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November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Director of Flight Proficiency Jeremy Desruisseaux

EAA Museum, Learning to Fly, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Jeremy Desruisseaux, EAA’s director of flight proficiency programs, to talk about EAA’s Pilot Proficiency Center, which opened ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Director of Flight Proficiency Jeremy Desruisseaux

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Jeremy Desruisseaux, EAA’s director of flight proficiency programs, to talk about EAA’s Pilot Proficiency Center, which opened ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — AC-208 Pilot Dan Jackson

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by AC-208 pilot Dan Jackson, who flew the experimental Combat Caravan as a member of the 6th Special Operations Squadron, ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris discuss the history of MASH, or Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals, and their use in the Korean War, as well as ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Discussing Bazooka Charlie

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Jim Busha, EAA’s vice president of publications, membership, and retail, to talk about his latest book, Bazooka ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Coast Guard Pilot Tom Cooper

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by Tom Cooper, a retired commanding officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, to discuss some of the life-saving ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Rose Dorcey, John Dorcey, and Dan Silvers of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame to discuss the organization’s project ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-1 Skyraider Pilot John Larrison

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Sam are joined by retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, EAA 23138, who flew some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Masters of the Air Advisor Taigh Ramey

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Taigh Ramey, EAA 288520, a noted warbird pilot and restorer who served as an aviation advisor on ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — USAF Fighter Pilot Tammy Barlette

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Lt. Col. (ret.) Tammy Barlette, who flew the A-10, T-37, T-38, MQ-1, and MQ-9 while in the ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Show Performer Matt Younkin

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by longtime air show performer Matt Younkin, EAA 864693, to chat about his path in aviation and what ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — MIA Recovery Archaeologist Dr. Brett Hoffman

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Polaris Dawn Commander Jared Isaacman

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by pilot, astronaut, and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, EAA Lifetime 876775, who commanded the SpaceX Inspiration4 spaceflight in 2021 ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Blue Angels Panel

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal are joined by Capt. Greg Wooldridge, the Blue Angels’ commander in 1991-92, and Mat Garretson, who is the print historian ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Museum Creative Director Ami Eckard-Lee

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Ami Eckard-Lee, who is the creative director at the Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin, to chat about the ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Prop Maker Ryan Nagata

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by artist and prop maker Ryan Nagata, who reproduced an X-15 spacesuit for astronaut Joe Engle that is ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Naval Flight Officer Maggie Kohl

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by Maggie Kohl, a Grumman E-2 Hawkeye naval flight officer who made a brief appearance in Top Gun: ... Read more

The Green Dot — Air Show Pilot and Air Racer Vicky Benzing

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Sam are joined by Vicky Benzing, EAA Lifetime 529264, to talk about her air show and air racing experience as well ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Chapters

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilt community manager, and David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program manager, to discuss ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Medical Helicopter Pilot Karin Ficek

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by medical helicopter pilot Karin Ficek, who will be presenting as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — TWA Flight Attendant Bev Markel

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Bev Markel, who worked as a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines in the 1960s. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-8 Crusader Pilot James Markel

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader for the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Talking Homebuilts With EAA Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Precourt

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by former U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut Charlie Precourt, currently an EAA board member and ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry is joined by George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Clay and Nathan Hammond to discuss Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Beech Super 18 Restoration

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Bill Goebel to discuss his restoration of a Beech Super 18. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Basler Turbo President Joe Varkoly

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Basler Turbo Conversions President Joe Varkoly. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Steve and Jane Hinton, Planes of Fame Air Museum

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Steve and Jane Hinton of Planes of Fame Air Museum. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Aerial Applicator Damon Reabe

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Damon Reabe, a third-generation aerial applicator. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Eric Boehm, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Curator of Aviation

Excerpt: This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Eric Boehm, the curator of aviation at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, museum curator of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA’s 70th Anniversary

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA’s 70th Anniversary. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Ben Page, EAA Aviation Museum curator, to speak about the museum’s new exhibit, Corsair: Korean War Heroism. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Wally Soplata

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Wally Soplata, the author of The B-25 in the Backyard: My Father’s Historic Airplane Sanctuary, to talk ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures in Omro, Wisconsin, to speak about the history of hot ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — B-58 Pilot Charlie Hooker

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Charlie Hooker, who flew the B-58 Hustler while serving with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Concorde pilot Tony Yule

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Tony Yule, a retired Royal Air Force and BOAC/British Airways pilot, to talk about flying one of ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Astronaut-in-Training Alyssa Carson Byline: EAA

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Alyssa “Blueberry” Carson, who has attended numerous NASA space camps over the years and is currently studying ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Recapping AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Connor Madison, EAA’s staff photographer, to recap EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 and share each of their perspectives ... Read more

What to Expect: AirVenture 2022

This time on The Green Dot, EAA vice presidents Rick Larsen and Sean Elliott are talking AirVenture. Tune in as Rick and Sean join hosts Tom and Chris to cover ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Air Force Gunships Panel

This time on The Green Dot, we welcomed a multigenerational panel of crews from all three of the U.S. Air Force’s major gunship platforms — the AC-47, AC-119, and AC-130 ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — EC-47 Pilot Jerry Bradley

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Jerry Bradley, EAA 879528, who spoke about his career in aviation, which included flying electronic warfare missions ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Aviation Journalist Budd Davisson

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom were joined by Budd Davisson, EAA 22483, who shared stories about his adventures and career as an aviation journalist and ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Saving North American’s Archives

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom were joined by Ken Jungeberg and Air Corps America’s Ester Aube to discuss … ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Flight Test Engineer Kenneth Katz

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom were joined by Kenneth Katz, EAA 1086171, to discuss his career as a U.S. Air Force flight test engineer working ... Read more

Navy Ace Duke Cunningham

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal welcomed a very special guest to the show, Vietnam War Navy ace Randall “Duke” Cunningham! Duke flew the F-4 Phantom ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot — Flight Outfitters Founder Mark Glassmeyer

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom were joined by a good friend of EAA’s — Flight Outfitters founder Mark Glassmeyer, EAA 1400673. Tune in to learn ... Read more

RC Model Flying and Building

This time on The Green Dot, host Hal was joined by Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of community and member programs, and Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and ... Read more

Model Aircraft

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry welcomed EAA staff photographer Connor Madison to the show to talk about a hobby of many aviation enthusiasts — building model ... Read more

Lisa Turner — Restoration Expert

This time on The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Lisa Turner to discuss the many factors to consider when it comes to restoring an aircraft. Tune in to ... Read more

Carl Trout — U-2 Pilot

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Carl Trout, who flew the legendary Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft for a dozen years. ... Read more

Robert “Hoot” Gibson and Charlie Precourt — NASA Astronauts

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a five-time space shuttle flight veteran, and Charlie Precourt, a veteran of four spaceflights ... Read more

Mike Patey — Bush Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hosts Hal Bryan and Tom Charpentier welcomed friend of EAA Mike Patey to the show to talk about his latest custom-built airplane, Scrappy, ... Read more

The Final Mission

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, Chris and Hal took a break from hosting and joined the show as guests of Tom’s in this very special episode in which ... Read more

Scratchbuilding

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, host Tom Charpentier welcomed EAA staff members Charlie Becker and John Egan to the show to talk about scratchbuilding. ... Read more

Taras Lyssenko — A and T Recovery

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, long-time host Chris Henry welcomed EAA staff member Sam Oleson to the show for the first time to co-host this special episode where ... Read more

Nicole Stott — NASA Astronaut

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hosts Hal Bryan and Chris Henry welcomed astronaut Nicole Stott to the show to talk about her career at NASA and what it ... Read more

Daniel Lange — Hang Glide Wisconsin

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we changed things up a bit as longtime host Hal Bryan welcomed former guest and EAA staff member Rick Larsen to co-host a ... Read more

Richard Knoeller — NYPD Lieutenant

On a special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Lt. Richard Knoeller of the New York Police Department on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 to talk ... Read more

Dr. Susan Northup — FAA Federal Air Surgeon

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup to ask questions about current and future policies, and to better understand ... Read more

Col. Kim Campbell — A-10 Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed former A-10 pilot Col. Kim “KC” Campbell to the show to talk about what it’s like to fly the Hog and ... Read more

Michael Dougherty — Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot

This time on a special live audience recording of EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to the show to talk about what it’s like ... Read more

AirVenture 2021 Grounds Tour

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, our hosts — Hal, Chris, and Tom — sat down to give listeners a virtual tour of the AirVenture grounds with just 11 ... Read more

On Paramotors with Jon Eisele

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Jon Eisele, EAA’s manager of air tours and flight programs, to the show to talk about his experience as a paramotor ... Read more

AirVenture 2021: What to Expect

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed EAA Vice President of Communities and Member Programming Rick Larsen and EAA Director of AirVenture Air Show Operations Dennis Dunbar to ... Read more

Bruce Johnson — Orbis International Director of Aircraft Operations and Maintenance

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Orbis International Director of Aircraft Operations and Maintenance Bruce Johnson to the show to talk about the Flying Eye Hospital that ... Read more

Divisions Update: What’s New With WOA, IAC, and VAA

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with Warbirds of America President Jim “Zack” Olzacki, International Aerobatic Club President Jim Bourke, and Vintage Aircraft Association President Susan ... Read more

John Dorcey — CFI

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed local CFI John Dorcey to the show to give his best tips for both students and instructors. ... Read more

John Young — Co-founder of the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed John Young, co-founder of the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge, to the show to talk about the challenge and what’s in store ... Read more

Philipp Steinbach — CEO and Co-Founder of Game Composites

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed CEO and co-founder of Game Composites, Philipp Steinbach, to the show to talk about the company and all it has to ... Read more

Michael Haubrich – Airport Passport Programs

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew welcomed Michael Haubrich, EAA 1169382, to talk about what it was like to plan and fly to 510 airports across 5 ... Read more

Beth Stanton — Aerobatic Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we (virtually) welcomed Beth Stanton, an accomplished aerobatic pilot and a regular freelance contributor for EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine, to the show to ... Read more

Jack Pelton — EAA Chairman and CEO

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed EAA’s Vice President of Publications, Marketing and Membership, Jim Busha, and EAA’s Chairman and CEO, Jack Pelton, to the show to ... Read more

Ashli Blain — Firefighting Helicopter Co-Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Ashli Blain, who is currently a co-pilot flying legendary helos such as the CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Blackhawk ... Read more

Jason Capra — C-53 Restorer

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Jason Capra, president and founder of Vintage Wings Inc., who is currently working on the restoration of a ... Read more

Ross Franquemont — U-2 Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hear stories from Lt. Col. Ross Franquemont (USAF, retired) on his 14 years of flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady and taking photographs ... Read more

How to Learn to Fly

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down to share their thoughts, advice, and suggestions to any listeners considering learning to fly or early into their flight ... Read more

Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki — Warbirds President

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki to discuss how he first got involved with aviation and with ... Read more

Jim Bourke — IAC President

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected IAC President Jim Bourke to discuss his roots in both aviation and aerobatics, the intricacies of ... Read more

Jackie Ruiz — Author/Publisher

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with author, publisher, and sport pilot Jackie Ruiz to discuss her upcoming book, Latinas in Aviation, her thoughtful journey ... Read more

Elliot Seguin — Test Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we’re featuring an interview that originally aired as a video during Spirit of Aviation Week. EAA Manager of Partnership Development Kyle Ludwick sat ... Read more

Huey: The Workhorse of Vietnam Exhibit

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew interviews one of their own, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator Chris Henry, about all aspects of the museum’s new exhibit honoring ... Read more

Hangar Flying to Favorite Airports

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew goes around the virtual table and takes turns hangar flying to various favorite airports around North America, describing amenities, nearby sights, ... Read more

Jack J. Pelton — EAA CEO and Chairman

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, EAA CEO and Chairman Jack J. Pelton sits down for an honest, informative update on the impacts COVID-19 has had on EAA and ... Read more

Virtually Visiting Aviation Museums

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to share stories and must-see exhibits and aircraft from some of their favorite aviation museums around the ... Read more

Stimulating Simulator Stories

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a discussion of several of their favorite flight simulators, including stories from multiple simulated worlds. ... Read more

Thumbing Through Aviation Books

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a deep dive into some of their all-time favorite books covering various aviation subjects. ... Read more

Aviation Films III: Sequel to the Sequel

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to discuss even more (at least tangentially) aviation-themed movies, documentaries, and miniseries in Aviation Films III: Sequel ... Read more

Detailing AeroEducate and Project 21

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of programs, chapters, education, museum, and AirVenture features and attractions Rick Larsen and EAA Aviation Foundation vice president of philanthropy ... Read more

Vic Syracuse — Homebuilt Aircraft Council Chairman

The Green Dot crew sat down with Homebuilt Aircraft Council chairman Vic Syracuse to discuss how he got involved with aviation, homebuilding, and EAA; the 2020 EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit; ... Read more

The Proposed UAS Remote ID Rule

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of advocacy and safety Sean Elliott to cover the issues with the FAA’s proposed UAS remote ID rule in comprehensive ... Read more

Scott Blue — Former ‘Ice Pilot’

The Green Dot crew sat down with former Ice Pilot and current water bomber pilot Scott Blue to discuss his aviation background, appearing on television while working as a pilot, ... Read more

Steve and Steven Hinton — Legendary Aviators

The Green Dot crew sat down with father and son duo Steve and Steven Hinton to discuss their unique beginnings in aviation, breaking speed records, winning air racing national championships, ... Read more

Jack J. Pelton — EAA CEO and Chairman

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton to look back at 2019 from an EAA and general aviation at large ... Read more

Taylor Stevenson — CAF Tora! Wing Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Commemorative Air Force Tora! Wing pilot Taylor Stevenson to talk about his aviation roots, the aircraft and mission ... Read more

Col. Richard Graham — SR-71 Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by former U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot Col. Richard Graham, EAA 823636, to talk about his introduction ... Read more

Ethan Brodsky — BuzzBall Inventor

The Green Dot crew was joined by Ethan Brodsky, the winner of the 2019 Founder’s Innovation Prize and inventor of BuzzBall, to talk about how his device uses tactile feedback ... Read more

Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea — F-117 Pilots

The Green Dot crew sat down with Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk pilots Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea to talk about their aviation journeys and their experiences ... Read more

Greg Hughes — Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community

The Green Dot crew sat down with Van’s Aircraft Director of Media, Marketing, and Community Greg Hughes to discuss his beginnings in aviation, how he got his start at Van’s ... Read more

Mark Solper — Ultralight & LSA Council Chairman

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council Chairman Mark Solper to discuss his beginnings in aviation, why he loves the lighter side of aviation, ... Read more

Col. Chris Stricklin — Former Thunderbird Pilot

The Green Dot crew sat down with Col. Chris Stricklin to talk about his experience becoming a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a member of the Thunderbirds, ejecting during a ... Read more

Col. Mark Tillman — Air Force One Pilot

On a somber special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Col. Mark Tillman on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 to talk about his experience being the ... Read more

Dion Diehl — DTG Pyrotechnics President

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by DTG Pyrotechnics President Dion Diehl to talk about how he got started in pyrotechnics, his background, how exactly ... Read more

Burt Rutan — Legendary Designer

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by an extra special guest as legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan sat down for a live episode during EAA ... Read more

Ron Strauss — Elvis’ Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Ron Strauss to talk about his beginning in aviation, becoming a professional pilot, being hijacked, and his time ... Read more

Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder — Scaled Composites Test Pilots

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Scaled Composites test pilots Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder to discuss the first flight of Stratolaunch. Evan flew ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot – AC-130 Crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel

The Green Dot crew sat down with AC-130 crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel to discuss their experience flying and operating an AC-130 gunship. ... Read more

Laura Laban — Infinite Flight CEO and Co-Founder

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Infinite Flight CEO and co-founder Laura Laban to discuss the history and future of Infinite Flight, a flight ... Read more

Mike Zidziunas — Lakeland Aero Club President

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Lakeland Aero Club President Mike Zidziunas to discuss his work with young people, how to missionize chapter events ... Read more

Jeff Duford — National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Curator

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Jeff Duford, a curator of the National Museum of the United States Air Force, to take a behind-the-scenes ... Read more

Jeff Thatcher — Children of the Doolittle Raiders Association Director

On EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Jeff Thatcher, director of the Children of the Doolittle Raiders Association and son of Doolittle Raider David Thatcher, to talk ... Read more

Erik Lindbergh — Verdego Aero President

The Green Dot crew sat down with Verdego Aero President Erik Lindbergh to talk about his aviation background, the meaning of his legacy as Charles and Anne’s grandson, and his ... Read more

Jon Bernstein — AH-64 Apache Pilot

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew sat down with Jon Bernstein to discuss his unique background in aviation and transitioning from researching and writing ... Read more

Andrew King — Vintage Restorer/Pilot

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by vintage aircraft restorer and pilot Andrew King, EAA 275985, to talk about his childhood spent at Old Rhinebeck ... Read more

Steven Hinton — Championship Air Racer

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Steven Hinton Jr. to discuss his background in aviation and growing up in Chino, his introduction ... Read more

Memphis Belle Expert Dr. Harry Friedman

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Dr. Harry Friedman to discuss the Memphis Belle’s history. ... Read more

Patrick Harten — Miracle on the Hudson Controller

The Green Dot crew sat down with air traffic controller Patrick Harten who was on duty when Chesley Sullenburger ditched US Airways Flight 1549 safely on the Hudson River. ... Read more

Andrew Findlay — Championship Air Racer

The Green Dot crew sat down with 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Race Sport Gold champion Andrew Findlay to talk about his beginnings in aviation and his victory in Reno. ... Read more

Bobby Breeden — STOL Champion

The Green Dot crew sat down with multi-time Valdez champion Bobby Breeden to discuss getting into aviation at a young age, STOL flying, the experience of flying bushplanes, and more. ... Read more

Frank Borman — Apollo Astronaut

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Col. Frank Borman, EAA Lifetime 300174, on the day that “The Borman Collection: An EAA Member’s ... Read more

Ragwood Refactory Owner Kyle Bushman

The Green Dot crew sat down with Kyle Bushman, owner and operator of Ragwood Refactory, to talk about his passion for restoring vintage airplanes and how he was able to ... Read more

Patty Wagstaff – Aerobatic Champion

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Patty Wagstaff, EAA 200806, to cover a variety of topics ranging from Patty’s time working with ... Read more

Jerry McLaughlin – B-17 City of Savannah Restoration Manager

The Green Dot crew sat down with Jerry McLaughlin, the special projects coordinator at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, to discuss his role in acquiring the ... Read more

Neil Hansen – Air America Pilot

Former Air America pilot Neil Hansen sat down with The Green Dot crew to discuss his life and share stories from his time flying for the CIA-run airline, which operated ... Read more

Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland

Eight-time consecutive National Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland joined The Green Dot crew to talk about his record-setting victory, his air show career, and much more. ... Read more

Flying Cowboys – Backcountry Pilots

The Green Dot crew hosted Cory Robin and Trent Palmer of the Flying Cowboys to talk about their group’s inception, how they got into flying, and much more. ... Read more

NASA Chief Historian Bill Barry

The Green Dot crew sat down with NASA’s chief historian Bill Barry to discuss topics ranging from the pre-NASA days all the way to present day, plus plenty in between. ... Read more

Aviation Films II

The Green Dot crew invited EAA staff photographer Connor Madison to discuss their favorite aviation-themed films, television shows, and documentaries for a second time. ... Read more

Breaking Down AirVenture 2018

On the latest episode of The Green Dot, several EAA staff members recap the fun of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. ... Read more

KC-135 Tanker Crew

Three crewmembers from a KC-135, who heroically risked their aircraft and lives to drag an F-4 Phantom jet to safety after it suffered mechanical issues, came to Oshkosh for a ... Read more

Operation Migration’s Joe Duff

Joe Duff joined The Green Dot crew to talk about Operation Migration, the effort to reintroduce Whooping cranes into eastern North America, which inspired the movie Fly Away Home. ... Read more

The Restorers 15th Anniversary with Adam and Kara White

Filmmakers Adam and Kara White stopped by The Green Dot studio to talk about The Restorers 15th anniversary and much more. ... Read more

Paul Dye – Former NASA Flight Director and Kitplanes Editor-in-Chief

Former NASA flight director and Kitplanes Editor-in-Chief Paul Dye stopped by The Green Dot studio to talk about his storied career, his homebuilding experiences, and more. ... Read more

Powered Paragliding with Eric Farewell

EAA’s The Green Dot team sat down with Paradigm Aerobatic Team founder Eric Farewell to discuss the ins and outs of powered paragliding. ... Read more

EAA’s The Green Dot – Returning to Flight with Instructor Steve Krog

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Cub Air Flight founder Steve Krog to take questions from listeners and give tips for out-of-practice pilots to return to the left ... Read more

Hangar Flying with The Green Dot Crew

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA Flight Training Manager Joe Norris to swap some of their favorite flying stories. ... Read more

EAA Staff at SUN ‘n FUN

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA staffers Jim Busha and Dennis Dunbar, both of whom are in Florida, to talk about SUN ‘n FUN 2018. ... Read more

Jim Payne – Perlan Project Chief Pilot

The Green Dot crew spoke to Perlan Project Chief Pilot Jim Payne about his record-setting glider flight in Argentina last year. ... Read more

Mark Harmon – Aviation and Space Connections

EAA’s The Green Dot crew recently sat down for a great chat with actor Mark Harmon. What’s his connection to the world of EAA? Listen and find out! ... Read more

Jack J. Pelton Discusses End of ATC Privatization Battle

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with CEO Jack J. Pelton to celebrate the end of the ATC privatization battle in Congress and discuss what comes next. ... Read more

Jamie Pittman – Flight school owner/instructor

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Jamie Pittman, founder of Discover Flight, to discuss flight instruction and more. ... Read more

Sean D. Tucker – Aerobatics Air Show Performer

The Green Dot team speaks with aerobatics air show performer Sean D. Tucker about his career, the people who influenced him, and his community work. ... Read more

Keegan Chetwynd – CAF Curator

EAA’s The Green Dot crew talked to the CAF curator mere hours after its historic C-47 That’s All, Brother took its first post-restoration flight. ... Read more

Sandbar Mitchell B-25 Restorers

EAA’s The Green Dot crew spoke with Warbirds of Glory Museum staff about the museum and its restoration of the B-25 Sandbar Mitchell. ... Read more

Aviation Films

EAA’s The Green Dot crew breaks down their favorite films, television shows, and mini-series relating to aviation on the latest episode of the podcast. ... Read more

Joe Engle – X-15 test pilot

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by National Aviation Hall of Famer Joe Engle. Joe recounted several fascinating stories from his legendary ... Read more

Cmdr. Meagan Flannigan – U.S. Navy fighter pilot

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by U.S. Navy fighter pilot Meagan Flannigan. Meagan shared the roots of her aviation career, what ... Read more

Dr. Jennifer Levasseur – Smithsonian curator

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, museum curator of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air ... Read more

Ken Strmiska – EAA VP of Philanthropy

Ken Strmiska, EAA’s vice president of philanthropy and donor stewardship, joined The Green Dot crew for the newest episode of the podcast. Ken spoke about his first experiences with aviation, ... Read more

Sebastien Heintz – Zenith President and CEO

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by Sebastien Heintz, president and CEO of Zenith Aircraft Company. Zenith turned 25 this year, and ... Read more

Founder’s Innovation Prize Winners

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by Thomas Baron and Justin Zhou, two of the winners of the 2017 Founder’s Innovation Prize. ... Read more

EAA Chapters Department

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by John Egan and David Leiting to discuss the work they both do for EAA’s chapters ... Read more

Adam and Kara White, filmmakers

On the newest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the team was joined by Adam and Kara White to discuss the variety of aviation projects they work on, including ... Read more

Richard VanGrunsven, Van’s Aircraft aircraft designer

On the most recent episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the team was joined by legendary aircraft designer and EAA board member Richard VanGrunsven to discuss the history of ... Read more

Radek Wyrzykowski, EAA IMC program manager

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew sat down with Radek Wyrzykowski, EAA IMC program manager and president and founder of the IMC Club, to ... Read more

AirVenture 2017 Recap – Rick Larsen & Sean Elliott

On the newest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the hosts were joined by Vice President of Communities and Member Programs Rick Larsen and Vice President of Advocacy and ... Read more

Walter Cunningham, Apollo astronaut

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, legendary Apollo astronaut Walter Cunningham joined the show to answer questions about his time with NASA in the 1960s and ... Read more

Lt. Tyler Davies – U.S. Navy Blue Angels No. 6

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet Lt. Tyler Davies, who is currently No. 6 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Tyler gave great insights into the training ... Read more

Dennis Dunbar – Director of AirVenture Air Show Operations

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet Dennis Dunbar, director of AirVenture air show operations. Anyone who knows Dennis knows he is full of great stories, and he ... Read more

Jack J. Pelton on current air traffic control privatization legislation

This week we have a special emergency edition of The Green Dot. Hal, Tom, and guest host Mack Dickson sit down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack ... Read more

Jack Pelton – EAA CEO and chairman of the board

This week on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet our fearless leader, Jack J. Pelton, CEO and chairman of the board at EAA. Jack has a rich history in aviation ... Read more

EAA Government Advocacy Team

This week we meet the EAA government advocacy team, including Vice President of Advocacy and Safety Sean Elliott, Senior Government Advocacy Specialist Mack Dickson, and our own podcast host, Government ... Read more

Charlie Precourt – NASA Astronaut

This week we welcome Charlie Precourt. Charlie resides on EAA’s board of directors and is the vice president and general manager of Propulsion Systems Division at Orbital ATK. He ... Read more

Demystifying AirVenture

This week we welcome Dick Knapinski, EAA’s Director of Communications. We know that getting into—and around at—AirVenture may raise more questions than answers, especially for newbies, so Dick helps us ... Read more

John Monnett – Sonex Aircraft

This week we welcome John Monnett, a multi-thousand-hour private pilot with both glider and float plane ratings and an A&P Mechanic, who discusses his many designs and history of Sonex ... Read more

EAA’s Florida Stops

In this episode, we hear from EAA director of publications Jim Busha about the things he’s seen during an epic story-gathering trip to Florida. Jim talks about his visits to ... Read more

Mikey McBryan – Ice Pilots NWT

Welcome to EAA’s second episode of The Green Dot, a podcast for those who fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by the world of flight. The ... Read more

Episode 1

Welcome to EAA’s ‘pilot’ episode of The Green Dot, a podcast for those who fly for the love of it. The Green Dot features EAA news, general aviation topics, history, ... Read more