Fly Cool Shit - An Aviation Podcast About Flying Cool Shit

Nationals is almost here!!! We take a look at the current entrants registered for Nationals and break the categories down a little bit. This years Nationals is going to be a big one, and is obviously special given the fact that we missed last year due to COVID. Jeff and Mark make some predictions on who will podium (all in good fun of course) and who will be some wildcards to watch whoop some pote...

Welcome back! This week we have Michel Lents on the show. Mike runs the aerobatic program at the University of North Dakota. He has won numerous IAC contests flying the mighty Super Decathlon, and achieved a second place finished in Intermediate Power at the 2019 IAC Nationals. We talk about his role as a coach for the UND team, ins and outs of flying the Super Decathlon, and his recent flight whe...

Welcome back! We were plagued with technical issues so, we apologize in advance. This was also our first time having two guests on at the same time, so sorry for the crappiness! Rob and Mike share how Airventure was for them after having 2021 cancel, we talk about a bunch of stuff like memorable fans, airplanes, most memorable performer, what makes a good performer, and so much more! Head over to...

Never a dull moment while recording! This week we talk a little bit about how Petro is flying lights out after his Extra is fresh out of condition inspection, his slow and deliberate creep into unlimited and his upcoming vacation. Marks dog attacks an Amazon Prime delivery driver during the podcast lol (just scared the crap out of him, didn’t touch him), we talk about general promotion of the spor...

Welcome back! This week we sit down with the incredible, Goody Thomas! Goody is fresh on the recovery from an injury, and is gearing up for Nationals. We talk about his injury, the path moving forward, Stars of Tomorrow, Flying the Sukhoi, transitioning to the Extras, world competition, and so much more! Go show Lift some love at www.liftaviationusa.com and use the code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout to...

Hey everyone! This week we talk about the Acro Exploder and the drama that unfolded. We address the worthless troll that loves to go after Mark, the most expensive used Extra 300L on the planet, Oshkosh, Jeff’s condition inspection on his 330SC and so much more! Don’t forget to head on over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout to get 25% off your order on most...

Welcome back! This week we have IAC President, airshow performer, competition pilot and IAC Unlimited team member, Jim Bourke on the show! We talk about the aircraft he has owned, electric aircraft, IAC issues and presidential duties, American competition versus the rest of the world, and so much more! You can follow Jim on Instagram: @jimbourkeairshows Go sign up to be an IAC member here: https:/...

Hey! This week we record a podcast at the 11th hour. Mark had airline training all week, and Jeff just got back from vacation. We talk about a bunch of stuff! IAC elections are hot hot hot right now, and voting closes July 27th so get those votes in. We talk Hawaiian shaved ice, membership and retention for the IAC, Nationals, and so much more! Go show love to the company that shows us love! Head...

Hey all! This week we swim through connectivity issues and apparently, Mark’s ability to knock the mic cable from the mic. We get into lots of stuff. IAC elections are happening now! VP is up, as well as several board seats. Go vote for your chosen candidate here: https://www.iac.org/2021-board-election. Voting closes on July 27th. We also talk about potential issues of biassed judging, getting ri...

Welcome back! This week we have Rob Holland on the show again to talk about a bunch of stuff. We address the sorta semi-cancelation of WAAC 2021 and how it was kinda canceled, but also kinda moved to Poland. Rob drops news that his new MX2 is in the states and ready to be finished, we talk about Aude’s MXS as well. We talk about the US Advanced Team, and the heartbreak that is this years WAAC dram...

Welcome back! This week, we talk about how Jeff now has a case of the flying funkies. Jeff receives breaking news on WAAC which left us almost more confused, we talk about the decision for the advanced team to have some members bow out of competing at WAAC as well. Mark talks about the new Tiger Performance communication setup for the LIFT AV-1 helmet and how it compares to the Active Headsets ANR...

Welcome back! This week we check back in with the awesomely talented Britt Lincoln to discuss the contest her chapter just hosted, the Coalinga G Fest. We catch up on what she has been up to, how the MX2 has been treating her and Dave, and so so much more! Jeff puts his dad cape on and heroically steps up and takes action to take his kiddo to the hospital (everything was ok, just a head bonk) so M...

New week who dis!? This week we catch up on a bunch of random stuff. We talk about Jeff having dinner with some Air Force Thunderbirds, we fail at our attempt to get Shaun Brautigan on the podcast, we talk more about what an asshole Leigh Hubner is for hiding his glorious 300S restoration from us, and so much more!

Hey all! This week Jeff and I talk about a bunch of random stuff. AWAC is still a go sorta? Sounds like the team is struggling with logistics during questionable times which is a real bummer. Jeff talks about renting a 330SC for he and several members on the team and the huge cost associated with it. We also talk about gloves a tiny bit, the post-COVID bummies and having trouble finding the motiva...

Hey everyone! This week we have the awesomely talented Luke Penner on the show. Luke is an instructor and co-owner of the family flight school, Harv's Air. Luke is an absolute assassin in the Extra 300L, and has recently been flying the 330SC. We talk all about it! We also come up with the idea to make aerobatic pilot trading cards, Canadian Bacon, Maple syrup, Brazilian steak houses and so much m...

Welcome back! And we literally welcome back to Jeff who just got back from another camp in Kansas. We talk about it, as well as other random stuff. Nothing real specific as far as topics this week, we just shot the shit and had a good time doing it. Enjoy!

Welcome back! This week we have the incredible Eric Tucker on to talk about his career announcing airshows for his father, competition flying, the Stars of Tomorrow, The Collaborators, Tuckers Air Patrol and so much more! We dive into thee 90’s again and reminisce of the good ol days with some of the legends of the sport. Huge shout out to Method Seven Eyewear, Eric’s sponsor. If you are in the ma...

This week, we were supposed to have a guest on but some schedule changes occurred, so Jeff and I talked about Leigh Hubner’s awesome 300S reveal, and how Mark got duped into thinking he just brought the thing home and already has it flying lol. We also talked about the perfect $160,000 dollar aerobatic airplane. There was so much more. Thanks to everyone who subscribes, rates and reviews the show,...

This week the incredible Aaron McCartan joins the show, and Jeff was over served! We get a few adult beverages in us and talk about too many thing. Aaron is an incredible and accomplished aerobatic pilot. He gives us Freestyle: 101, we talk shop on IAC roles, Jeff announces his run for IAC board, and so much more!!! Thank you all for the continued support, the donations big or small help productio...

We are back! We missed you guys! We apologize for missing last weeks episode, Jeff was balls deep in his training camp, and Mark was in the middle of of getting his house ready to sell. We catch up on what the both of us have been up to, the advanced team camp in Union City TN, and so much more.

Welcome back! Episode 29 brings the heat! Petro ain’t playin’ this episode, and he puts the challenge out there to have anyone come on the podcast to debate or refute his claims. I for one agree with what he says. We get into more IAC stuff, Lift Aviation helmet goodness, The perfect 80k or less aerobatic airplane, and so much more! All the while Marks house is under construction, so sorry in adva...

The clap back!!! Mike joined us on this weeks episode to set the record strait on the Matt Chapman episode :p. It was so much fun to sit down and talk with an absolute legend of the sport, and one of our true heroes. We talk about Mikes early career, the planes he has owned, how he stays so sharp after flying airshows for 25+ years, sponsorships, and so much more! We really hope you enjoy this epi...

Hey all! This week Jeff and I are sans guest and chat about random stuff. We address the chart the IAC released this week that set the world on fire, and the awesome memes that followed. We talk about how Mark has to poop every time he goes to the airport, Petro broke his tailwheel, and so much more!

Welcome back! Happy 6th month anniversary to whatever the hell this podcast is lol. This week we have the incredible, former Chilean Air Force pilot, Halcones Team Leader, Red Bull Air Race pilot, and now working for Game Composites. We talk about his incredible career as an airshow pilot, and air race pilot. We talk about the future of air racing with WCAR, we also get into his role at Game Compo...

Hey everyone! This week we talk about a bunch of random stuff. We reflect on the episode with Philipp a bit, Genpro, 2021 Air Venture having two shows simultaneously, what we think the GB2 is, why it is so hard to get started in aerobatics, and so much more!