EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association

EAA's The Green Dot - An Aviation Podcast

A podcast by Experimental Aircraft Association for those who build, restore, or fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by the world of flight. The Green Dot features EAA news, general aviation topics, history, personal experiences from the hosts and a variety of guests, and anything fun, interesting, or cool in and around the world of flight.

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EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association

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Technology

Podcast website

inspire.eaa.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

EAA’s The Green Dot — Flight Outfitters Founder Mark Glassmeyer 24.03.2022

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom were joined by a good friend of EAA’s — Flight Outfitters founder Mark Glassmeyer, EAA 1400673. Tune in to learn more about Mark, his company, and Flight Outfitters’ support of EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest!

RC Model Flying and Building 10.03.2022

This time on The Green Dot, host Hal was joined by Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of community and member programs, and Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, to talk about a shared interest — RC model flying and building!

Model Aircraft 22.02.2022

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry welcomed EAA staff photographer Connor Madison to the show to talk about a hobby of many aviation enthusiasts — building model aircraft!

Lisa Turner — Restoration Expert 10.02.2022

This time on The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Lisa Turner to discuss the many factors to consider when it comes to restoring an aircraft. Tune in to hear some great advice from Lisa!

Carl Trout — U-2 Pilot 25.01.2022

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Carl Trout, who flew the legendary Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft for a dozen years.

Robert “Hoot” Gibson and Charlie Precourt — NASA Astronauts 12.01.2022

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a five-time space shuttle flight veteran, and Charlie Precourt, a veteran of four spaceflights and member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Mike Patey — Bush Pilot 16.12.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hosts Hal Bryan and Tom Charpentier welcomed friend of EAA Mike Patey to the show to talk about his latest custom-built airplane, Scrappy, which will be featured in the upcoming January 2022 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.

The Final Mission 02.12.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, Chris and Hal took a break from hosting and joined the show as guests of Tom’s in this very special episode in which they discuss what it was like to co-author the book The Final Mission. Tune in for sneak preview of some of the heartwarming stories from the book.

Scratchbuilding 16.11.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, host Tom Charpentier welcomed EAA staff members Charlie Becker and John Egan to the show to talk about scratchbuilding.

Taras Lyssenko — A and T Recovery 03.11.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, long-time host Chris Henry welcomed EAA staff member Sam Oleson to the show for the first time to co-host this special episode where we sat down with Taras Lyssenko of A and T Recovery. Tune in to hear Taras talk about what it’s like to recover dozens of World War II U.S. Navy aircraft from Lake Michigan.

Nicole Stott — NASA Astronaut 19.10.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hosts Hal Bryan and Chris Henry welcomed astronaut Nicole Stott to the show to talk about her career at NASA and what it was like to work in space.

Daniel Lange — Hang Glide Wisconsin 07.10.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we changed things up a bit as longtime host Hal Bryan welcomed former guest and EAA staff member Rick Larsen to co-host a special episode where we discussed hang gliding with Daniel Lange from Hang Glide Wisconsin.

Richard Knoeller — NYPD Lieutenant 22.09.2021

On a special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Lt. Richard Knoeller of the New York Police Department on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 to talk about what it was like to respond to the scene, how that event impacted his future of becoming a helicopter pilot for the department, and much more. 

Dr. Susan Northup — FAA Federal Air Surgeon 09.09.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup to ask questions about current and future policies, and to better understand what goes on behind the scenes of federal aviation rulemaking.

Col. Kim Campbell — A-10 Pilot 25.08.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed former A-10 pilot Col. Kim “KC” Campbell to the show to talk about what it’s like to fly the Hog and her military career, including the act of bravery she displayed on April 7, 2003, which earned her the honorable Distinguished Flying Cross.

Michael Dougherty — Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot 09.08.2021

This time on a special live audience recording of EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to the show to talk about what it’s like to fly the legendary airship, and much more!

AirVenture 2021 Grounds Tour 15.07.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, our hosts — Hal, Chris, and Tom — sat down to give listeners a virtual tour of the AirVenture grounds with just 11 days left until the much-anticipated annual event!

On Paramotors with Jon Eisele 01.07.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Jon Eisele, EAA’s manager of air tours and flight programs, to the show to talk about his experience as a paramotor instructor and overall enjoyment for the sport.

AirVenture 2021: What to Expect 15.06.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed EAA Vice President of Communities and Member Programming Rick Larsen and EAA Director of AirVenture Air Show Operations Dennis Dunbar to the show to talk about some of the exciting features and attractions planned around the grounds and in the air as we count down the […]

Bruce Johnson — Orbis International Director of Aircraft Operations and Maintenance 03.06.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Orbis International Director of Aircraft Operations and Maintenance Bruce Johnson to the show to talk about the Flying Eye Hospital that will be coming to AirVenture this year.

Divisions Update: What’s New With WOA, IAC, and VAA 18.05.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with Warbirds of America President Jim “Zack” Olzacki, International Aerobatic Club President Jim Bourke, and Vintage Aircraft Association President Susan Dusenbury for a general update on what’s going on in each division.

John Dorcey — CFI 06.05.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed local CFI John Dorcey to the show to give his best tips for both students and instructors.

John Young — Co-founder of the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge 22.04.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed John Young, co-founder of the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge, to the show to talk about the challenge and what’s in store for this year’s event.

Philipp Steinbach — CEO and Co-Founder of Game Composites 08.04.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed CEO and co-founder of Game Composites, Philipp Steinbach, to the show to talk about the company and all it has to offer.

Michael Haubrich – Airport Passport Programs 25.03.2021

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew welcomed Michael Haubrich, EAA 1169382, to talk about what it was like to plan and fly to 510 airports across 5 states in 55 days over 3 years.

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