The Old Fly Guy Network
Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.
Episodes
13 episodes
Wings Over Alaska: Joe McAneney’s Bush Flying Journey
In this inspiring episode, we head north to the wilds of Talkeetna, Alaska, with bush pilot Joe McAneney. From humble beginnings in Western New York to soaring over glaciers in Denali, Joe shares his unique path to becoming a pilot in one of th...
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Episode 13
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1:10:59
How Did One Pilots Dream, Turn A Remote Runway Into A Community?
Join us on the Old Fly Guy Network as we take flight with Jonathan Kotwicki—airline pilot turned aviation entrepreneur—who left the skies of commercial aviation to carve out a one-of-a-kind flying haven in the heart of Alaska. From bush flying ...
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Episode 12
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1:07:25
How Josh Campbell Is Making Pilot Training Free for Everyone!
In this inspiring episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we feature Josh Campbell, military aviator and host of the "Free Pilot Training" YouTube channel and podcast. Josh opens up about his powerful aviation journey—from believing flying was out ...
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Episode 11
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1:07:33
From Flight Line to Virginia Department of Aviation Director, Meet Greg Campbell
Come along for the ride with Greg Campbell, the Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), while he tells us of his aviation journey in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His roots are deep in Virginia and started with a passion to fly ...
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Episode 10
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52:10
Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft! (Part 2)
Sun N Fun 2025 Part 2The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo while known for its static and aerobatics displays, has a rich culture and history of aviators who travel across the country with their vintage aircraft. They not only want to share the...
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50:07
It's A Real Schiff Show!
The Old Fly Guy was truly honored to join Brian Schiff in conversation at Hicks Field, Texas. Many of us know Brian for his calming demeanor taking us through the ins and outs of Foreflight with his detailed training sessions. We also know him ...
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Episode 8
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1:05:57
Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft!
The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo while known for its static and aerobatics displays, has a rich culture and history of aviators who travel across the country with their vintage aircraft. They not only want to share the stories and backgrounds of ...
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Episode 7
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55:52
Jim Wilson has a "Picture-Perfect" aviation Journey
Jim brings his flying journey into focus, starting with the Piper Cub and leveraging it up to War Birds of WW II and modern high-performance aircraft. Jim’s passion for all forms of aviation has been an exciting platform to bring those one-of-a...
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Episode 6
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1:27:37
Oh Yeah? Watch This! As a way of life!
With a humble but self-confident approach, Rear Admiral Ed Allen (ret), takes us on a life journey starting from a grass airfield where his efforts on the flight line would get him general aviation flight time to commanding a naval aircraft car...
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Episode 5
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54:06
Sherman Gardner Building a Flock of Aviators
Visiting with Sherman Gardner owner and operator of “In The Pattern” Aviation, we learn of his journey from the parish to the flightline. We hear about his leap of faith in transitioning from leading a young parish to leading a high-flyin...
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Episode 4
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1:17:33
At Wing And A Prayer Aviation the mission is to embrace every flight to its fullest!
Visiting with Nick Adcock will bring you to realize that we all have a purpose in life and when you can leverage part of it into aviation, that makes it all the better! You will hear a full circle journey of general aviation, training, military...
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48:37
The VSL Aviation Podcast takes the Old Fly Guy on an aviation journey that has a focus on safety
Seth Lake of the VSL aviation podcast provides us with insight to his background in aviation and how it energized the VSL podcast and beyond. He highlights how the journey started for him and how he has kept it close to home, giving back to tho...
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Episode 2
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59:29
Coastal Seaplanes brings the Alaskan Seaplane experience to Virginia!
Sam Riggs of Coastal Seaplanes meets with the Old Fly Guy to share his journey in general aviation. His story is one of aviation technical expertise and a passion for music that brings a true balance in his pursuit of aviation excellence. ...
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Episode 1
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