SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl

As the CEO of FlightGelmet.com, you would expect GM Bell to be an expert on flight helmets, but his passion and experience with helmets and flight gear goes SO much deeper than that. From a young age, GM started collecting flight helmets and gear of all kinds to preserve the history of this little corner of aviation. He even built a museum dedicated to preserving these collectibles and educating others about it. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 performance is likely the most unusual act on the airshow circuit today. The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn’t make it incapable of doing just that. A third generation pilot, he is the son of legendary airshow pilot Bobby Younkin & grandson of Jim Younkin who is well-known for designing the Century and Trutrak autopilots. More recently, Matt has been dedicating his time to preserving the stories of what some may call the greatest generation of civil aviators: the Freight Dogs. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Rob “Scratch” Mitchell is a movie producer, actor, and air show pilot based in Vancouver, British Columbia. As a retired third-generation fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and a former team leader of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, aviation is in his DNA. Blending his passions for aviation and the arts, Scratch’s resume includes being a character, director and producer of the successful Discovery series AIRSHOW. Scratch is a film pilot, aerial coordinator and aerial director for film and TV. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Dr. Brent Blue is one of the leading voices in the Aviation Medical Examiner Community, helping to support General Aviation and advocate for reform in the FAA Aeromedical system. His articles in AOPA are extremely informative, honest and direct. In short, Dr. Blue is the type of AME that we all want to trust with our medical certification. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine as well as being a FAA Senior AME. In addition to his medical qualifications, Dr. Blue is an active pilot who is ATP rated with over 10,000 hours. He flies a Norseman and a C-185. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Niloofar Rahmani is the first female fixed-wing Air Force aviator in Afghanistan's history. Her personal story, and that of her family, is a story of survival and perseverance to achieve her dreams in spite of nearly insurmountable odds. Her book, “Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan's First Female Pilot” chronicles her journey and provides a unique and personal perspective on life under Taliban rule and the transformation that happened with the arrival of United States forces in 2001. From living in a tent in a Pakistani refugee camp, to the cockpit of C130 and being awarded the International Women of Courage Award, Niloofar’s journey is an epic tale of fighting against the odds for freedom and equality. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Back in the early days of the internet, communities of like minded individuals found a new tool to communicate: The Bulletin Board. In the aviation world, the premier bulletin board was known as AVSIG, and some of the people who were most active in the early days of AVSIG, remain some of the most influential contributors to general aviation to this day. In this episode, SocialFlight Live is hosting a virtual reunion for just a few of the remarkable folks from AVSIG. George Braly of General Aviation Modifications & Mike Busch of Savvy Aviation are here; as are Scott Dyer and Paul Millner. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

With a resume that includes Harvard University, followed by MIT, Followed by Harvard again, followed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and capped off with 847 hours in space as a NASA astronaut, Jay Apt’s story is one of epic accomplishment. Dr. Apt has flown on four Space Shuttle missions, performed two space walks and has been to the Russian space station Mir. He is also the recipient of NASA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal. But his roots lay just barely above the earth with the rest of us in general aviation. Jay is a pilot and aircraft owner with 6,000 hours of experience in more than 25 types of aircraft, sailplanes, and human-powered aircraft. He has flown single-engine aircraft to Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Alaska, and Central America. As an award-winning photographer, he has shared his images and knowledge of the Earth in Orbit with millions from around the world. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

David Uhl’s work blends the worlds of motorcycle and aviation, while always telling a story along the way. He is the first ever licensed oil painter for Harley Davidson and has created scores of masterpieces reviving Harley’s rich history. His timeless style captures the deep emotions that inevitably surround motorcycles, airplanes and his western themes. And, his works are now so sought after that each quickly sells out and becomes collectors’ items. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

The smash hit Netflix Documentary "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing" tells the inside story of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes, coverups and corporate backstory that created one of the largest air disasters in recent history. Director Rory Kennedy (daughter of Robert & Ethel Kennedy) takes us through her personal story and the making of the film. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

If your aircraft has an audio panel, chances are that it's lineage can be traced back to Mark Scheuer and PS Engineering. Join us for a discussion of Mark's story and the story of how audio panels became one of the most advanced pieces of equipment in our panel! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

It's our 100th Show Celebration, featuring Barry & Brian Schiff, Rod Machado, Mark Patey, Mike Goulian, Adrian Eichhorn & Jolie Lucas! It's a fun and amazing show with stories, laughter and more... Don't miss this one! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).