14 ↓

A conversation with A&P student, Ethan Kirk.

Episode 38 - What, exactly, can an aircraft buyer's agent do for you? 07.04.2023 30:56 ↓

Can an airplane buyer's agent help you avoid the pitfalls of buying a used airplane or should you just wing it and take your chances?

Episode 37 - *GULP* A $50,000 Annual?? - Pt 1 25.10.2022 25:42 ↓

Episode 37 - *GULP* A $50,000 Annual?? - Pt 1 by WildBlue Aircraft Sales

Episode 36 - You think you want to commute? The life of an airline pilot who doesn't live "in base." 02.08.2022 35:52 ↓

Chris & Todd banter about the positives & negatives of being commuting airline pilots.

Episode 35 - Airport property is booming! 12.07.2022 43:42 ↓

A discussion with Will Mace of the Aviation Property Network

Episode 34 - Becoming a Private Pilot in 2022; A Brand New Pilot’s Insight 07.06.2022 33:09 ↓

Are you or someone you know interested in getting a private pilot license? Listen in to get a fresh perspective from our newest employee, Isaac Martin.

Episode 33 - Developing an Airpark - What's at stake? Part 2 03.05.2022 36:06 ↓

Listen in as Chris & Todd interview Craig Wilcox, pilot & high-end Midwest airpark developer. Get excited about an amazing upscale airpark coming soon! Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadAirpark

Episode 32 - Developing an Airpark - What's at stake? Part 1 05.04.2022 40:12 ↓

Listen in as Chris & Todd interview Craig Wilcox, pilot & high-end Midwest airpark developer.

Episode 31 - Which 6-seat airplane is right for you? 04.03.2022 44:50 ↓

From a 30,000' perspective, what differences exist between some of today's most popular 6-seat singles?

Episode 30 - What's it like to upgrade to the left seat for a major airline? 01.02.2022 34:31 ↓

Take a peek inside what is involved with upgrading to the left seat of a jet airliner.

Episode 29 - Do you have a captain's attitude or are you just along for the ride? 04.01.2022 37:59 ↓

Perhaps the most important part of flying is good decision-making. What's the quality of the decisions you're making?

Episode 28 Pt. 2 - An interview with the real "Top Gun" 08.12.2021 21:55 ↓

Catch up with the rest of this valuable & equally entertaining interview with Commander Frank Weisser, former Blue Angels pilot.