EAA Radio Archives: 2025

AirVenture 2025 Interviews

Adrian Eichhorn & Tony Caldwell	J Mont G goes to Vintage and talks with Ray Johnson, Adrian Eichhorn and Tony Caldwell.
Al Knox	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Al Knox from the International Federal Pavilion to talk about SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking)
Craig Barnett	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk to Scheme Designers founder, Craig Barnett about painting your aircraft.
Cyril Champois	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Cyril Champois, Head of Sales and Cofounder of Elixir Aircraft about their French company making training aircraft
Fred Telling	Steve Buss talks with Fred Telling, chairman of the National Championship Air Races.
Gary Pokidner	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with Gary Pokidner about understanding representativeness of weather observations.
Jack Pelton	Steve Buss talks with EAA Chairman Jack Pelton about Airventure 2025!
John Hoffman, Laura Benton, Mikenzy Anderson, & Kristin Laney	J Mont G and Ray Johnson talk with new Vintage President John Hoffman, and are joined by Ladies Love Taildraggers President Laura Benton, Mikenzy Anderson, and Kristin Laney
John Slemp	Steve Buss talks with photographer John Slemp about his book "Bomber Boys", showcasing WWII flight jackets.
John Zimmerman	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk to John Zimmerman, editor in chief of AirFacts, about internet in the cockpit.
Keith Clark	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Keith Clark from Phillips 66 about aircraft misfueling and verifying fuel type.
Lynda Coffman	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk with Women in Aviation CEO, Lynda Coffman.
Mark Schaible	Steve Buss talks with Mark Schaible from Sonex Aircraft about the latest from Sonex including the Highwing.
Mikael Via	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk with Van's Aircraft CEO, Mikael Via.
Paul Lambertson & Ben Lambertson	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Paul Lambertson and Ben Lambertson about UAS4STEM, hosted by the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Rachel Gilmore, Nick Daniels, & Cory Soignet	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Rachel Gilmore, Nick Daniels, and Cory Soignet about working at NATCA
Ramona Cox	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Ramona Cox from SkyChick Adventures
Russ Roberts, Andy Anderson, & Mark Anderson	J Mont G and Ray Johnson talk with Russ Roberts, Andy Anderson, & Mark Anderson about restoring airplanes.
Steven Strollo	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Steven Strollo from Phillips 66 about the myths of engine oils.
Todd Davis	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with Todd Davis about Skyfair Academy.
Zachary Friedman	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with Zach Friedman about mental health in college aviators.
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Monday, July 28th
Theater in the Woods - World War II: The Stories That Made Us	Theater in the Woods - World War II: The Stories That Made Us: an evening of families and historians working to tell the stories of those who have made aviation history.

Tuesday, July 22

Alicia Herron	Amy and Jack interview Alicia Herron, from AOPA about aviation print journalism as well as the sweepstakes in place to win a plane at Airventure 2025.
Emily Nelson	Steve Buss talks with Chief Flight Director for NASA, Emily Nelson about the Artemis II mission.
Eric Robinson & David Smith	Amy Laboda talks with Eric Robinson from Operation Helo and David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter who have teamed up on a project to use helicopters for relief after disasters
Ian Johnson	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with Dr. Ian Johnson from the FAA about the normalization of deviance.
Jared Gregg & Paul Behan	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Jared Grepp and Paul Behan from NATCA about communicating with the tower.
Jim "Vech" Vechery	Steve Buss talks with Jim "Vech" Vechery about the mission of Samaritan's Purse.
Kaori Paris	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with First Officer Kaori Paris from ALPA about supporting pilots.
Keegan Chetwynd & Issac Burchinal	Steve Buss talks with Military Aviation Museum Director Keegan Chetwynd and Crew Chief, Issac Burchinal about the restoration of the ME-262.
Jeffrey Madison	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with author Jeffrey Madison about his book, "Yikes! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About 'Em."
Kelly Murphy	Amy and Jack sit down with Kelly Murphy, the Director of Communications for Women in Aviation International. They discuss WomanVenture, Girls in Aviation Day, and ways they promote aviation to girls and support women in the field.
Lee Collins	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker talk with Lee Collins from the National Flight Training Alliance about FAA 141 modernization.
Lt. Col. Trevor Boswell	Dave and Eddie chat with Lead NORAD Civilian Aviation Education and Training Program, Lt. Col. Trevor Boswell. They discuss TFR's, restricted airspace, and the way aircraft are intercepted and escorted to safer skies.
Marty Piette	Dave and Eddie check in with Marty Piette and go over Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport's facilities and services available during Airventure and year-round.
Mitch Heaton	Amy and Jack chat with Mitch Heaton, from Hartzell Propellers about the innovations and benefits of current composite propellers
Patrick McAlee & Natalia McAlee	Fast Eddie is joined in the studio by Patrick & Natalia McAlee to talk with Patrick about his career airshow performing.
Paulo Iscold	Steve Buss talks with pilot Paulo Iscold about Acrowrx, a flight analytics software.
Riona Aerosmith & David Smith	Amy and Jack discuss electric engines and the e-Beaver Project with Riona Aerosmith of Magnix and David Smith, President and CEO of Robinson Helicopters .
Ryszard Zadow	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with the Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience founder, Ryszard Zadow, about the 10 year anniversary of RAFE.
Steve McCaughey	Dave and Eddie discuss all things that fly and float with the Executive Director Seaplane Pilots Association, Steve McCaughey.
Tom Haines & Quintin Smith	Amy Laboda talk with Tom Haines & Quintin Smith from Elephants, Rhinos, and People (ERP) about their working surveilling herds in Namibia to help prevent poaching.
Xyla Foxlin	Fareed Guyot and Paul Preidecker discuss pilot mental health with content creator, Xyla Foxlin.
Hal Bryan Show Intro	Hal Bryan Show - Hal Bryan Mustard Guy
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Tuesday, July 22nd
Theater in the Woods - NASA Moon to Mars: Artemis II and III	Theater in the Woods - NASA Moon to Mars: Artemis II and III: a discussion with the NASA team leading our way back to the moon and beyond.

Wednesday, July 23

Amir Schneider	Mike and Paul interview Amir Schneider and review the state of aviation insurance as well as options available through Skywatch.
Brad Irwin and Ben Coleman	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Brad Irwin and Ben Coleman from the Florida Aviation Network about aviation safety.
Capt. Wendy Mors	Mike and Paul chat with First Vice President of Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Captain Wendy Morse about safety concerns relating to single pilot cockpits.
Charlie Precourt and Paul Dye	Steve Buss chats with Charlie Precourt and Paul Dye from the EAA Safety Committee about the ways to avoid loss of control incidents.
Dr. Ian Johnson	Mike and Paul talk with Dr. Ian Johnson about the perception vs reality of weather and how to plan ahead to anticipate hazardous weather conditions.
Emmy Dillon	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk about the Air Race Classic with ARC Director Emmy Dillon.
Hailey Carpenter	J Mont G talks with Hailey Carpenter who is a drone pilot for Starlight Aerial Productions about their path to being a drone pilot and being part of the 500 Drone performance at the Airventure Night Airshow.
Ivy McIver	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk with Ivy Mclver, Executive Director of Cirrus about the safety features in light pistons today.
Ken Hinkes and Lisa DeFrees	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson Speak with Ken Hinkes and Lisa DeFrees about the shortage of airplane hangers and their High Flying Hangers.
Margaret Viola	J Mont G talks and Margaret Viola, Chairwoman of WomanVenture, talk about WomenVenture at Airventure 2025.
Mark Scheuer	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie discuss with Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering about their 40th year here in Airventure
Michelle Thornton	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie discuss the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center in relation to emergency response and their relation and coordination with NEMA
Michelle Westcott	Mike and Paul talk with Michelle Westcott about advocacy and the push for mental health rights in the aviation industry.
Mike Kennedy and Charlie Duffy	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Mike Kennedy and Charlie Duffy about Tango Thirty One Aero Clube which aims to provide opportunities to high school students explore careers in aviation.
Mike Kennedy, Mark Pilkington, and Cole Gaither	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Mike Kennedy, Mark Pilkington and Cole Gaither about their Youtube channel, Plane Crazy Life.
Patty Wagstaff	Steve Buss talks with renowned aerobatic pilot, Patty Wagstaff about her journey to become an air show performer.
Rick Leach	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson speak with Rick Leach, CEO and President of GoJet Airlines about the current hiring problem.
Ron Kaplan	Steve Buss and Ron Kaplan talk about the Ohio ASHOF and air races/invitationals
Samuel "Beau" Hardison, Adam Boyd, & Josselyn Slagle	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Loretta Web and the 3 winners of the 2025 National General Aviation Awards program, Samuel "Beau" Hardison, Adam Boyd, & Josselyn Slagle
Shawn Smith and Ray Castlewhite	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Shawn Smith and Ray Castlewhite about the National Airtraffic Controllers Association
Steve McCaughey	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Steve McCaughey about the Seaplane Pilots Association and what it is like being part of the organization.
Tom Flanary & Brett Steinle	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Tom Flanary and Brett Steinle about NATCA's involvement with disaster recovery involvement.
Tracey Curtis-Taylor	J Mont G talks with Tracey Curtis-Taylor about her aviation experiences and piloting a Steerman
Tracy Zedeck	J Mont G talks with Tracy Zedeck about their path in aviation and becoming a Fire Bomber Pilot.
Xyla Foxlin	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with influencer Xyla Foxlin about the process and story behind Foxlins Pietenpol project
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Wednesday, July 23rd
Theater in the Woods - Rescue Me!	Theater in the Woods - Rescue Me!: a celebration of the history and future of the brave women who undertake lifesaving missions in the air.

Thursday, July 24

Alex Findlay	Digital Dave talks with Alex Findlay, son of the 2025 Airventure Cup winner, Andy Findlay.
Andy Findlay	Digital Dave talks with Andy Findlay, the winner of the 2025 Airventure Cup Unlimited Class.
Brett Steinle and Tom Flanary	Wireless Mike and Paul Preidecker talk with Brett Steinle and Tom Flanary from NATCA about disaster response teams.
Cade Clark	Amy Laboda and Kevin Whelan talk with Cade Clark about the Vertical Aviation Industry (VAI) and the future of VAI.
Capt. Jason Ambrosi	Wireless Mike and Paul Preidecker talk with ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi about the need for ATC modernization from an end user perspective.
Charles Howell and Josh Haviland	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Charles Howell and Josh Haviland from NATCA about flight following for pilots.
Chester Hull and Steve “Richter” McShea	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk to author Chester Hull and F-14 pilot Steve “Richter” McShea, about Chester's new book Life on the Flight Deck.
Chris Clark and David Leiting	Amy Laboda and Kevin Whelan talk with Chris Clark with Sporty's and David Leiting EAA's Eagle Program Manager about the Virtual Flight Academy.
Curt Castagna	Amy Laboda and Kevin Whelan talk with Curt Castagna from the National Air Transportation Association about the FAA's EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) program.
Gary Pokodner	Wireless Mike and Paul Preidecker talk with Gary Pokodner from FAA Weather about weather research and enhanced GA safety.
Greg Ledbetter	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Greg Ledbetter, CEO of PS Engineering about their general audio control systems.
Jason Brisbois	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Jason Brisbois from Bose about their headsets and the importance of headsets in aviation.
Jonathan Faught and Nate Gordon	Steve Buss talks to Jonathan Faught and Nate Gordon about the humanitarian efforts of the Jungle Aviation and Relay Service Mission.
Jordan Ashley	J Mont G talks with the Chairman of the IAC, Jordan Ashley about the IAC facility and aerobatics planes.
Karen Kelley	Digital Dave goes on location to Kelley Country Creamery to talk with owner, Karen Kelley.
Mark Palm	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Mark Palm about Samaritan Aviation and their documentary film Saman Balus: The Story of the Flying Canoe.
Matt Thurber	Amy Laboda and Kevin Whelan talk with Matt Thurber about the "What Three Words" app and aviation journalism.
Michael Dougherty	Steve Buss talks to Michael Dougherty, Chief Pilot of the Goodyear Blimp, about the significance of having two of the airships here at Airventure.
Michael Grzincich	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk to Leadership Award winner Michael Grzincich from the Young Eagles program.
Mikel Krochmal	Wireless Mike and Paul Preidecker speak with Mikel Krochmal from the Pilot Mental Health Campaign about maternal mental health.
Mitch Sego	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Mitch Sego, chairman of the International Federal Pavilion here at Airventure.
Nate Ruedy	J Mont G talks with Nate Ruedy, IAC Regional Director about the International Aerobatics Club.
Nina Stewart	J Mont G talks with Nina Stewart, Chair of IAC Collegiate, about their work with colleges and teaching Aerobatics
Phillip Gragg	J Mont G talks with the Vice President of the IAC, Phillip Gragg about the levels of IAC and the future of the club.
Robin Hayes and Daryl Taylor	Steve Buss talks to Chairman & CEO of Airbus North America, Robin Hayes, and Daryl Taylor, head of operations about Airbus' involvement at Airventure.
Sean Elliott	Steve Buss talks to EAA's Sean Elliot about MOSAIC
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Thursday 7/24
Hal Bryan Show Intro	Hal Bryan Show - Hal-Perial March
Theater in the Woods - MASH: Healing the Wounds With Laughter	Theater in the Woods - MASH: Healing the Wounds With Laughter: a celebration of the MASH units in Korea who saved countless lives and the hit television show that preserved their legacies.

Friday, July 25

Abbey Hutter	Amy and Kevin talk with Abbey Hutter, executive director of jsfirm.com, an aviation employment website.
AOPA Safety Forum	Mike Morgan reports on the AOPA Safety Forum where they held a panel discussion focused on how to make aviation safer.
Bryan Bedford	The Annual Meet the Administrator forums question and answers session with Bryan Bedford and Jack Pelton held at Airventure Oshkosh 2025.
Daniel Christman	Amy and Kevin talk to Lone Mountain Aircraft sales representative and Aero Atlanta Flight Center owner, Daniel Christman.
Gary Pokodner	Fareed Guyot and Wireless Mike talk with Gary Pokodner from FAA Weather about using AI and Emerging Technology to enhance safety.
Jeffrey Nelson	Steve Buss talks outreach and recruiting with Brigadier General Jeffrey Nelson from the Air Force Accessions Center.
John Teichert	Steve Buss talks with retired General John Teichert about his book, "Boom!: Leadership that Breaks Barriers, Challenges Convention, and Ignites Innovation."
Julie Boatman	Amy and Kevin talk to 30 year aviation leader and multi-disciplinarian Julie Boatman
Karen Kalishek	Amy and Kevin talk to Karen Kalishek, of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), about the intersection of flight training and modern technology.
Ken Jungeberg	Steve Buss talks with Ken Jungeberg, design engineer from North American Aviation, about his efforts to preserve engineering drawings.
Kristen Jurn	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk to Kristen Jurn of H55 about electric propulsion systems for aircraft.
Kyle Jaracz	Fareed Guyot and Wireless Mike speak with Kyle Jaracz from USA4STEM about educating kids on drone engineering and drone safety.
Macmillan Achu	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Lt. Col Macmillan Achu of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Marcus Miller and Jesse Strickland	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk to Marcus Miller and Jesse Strickland about how to not be afraid of air traffic control.
Paul Millner and Keith Peterson	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk to Paul Millner, Keith Peterson, of the Cardinal Flyers Online.
Rick Hayes and Bill Darnell	J Mont G goes On the Fly to the Fun Fly Zone to talk with Rick Hayes and Bill Darnell from the Michigan Ultralight Association Flying Club.
Steve Wood	J Mont G goes On the Fly to the Fun Fly Zone to talk with Steve Wood, president and CEO of Spirit Engineering.
Steve Wood and Gene Borne	J Mont G goes On the Fly to the Fun Fly Zone to talk with Steve Wood, president and CEO of Spirit Engineering and Gene "Beaver" Borne from Quicksilver.
Tim LeBaron	Fareed Guyot and Wireless Mike speak with Tim LeBaron, Director of aviation safety at NTSB about pilot safety and how it has changed over the years.
Timm Bogenhagan	J Mont G goes On the Fly to the Fun Fly Zone to talk with Timm Bogenhagan, EAA Staff Liaison of the Fun Fly Zone.
Victoria Yeager	Steve Buss talks with Victoria Yeager about her book, "Chuck Yeager: What a Ride!"
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Friday, July 25th
Theater in the Woods - The Fight to Save the City of Angels	Theater in the Woods - The Fight to Save the City of Angels: an evening honoring the brave pilots and firefighters who flew the LA fires and saved lives, giving an entire city hope.

Saturday, July 26

Brad Pilgrim	J Mont G is joined by Brad Pilgrim from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum to talk about warbirds and the museum.
Dr Mike McCormick	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson walk with Dr. Mike McCormick talks about the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ATC Training Program
Ester Aube and Eric Trueblood	Steve Buss talks with Ester Aube and Eric Trueblood about AirCorps Aviation and their work in restoring airplanes.
Fareed Guyot	Steve Buss talk with Fareed Guyot about the Willa Brown Academy, a group focused on promoting aviation to underrepresented youth.
Jason Blair	Jason Blair discusses automation in the cockpit with Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson
Jim Cunningham and Mike Butler	Steve Buss talks with Jim Cunningham and Mike Butler about the Buster Project.
Jim Rhodes and Calvin Fraites	Amy Laboda and Jack Hodgson talk with Flight1 Tech President Jim Rhodes and Technical Advisor Calvin Fraites about what has been going on with Flight1 Tech
Kenneth Kranz	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with Kenneth Kranz, Chief Safety Pilot at Cognizant about drones and aviation safety reporting.
Kimberly Williams-Nyberg	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with therapist Kimberly Williams-Nyberg who volunteers with Pilot Mental Health Campaign about their medical journey.
Kristin Schaik	J Mont G talks to Kristin Schaik, EAA Executive Director of Warbirds, about their new roll and what's happening at Warbirds.
Mary Wanke	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with Mary Wanke about A-Wing, an organization that promotes gender equality in aviation, space, and defense.
Patrick Mihalek, Logan Kucharek, and Sebastian Cosma	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Patrick Mihalek, Logan Kucharek, and Sebastian Cosma about the Sanbar Mitchell Student Restoration project.
Paul Mcvitty	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Paul McVitty from Flyleds about LED lights for aviation.
Rachel Miller and Marcus Miller	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Rachel Miller and Marcus Miller from NATCA about what it's like being an air traffic controller.
Roger Woolsey	J Mont G talks with Roger Woolsey, CEO of Million Air and owner of the A26 Bomber.
Sanjay Kumar	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Sanjay Kumar about the AvNav app for flight planning.
Steve McCaughy	Steve Buss talks with Steve McCaughy about the Seaplane Base located at Airventure Oshkosh and updates on what is happening in the Seaplane Association.
Sue Tholen & Rob Montgomery	Amy Laboda talks with Sue Tholen and Rob Montgomery from Climb talk about being instructors and flight training management software
Sullivan Vande Voort	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with new pilot Sullivan Vande Voort who soloed in 13 aircrafts on their 16th birthday.
Tim Chop	Fast Eddie talks with Tim Chop of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation about their C54 that is a flying historical exhibit.
Tim Chop	Fast Eddie talks with Tim Chop of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation about their work restoring their C97.
Vic Krause	J Mont G talks with Vic Krause, Warbird Adventure Tram Chair, about the tram tours in the Warbird area of Airventure Oshkosh.
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Saturday, July 26th
The Morning Pre-Flight Take Over	The Morning Pre-Flight is taken over by the next generation of EAA Radio Staff!
Hal Bryan Show Intro	Hal Bryan Show - Iron Hal-gle
Theater in the Woods - High Flight and Higher Callings: Serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Air National Guard	Theater in the Woods - High Flight and Higher Callings: Serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Air National Guard: A story of dreams, service, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. USAF General Duke Pirak will be on stage to discuss his journey to flying and commanding our men and women of the USAF Air National Guard.

Sunday, July 27

Rachel Gilmore and Charles Howell	Digital Dave and Fast Eddie talk with Rachel Gilmore and Charles Howell of NATCA about what it's like working as Air Traffic Controllers.
Chris Finlayson & Brian Bomhoff	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with Chris Finlayson and Brian Bomhoff about Pilot Mental Health Campaign.
Chris Finlayson & Brian Bomhoff	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg talk with Chris Finlayson and Brian Bomhoff about Pilot Mental Health Campaign and the progress that is being made for pilots access to mental health care.
Murphey Stromberg	Fareed Guyot and Michael Stromberg get a recap on EAA Radio's social media coverage for Airventure Oshkosh 2025 with Murphey Stromberg.
The Morning Pre-Flight	The Morning Pre-Flight for Sunday, July 27th
Hal Bryan Show Intro	Hal by Himself
Hal Bryan Show Intro	Hal by Himself But With More Hal
Weather Rap	2025 Airventure Weather Rap
Airventure 2025 Wrap Up	EAA Radio's Wrap Up from Airventure 2025
Mama I'm Going Home	Airventure 2025 Parody Song "Mama I'm Going Home"

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