06 – Jump or Land?

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06 – Jump or Land?

FromThe LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast

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Apr 5, 2015

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In this episode we listen to a story of a pilot’s decision while flying his crippled aerobatic aircraft, in whether to jump out or attempt to land it. More information about the show and this episode at: thelogbookpodcast.com

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Apr 5, 2015

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Titles in the series (43)

Aviation Stories Told By the Men and Women Who Lived Them

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00 – The Log Book Podcast Introduction: Everytime I go to some aviation event I don’t think its possible to leave without a good story. Storytelling is enjoyed by all ages, especially in the aviation community where stories are the main way to share one’s experiences when off the ground. by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
2 min listen
02 – The $10,000 Silver Bullet: In this episode we listen a story about finding the perfect airplane. We hear where this search takes him, what he finds, and the journey of taking it home. You can see in these pictures the two stick that were mentioned in the story. by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
22 min listen
12 – The Flown Aircraft Collection: This time we listen to some military test flight stories from a pilot who flew almost every jet aircraft produced between the early 50’s and late 60’s and flew many other airplanes as well. More Information and pictures related to this episode on: th... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
22 min listen
07 – Floating on Invisible Water: In this episode we hear about some of the incredible things that flying can expose a pilot too, and we learn about getting into aerobatics and high G maneuvers. More information and pictures related to the story can be found on: thelogbookpodcast.com by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
14 min listen
09 – The 1931 Barnstorming Flight of a Lifetime: This time we hear from a WWII era air-force veteran and he’s going to tell us what it was like to grow up with aviation in the 1930 and we’ll listen his experiences while in the air-force and as he tried to find every little bit of time that he could t... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
23 min listen
04 – Homesick Angel: In this episode we hear a very inspirational story from a relatively new pilot, about how she was able to get her pilot’s license and how flying is accessible to anyone. Here’s an image of her musical living room she had mentioned in the beginning of t... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
17 min listen
01 – Late For Dinner: Featured Image Source: CBS Channel 8 In this episode we hear a few stories by a very active couple in the aviation community. The first story is about an emergency landing on a busy road, then we hear about a crash landing in an aerobatic aircraft, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
25 min listen
06 – Jump or Land?: In this episode we listen to a story of a pilot’s decision while flying his crippled aerobatic aircraft, in whether to jump out or attempt to land it. More information about the show and this episode at: thelogbookpodcast.com by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
15 min listen
03 – Hijacked To Cuba: In this episode we listen to three stories from another active couple in the aviation community, the first is about learning how to fly and skydiving in the 1950s. Next, we’ll hear about a hijacking to Cuba, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
23 min listen
05 – Aerobatics in the Clouds: In this episode we hear from a world renowned aerobatics pilot, from when he was a little bit too excited to get somewhere and it didn’t go as he had expected. Above are pictures of the actual Sukhoi flown in the story. by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
17 min listen
11 – The Gummers: This episode we hear some airplane testing stories from the youngest pilot of an airline flight test group, who was 59 at the time. For more information and pictures about the stories in this episode visit: thelogbookpodcast.com by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
17 min listen
15 – Training Off Field: This time we listen to a few training stories from a pilot who wanted to prepare for emergency landings, and then ended up in that situation herself. More information about this episode can be found on: thelogbookpodcast.com by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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10 – Endurance Month: This time we hear from two women who will share a few stories about writing books about airparks in the US and how they were both challenged to fly every day for a full month. More Information and pictures at: thelogbookpodcast.com by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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13 – All Coast Aircraft Recovery: This time we hear a story from a retired NAVY aviation maintenance officer, and how he started his own business relocating historic airplanes such as, his favorite, a couple B-17’s. You can find pictures of Chuck’s airplane relocations along more infor... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
23 min listen
08 – The 36,667 Mile Vacation: In this episode we hear from a pilot who flew around the world 3 times!!! She’s going to tell us about some of her experiences and give us some insight on how and why she did it. More Information and Pictures related to this episode are on thelogbookpo... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
20 min listen
14 – “Haul’in Ass”: This time we listen to a few stories from a WWII P-47 fighter pilot, as he recounts times from during the war and some of his experiences afterwards. You can check out pictures of Mike’s P-47 and his squadron, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
17 min listen
19 – Propeller Production Predicaments: This time we hear about what it’s like to build a kit plane and the difficulties that come with flying with friends to different air shows. We also learn how our storyteller started a business making airplane propellers. by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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20 – P-51C Experience Flying: This time we hear from a P-51C Flight Experience pilot, about what goes into giving rides in a P-51, and some of the interesting people he flew. You can check out pictures of the P-51C, Bob and his and airplanes, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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18 – The Stearman Restoration Wall: This time we hear a few stories from Stearman restoration projects and what happened to those planes after they were completed and sold. You can check out pictures of Pete’s stearman restoration wall ad pictures from his other builds, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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21 – Hang Glider Tug: This time we hear how a hang-glider flying club designs and builds a ultralight tow plane and we’ll hear some interesting stories that came with developing it. You can see pictures of Steve’s airplanes, the tug, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
21 min listen
16 – “Greenville Woman Now ‘Solo’ Flier”: This time we hear a few stories about learning how to fly as a woman in the 1920s and what it was like to start an airport back then and what went into running it. You can check out pictures of Blanche and Lansdowne airport, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
20 min listen
17 – The Deputized Fighter Pilot: This time we hear about how our story teller became a fighter pilot in the air force, and some interesting things that happened to him while flying jet aircraft. You can check out pictures of Bill along with all the planes he flew in his time with the ... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
22 min listen
24 – Pago Pago: This episode our storyteller shares how he became a senior captain for a steel company, and some of the interesting places he got a chance to visit. You can check out pictures of Ollie, his aircrafts, and Pago Pago as well as more information related t... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
11 min listen
22 – Machine Mishaps: This time we hear several stories from an ultralight flying couple about their most interesting flights, but before that here’s the daredevilish way our first storyteller got into flying You can check out pictures of Gary and Jan’s aircrafts and more i... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
24 min listen
23 – Microlight Championships: In this episode we hear about what its like to compete in some of the most challenging ultralight aircraft competitions. You can check out pictures of Steve’s aircrafts he flew during the competition and what he flies today as well as more information... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
16 min listen
Veteran’s Special 2015: This time we honor our veteran’s who served in the armed forces. So far, The Logbook has featured a few military stories, and in this special episode we’ll look back at some of the favorites. We’ll also hear stories that didn’t make it into the prior s... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
28 min listen
30 – It’s NOT as Easy as it Looks: This time we listen to a few stories from Mike Arthur and his friend Mark Macario with the overall theme, that being a captain for a commercial airline is not as easy as it may seem. You can check out pictures of Mike and Mark, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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26 – Pre-Purchase Mach Tuck: In this episode out storyteller shares what goes into his extensive pre purchase aircraft inspections, and some of the stories of what he’s found on the job. You can also check out pictures of Don, and more information related to these stories by going... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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32 – Now What LORAN?: Pilots are told to trust their instruments, but today Dr. Cass Howell will read us a story he wrote about when trusting them might have become dangerous. You can check out pictures of Dr. Howell and of the plane he flew, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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28 – A Tuskegee Airman: This time we honor african american history month by listening to Bob Walker, one of the original Tuskegee airman who got a chance to fly during WWII You can check out pictures of Bob from his time in the war, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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32 – Now What LORAN?: Pilots are told to trust their instruments, but today Dr. Cass Howell will read us a story he wrote about when trusting them might have become dangerous. You can check out pictures of Dr. Howell and of the plane he flew, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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31 – Training Decision Makers: Decision making is a huge part of aviation, and this time Dr. Ken Byrnes shares a few stories where he and some students learned the importance of seemingly simple process. You can check out pictures of Dr. Byrnes, his office, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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30 – It’s NOT as Easy as it Looks: This time we listen to a few stories from Mike Arthur and his friend Mark Macario with the overall theme, that being a captain for a commercial airline is not as easy as it may seem. You can check out pictures of Mike and Mark, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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29 – Flying in a Pillow Case: This time we listen to George Dewitt as he explains how only a handful of mistakes can lead to a pretty serious situation. George actually has some pictures from the crash mentioned in this story, and you can check those out, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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28 – A Tuskegee Airman: This time we honor african american history month by listening to Bob Walker, one of the original Tuskegee airman who got a chance to fly during WWII You can check out pictures of Bob from his time in the war, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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24 – Pago Pago: This episode our storyteller shares how he became a senior captain for a steel company, and some of the interesting places he got a chance to visit. You can check out pictures of Ollie, his aircrafts, and Pago Pago as well as more information related t... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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23 – Microlight Championships: In this episode we hear about what its like to compete in some of the most challenging ultralight aircraft competitions. You can check out pictures of Steve’s aircrafts he flew during the competition and what he flies today as well as more information... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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22 – Machine Mishaps: This time we hear several stories from an ultralight flying couple about their most interesting flights, but before that here’s the daredevilish way our first storyteller got into flying You can check out pictures of Gary and Jan’s aircrafts and more i... by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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18 – The Stearman Restoration Wall: This time we hear a few stories from Stearman restoration projects and what happened to those planes after they were completed and sold. You can check out pictures of Pete’s stearman restoration wall ad pictures from his other builds, by The LogBook - Aviation Storytelling Podcast
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06 – Jump or Land?

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