Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story
Sporty’s Air Facts JournalWelcome to the Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story, where we go beyond the written word to bring you the voices and experiences behind the articles you read at AirFactsJournal.com. Each episode, we sit down with Air Facts contributors to learn more about them and to hear the story behind their story. What inspired them to write it? What lessons did they take away? And what can we all lea... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureAviation | |||
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Special VFR is often treated like a footnote in ground school—something you can do, but probably never will. In this episode of the Air Facts Podcast, we talk with Adam Boyd, 2025 National CFI of the Year, about why that mindset may be incomplete.
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On a winter night IFR flight home in his Mooney, fatigue, hunger, and deteriorating weather quietly stacked the odds against pilot Bob Hamilton. As ceilings dropped, icing threatened, and options disappeared, Bob was forced to confront a chain of dec... more
When freezing rain turns a routine regional flight into a life-or-death approach, airline captain Chris Schaich must make a split-second decision: divert into worsening weather or press on toward a runway he can’t yet see. In this gripping conversati... more
In this episode of the Air Facts Podcast, we talk with longtime contributor Dr. Serrhel Adams about his widely discussed article, Mea Culpa: Confessions of a Joyful Pilot. The piece struck a chord with readers for its honest reflection on why flying ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #68 |  United States/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Canada/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Australia/Leisure/Aviation |
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Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Switzerland/Leisure/Aviation |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on uncovering the stories behind aviation writing by sitting with Air Facts contributors to hear what inspired their articles, the lessons they learned, and how those experiences shaped their perspectives on flight safety, decision-making, and the joy of flying. Episodes consistently cover real-world piloting challenges—from icing and weather to crew communication and emergency procedures—often narrated through personal journeys, family backgrounds in aviation, and reflections on aviation culture. A standout trait is the emphasis on human factors and learning-minded storytelling, offering actionable takeaways for pilots, aviation professionals, and enthusiasts who value safety, craft, and resilience.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Adam Boyd
2. Bob Hamilton
3. Chris Schaich
4. Dr. Serrhel Adams
5. Mario Jimenez
6. Joel Turpin
7. Alexander Sack
8. Peterson Conway
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