EP94 - Beyond the $100 Hamburger, no fence jumping

Midlife Pilot Podcast

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they explore unique flying adventure ideas that go beyond the typical "$100 hamburger" flight. From discovering hidden gems like Alabama's Ave Maria Grotto to planning hobby-based trips (like flying for 25 cent blackberries), the guys share inspiration for memorable flights.

Amidst the hangar talk, you'll hear tales of airport fence jumping, "information whiskey" style tangents, and Ted's inability to pronounce "fly fly fly fishing." Brian also resurrects his dream to visit Tangier Island before it's underwater.

• 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend.
• Lukes Landing: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230
• SRB, Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, Cookeville, Tenn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Cumberland_Regional_Airport
• Apalachicola, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalachicola,_Florida
• Ben's big fish: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOag8Su0pS/
• 48A, Cochran Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/48A
• Every Which Way But Loose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Which_Way_but_Loose
• Flagler Beach, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagler_Beach,_Florida
• Florida altitude assignments: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/florida-north-south-hemisphere-altitude-rules.146600/
• GAD, Gadsden Airport, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Alabama_Regional_Airport
• CMD, Cullman, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folsom_Field_(Alabama)
• Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_Grotto
• MQW, Telfair-Wheeler, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telfair%E2%80%93Wheeler_Airport
• Little Ocmulgee State Park, near MQW: https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/
• Toccoa Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toccoa_Airport
• ORS, Orcas Island, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcas_Island_Airport
• CKF, Cordele Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisp_County%E2%80%93Cordele_Airport
• BIJ, Early County Airport, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBIJ
• Providence Canyon near BIJ: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon
• Tangier Island, Virginia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangier_Island_Airport
• Losing Tangier Island: https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-06-17/tangier-island-erosion-sea-level-rise
• UIL, Quillayute, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillayute_Airport
• Tethered aerostat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethered_Aerostat_Radar_System
• 2I3, Rough River State Park Airport: https://parks.ky.gov/explore/rough-river-dam-state-resort-park-7800
• Flying Magazine article on NEW, the New Orleans airport with the beautiful art deco restoration: https://www.flyingmag.com/new-orleans-is-a-ga-friendly-fly-in-locale/
• Another article on it: https://www.nola.com/300/the-turbulent-history-of-lakefront-airport/article_ea9051ff-1498-5500-a37a-aa39045a4f92.html
• Opposing Bases on EP19 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0
• Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos