Skywagon University

Mark and Ron talk about flying in Alaska on floats and skis.  Ron, at 94 years old, is one of the oldest pilots still flying and he has a wealth of information.  We could have talked to him for hours.

Mark interviews Ron Hayes, a 94 year old Alaskan Bush Pilot.

Mark takes a look at the distinctions between the very similar Mooney E and F models, then flies once around the patch.  

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Mooney E and F Differences

Flying a 1946 Cessna 120

Mark takes a look at this vintage, Cessna 120 with metal wings.  This plane has been making memories for 78 years.

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1946 Cessna 120

What is a float kit?  Mark goes over what makes this Cessna 206 capable of being placed on floats.

Cessna 206 Float Kit

Skiing in Maine

Backing up a Cessna 185 with a reversible MT prop.

Mark and John have a friendly conversation about getting started flying late in life.  John shares a few stories about flying.

Do you have a good aviation story?  Would you like to be on our show?  Click the link below!

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Skywagon Podcast 5 with John Rucker

Mark and Madi (short for Madison)  talk about learning to fly and what it is like for a young woman in the aviation career field.  We think Madi is quite refreshing!

If you have a great aviation story you'd like to tell, reach out to us.  We'd love to have you on the show!  Mark @ Skywagons.com or Don @ McBishop.com.  Let's tell your story!

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Skywagon Podcast 4 with Madi Garcia from Red Eagle Aviation

Mark has a chat with Juan Browne from the Blancolirio Channel.
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Skywagon Podcast 3 with Juan Browne of Blancolirio

Meet Don the Camera Guy.  We're aware of the out of focus camera and will get that resolved.  Thank you for your patience as we get out Podcast game on point!

Skywagon Podcast 2 with Don the Camera Guy

Mark and Trevor talk about becoming a Commercial Pilot late in life.

This is our first podcast, and we'll be making improvements as we move forward.  Let us know what you think and we're happy to hear any suggestions!

#pilot #commercialpilot #flying

Skywagon Podcast 1 with Mark's friend, Trevor.

Mark demonstrates taxiing backwards in this exceptional Cessna 185.

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Cessna 185 with a Reverse Prop

A Cessna 183?  What?!!  Mark goes over the upgrades of this Cessna 180 that make it more like a Cessna 185 than a Cessna 180.

#stol #pilot #taildragger #Skywagon @skywagonuniversity5023

Cessna 183

The longest name of a single engine taildragger is looked over by Mark and taken for a spin around the patch.

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American Champion Citabria High Country Explorer 7GCBC

A Cessna 170/180 comparison.

#pilot #cessna170 #cessna180 #stol @skywagonuniversity5023

Lost in the 50's

Join Rod Hewitt in the cockpit of the Angry Kitten during his STOL Drag race trials at High Sierra Fly In, 2023.

#highsierra #stoldrag #aviation #pilot

Angry Kitten STOL Race

The sights and sounds of the High Sierra Fly In at Dead Cow Lake.

#highsierra. #flyin #stol @skywagonuniversity5023

High Sierra Fly In 2023

Mark tells a story about his Globe Swift.

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Globe Swift

Mark skips flying the jet and opts for this Cessna 150 Taildragger to get home in.

Cessna 150 Taildragger

Mark interviews a few pilots in the Formula One class.

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