Retro-Aero

99 Airplanes: The Strange Story Behind Our Navy Stearman 29.10.2026 21:36 ↓

How did 99 U.S. Army Stearmans end up serving the U.S. Navy? In this episode of the Retro-Aero Podcast, we uncover the unusual wartime story behind these aircraft and their unexpected journey into naval aviation. Along the way, we connect that history to *Charlie Rose*, our 1943 Boeing Stearman, and explore why preserving these airplanes means preserving the stories they carry. **Vintage Wings. Li...

The Airplane is the Storyteller | RAE44 16.10.2026 20:21 ↓

What happens when the airplane becomes the storyteller? Captain Dale shares how Retro-Aero’s Cessna 190, Stearman restoration, and growing community bring aviation history to life through a simple mission: connect, educate, and inspire.

What aircraft have you never flown but absolutely need to? | RAE43 01.09.2026 6:10 ↓

It has four engines, and it's not a Boeing 747.

Trivia Answer: Why are the arcs the same? | RAE42 27.08.2026 2:08 ↓

The answer to last week's question has to do with where the split flaps are located on a Cessna 190 - they aren't on the trailing edge.

What is the most dangerous habit an experienced pilot can develop? | QoWE41 24.08.2026 3:56 ↓

Normalization of Deviation can be insidious.

Trivia Thursday! Why are the arcs the same? 20.08.2026 1:54 ↓

On most airspeed indictors, the lower green and lower white arcs are different speeds. On this indicator they are the same.. Do you know why?

QoWE39: What’s the most important skill for a pilot? 16.08.2026 3:42 ↓

The answer today is very different than it was 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago.l

QoDE38: Have you ever told someone to quit flying? 15.08.2026 4:01 ↓

Out of all my learners, only one did I suggest quit flying.

QoDE37: Do you have more Airbus trivia? 14.08.2026 2:58 ↓

I know when you flush.

QoDE36: What do you wish you’d learned earlier in your career? 13.08.2026 1:54 ↓

There’s a lot of things I wish I’d learned earlier.. But one thing stands out

QoDE35: What is taught today that has no relevance to real life? 12.08.2026 6:06 ↓

This episode has a bonus segment… so make sure to listen until the end!

QoDE34: What’s the farthest you’ve flown? 11.08.2026 2:20 ↓

Depends on if you are talking about time or miles, as a pilot or a passenger.

QoDE33: What’s the coolest GA airport you’ve flown into? 10.08.2026 1:52 ↓

If you haven’t been to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, add it to your bucket list!

QoDE32: Can you die during a preflight? 09.08.2026 2:24 ↓

What is my favorite Airbus trivia? You can die during your preflight.

QoDE31: What was your biggest startle effect? 08.08.2026 2:44 ↓

When static electricity discharges, it can sound like a bomb exploding. This episode’s featured image is a static electricity discharge on an Airbus 320 window.

QoDE30: How do you motivate yourself to teach at the highest level? 07.08.2026 1:43 ↓

Being able to sleep at night, knowing you did your best, is invaluable.

QoDE29: What is something your mentor taught you that you remember to this day? 06.08.2026 1:54 ↓

Sometimes slow is fast…

QoDE28: What flight taught you a lesson you remember to this day? 05.08.2026 2:55 ↓

Sometimes when you make an error, you remember it best.

QoDE27: What was your most challenging flight as an airline pilot? 04.08.2026 2:16 ↓

Being a Check Pilot is very rewarding… and challenging…

QoDE26: What was your most challenging GA flight? 03.08.2026 2:25 ↓

When an airport opens a closed runway because your crosswind landings aren’t great… that’s challenging

QODE25: What was your most memorable flight? 02.08.2026 1:58 ↓

You never know when the smallest kindness can mean the most.

QoDE24: Have you ever been to AirVenture? 01.08.2026 1:07 ↓

A long, long time ago… I have been to “AirVenture”

QoDE23: When does the majority of learning occur? 31.07.2026 1:34 ↓

When does the majority of learning occur: Before, during, or after the flight?

QoD: What’s one thing you wish you’d learned earlier? 30.07.2026 1:47 ↓

I've had a few lessons in flying: Here's one I wish I'd learned much earlier in my career.

QoD: What’s your favorite Cessna? 29.07.2026 2:20 ↓

Cessna has created a lot of great aircraft. But you might not even know or have heard of my favorite Twin Cessna.