Fly Cool Shit - An Aviation Podcast About Flying Cool Shit

Welcome back! This week, we sit down with one of the best Extra maintainers, knowledge bases, and one helluva aerobatic pilot. We talk WAC and all the changes that came with it, as well as his perspective on the IAC and the aerobatic teams. We talk about the Extra 200, 300, 300S, SC, SX, and NG. This was so much fun! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! This week, we continue to talk about maintenance and supporting some legacy aerobatic aircraft like the Extra. We also talk about composite aircraft and the fact that, as of now, the NG has a life limit of 1500 hours. Crazy! We also talk about aircraft development and how it seems like peak aircraft performance has been achieved. We hope you enjoy this! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! This week, we chat about Sun N Fun, the Sebring contest, and most of all, we chat about parachutes and BRS, and how they relate to egress. It is a fun discussion to think about the use of a BRS in aerobatic platforms. Think they are going to be standard equipment someday? Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! This week, we have one of our most beloved guests ever, the fantastically haired human, Michael Goulian. Mike is just getting started for the 2026 season and is down in Louisiana conditioning. We talk about all kinds of fun airshow stuff, Red Bull Air Race, Aura Integral R, the Aviat Husky, and so much more! We, of course, ended the show talking about Rob and how we are all still thinking of him. Thank you to LIFT Aviation. Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! This week we have on an aerobatic veteran, Don Hartman. Don is an Advanced Team member, flying the Extra 300S. We talk about how he received the nickname “Oil Can Don” as well as how he got his start in the aerobatic world. We talk about the team, mentoring, coaching, world competition, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this one! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

elcome back! This week, we talk about a bunch of random stuff. We get into team coaching, Russian airplanes and engines, winter flying, and much more. Enjoy! Thank you, LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! Happy 2026! This week, we talk about Gamebird and how they need a single-seat, experimental offering to compete with the likes of Extra. Our fears of MX suffering with the loss of Rob Holland brought us to the idea of Gamebird buying MX and producing it. We talk about the 2026 season, as well as WAC coming up. Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and enter the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items Head to www.flygoodmerch.com/merch and buy some FCS shirts!

Welcome back! This week, we have Canadian royalty and Unlimited Team member, Luke Penner, back on the podcast. It has been a minute, so we spent some time catching up with him since buying the SC. We talk a lot about injuries and conditioning, and some things that Luke has been dealing with. We talk about training for 2026 and his goals and expectations, as well as the Canadian National Team. This was a really fun one, we hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! Merry Christmas, and happy holidays from the FCS family! This week, we talk about broken airplanes, airplanes that are fixed, and the sales market of some airplanes. We also get into nutrition, fitness, and for us old people, water and sleep lol! We hope you enjoy!

Welcome back! This has been a long time coming. We finally have the Aussie legend, Paul Bennet of Paul Bennet Airshows, on the podcast. Paul is in the States for ICAS, which means he plans on bringing more acts to the U.S. in 2026. We talk about his unique airshow empire and all the different aircraft and acts he oversees. This is also a very biplane-heavy podcast, so listener discretion is advised ;)

Happy Thanksgiving from FCS! This week, we talk about airplane prices, the state of the market, and how backlogged good A&Ps are. We get into random other stuff, too. Enjoy! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!

Welcome back. This week, we dedicate this episode to Warren Cilliers, who tragically passed away in an Extra 330SC while practicing at Keystone airport. Our hearts go out to his wife, his son, and his friends and family. This tragedy really highlights how bad this year has been for the aerobatic and aviation community. We talk about the future of aerobatics and airshows, and what 2026 might look like with all the changes this year. Thank you to LIFT Aviation for supporting the podcast. Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!

Welcome back! Happy 200th episode, everyone! This week, we talk about broken airplanes and 3D printers. We also get into some really fun top three lists, including top 3 best-looking aircraft, top 3 Eastern Bloc aircraft, top 3 legends we wish we could have seen fly, and much more! We hope you enjoy this one. Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FlYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Welcome back! This week, we talk about aircraft support when it comes to ownership. We talk post-Nationals and how the real work begins for WAC right now. This was a fun episode. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items!

Welcome back! This week, we wrap up a bit of Nationals and talk about who stands out to us. We also talk about airshows and performers with the announcement of airshow legend Bill Stein's retirement. A little normal airplane talk and some other stuff round out this episode. Enjoy!

Welcome back! This week, we break down U.S. Nationals as they are wrapping up. Most champions were crowned by the time we recorded. It seemed like a really fun and safe week. Congratulations to all the competitors and volunteers! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items. Buy some merch! Head to www.flycoolshit.com/merch

Welcome back! This week, we talk a lot about Mark's first checkride as a DPE. Such a wild and fun experience. We both talked about AWAC and how well the U.S. did overall. Also, we get into Nationals, which is basically here. Lots of feelings and lots of opinions, but we hope you enjoy it! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for most items on the website.

Welcome back! This week, we have Marco Bouw on to talk about Nationals coming up. We talk about Sukhoi fun stuff, work-life balance, and so much more. Enjoy! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

Hey all! Welcome back! This week, it is just Mark. I talk about becoming a DPE, Canadian Nationals, US Nationals, boundary judges, and more! Hope you enjoy this solo episode. Thank you, LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code flycoolshit at checkout for 25% off most items Buy some shirts! Head to www.flycoolshit.com/merch

Welcome back! This week, we have airshow royalty on the show. Legendary aerobatic pilot Bill Stein joins us to talk about all kinds of fun stuff. We start with the Red Baron Pizza Squadron, which is a classic formation team. We talk a lot about glory days Bill spent with people like Wayne Handley, Sean Tucker, Rocky Hill and others. We get into the Stars of Tomorrow, the Collaborators, 4CE, his solo career, the Edge 540, and so much more without even scratching the surface. We hope you enjoy this one! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items! Thank you to Fly Good Merch! Head to www.flygoodmerch.com and use the promo code AKRO at checkout for 10% off