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Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast

Experimental Aircraft Channel's Podcast

Bryan Walstrom - Experimental Aircraft Channel 19 Episodes Jul 2, 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.

Episodes

Just Aircraft NEW OWNER Harold Chapman on WHAT NOW?
Just Aircraft NEW OWNER Harold Chapman on WHAT NOW? Jul 2, 2025 1949 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
Bede Aircraft | Builders Assistance | Aircraft Engines with Gratia AERO Jun 14, 2025 2483 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..
Sonex Employee Buys Entire Sonex LLC Company!
Sonex Employee Buys Entire Sonex LLC Company! Jan 5, 2022 1043 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
Belite Chipper Aircraft ”JAMES WIEBE” is BACK! Manufacturing kits for YOU to build Dec 30, 2021 2664 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 r
Electric Aircraft - Battery and Motor Tech - Nuncats Founder "Tim Bridge"
Electric Aircraft - Battery and Motor Tech - Nuncats Founder "Tim Bridge" Jul 16, 2021 2606 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!
Arion Aircraft "Nick Otterback" Talks Aircraft, Engines, Flight Testing and MORE! May 20, 2021 2804 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
Aircraft Insurance Explained -with Clemens Insurance Agency
Aircraft Insurance Explained -with Clemens Insurance Agency Nov 5, 2020 2302 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 shar
National STOL Series coming to Sun-N-Fun 2020 Doug Jackson Interview
National STOL Series coming to Sun-N-Fun 2020 Doug Jackson Interview Oct 27, 2020 1637 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
Something Everyday Builder - VANCE SIMONS Interview Oct 21, 2020 2357 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
Bearhawk Builder STOL Missionary Pilot Pete
Bearhawk Builder STOL Missionary Pilot Pete Aug 25, 2020 2432 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
Sun N Fun Aircraft Behind the Scenes with Andy Ovans Aug 13, 2020 3972 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
Interview with Van's Aircraft "Greg Hughes" talking about what's new in 2020 and Aviation during Pandemic Jun 5, 2020 2546 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. 

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