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EP 04 - Taildraggers to Supersonic with Bill McBride

EP 04 - Taildraggers to Supersonic with Bill McBride

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Mike sits down with his friend and experienced aviator, Bill McBride to talk about Bill’s experience in flying almost 50 different types of aircraft. Bill shares his experience as a warbird pilot, ferry pilot, airshow organizer, and volunteer. Bill and Mike also discuss what it means to volunteer in your community and Bill gives his advice for those who are looking to get involved.

Bill has checked out in close to 50 aircraft and flown in over 70 types. Here’s a list of some of the aircraft that are discussed, flown in, or flown by Bill himself:

Fleet Canuck, Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser, PA-18 Super Cub, PA-22 Tri Pacer, PA-25 Pawnee, PA-28 Cherokee/Arrow, PA-31 Navajo, Stinson 105 Voyager, Fairchild 24, Fairchild Cornell, DHC-1 Chipmunk, T6 Harvard, P-47 Thunderbolt, Fairey Firefly, Avro Anson, Beech 18, Rockwell Aero Commander, McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo.

Safe to say Bill is an experienced aviator!

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Edited & Produced by Jason Rosewell

Music intro by Tyler Wilson

Artwork by Achilles Concepcion

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