
Show Notes
From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026: interviews with Cirrus, Joby, the Seaplane Pilots Association, Skyfly, Factory Direct Models, SarahNautics, Samaritan Aviation, and Goodyear.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Interviews
Hillel and Brian attended AirVenture this year. It was Brian’s first time, while Hillel has returned many times. Both recorded the following interviews:
Ivy McIver, Executive Director, SR Series Product on the Cirrus Aircraft TRAC10.
Lydon Sleeper, Head of U.S. Strategic Policy, Joby Aviation,
Steve McCaughey, Executive Director, Seaplane Pilots Association.
Michael Thompson, CEO, Skyfly.
Mike Gibson, Managing Director, Factory Direct Models.
Sarah Daniels, Commercial Pilot, Cirrus owner, creator, aviation storyteller.
Mark Palm, founder, Samaritan Aviation.
Capt Adam, Pilot, Goodyear Wingfoot 1.
Hosts this Episode
Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, Hillel Glazer, and Brian Coleman.
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