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 en-us ℗ & © 2010 FlightTime Radio info@flighttimeradio.com charlie@flighttimeradio.com Aviation/Flying/Airplanes/Pilot/Flight/Ultralight/Light Sport/Airline http://www.flighttimeradio.com/podcast/2X4logo.jpg FlightTime Radio flighttimeradio.com ATC VFR Save charlie@flighttimeradio.com VFR In Trouble VFR On-Top and the bottom is at 400ft. 0:58:15 Sat, 17 April 2010 11:00:01 EST FlightTime Radio Show 118 info@flighttimeradio.com Ahhhhh What Fun! Sun-N-Fun! Charlie made the trek to Lakeland, FL for the annual Sun-N-Fun Fly-in and Aviation Convention on Monday. It didn't officially start until Tuesday and Charlie during his time there Monday, Charlie visited with different vendors and exhibitors as well as Sun-N-Fun Radio. They operate during the convention on AM-1510. Later in the week, Milford made is to Sun-N-Fun and enjoyed visiting with many famous people in the aviation industry, some from years gone by while others are just now in the lime light. Milford joined the show from Sun-N'Fun from the LSA (Light Sport Aviation) Mall while Charlie and fellow aviator, Courtney broadcast from the FlightTime Radio Studios! 0:47:32 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 117 info@flighttimeradio.com The Man from Tecnam! We were in the FlightTime Radio studio and the Big Clear Blue Sky was outside waiting for airplanes! We had Dave Lubore of Tecnam USA with us during the first half of the show. Dave represents the North American Distributor of the Tecnam Aircraft. He talked about their three models, including the new P2006.... A TWIN engine Rotax powered aircraft. While he visited with us, he was on his way to Lakeland's Sun-N-Fun Fly-in. In a day or so, Charlie will be at Sun-N-Fun, and by the end of the week, Milford will be at the Fly-in and Charlie will be back in the FlightTime Radio Studio in Jacksonville for next Saturday's show (118). 0:47:39 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 116 info@flighttimeradio.com Just Fly'n ... or Maybe Just lie'n! ...AGAIN! Another Beautiful Day for Flying! We are here at the FlightTime Radio Studio on the southside of Jacksonville, and the weather outside is INCREDABLE. We talked about.... believe it or not, Flying! Bill called in and told us how he fought a forest fire using the prop-wash from a Navy SNJ flight trainer! We have started a short segment telling about items that listeners have for sale. Milford talked about a few items in Aviators Hotline, and Charlie told about a set of Airline seats he has for sale. Send us an email if you have something we would be interested in talking about on the show. Maybe your item will sale!! 0:47:38 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 115 info@flighttimeradio.com It Just Ain't Here! Hi Everyone! Milford and Charlie were at the Palencia Golf Club just north of Saint Augustine, Florida. The wind and noise across the open golf course ruined the recording of this weeks broadcast. Perhaps in the near future, I can remove enough of the noise that we are able to post the PodCast, but as of right now, the recording is unuseable. Soooo.... I decided to let you listen to NEXT weeks show right now! Neat trick since they are recorded LIVE! 0:47:38 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 114 info@flighttimeradio.com Just Fly'n ... or Maybe Just Lie'n! It was BEAUTIFUL this morning, but Charlie and Milford were in the FlightTime Radio studios, indoors. The great thing about the studio is that we are on the top floor of the building and one wall of the studio is a window overlooking Big Lake Bob! We just did some hangar flying this morning. Milford talked about his SNJ flight and about the new airplane he and three others bought. It only cost them $1500 each! Listen to the show, we had a lot of fun! 0:47:08 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 113 info@flighttimeradio.com Its About Air and Space! Dr. Tom Crouch, Senior curator of Aeronautics at the National Air and Space Museum. Dr. Tom Crouch, Senior Curator of Aeronautics at the National Air and Space Museum joined Milford and Charlie on the show. Dr. Crouch talked about the Museum's aircraft and even a bit about President Lincoln's Air Force! Did you even know President Lincoln had an Air Force? We also talked to the Oliver's about Olivers Flying Circuis and their 1928 New Standard Aircraft. They were at the Saint Augustine Airport this weekend offering rides in the Beautiful machine!. Check them out on the web. 0:46:38 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 112 info@flighttimeradio.com Docs in Flight! We were LIVE and in living color in the FlightTime Radio Studio at WBOB this week. We had the pleasure of Dr. Doug Johnson visiting with us. Dr. Johnson built his own pressureized Lancair 4P, and talked about his efforts and the efforts of other doctors in Haiti. Dr. Johnson flew his aircraft with a group of other doctors in their own aircraft to help those in need in the earthquake ravaged country. We learned about Flying docs and FROG docs and just plane good hearted docs during the show 1:05:36 Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 111 info@flighttimeradio.com DadGum Rain Dancers! We were LIVE and in living color at the Herlong Airport this week for the EAA Chapter Fly-In! As has happened twice before, the rain makers danced! We still had a great time and Charlie even won a prize. 0:47:27 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 110 info@flighttimeradio.com Live from 1944! LIVE from Keystone airport for the Wings of Dreams air show! Talk about fun, the guys get to hang out at a gem of an airshow in the little town of Keystone Heights. WW2 bombers, fighters, WASPs, Aces, and an A-10 thrown in for good measure. If you weren't there you missed out, but let the guys describe it to you. 0:47:47 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 109 info@flighttimeradio.com Tom and his Homebuilt! Charlie and Milford were in the FlightTime Radio Studio today, but we won't be next week! Tom, an aircraft homebuilder, was in the FlightTime Radio Studio with Charlie and Milford and told us about his airplane and how he came about building it. We also talked about the "Wings of Dreams" Fly-In at the Keystone Heights Airport next weekend. 0:47:42 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 108 info@flighttimeradio.com Its MySky! Charlie and Milford were in the FlightTime Radio Studio today. The show started with Bob Gandt telling us about the MS-1, MySky Aircraft. The MS-1 is and LSA aircraft produced in the Daytona Beach/Port Orange area of Florida. Bob talked about the aircraft and it's charistics. After Bob left, we talked about up-coming Fly-Ins in the area, including the "Wings of Dreams" Museum Fly-In that will be at the Keystone Heights Airport late in February. FlightTime Andy joined us for a few minutes and we gave away a couple of prizes as well! 0:47:44 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 107 info@flighttimeradio.com Soggy But Fun! It's January 30 so the guys must be at the big EAA fly in at Herlong,,,,, well that is if they could ever catch a break in the weather! Milford and Charlie still were live at Atlantic Aviation but with the lousy weather the fly in was canceled. That's alright, there was still some fun things to talk about including the refurbished cockpit of an A-4 that saw combat on display. Listen in while the guys cry about the rain and of course,,,, talk flying. 0:47:08 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 106 info@flighttimeradio.com The National Air and Space Museum! Big News, Big News! Two big announcements today, first the show is now sponsored by the Key Auto Companies on Southside Blvd across from Tinsel Town. (If you need directions just ask Milford.) The other news is that the guys are taking their act on the road June 19. The National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has invited them to broadcast live from the floor of the museum! If you are near the area they would love to see you there. The show starts off with Josh Criss, the author of the video documentary "The Flyingest Flying" a great history of hang gliding and his pursuit of it.. 0:47:48 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 105 info@flighttimeradio.com Here come the Fly-Ins! I know it's January but it feels like the spring air shows have already gotten started! Today the guys talk about the Herlong fly in, the Keystone airport fly in, and Sebring. Some of the details of what is coming has me ready to look for my sun block and beach chair. 0:46:50 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 104 info@flighttimeradio.com Please Pass the PopCorn! The heck with this radio stuff, let's go watch a movie! Today's guests, Will Hawkins and Rico Sharqawi of Wilco Films, tell about their latest and greatest project, A Pilot's Story. In A Pilot's Story they interview a broad range of people that love to "break the surly bonds" and go flying. Check them out at www.apilotsstory.com. 0:47:35 Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 103 info@flighttimeradio.com LISTEN DAD! There are stories about aviation walking amongst us. At Milford's home airport there is a young line guy that has earned his pilot's license, no big deal right? Well it turns out he convinced his dad to learn also and the two of them even bought into a J-3 Cub. It gets even better when you realize that the dad's first instructor was a 92 year old gentleman that flew everything during WW2 while delivering them to bases! This is grass roots flying at it's best. 0:47:42 Sat, 2 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 102 info@flighttimeradio.com LOOK!! .... AIRPIGZ! Out of the blue of the Midwestern Skies comes..... AirPigz! We had um on the show too! 0:47:51 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 101 info@flighttimeradio.com 101 Shows and Still Going Strong! We just talked about flying! 0:47:54 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 100 info@flighttimeradio.com AFIT for Flying! Our guest today is someone the guys should have met 10 days ago because the weather is zero zero and he can get you IFR certified that quick. Bill Eldridge of AFIT drops by to explain how his company can make you a safe, well trained pilot in your aircraft. Check out AFIT-info.com to see more about what they do. 0:47:20 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 99 info@flighttimeradio.com Fly that WarBird! Shawn Knickerbocker drops in this week to talk about some changes in the FAR's. Of course we talk about flying his SNJ. Go to snjflight.com to see a little about what Shawn has coming. 0:47:48 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 98 info@flighttimeradio.com Living at an AirPArk Today Milford and Charlie talk with Geneva Allen of NC-airparks.com. Mrs Allen and her husband decided to combine their love of flying with a Realtor's license and created a web site that is a clearing house of info on how to live with your airplane. There are different ways to do it and she can give you advice no matter where you live. 0:47:17 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 97 info@flighttimeradio.com Wings of Dreams! Bob from Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum at the Keystone Heights Airpark, Keystone Heights, Florida was with us in the FlightTime Radio Studio to talk about the upcoming Aviation Extravaganza In February, 2010. The weekend of fun will include a HUGE 1940's era Swing Dance, AND very rare WWII fighter and bomber aircraft for rides and display! We had the HONOR to have WWII war hero Col. Phil Newman with us for the first Half of the show. He talked about his 75 missions flying out of Italy in the European Theatre. Col. Newman will be at the show along with other American war hero's. Be there and meet Tuskegee Airmen, Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP), and the pilots of WWII's Decrepit Airmen. Another BIG announcement; Flight TIME is now on Flight LINE! FlightLINE Internet Radio that is, and it's a great place to go to listen to some varied aviation talk, like the Warbird Show, interviews, flying tips, Aviation News and even good music between shows. Check them out at www.flightlineinternetradio.com. 0:47:28 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 96 info@flighttimeradio.com Fun Flying and Good Times! This week the guys get to talk to someone that doesn't just love old aircraft, he's doing something about it! Jed Keck has started the International Biplane Association and is inviting everyone to join, even if you don't own an aircraft with spare sets of wings. Go to www.internationalbiplane.com to check it out. Milford also talks about his flight to Starkville, MS. Another BIG announcement; FlightTIME is now on FlightLINE! Flight Line Internet Radio that is, and it's a great place to go to listen to some varied aviation talk, like the 'Warbird Beer Show', interviews, flying tips, Aviation News and even good music between shows. Check them out at www.flightlineinternetradio.com. 0:45:26 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 95 info@flighttimeradio.com On the Road Again! The Team had split up for this show. Milford was trying to fly to Mississippi, but had only made it as far as Lake City Florida!... I could have driven to Lake City from the airport in an HOUR! He did eventually make it to Mississippi and we will hear about the flight next show. Charlie had Scott along with him at the Palatka, Kay Larkin Airport for a breakfast Fly-In put on by Trickworx there at the Kay Larkin Airport (28J). The food was GREAT, and we were able to talk to several of the people there at the Fly-in. One was Sam who had just returned from First Flight Airport at Kitty Hawk, NC. He had been there when Orville and Wilbur made their flight and wanted to return for Old Time Sake! Scott and Charlie met with the airport manager and even visited the Sky Diving Center there at Palatka. 0:44:03 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 94 info@flighttimeradio.com Fun Flying and Interesting Facts! In this week's episode Kelly O sits in with the guys and we talk different types of flying. We also get a call from one of the instructors from North Florida Flight Training. Did you know that you can take your IFR check ride in a full motion simulator? We didn't eirther. 0:46:51 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 93 info@flighttimeradio.com Ear Plugs and Flight Line Internet Radio Have you ever considered building your own in the ear headset? Well our guest today, Elvis Golden actually did that. Listen in as he explains some of the things he encountered while experimenting. The guys also talk a little about an upcoming day trip to Kitty Hawk and one of the chapter members had a new addition this week, that's right, he bought a beautiful Van's RV-7. The big announcement for the day though was that Flighttime is now on Flightline! Flightline Internet Radio is a great place to go to listen to some varied aviation talk, interviews, flying tips, and even a little music between shows. Check them out at www.flightlineinternetradio.com. 0:46:57 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 92 info@flighttimeradio.com Hell Hawks!, with Dr. Tom Jones, Astronaut What a treat! The guys interviewed Dr. Tom Jones, the Astronaut NOT the singer. He co-wrote Hell Hawks! The Untold Story Of The American Fliers Who Savaged The Wehrmacht. It is a great book about the P-47 Thunderbolt pilots and the way they supported the ground troops in much the same way that the P-51s protected the bombers. Well not only did we talk to Tom, but he brought along Mr. Ed Lopez, one of the Original Hell Hawks and it was an honor to talk to a true American hero from the greatest generation! At the end of the show we talked with Kelli-O about going on an IFR proficiency flight with Milford and Sam, and let her describe popping in and out of clouds. 0:47:24 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 91 info@flighttimeradio.com 101 Years of Flying Memories This was the first show in FlightTime Radio history that we were preemptied at the radio station. Florida State Football gave us a day to go to the Airport and have some fun flying. Earlier though, Milford had the Honor and Privlidge to interview a 101 year old pilot! .... Yes, 101 years old! Listen as he talks about the "Golden Age of Aviation." 0:23:13 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 90 info@flighttimeradio.com Live Remote from a "Sterling" Location! Free burgers and airplanes in the background! If there is free food and a airport involved the Flighttime Crew will be there. The guys are at Sterling Flight Training and Malone Air Charter for their big cook out. Shawn Knickerbocker also calls in from the Reno Air Races to report on the goings on out there. 0:46:48 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 89 info@flighttimeradio.com LOOK Milford!!! Its a B-17!! The Flighttime crew is at the airport this weekend for a special arrival, a B-17! The Liberty Belle is in town and the guys wanted to be there for it. They also talk to Shawn Knickerbocker who will bin Reno next week covering the air races. 0:48:14 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 88 info@flighttimeradio.com Swift Fuel!! AVGAS Alternative?? A look to the future with Swift Fuels and a quick trip back in time with the B-17 Liberty Belle. We start our show talking with Jon Zuilkowski of Swift Fuels and look at what may be an alternative to avgas. In the 2nd half we preview the upcoming visit to Jacksonville of the Liberty Belle, the "newest" B-17 to take to the air. 0:48:52 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 87 info@flighttimeradio.com Autolite Annie... This week we have Mr Fred Sontag in studio with us. Who is Fred? Well have you ever seen the Autolite Annie poster? Ever heard of Unison Industries? Well THAT is who Fred is and he gives us some interesting history of growing up in an aviation family. 0:48:51 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 86 info@flighttimeradio.com WHERE's THE BBQ?? Where is Milford? Well he says that he is training to be a mentor for a young person but all we know is that he is not here! More worries, Charlie and Shawn Knickerbocker hold the fort down in fine fashion and get to talk to John Rimes who operates Flying Tiger Airpark. Flying Tiger holds a pancake breakfast once a month and once a year they have a big BBQ. Mmmmm BBQ, what time is the show over? 0:49:11 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 85 info@flighttimeradio.com SONEX! .. A Legend in Homebuilt Aviation This is a great show for homebuilders! Charlie and Milford get a chance to talk with Jeremy Monnett of Sonex Aircraft about their new homebuilt jet project, the status of their electric aircraft, and ground breaking ideas in general. The Monnett family is a well aviation rounded group with glider ratings in the past and all kinds of new ideas for the future. 0:47:41 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 84 info@flighttimeradio.com Flying with the Flamingos! This week Milford is once again on the road, actually on the road driving to a family get together. (I'm wondering if Charlie just won't let him back in the studio.) The rest of the crew is broadcasting live from Flamingo Lake, (Flamingolake.com) and enjoying life. Courtney drops by to tell about his 1952 Cessna 170 and Charlie gets buzzed by the Florida Air National Guard. 0:49:12 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 83 info@flighttimeradio.com Milford At AirVenture! Well this week Milford made his way, with much difficulty, to Oshkosh. He does bring some good interviews but the funny thing is that during the first segment of the show you can't hear his audio!? Aint technology great. Well Charlie, Shy, and guest Scott are in the studio trying to hold everything down and after all, it is Oshkosh week! 0:48:55 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 82 info@flighttimeradio.com Oh What a Day We Had! Have you ever seen a pair of shoes launched off a flight deck or been 20 feet away from a FA-18 when it landed? Well Charlie did last week and he'll tell you all about it. Milford is getting ready to fly to Oshkosh in a couple of days and can't wait. 0:48:49 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 81 info@flighttimeradio.com In Honor of Heros! Last Saturday we lost 2 great pilots and good friends, both, American Heros'! Milford starts out the show with a little remembrance of them. Later in the show "Nascar Andy" drops in to talk a little flying with us. Charlie is out playing Admiral (Lets hope he's not Captain Crunch!) with the U.S.S Harry S. Truman, but Milford and Shy hold down the FlightTime Radio studio in his absence. 0:48:05 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 80 info@flighttimeradio.com Pull Up a Chair and Chat A While! This week the crew is on the road to the 'Fly By Cafe' at St Augustine Airport. While looking out the window and watching Patty Wagstaff practice her aerobatic routine we interview Richard Steeves from Wisconsin. Richard is the expert on everything "Coot". The Coot is an amphibious home built aircraft designed by Molt Taylor, better known for the Aerocar, to my knowledge the only roadable aircraft with FAA approval. Pull up a chair to the lunch counter and listen in. 0:48:24 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 79 info@flighttimeradio.com HOT DOG! Happy Fourth of July! We have cook outs and fireworks planned for later, but we still came in for a great Saturday of talking airplanes. Gave away 3 more plane rides..... one was to the Bahamas and back! 0:47:27 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 78 info@flighttimeradio.com After a Year and a Halfon the air and the Sherriff's Office shows up! Bad Boys beware! On this week's show we interview Jacksonville Sheriff's Office head of the aviation unit, Robert Highfill. Robert tells us of some of the chases they have been involved in and other things such as finding lost people. If you have ever wondered what a typical day is like for a sheriff's office pilot give us a listen 0:45:06 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 77 info@flighttimeradio.com There sure are a LOT of kids in the studio?! What a great show this week! Live at an airport in the middle of a bunch of kids getting airplane rides, it don't get no better than that. No, wait,,,, it does if we get to go flying! Milford will do some Young Eagle flying when the show is over. We also welcome a new member to Team Flighttime, Shy. Now that is her nickname but it is just short for her given name, Shethy and not a comment about her personality. 0:48:26 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 76 info@flighttimeradio.com Family IS first, but Flying is a CLOSE second! This week Charlie is at a family reunion, but Milford does get calls from a Hernando and Seymore that help pass the time. We also interview Matt Hansen who is a CFI that works with Able Flight to help people who can't get a flight medical become sport pilots (Sport pilots only need to have a valid driver's license.). 0:46:24 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 75 Milford and Charlie Sam's THE Man... In Aviation Art!!! Milford and Charlie had a guy walking on the 4th floor ledge for the 3rd weekend in a row and the computer was playing tricks on them but they still had fun talking airplanes! Their guest was world famous aviation painter Sam Lyons. Sam called in from his home in North Georgia on a residential air park and the guys talked the finer points of art,,,,, OK, Sam did that but Milford and Charlie were good listeners. Of course they gave away another flight from North Florida Flight Training, too. 0:47:32 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 74 Milford and Charlie The Scottie sits in for Charlie ..(No...Not the dog!)!! In this week's thrilling episode Charlie is missing! We've informed the authorities and they are on the case. The winner of our glider flight give away, Scott Simpson, sits in studio to talk about his flight. We also interviewed Nancy Aldrich who wrote the book "Captain Gramma". Nancy decided at the age of 37 to get her private pilot's license and pursue the left seat in the heavy stuff,,,,, and she did it! 0:39:38 Sat, 30 May 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 73 Milford and Charlie GONE FISHING!!! This week Charlie is in charge of the studio by himself as Milford sneaks off to South Florida to go fishing. When Milford does this it is called fishing because he never catches anything! 0:46:40 Sat, 23 May 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 72 Milford and Charlie The Un-Remote Remote!! The guys were supposed to be live from St Johns Town Center with the Thorp from Sterling Flight on display,,,, so much for their plans. After the phone lines don't work out they hot foot it to the studio and still have a good time talking about flying. 0:47:26 Sat, 16 May 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 71 Milford and Charlie ICE CREAM!! FLYING!! and Air Traffic Control!! In this week's show Charlie and Milford talk about ice cream, kids, and flying, sounds like fun doesn't it. In the 2nd half of the hour John Fisher and Donna LeTellier of Advanced ATC stop by to tell everyone that their school in Valdosta, Georgia is up and running now. This is a great opportunity for someone to become an air traffic controller in just one year. 0:46:27 Sat, 9 May 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 70 Milford and Charlie Tom McManus and Flight Giveaways Highlight the Show!!!! On this program we get to talk with Tom McManus, a former linebacker with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tom's dad was a B-24 pilot in WW2 who finished the war as a prisoner in Germany and he wrote a book about his dad's experiences. We also gave away a ride in Shawn Knickerbocker's SNJ, one in North Florida Flight Training's Flight Design CT, and a Bahama flight from Craig Air Center. 0:46:49 Sat, 2 May 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 69 FlightTime Radio Hosts Milford LIVE from Sun-In-Fun" Fly-in!! It's Sun N Fun week!!!! Milford drew the long straw and got to fly down while Charlie manned the tower back home. Listen in as Milford tries to bring a little of what is happening in Lakeland this year and as always we give away free flights. 0:46:16 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 68 FlightTime Radio Hosts LIVE From the Cecil Field Airshow!! Milford and Charlie are having too much fun! This show is live from the Cecil Field Air Show that was to benefit the Alan Henley Foundation. It raised $110,000 to help his family out. Listen in as the guys describe the comings and goings during the show. 0:45:47 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 67 FlightTime Radio Hosts We Gave Away the First of Many Flights to the Bahamas! The First Cecil Air Show is coming and that is what we are talking about! Our first guest is Jimmy Fordham of Red Thunder, and he talks formation aerobatics. During the 2nd half of the show we talk to two of the members of the North Florida Soaring Society because one of the acts will be Manfrid Radius and his aerobatic glider routine. Milford and Charlie learn a lot about the art of soaring. Oh yeah, we gave away 3 flights including one to the Bahamas! 0:49:19 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 66 FlightTime Radio Hosts Patty Wagstaff was With Us, Again! Join Milford and Charlie as they interview Patty Wagstaff about the upcoming Cecil Field Air Show which will have more performers than any air show in the country. The reason all the performers are coming is to help Alan Henley, the Aero Shell aerobatic pilot that badly injured his spine playing with his two young children. We also talk with the good folks from MS Research who also benefits from the air show, and of course like always we give away another free flight. 0:47:53 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 65 FlightTime Radio Hosts Milford Flies Solo! Where is Charlie?! Milford flies as a lonely Pilot In Command as Charlie gets some work done on his hangar and J-3. 0:45:10 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 64 FlightTime Radio Hosts Old War Stories.... And They Were There! This Saturday two retired navy, retired airline, current homebuilt pilots come on the show to tell flying tales. Listen as Mike Harris and Dave Dollarhide, aka Venom and Pennyskin tell things that could set your hair on fire. 0:45:24 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 63 FlightTime Radio Hosts Guest, Shawn Knickerbocker, Called in from Iraq! Milford and Charlie's guest this week called in from Iraq. YES...IRAQ! Shawn Knickerbocker is in Iraq flying for the government. He couldn't talk about his mission there, but we did talk about his new WWII Navy Trainer. It's an "SNJ", built by North American Aviation. The first "SNJ" flew in 1935, but Shawn's is a bit newer, having been built during the war. Shawn will be returning from the middle east soon,a nd has offered to provide a ride to one of our listeners in the war-bird. Stay tunned and find out how you can be the lucky winner! Milford and Charlie gave away another "Introductory Flight" offered by, North Florida Flight Training over at Craig Airport. 0:45:28 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 62 FlightTime Radio Hosts Help the Children of our solders learn to FLY! Today, Charlie and Milford are in the studio with Col. Jack Howel of "Teens-In-Flight", and Steve Price, also of "Teens-In-Flight" and founder of "The Stephen M. Price Foundation". These two men have joined forces with other aviation Greats like Judy Rice to bring a sense of order and hope to teens. You remember Judy Rice; she is President and CEO of "Careers in Aviation", and was on our Show #7 and Show #44. Listen to the show, and check out the web sites for these three organizations. As you do, think back to the time you wished you could be on the other side of the fence. 0:45:24 Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 61 FlightTime Radio Hosts Arty Trost and Chris Leak...ON THE SAME SHOW! Arty Trost and Chris Leak were the guests today. Arty is a leading lady in our Nation in the aviation field and Milford had the pleasure to talk to Arty about her planned flight from Oregon to the "Sun-N-Fun" Fly-in next month in Lakeland, Florida. Arty is a motivational speaker by trade, but a SPORT pilot by choice, first and foremost! See Arty's web site at "www.lessonsfromtheedge.com". A couple of things are a bit out of the ordinary for her planned flight though. First, it will be from the great northwest of the country to the great southeast! Even that is an overwhelming accomplishment for a seasoned pilot, BUT, Arty is going to do it in and aircraft that weighs about the same amount as Milford! Actually, it is closer to Charlie’s weight in reality! The aircraft is a 1984 Maxair Drifter and weights just 320 lbs and is powered by a 52hp two cycle engine! The flight will proceed south along the west coast to southern Cal-ah-four-knee-ah, then turn left and fly I-F-R to Florida. In this case the I-F-R means “I Follow Roads!”(Interstate 10 in this case), not the standard aviation meaning of “Instrument Flight Rules”…..after all, the thing don’t even have any instruments! Listen to the show and get the entire TRUE story from the lady that is going to do it, Arty Trost. Chris Leak of the Florida Gators was with Milford for the last fifteen minutes of the show. Milford was also joined by Robin in the FlightTime Radio Studio. Robin is the Sports “Expert” for WBOB, FlightTime Radio’s host station. 0:46:08 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 60 Milford and Glen LIVE... From Keystone Heights (42J) Airpark! FlightTime Radio Was ‘Live’ this week from the Keystone Heights Airpark (42J). Keystone is just a short distance southwest of Jacksonville, and they hosted a HUGE weekend of aviation. The Collins Foundation was the guests of honor at the event and there to support the "Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum" being built at the Keystone Airport. Throughout the show and the weekend, fighters and bombers from WWII filled the skies over the airport with flight demonstrations, aerobatics and even rides in the old ‘Warbirds’ and fighters. For the first ten minutes of the show, Milford had some audio technical difficulties with his microphone, but had it cleared up by the second segment of the show. He and his guest, Glen Boyles talked with guests live there at the show and listeners calling into the show by phone. Milford and Glen gave away another "Introductory Flight" offered by our host, North Florida Flight Training. Listen next week because Milford will have Arty Trost on the show as well as Chris Leak. Arty is a Professional Speaker, Ultralight Adventurer. Read about Arty at her site, "Lessons From the Edge". Her ultralight adventures were featured on National Public Radio in August, 2003. Stories about her long distance flights have been published in newspapers and several national magazines. Chris Leak is not an aviator, but we wanted Chris on the show to talk about his program that could change the lives of young athletes everywhere. Chris led the National Champion Florida Gator Football Team to their first SEC Championship since 2000, and a spot in the 2006 BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State University. Chris also broke many University of Florida passing records set by Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel. He eclipsed Wuerffel's record for career passing yards at Florida during the 2006 SEC championship season. 0:45:00 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 59 Charlie and Milford LIVE... From the FlightTime Radio Studio! Milford and I met were back in the FlightTime Radio Studio with a special guest. Bob Oehl is the Co-Founder of the "Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum" located at the Keystone Heights Airpark, Keystone Heights, Florida. The museum is the is being developed by the organization and will include; WarBird Restorations, Aerospace Education, Aviation Library, Veteran's History Project, Aerospace Science Fair Awards, Heritage Flights, Warbird Rides, Veteran's Legacy Trail, WWII Reenactments, and a Civil Air Patrol Memorial. On Friday, February 20, 2009, the Collins Foundation will arrive at the Keystone Heights Airpark with their collection of WWII aircraft. During the weekend, there will be flight demonstrations, rides and tours of the Warbirds, and even flight lessons in the old machines that kept America Free! Visit "http://www.wingsofdreams.org", the "Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum" website and learn! There is also information about how YOU could WIN a Beautiful Diamond DA40 XLS aircraft! 0:44:05 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 58 Charlie and Milford LIVE!! From North Florida Flight Training! "Were Comming to You LIVE .. From North Florida Flight Training!" Milford and I met at North Florida Flight Training, over at Craig Airport. After setting up for the remote broadcast, we jumped into their bright shinny new "RedBird" full motion flight simulator. Actually, Milford jumped in it while scrambled to set the equipment up, but who am I to notice?! I finally got my opportunity to fly, taking over Milford's flight. He was at some nose bleed altitude over the Texas countryside. I immediatly pulled the power back to leave the 5000 ft. altitude and descend to a reasonable altitude.... maybe 700 or 800 ft. I found an airport and managed to land, then take off again. I noticed some radio towers in the distance and headed that way. I flew between thenm a couple of times before trying the "Red Bull" knife edge, ribbon cut while trying to weave in and out of the row of towers. To avoid a long story, I'll just say that the flight ended in time for me to make the radio show and the professionals at North Florida Flight Training with the difficult task of unwinding the simulator and clearing out the smoke from my crash! Milford and I gave away another "Introductory Flight" offered by our host, North Florida Flight Training. We had a "Blast" doing the show, and flying the "RedBird"! 0:43:34 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 57 Charlie and Milford IT WAS A REALL KICK! Tom told us! “IT WAS A REALL KICK!” Tom told us as he reported back on the introductory flight he had won on FlightTime Radio in the Flight Design CT at North Florida Flight Training over at Craig Airport. Right after we got Tom’s exciting story we gave away another Flight Design CT flight to Russell. After he visits North Florida Flight Training, he plans to call us back as well. Charlie and Milford were both in the FlightTime Radio Studio this morning and had Donato Martino from US Sport Aircraft with us to talk about their Light Sport Aircraft. They represent both GoBash Aircraft and the Czech Aircraft Works. During the second half of the show, we gave away an hour in North Florida Flight Training’s new RedBird multi-axis flight simulator to Mark. This time though we gave it away to the first person to send in an email to info@flighttimeradio.com with the announced code word in the subject-line of the message. Shawn Okun joined us from Float Planes and Amphibs in Sebring, FL. We had a very good discussion about the costs, requirements and the availability of aircraft for Light Sport Float Plane ratings. Sure sounded like a LOT of fun! 0:44:04 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 56 Charlie and Milford LIVE! from the Light Sport Expo! Remote Broadcast from the Light Sport Expo, Sebring, Fl! Charlie was in the FTR Studio all alone, because Milford had flown down to Sebring, Florida to visit the "Light Sport Expo". This was the 5the Expo and had much better weather than last years. Milford managed to have Dan Johnson of LAMA, the "Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association" as his first guest. Dan is recognized in the industry as the man with all the answers in the "Light Sport Aircraft" area. In the second segment, Ken Goden of "Flight Design USA", talked about the aircraft Flight Design builds. Flight Design is the builder of the aircraft used by North Florida Flight Training for the "Introductory" flights given away during the FTR shows. We gave away another “Introductory Flight” from North Florida Flight Training at Craig Airport. Herb, the winner promissed to let us know how much he enjoys the flight. Jim Bede visited next and talked about his projects during the third segment. Jim has designed dozens of very popular aircraft over the years and is still designing more. During the last segment, Milford talked to Corkie Fornof. This is the second time Corkie has been on the show. Corkie is famous for his flying in movies such as James Bond as well as airshow and aircraft racing, but talked to Milford about his newest love, the "LoPriesti Fury"! Take a look at the aircraft on the LoPriesti Fury website! The show ended long before Milford had a all of the guests. We will be sure to have them on comming shows. 0:41:52 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 55 FlightTime Radio Hosts FlightTime Radio - Year 2 and going Strong! It was a beautiful morning, almost TOO beautiful to be inside I the FlightTime Radio Studio for the show, but We forced ourselves. Charlie and Milford opened the show talking a bit about the incredible water landing of the U. S. Airways jet in the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York City. Everyone agreed that it was truly amazing! Discussion moved on to the ease and simplicity of gaining your Sport Pilot rating and some of its restrictions. This led on into the giving away of ANOTHER “Introductory Flight” from North Florida Flight Training at Craig Airport. Before we knew it, we reached the end of our 55th FlightTime Radio Show. 0:44:55 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 54 FlightTime Radio Hosts 2nd Show of Our 2nd Year! FlightTime Radio Continues into it's 2nd year! Dick Bevington, called from high in the Colorado Rockies to share a portion of his life long passion with aviation and to tell stories of his flying adventures through the past decades! He talked with Milford, Charlie and Brian about the military aircraft he had flow, adding that he liked the T-38 Talon the best, but Aerobatics was his aviation love at this time. He also revealed that he has ordered a "Helicycle" helicopter kit from "HELICYCLE©". After Dick left, the winner of a previous "Discovery Flight", Steve, called to tell about his flight that had been provided by Sterling Flight Center at Craig Airport. He loved the flight and was able to take his 4 year-old son along. His son noticed the rivers and streams of northeast Florida, and refered to them as "Water Lizzards" because of the way they twisted across the landscape below. FlightTime Radio gave away ANOTHER "Discovery Flight"! Scott won the flight offered by the show sponsor, North Florida Flight Training. In the near future, Scott will be on the show to tell about his flight! 0:43:32 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 53 FlightTime Radio Hosts Our First Anniversary! FlightTime Radio's 1st Anniversy Show! We made it a Full year, and with this show, we are starting ANOTHER! Brian and Milford were hosts to Mark Langford. Mark has built a Rand Robinson KR-2, and it is a BEAUTY! After talking to Mark, Shawn Knickerbocker of Aviation Training and Consulting (see our Sponsors) called to tell us about his "New" 1943 SNJ-5 Navy Flight Trainer. He purchased it in California and flew it back to Herlong Airport in Jacksonville. Milford and Brian spent considerable "Smoozing" Shawn in a pitiful attempt to get a ride in it! This week, as a Birthday Celebration, FlightTime Radio gave away "Discovery Flights"! The first was from North Florida Flight Training and was won by Keith. The second was from Sterling Flight Center and was won by Alan. We are looking forward to hearing from both of the winners to find out how they enjoyed their flights. 0:41:15 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 52 FlightTime Radio Hosts The Fun of Flying is All We Talk About It’s A Good Day for TONY! That’s what Tony said and we agree! Tony was the winner of this weeks Discovery Flight, donated by North Florida Flight Training at Craig Airport. Tony had started to take Ground School to get his license back in the early 1980’s. Perhaps this will be the bug that bites Tony and takes him all the way to his pilot’s license! The heart of today’s discussion is about a program by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association or AOPA. The program, "Project Pilot” by the AOPA focuses on new and student pilots adopting a "Mentor" to help them along, encourage them, and even provide explanations to problems the student can’t seem to overcome. This discussion carried on to AOPA’s list of the 10 reasons students do not succeed. Perhaps, as a student, your problem is #4 or #7. Well, We discussed all 10 of the items, and you may find the answer or guidance to finally finish your flight training and gain that pilot rating you have spent so much time and money pursuing. Listen to the show and see! It’s also a good day because it is FlightTime Radio’s 52nd show which completes ONE FULL YEAR of bringing the Joy of Flying to everyone! 0:42:01 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 51 FlightTime Radio Hosts The Fun of Flying is All We Talk About Brian and Milford were in the FlightTime Radio Studio and had Special Guest Kim Lovejoy join them from the Military Heritage & Aviation Museum. The museum is a non-profit foundation that exists on donations alone. The museum is located in “Fisherman’s Village” in Punta Gorda on Florida’s southwest coast. Kim described the wonderful military and aviation displays. The museum is free to visit, but donations to help keep the museum open and the displays in first class condition are always welcome. The museum is also interested in new displays. If you have military or aviation memorabilia and need a tax donation, consider donating it to the museum and allow others to enjoy your part of the past. Milford and Brian also talked about the new project being undertaken by Jacksonville’s EAA Chapter 193 and talked to Randy. Randy was the winner of this weeks Discovery Flight, donated by North Florida Flight Training at Craig Airport. 0:46:26 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST FlightTime Radio Show 50 FlightTime Radio Hosts The Fun of Flying is All We Talk About Brian and Milford were in the FlightTime Radio Studio and had Special Guest Lt. Co. Michelle Barrett of the USAF Reserves. Lt. Col. Barrette spent many years flying America’s largest and most advanced Air Force Aircraft. She talked about her career I the Air Force, including her time as Flight Instructor in C5 aircraft and even her flight time in Air Force gliders! Lt. Col. Barrett’s visit to the show was to discuss the Freedom Award. This award is the highest award given by the U. S. Government to Employers. The award is earned by the employers of Guardsmen and Reservists for their support of the Guardsman/Reservists commitment to this nation’s military. Guardsmen and Reservists nominate their employer for the award each year, and winners are selected from the nominations. Remember to pass on a word of Thanks! to these companies for supporting the men and women that spend their time away from their families and jobs to protect our freedoms. 0:40:08 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST