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From the End Zone to the Cockpit - Episode 67

From the End Zone to the Cockpit - Episode 67

Behind the Wings

January 5, 202638m 59s

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Show Notes

NFL Alum and Pilot Jimmy Graham shares stories about stunt flying and how it helped him relax when off the field.


In this episode, we discuss how Jimmy earned his pilot certificates during his football career, airshow aerobatics, and his restored 1957 Army Beaver and Vietnam-era UH-1 Huey. We also explore Jimmy's role as Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles program, and his commitment to inspiring future aviators. From the discipline of professional football to the focus required in the cockpit, this one is going to be cool!


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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:04) - Meet Jimmy Graham
  • (01:29) - Football vs Flying
  • (04:18) - Early Aviation Inspiration
  • (05:52) - College Years
  • (07:25) - Unexpected Path to the NFL
  • (08:55) - Draft Day
  • (09:44) - First Huddle
  • (10:29) - Career Highlights
  • (11:04) - Motivation Shift
  • (12:11) - Flight School
  • (14:00) - Ten Licenses
  • (15:12) - Flight Training & Checkrides
  • (17:01) - Lifelong Education
  • (19:20) - Decision-Making
  • (20:30) - First Aerobatic Flight
  • (21:16) - Young Eagles
  • (23:08) - Aviation as Therapy
  • (25:44) - Jimmy's Aircraft
  • (28:36) - Growing Young Eagles
  • (32:31) - What’s Next
  • (35:33) - Advice
  • (37:33) - Outro

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