Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast

Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast

Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel
Land USA
Sprog EN
Episoder 19
Seneste 02.07.2025

This podcast features interviews and conversations about experimental, light sport, and ultralight aviation, as well as STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft. Host Bryan Walstrom talks with builders, pilots, and enthusiasts about the world of homebuilt and recreational aircraft. Episodes cover a range of topics from aircraft design and construction to flying techniques and events.

Episoder

  • Just Aircraft NEW OWNER Harold Chapman on WHAT NOW? 02.07.2025 32min
    This is a One-on-One "IN PERSON" interview ON-LOCATION in South Carolina with the new owner of this famous Aircraft company "JUST AIRCRAFT. Formerly owned by Gary and Troy who started the company over 20 years ago. This  is BIG news in our industry to have Harold take ownership. Harold talks the WHY and the future plans for JUST AIRCRAFT
  • Bede Aircraft | Builders Assistance | Aircraft Engines with Gratia AERO 14.06.2025 41min
    Atilla is passionate about Aviation! So much so... that he started a company (a GROUP of Companies to be exact) to promote the Experimental Aircraft and Engines that he has fallen in love with. Gratia Aero Group will suppled the known Bede "BD" (Jim Bede) kits and offer Builder Assistance to complete them. As well as offering several engine options like MwFLY and Viking Aircraft Engines. Join us.. as we introduce "Gratia Aero" into our community!
  • Sonex Employee Buys Entire Sonex LLC Company! 05.01.2022 17min
    Long time employee (General Manager) Mark Schaible just announced the purchase of the Sonex LLC and all assets attached. Here is the interview the day after the announcement was made on Social Media with the Press Release. Sonex Aircraft is a kit plane manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has several models to choose from. 
  • Belite Chipper Aircraft ”JAMES WIEBE” is BACK! Manufacturing kits for YOU to build 30.12.2021 44min
    We saw that James recently starting posting a lot on Social Media with some CAD designs and some of his own YouTube videos and decided to reach out to him to see what the fuss was all about. James owns "BELITE AIRCRAFT" in Wichita Kansas and several years back was force to close up shop after a fire in his production facility burned down the building. Well... he is back in action and planning to resume production in 2022!
  • Electric Aircraft - Battery and Motor Tech - Nuncats Founder "Tim Bridge" 16.07.2021 43min
    Join in on our "Aviation Conversation" with Tim Bridge of  the non profit organization called "NunCats." He has built a Zenith CH750 Aircraft and is powering it with an ALL ELECTRIC system for humanitarian efforts in getting medical supplies and other needs out into rural areas of the world. With plans to have an infrastructure in the field powered by solar to recharge these aircraft.
  • Arion Aircraft "Nick Otterback" Talks Aircraft, Engines, Flight Testing and MORE! 20.05.2021 46min
    Join in on the conversation with Nick Otterback from Arion Aircraft located in Shelbyville TN and Bryan Walstrom discussing all that Arion Aircraft is involved in. Airplanes regarding the Lighting Aircraft they produce. Jabiru Aircraft Engines from Australia as they are the North American dealer/supplier of these engines. Flight testing that Nick has accomplished over the years and his experience from over 300 Flight Tests!  Check out our NEW website here: https://www.experimentalaircraftchannel.com/
  • Aircraft Insurance Explained -with Clemens Insurance Agency 05.11.2020 38min
    Jerry Clemens speaks with us about why we need Aircraft Insurance and the different Products and Plans available to us as Pilots and Aircraft Kit Builders. I met Jerry while attending the ACCA event in Benton KS at the Stearman Field Airport. We immediately got into a deep Aviation conversation and I was inspired and impressed with is positive attitude and knowledge of the industry. I hope to share a little of that with you here today. 
  • National STOL Series coming to Sun-N-Fun 2020 Doug Jackson Interview 27.10.2020 27min
    Join us for a chat with the founder of the NATIONAL STOL SERIES which started in Gainesville TX this year and now extending into many other locations. Doug, and his crew, are working with the great folks at Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland Florida to bring us an amazing event scheduled for December 4th-5th 2020! 
  • Something Everyday Builder - VANCE SIMONS Interview 21.10.2020 39min
    Vance is currently building a very "custom" Zenith CH701 and had been truly one of the top "posters" on our Experimental Aircraft Channel FB GROUP where we encourage everyone to "Say it With Video" and give us "Build Updates" from their home, workshop, hangar or where ever they are building. I created a 31 day Build Challenge last Christmas and well... Vance really stepped up on his build and also shared nearly daily all of is progress. Let my introduce you to Vance Simons and a little on how he stays so very engaged in his project!
  • Bearhawk Builder STOL Missionary Pilot Pete 25.08.2020 40min
    Join in on this interview with "Missionary Pilot Pete" as he describes how he started out in Aviation building KIT AIRCRAFT and now flying as a Missionary Pilot in Africa for AIM Air! 
  • Sun N Fun Aircraft Behind the Scenes with Andy Ovans 13.08.2020 1t 6min
    Andy Ovans takes care of all the official aircraft of SUN-N-FUN the "business" and is a talented A&P mechanic that is also involved in the "ABLE FLIGHT PROGRAM" to help get pilots with disabilities up and flying. 
  • Interview with Van's Aircraft "Greg Hughes" talking about what's new in 2020 and Aviation during Pandemic 05.06.2020 42min
    Greg walks us through the different models of the Van's Aircraft fleet, what is NEW for 2020 and how people are staying focused in Aviation during the Pandemic and stuck at home. 
  • Creighton King - GriplockTies - Cassut Aircraft Interview 23.05.2020 35min
    Join us for a Aviation discussion with Creighton as he explains how GripLockTies came to be, keeping the Cassut Aircraft Racer design alive and Aviation in general. 
  • Kevin Quinn - STOL Drags - Flying Cowboy - Aviation INTERVIEW! 14.05.2020 41min
    A good long TALK with Kevin Quinn - Flying Cowboy. STOL Drags creator. Record holder for the longest Aircraft Water Ski ever! Get to know Kevin on a deeper level and also listen as we talk Aviation!
  • RANS Aircraft - Randy and Michele Talk Airframes and Engines! 14.05.2020 33min
    Sun-N-Fun AND Oshkosh 2020 are now canceled. Let's talk to the manufacturer and and see what is new for 2020 and all the things you might have found out during a show this years. 
  • Viking Aircraft Engines - Alissa Daniel Interview 2020 27.04.2020 29min
    Viking Aircraft Engine's Alissa Daniel Interview on their engine line up and what is new for 2020
  • Cory Robin YouTuber - Carbon Cub STOL Pilot Interview! 27.04.2020 36min
    Interview with Cory Robin - Carbon Cub STOL Pilot
  • Valdez STOL Record Holder - Dan Reynolds 27.04.2020 33min
    Alaskan Valdez STOL Competition Record Maker - Dan Reynolds!
  • Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz 2020 Interview 27.04.2020 28min
    Interview with Zenith Aircraft discussing "What's NEW for 2020."