Hes Seen 400 Crashes: Heres What Keeps Him Flying In The Hangar 2026-09-21 | Hes Seen 400 Crashes: Heres What Keeps Him Flying
How To Build a Warbird Company! In The Hangar 2025-10-17 | Thom Richard is the classic American Dream Story... arriving America with little money and a bag full of hopes and dreams, he has taken 30 years to become an overnight success-- owning one of the most prestigious Warbird businesses in the US. He sits down with Gretta and Dan at EAA Airventure.Some footage courtesy of@ErikJohnston Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/taking-offs-discountColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets.
How to Become a Goodyear Blimp Pilot! In The Hangar 2025-10-10 | The Chief Pilot for the Goodyear Blimps, Michael "Doc" Dougherty sits down with Dan and Gretta at EAA Airventure and talks about the secrets to becoming a Goodyear Blimp pilot (hint: it's easier than you might think) and what being an Airship Pilot is all about.Goodyear: goodyear.com Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/taking-offs-discountColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...
Why is Warbird Mecca Located HERE?? In The Hangar 2025-10-03 | At EAA Airventure at OshKosh Wisconsin, Dan and Gretta sit down with Warbird guru Chad Ezell to talk about why Warbird Mecca is in the middle of West Texas.http://www.ezellaviation.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/taking-offs-discountColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...
How to Get Your Medical Back FAST! In The Hangar 2025-09-26 | Joe Casey, DPE, instructor, ferry pilot suffered a heart attack but already has his medical back a few months later. What was the key to him getting it back so quickly? Joe answers that question and more when he sits down with Dan and Gretta at EAA Airventure.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/ta...! ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...
THIS Can Kill Innovation in Aviation! WHY Dan Chose These Avionics In The Hangar 2025-09-16 | These BIG CHANGES Coming to Lola the 210! Dan takes her to the shop-- Ezell Aviation in Breckenridge. What Avionics did Dan decide on for the panel upgrade? Let's find out! In this episode, Dan goes over the existing avionics and takes us on the flight from Fort Worth to Breckenridge, Texas and discuss the reasoning behind his avionics upgrade choices and how that compares to David versus Goliath.Aspen: aspenavionics.comMoog Genesys STEC: genesys-aerosystems.com PS Engineering: ps-engineering.comBrynon : youtu.be/Z-jwpa_DUoA (@JustPlaneSilly )Ezell Aviation: http://www.ezellaviation.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
This is WHY This Pilot Scholarship Started! In The Hangar 2025-09-14 | Joey Johnson, founder of the Clouddancer, talks with some key volunteers about how this pilot training scholarship began. The Ashton Johnson Memorial Clouddancer Scholarship enables our men and women coming out of the military to bridge the gap in flight training that the GI Bill doesn't cover. The first step to a pilot job is getting your private certificate, which the GI Bill won't cover. And it's a difficult hurdle for our veterans. Black Tie & Boots Gala: October 4, 2025 6-10pm Stockyard Station, 140 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TexasWebsite for getting involved: clouddancerscholarship.org Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
This Woman is Bringing Back Barnstorming! In The Hangar 2025-09-12 | Emma Crawford was born a century too late-- and is experience life as a barnstormer. Flying 100 year old planes, giving rides and airshows. And handling hosting duties on @FlyingDoodles and her My Aviation Odyssey on aeroverse.com/catalog.Dan and Gretta talk to her at EAA Airventure.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
WHO is the NEW Leader of AOPA?? In The Hangar 2025-09-05 | AOPA has brought on a new leader, Darren Pleasance who sits down with Dan and Savanna to talk about his background and maybe what AOPA can do to improve.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
STAND BY to Copy a NUMBER: Pilots Bill of Rights In The Hangar 2025-08-29 | Robert Schulte of SchulteBooth law firm joins Dan and Gretta at EAA Airventure to talk about when to talk to the FAA and what protections you have as a pilot. Robert is an experienced aviation attorney, you can reach him by phone: 410-804-1592Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
The REAL Rob Lowe is an AIRSHOW Announcer! In The Hangar 2025-08-22 | Dan and Gretta catch up with Rob Lowe, airshow announcer at EAA Airventure in OshKosh to talk behind the scenes of airshows.Rob's Website: rlairshows.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Soaring to Save: Flying Flood Relief w/ Operation Airdrop In The Hangar 2025-08-19 | Dan got a chance to fly a relief mission with Operation Airdrop for the Central Texas floods. Come fly along on this mission and see what it's like to work an aerial mission. And check out Operation Airdrop and see how you can help!Operation Airdrop: operation-airdrop.comSpecial Thanks to MillionAir Dallas! millionairdallas.com Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Mark Patey Talks Safety Shift With Accident Postings In The Hangar 2025-08-15 | There has been a shift in safety awareness by the inundation of airplane accidents on social media. Mark Patey talks with Dan and Gretta about this positive impact on aviation safety at EAA Airventure 2025 at OshKosh.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
The Plane That Rescued Mussolini! In The Hangar 2025-08-14 | At SUNnFUN, Dan got a chance to catch up with Levi Noguess, who owns a scaled replica of the German Storch- the light aircraft that Germany used during World War II. Levi takes Dan up in it for some fun flying around the airshow.@LeviNoguess (Levi's YouTube Channel)Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Creating an Aviation Side Hustle to Fulltime Business - Wairworthy In The Hangar 2025-08-12 | Carson Stilson @wairworthy joins Dan for a conversation about how he started his line of bags and clothing for the aviator and what he used to do before (SquattyPotty anyone?). Filmed at SUNnFUN April of 2025.Want a 15% Wairworthy Discount??? wairworthy.com/discount/TAKINGOFFJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
HUGE Announcement in Avionics In The Hangar 2025-08-08 | At EAA Airventure in July, 2025, Aspen Avionics made the announcement they've merged with three other companies to form the Air Group. COO John Uczehaj and Sr. Vice President and General Manager Dan O'Donnell join Dan and Gretta to talk about what the merger means.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
The Pilot Written Exams - Are They Changing? In The Hangar 2025-08-05 | Dan talks to Russ Still, founder of Gold Seal (groundschool.com) about early days of flight training and how the written might be changing for pilot having to take their certification test at PSA.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
MOSAIC - WHY is this Man Smiling? In The Hangar 2025-08-01 | Dan and Savanna sit down at EAA Airventure with Sean Elliot, EAA Vice President of Advocacy and Safety to talk about the impact that the new MOSAIC program will have on General Aviation. Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Trent Palmer, Pilot Debrief, Rebuild Rescue, Aviation101 & More at EAA Airventure In The Hangar 2025-07-29 | The annual YouTuber Meet n Greet was a wonderful time for Q&A and a chance for people to meet their favorite.Captain Joe @flywithcaptainjoe Joe Costanza @Bananasssssssss Emma Crawford @FlyingDoodles Hoover @pilot-debrief Bryan Walstrom @ExperimentalAircraftChannel Kerry McCauley @KerryDMcCauley Carl Hancock @flywiththeguys Martin Pauly @martinpauly Jason Miller @TheFinerPoints Steveo @steveo1kinevo Chelsea Smith @Highmaintenance_chels Josh Flowers @Aviation101 Steve Cox @CLEAREDDIRECT Trent Palmer @TrentonPalmer Carson Stilson @wairworthy Charlie Gasmire @AirplaneAcademy Adam Andrews @AeroworksProductions Jonas Marchino @JonasMarcinko Kay Hall @FlyWithKay Jason Morrison @rebuildrescue Matt Guthmiller @mattguthmiller Dan Millican @TakingOff Gretta Thorwarth @TOInTheHangar Josh Blair @Blaircraft.Engines Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Navy Pilot Flying F 16s In The Hangar 2025-07-19 | Dan "Danno" Pedersen talks about his experience flying fighters in the United States Navy and obviously included the FA-18, but also the F-16??? How did the Navy get ahold of some US Air Force fighters?superpetrelusa.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Confessions From the Aviation Industry In The Hangar 2025-07-12 | Dan sits down with Jack Somsen of Moog Inc to talk about his journey to land a career in the aviation sector and how he ended up at Moog-- the owner of the Genesys Autopilots for airplanes and helicopters. Dan has recently decided to put a STEC 3100 autopilot in his Cessna 210.moog.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Crisis in Central Texas! How Aviation is Helping In The Hangar 2025-07-07 | Dan shares about the aviation efforts to help the people in Central Texas who have been decimated by the flooding. He talks to Russ Keith from OperationAirdrop.org and Jeff Zimmerman from Million Air about their efforts.operationairdrop.org millionair.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Green Beret to AIRLINE Pilot?? In The Hangar 2025-07-05 | Bruno, a United States Army Green Beret, is transitioning out of the military. Instead of jumping from planes, he wants to fly them for the airlines. Hear his incredible story when Dan @TakingOffDan catches up with him at SUNnFUN 2025.@TakingOff Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How TOUGH was the Last Year for Jason and Rebuild Rescue? In The Hangar 2025-06-28 | On this Untold Story, Jason Morrison @rebuildrescue gets with Dan to talk about the tough last year they had but what the future looks like going forward for the team and family at Rebuild Rescue.Check out Rebuild Rescue! youtube.com/@rebuildrescue Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Can Police Drones BREAK FAA Rules?? In The Hangar 2025-06-25 | Do police drones have to follow the same FAA rules? How do operators get away with out of line of sight and other restrictions? Are done operators carrying a badge? Dan and Gretta talk to a police drone operator.Special thanks To Rob Robertson and the Arlington Police Department and to Jonathan Smith @StealShotProduction Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Aviation Side Hustle - When to Make the LEAP In The Hangar 2025-06-21 | Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering talks about his career as an engineer with Hewlett Packard and how in his spare time, as a general aviation pilot couldn't find a decent audio panel. So he created his own. ps-engineering.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How YOU Can Be A Superhero In The Hangar 2025-06-18 | There's a group of people, some pilots, who don't wear capes but are heroes nonetheless. When Hurricanes hit, these guys stop their daily lives and rush to the frontline to make sure people who are without life necessities can get the basics. Listen to Operation Airdrop and how you can help.operation-airdrop.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Does THIS Man Have the HEART For Aviation?? In The Hangar 2025-06-14 | Caleb St. John @Calebs_Aviation joins Dan to talk about his special journey to try and realize his aviation dreams of flying medevac rescue and the one huge obstacle that is in his path. Will he be able to overcome it and achieve the dream of flying for a living?Visit Caleb's Channel: youtube.com/@Calebs_Aviation Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Is the Southern Border Going to Go KINETIC? In The Hangar 2025-06-11 | Daniel Flores, former Customs and Border Patrol pilot comes on to share about whats happening on the southern border as the national guard gets involved. What are the air assets and strategy to combat the flow of drugs and illegals across the border?Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
The Untold Story of Pilot Debrief Hoover!! In The Hangar 2025-06-07 | Hoover from @pilot-debrief joins Dan to talk about his new channel @HooversHangar , his experience as an Air Force pilot learning to land on carriers, his ill-timed transition out of the military that almost led to retail assistant manager career.Hoover's Website: pilotdebrief.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How To Write & Publish Aviation Book In The Hangar 2025-06-05 | Author Lynn Campbell joins Dan Millican to discuss how to write and publish that aviation focused manuscript whether non-fiction or fiction. Lynn's Book: amazon.com/Flight-Plan-Aviation-Lynn-Campbell-ebook/dp/B0DR79CNHX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O81UA99DGQSV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mexdauT6wqOn3LkKM0zEkdg899ZcVsJTa2WmnxR56eRw7bdDBIQcQM52OOQJkJq4i2hhk1KgcUx5bMVUsVbN4vo92PCrzrRWkMwTB2XonOy-_uCsjQGTlAe1M3BZoLdygb2Hn46ETw5fyinoNn6WtSC9DybKsVoQPKi53rXXJdzUf0C99F48Xxv6C8YbYplwpO3PF0G9I_MSbnLZvB3TcQLhecmoka2407zZemOeRKs._-tEDVF_6OIHuXRd5v35GHoCn2KSoffPpmsoWEdJ0_w&dib_tag=se&keywords=lynn+campbell&qid=1749128923&sprefix=lynn+campbell%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Student Pilot Almost PASSES OUT - Hypoxia Danger and More! In The Hangar 2025-05-31 | Dan and his crew flew in his unpressurized Cessna 210 at 23,000 feet. Dr. James Reynolds shares about more than the obvious Hypoxia situation when flying high. And the story about the crew person almost passing out could have been disatrous. aithreaviation.com Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors! ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How Can You FLY THIS?? In The Hangar 2025-05-28 | Robert Johnson joins Dan and Gretta to talk about how pilots can learn to fly actual warbirds. There are several paths, some starting by volunteering at air museums or organizations to private groups.Trojan Phlyers: http://trojanphlyers.comNATA: flynata.orgJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
What is Bryans BIG NEWS?? In The Hangar 2025-05-24 | Untold Story- Bryan Turner from @JustPlaneSilly has been waiting for a phone call for some months. Why? Let's find out when Dan interviews him at SUNnFUN while Bryan tries to eat a $20 sandwhich.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Will THIS Stop Trent From Becoming Airline Pilot?? In The Hangar 2025-05-21 | Trent Dyrsmid has been well on his way to a second career to become an Airline Pilot. But life has thrown him a curveball that might keep him from releasing his dream. What happened and what is Trent doing about it? Can someone in their fifties make it to the airlines?Trent's GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/help-the-dyrsmid-family-battle-cancerTrent's Channel: youtube.com/@UCrwpXnBpOfCgU8hlFc3cNGA Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: How to Be a 4 Star Flying Admiral In The Hangar 2025-05-17 | Bill "Shortney" Gortney talks about his incredible Navy career, culminating in two tours as a four star. He led squadrons, air wings and entire navies. He shares some stories along the way.Bill represents Super Petrel unique water plane in the USA: superpetrelusa.com Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Emergency Landing: Pilot Learned THIS Valuable Lesson! In The Hangar 2025-05-14 | In 1979, a young pilot barely past getting his private pilot certificate, takes two friends on a trip to drop them off at another state for a commercial flight. But like other low time pilots, he learned a valuable lesson that day.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: Chuck Yeager, Ford Trimotor, and... Anthrax...? In The Hangar 2025-05-10 | Jamail Larkins talks about flying as a kid with Chuck Yeager, owning a ton of planes while still a teenager, flying in airshows, and working for the FAA... all before he was 25 years old! Check out his scholarship clearing site: Aviation Start: aviationstart.org Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How To Find that Airplane Mechanic In The Hangar 2025-05-07 | Dan welcomes back John Efinger, A&P/IA to talk about how to find a mechanic for your plane and what to look for-- clues that give insight as to the shop's skill levels and expertise.John's website: cessnarigging.com Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: Whats NEXT for Steveo1Kinevo??? In The Hangar 2025-05-03 | @steveo1kinevo joins Dan to talk about how his life has been changing and what's next for the OG Aviation YouTuber. After years of flying a TBM in a part91 world, you might be surprised by his answer.Steveo's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCT4l4ov0PGeZ7Hrk_1i-5Ug Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Too LATE to Become a PILOT? Shortage OVER? In The Hangar 2025-04-30 | For several years, it has seemed there was a pilot shortage-- that airlines couldn't get enough pilots to staff. But one Chief Pilot says there never was a pilot shortage, but that it's still a great time to achieve that airline pilot career. Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors! ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: Meant for Safety, Used for Cash Grab? In The Hangar 2025-04-26 | The FAA mandated ADS-B effective January 1, 2020 and there were privacy concerns. The FAA addressed this with several programs to protect privacy (PIA and LADD), yet there are actors in aviation scraping the private data to send bills. Is this legal? Is it ethical? And will it have the same kind of impact landing fees have had on General Aviation in other countries, effectively killing it? Don Frano joins Dan Millican to discuss whats happening and what can be done.Sign the petition: change.org/p/calling-on-the-faa-to-halt-the-use-of-adsb-data-for-billing?source_location=search Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
How to Make Your Own $100 Hamburger In The Hangar 2025-04-23 | General Aviation provides incredible opportunities to go places and have magical meals that ordinary citizens just can't do. @RichWellner talks about how he does it with @TakingOffDan. Rich's Channel: youtube.com/@UCCuA3iNSItv9o77BFmdQ9jg Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: Flying COMBAT In The Hangar 2025-04-18 | Anthony Sweeney, former F-15 Eagle fighter pilot shares his untold stories of flying the famous fighter, including his first time into combat. Anthony runs a pilot training company out of Florida, PRP Aviation. prpaviation.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
What Is The SUPERVISED Solo??? In The Hangar 2025-04-14 | Designated Pilot Examiner Joey Johnson comes on to discuss the consequences of allowing for the "Supervised" solo in advanced pilot training and how applicants for the advanced certifications lack real world experience because of it. What is the Supervised Solo and is it legal?Ashton Johnson Cloud Dancer Scholarship: clouddancerscholarship.orgJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Untold Story: Jimmy Disobeyed Direct Order, KICKED OUT of Military! In The Hangar 2025-04-11 | Jimmy from @therealjimmysworld sits down with Dan to tell the untold story of why he joined the Air National Guard and then disobeyed a direct order in the military.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Helicopter Hog Hunting! Is It Legal?? In The Hangar 2025-04-07 | Dan interviews Emmett Webb from Pork Choppers about helicopter hog hunting and how his company provides a good and legal service in the State of Texas. Emmett was the subject of the @TheAeroverse show "Throttle Jockey" with Chelsea Smith.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
When The FAA Comes After You - Enforcement Actions In The Hangar 2025-03-30 | Aviation Attorney Robert Shulte joins Dan and Gretta to talk about what to do and not do when the FAA comes knocking threatening an enforcement action.To reach Robert: rshulte@shultebooth.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Helicopter DROPS from Sky!! Lesson Intro to Autorotations In The Hangar 2025-03-26 | When learning to fly helicopters, one of the most important emergency maneuvers is to be able to land the helicopter in the event of power failure-- you have to let the airflow going up through a falling helicopter spin the rotor to provide enough lift to stop the helicopter when it reaches the ground. It's an important but difficult skill that must be demonstrated in order to get that helicopter certificate. Cody Sargeant of @HelicopterInstitute teaches Dan the first lesson of learning "Auto's".helicopterinstitute.comJoin AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
Saying Goodbye to Kevin with Savanna In The Hangar 2025-03-23 | Savanna Hunter "Lil Thunder" takes time away from the Tango 31 Aero Club to come chat with Dan and Gretta about Kevin Lacey's final days and the work that's going forward on the club.Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! aeroverse.com TakingOff is sponsored by:FlyingEyes – Get 10% using discount code TAKINGOFF at flyingeyesoptics.com We were customers before they became sponsors!ColtenTakingOff.com coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot!67Designs— Cabin Mounts 67d.com Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US!XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: lightspeedaviation.com/?ref=13
