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- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
The SR-71's Secret Weapon Wasn't Its Speed
SR-71 BLACKBIRD: THE UNSUNG HEROES WHO KEPT MACH 3 FLYING Everyone knows the SR-71 Blackbird for its incredible speed, extreme altitude, and legendary Cold War reconnaissance missions. But what did it really take to get the world's fastest operational jet-powered aircraft off the ground—and bring its crew safely home? In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we visit the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation with two SR-71 veterans...
- 2 weeks ago40 min
SR-71 Record Setter Noel Whitfield: The Story Behind the Records
Growing Up With an SR-71 Dad | Noel & David Whitfield's Untold Family Story What was it like growing up with a father who flew the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, one of the fastest aircraft ever built? In this special Old Fly Guy Network interview from the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, we sit down with Noel Whitfield, a record-setting SR-71 Reconnaissance Systems Officer (RSO), and his son David Whitfield for a revealing father-and-son conversation about life behind the Blackbird. We kno...
- Sep 29, 202630 min
SR-71 MAYDAY ?- The Swedish Fighters That Saved Them
SR-71 in Trouble: When Sweden Came to the Rescue On June 29, 1987, at the height of the Cold War, an SR-71 Blackbird flying a reconnaissance mission over the Baltic experienced an inflight emergency that suddenly transformed one of the world's fastest and most elusive aircraft into something almost unimaginable: A vulnerable Blackbird. In this special Old Fly Guy interview from Duxford, former SR-71 Reconnaissance Systems Officer Tom Veltri takes us inside that extraordinary mission—and we...
- Sep 14, 202638 min
He Ejected From an SR-71—and Lived to Tell the Story
SR-71 Ejection: Blair Bozek's Incredible Blackbird Survival Story What happens when a routine Mach 3 flight at 75,000 feet suddenly becomes a fight for survival? During an SR-71 mission over the western Pacific, Reconnaissance Systems Officer Blair Bozek and pilot Dan House were enjoying what Blair describes as a "rocket ride" when they heard a seemingly innocent pop. Within moments, their SR-71 Blackbird was in serious trouble. What initially seemed like an engine unstart became somethin...
- Sep 6, 202646 min
Crew an SR-71, What was that like?
SR-71 Blackbird: The Crew Behind Mach 3 The SR-71 Blackbird was built from titanium, flew above 80,000 feet, traveled at more than Mach 3, and incorporated technology decades ahead of its time. But according to the people who actually flew it, one of the Blackbird's most important systems wasn't made of titanium at all. It was trust. In this Old Fly Guy episode from IWM Duxford, we sit down with Maury Rosenberg and Eddie McKim to explore the remarkable relationship between an SR-71 pilot a...
- Aug 3, 202622 min
Battle of Britain to the SR-71: Exploring Duxford
Our Duxford journey begins here. Join the Old Fly Guy for the first full-length episode from Imperial War Museum Duxford in England, as we walk one of the world's most historic aviation sites and discover more than 100 years of military aviation history. From the original Duxford control tower, operations buildings and Battle of Britain history to incredible warbirds, restoration projects and the remarkable American Air Museum, this first episode gives you a ground-level look at a place whe...
- Jul 7, 20265 min
Want to Fly for the Airlines? Start Here
How do you become a pilot in today's aviation world, and what does it really cost? At Sun 'n Fun 2026, The Old Fly Guy visits iFly Aviation near Chicago to learn how aspiring pilots are training for careers in aviation and the airlines. From modern glass-cockpit trainers equipped with G1000 avionics to structured Part 141 programs and flexible Part 61 training options, this episode explores the many pathways available to today's student pilots. We discuss training timelines, the commitment ...
- Jul 6, 202611 min
Want to build an Airplane? Start Here
At Sun 'n Fun 2026, The Old Fly Guy sits down with Ray Fowler of CubCrafters to explore the world of Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft. Many pilots dream of owning a new airplane, but few realize they can actually become the builder of their own aircraft. Ray explains how CubCrafters' amateur-build program works, what the FAA's 51% builder rule really means, and why Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft have become one of the fastest-growing segments of general aviation. The discussion covers...
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Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.
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