Fly Cool Shit - An Aviation Podcast About Flying Cool Shit

Fly Cool Shit - An Aviation Podcast About Flying Cool Shit

Author: Mark Pollard & Jeff Petrocelli Language: English Episodes: 221
Mark Pollard and Jeff Petrocelli are the hosts of Fly Cool Shit-An Aviation Podcast About Flying Cool Shit, and their enthusiasm is completely contagious. This isn't a dry technical manual or a history lecture, though you'll certainly pick up plenty of knowledge along the way. Instead, it feels like hanging out in a hangar after a great flight, swapping stories with friends who live for the thrill of it. The conversation revolves around the machines and the people who push them to their limits. You'll hear detailed, passionate discussions about aerobatics, the rumble of vintage warbirds, and the innovative world of experimental homebuilt aircraft. Some episodes feature insightful interviews with the pilots who operate these incredible machines, while others are more freewheeling solo rambles from the hosts, diving deep into whatever aviation topic has captured their imagination that week. The entire podcast is built on a shared love for anything that makes you look up and wonder, celebrating the skill, the engineering, and the pure joy found in the cockpit of something extraordinary. It's for anyone who has ever felt that pull skyward, whether you're a seasoned aviator or just someone who appreciates when humans make machines do amazing things.
Episodes
Episode 150: WAACro 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:39
Welcome back! This week we talk about WAAC 2023 in Jean NV. Pilots are arriving and practicing with the first official day starting on the 24th. We also talked about the bizarre and confusing start to Air Race X which co…
Episode 149: Rob Holland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:14
Welcome back! We have our favorite guest coming back on, Rob Holland! Rob is your 2023 Unlimited National Champion. We talk about his perspective of Nationals, and having Jeff on the team as a new member. We also get int…
Episode 148: The First Order (of Flight) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:27
Welcome back! This week we get Jeff back from Nationals to break down some of the things that went on. Jeff is now a U.S. Unlimited team member which is so awesome. We talk about Advanced and Unlimited, amazing flying, a…
Episode 146: U.S. Nationals Short Recap Episode I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:14
Welcome back! It’s just Mark this time with a short breakdown of U.S. Nationals so far. This is short and sweet with some thoughts on the contest so far. Enjoy! Thanks to LIFT Aviation! www.liftaviationusa.com and use th…
Epsisode 145: More Like Cantada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:58
Welcome back! This week we have Aaron McCartan back on to talk to us about the Canadian Advanced Team. Aaron is the team coach, and it has been super exciting to watch the team grow and fly as we appoach AWAC. We talk ab…
Episode 144: Fanny Packs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:47
Welcome back! This week we talked a lot about Nationals. We get into Advanced and Unlimited team selection stuff and talk about IAC fanny packs! Thank you for listening! Buy some LIFT Aviation stuff! www.liftaviationusa.…
Episode 143:Our Planes are Broken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:43
Welcome back! This week we catch up with Jeff competing in Unlimited at Kathy Jaffe as well as him being a judge there. Both of our Extras broke this week so we get into that, and we catch up on random stuff. Super fun t…
Episode 142: Unlimiting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:39
Welcome back! This week it is just Mark and Jeff, and we talk about random stuff. We talk a bunch about Jeff getting more seat time in Unlimited, and that Goody was able to critique him on a flight. We get into the Mig 2…
Episode 141: Jim Bourke & Olivier Masurel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:44
Welcome back! This week we have the 2023 Spanish National Champion, Olivier Masurel, and Jim Bourke! Olivier is Jim’s coach and has been instrumental in Jim’s progress. We talk about the relationship between a coach and…