SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl

Jeff Simon
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Welcome to the SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl podcasts! SocialFlight Live is an hour of fascinating discussion with some of the most inspiring people in aviation. Previous guests have included Actor Treat Williams, FAA Surgeon General Susan Northrup, AOPA President Mark Baker, EAA President Jack Pelton, NASA Astronauts David Williams and John Herrington, Cirrus Aircraft Founder Dale Klapmeier, Rod Machado, Barry Schiff, Martha King, Dan Schwinn, SR-71 Pilots, Michael Goulian, Rob Holland, Julie Clark, Kirby Chambliss, Kevin Lacey (Airplane Repo), Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska), Mikey McBryan (Ice Pilots) and many more. Register for our LIVE VIDEO WEB SHOW at www.SocialFlightLive.com. It airs every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET. Cockpit2Cowl with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable. Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation. Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

  1. Aug 8

    UNTOLD STORIES OF CHUCK YEAGER: Victoria Yeager's Life with a Legend

    General Chuck Yeager is one of the greatest aviators that ever lived. His commitment to service, duty, and love of his country are evident in all that he did during his active duty and well beyond. His legacy continues to expand, and to serve as an inspiration to many, in large part due to the tireless work of his wife, Victoria Yeager, telling many of the stories of this great man that few have heard before. She and General Yeager were together for almost 21 years, and her books: CHUCK YEAGER: WHAT A RIDE!: My Amazing Life with The Original Right Stuff, 101 Chuck YEAGER-isms, and The Boy Who Touched the Sky, help preserve his legacy for others to learn from. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  2. Aug 4

    LONGEST HELICOPTER RESCUE IN HISTORY, HH-60 Pilot Chris Baur

    Chris Baur’s resume reads like the hero character from a fictional novel. From humble and challenging roots, he set off on a career flying for the US Army, the US Coast Guard and the United States Air Force. His flight experience includes both rotor wing and fixed wing, commanding aircraft from the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter to the C-130. Chris is the pilot from the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing who executed an unprecedented 15-hour helicopter mission in an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter to save the survivors of the Salvador Allende cargo ship that sank in December 1994 in the North Atlantic Ocean, during the event known as the Perfect Storm. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  3. Jul 31

    231 DAYS IN SPACE, ROCKING MAX Q: NASA Astronaut Carl Walz

    With four Space Shuttle missions totaling 231 days in space, United States Air Force Colonel Carl Walz has stories from space that will keep you on the edge of your seat! During his terrestrial down-time, he was ALSO the lead singer for Max Q, the legendary rock-and-roll band composed of astronauts, whose founders included one of our other recent show guests, Astronaut Hoot Gibson! It's another great SocialFlight Live show! Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  4. Jul 28

    AIR SAFETY DATA THE NTSB NEVER SEES! AOPA's Mike Ginter Dives into the Data

    With the help of AVEMCO, I talk with Mike Ginter from AOPA's Air Safety Institute about the accident and incident data that the NTSB Doesn’t SEE, and how knowing about it can help you be a safer pilot. Source: Avemco Insurance Company claims data, 2012-2022. Mike Ginter leads a team of 7 aviation safety experts at AOPA, working tirelessly to reduce the general aviation accident rate by providing free educational resources and supporting initiatives that improve flight safety and grow the pilot population. And they have been successful. AOPA’s Air Safety Institute content is viewed over 10 million times per year and the GA fatal accident rate has trended downward for the last 30 years. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  5. Jul 25

    50-YEAR SECRET DOGFIGHT! Capt Royce Williams’ Epic 7-on-1 Victory Against All Odds

    Captain E. Royce Williams is a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and he has the historic distinction of fighting the longest known dogfight in American history in the skies over the Sea of Japan on November 18, 1952 where he won an air battle against 7 Soviet Mig 15’s. This story of courage, survival and amazing skill remained classified and then largely unpublished until only recently. His achievement and valor were finally acknowledged and celebrated in 2026 with the Medal of Honor. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! . “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  6. Jul 21

    THE LEGACY of the TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - Paying it Forward with Col. Glendon Fraser

    Col. Glendon Fraser came to the United States from Jamaica at only 8yrs old, but he quickly set is sights on the sky and never looked back. A graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, he rose through the aviation ranks from commercial pilot, ATP and flight instructor, to the airlines flying the Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767 and 777. Captain Fraser is currently a Line Check Captain for United Airlines. The military played an equally important role in his aviation career, where he flew the Cessna T-37, the Northrop T-38 and Lockheed C5A Galaxy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel with the New York Air National Guard. All that said, Col. Fraser’s true calling is focused on being an advocate for youth in aviation. He has overseen the development, implementation and continuation of the Lee A. Archer, Jr. Red Tail Youth Flying Program, now in its 26th year and he is currently the President of the board of directors. Col. Fraser is the past President of the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, located at Stewart International Airport and has received numerous awards honoring his service and dedication to giving back. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  7. Jul 19

    FRUGAL FLYING (SAFELY)! Cockpit2Cowl with Jeff Simon & Brian Schiff

    In Episode 23 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian dive into the tips & tricks of how to save money in your flying. It's another fascinating Cockpit 2 Cowl show! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable. Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation. Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). More events like this on https://SocialFlight.com and https://TheProficientPilot.com SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

  8. Jul 18

    COCKPIT to CARRIER in the Persian Gulf! Capt Kent Ewing on the IRAN War & Commanding a Carrier

    Capt Kent Ewing’s military aviation career is legendary, including everything from being a naval fighter pilot, all the way to being the Commanding Officer of the USS America Aircraft Carrier during Desert Storm. In addition to the America, Capt Ewing’s resume includes having commanded the USS Sylvania, Carrier Air Wing Seventeen, and Attack Squadron Sixty Six. He has flown over 18,500 hours in over 100 different military and commercial aircraft, and has made over 1150 carrier landings. He is also a graduate of the US Naval Test Pilot School Class 65. Back in the general aviation world, Kent is a leading flight instructor and FAA Pilot Proficiency Examiner, specializing in the Eclipse 500 Jet, Beechcraft Bonanza and other high-performance aircraft. He has been involved with the Eclipse jet from the time of certification, having served as Eclipse’s Director of Flight Operations, managing experimental flight test, production flight test, and all company flights. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). SocialFlight Partners: Avemco Insurance https://www.avemco.com/socialflight Aspen Avionics https://www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne https://www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies https://www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries https://www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technology https://www.hartzell.aero Hartzell Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/ Innovative Aerosystems https://iascorp.com/ Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero https://www.tempestaero.com Trio Avionics https://www.trioavionics.com uAvionix https://www.uavionix.com Wipaire https://www.wipaire.com

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Welcome to the SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl podcasts! SocialFlight Live is an hour of fascinating discussion with some of the most inspiring people in aviation. Previous guests have included Actor Treat Williams, FAA Surgeon General Susan Northrup, AOPA President Mark Baker, EAA President Jack Pelton, NASA Astronauts David Williams and John Herrington, Cirrus Aircraft Founder Dale Klapmeier, Rod Machado, Barry Schiff, Martha King, Dan Schwinn, SR-71 Pilots, Michael Goulian, Rob Holland, Julie Clark, Kirby Chambliss, Kevin Lacey (Airplane Repo), Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska), Mikey McBryan (Ice Pilots) and many more. Register for our LIVE VIDEO WEB SHOW at www.SocialFlightLive.com. It airs every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET. Cockpit2Cowl with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flight Instructors, Pilots and Mechanics, exploring both man & machine to make aviation safer and more enjoyable. Brian Schiff (flight instructor & professional pilot) and Jeff Simon (pilot, mechanic & FAA authorized aircraft inspector) are highly regarded educators that take a thoughtful, entertaining, and often humorous approach to exploring topics relevant to anyone interested in aviation. Register at Cockpit2Cowl.com to join the live broadcast (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

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