SocialFlight Live & Cockpit2Cowl
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).
Show episodes
In Episode 5 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff and Brian talk about safe winter preflight, preheat, maintenance and flying tips to improve fight safety...Let the fun begin! SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get a 5% discount on Avemco Insurance by mentioning "SocialFlight" when you call! (contact Avemco for terms and conditions) “Cockpit 2 Cowl”
Commander Willy Driscoll is one of the most decorated naval flight officers alive, with awards including the Navy Cross, 2 Silver Stars, A Purple Heart, 10 Air Medals and a nomination for the Medal of Honor. He has flown 170 combat missions, accruing 3,300 hours of jet fighter flight time, 500 aircraft carrier landings
In Episode 4 of Cockpit2Cowl, Jeff helps Brian take control of his annual inspection and they talk maintenance technology and how to improve fight safety...Let the fun begin! “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety topics from the combined perspective of Flig
KC-135 COMBAT CRISIS: Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Capt. James Spearman USAF
Capt. James Spearman is a decorated Air Force pilot and aviation entrepreneur with a remarkable story of resilience and leadership. As an active KC-135 pilot in the Air Force, James earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in December 2024, one of the nation’s highest honors. In addition to flying the KC-135, James is an
n Episode 3 of Cockpit2Cowl, ATC directs Brian to descend into DANGEROUS mountainous terrain on a commercial flight and Jeff takes on the FAA regarding their new rules about mechanic supervision...Let the fun begin! “Cockpit 2 Cowl” with Brian Schiff and Jeff Simon is a program that explores General Aviation safety top
On January 1st, Darren Pleasance took over as AOPA’s CEO and President becoming the 6th CEO of AOPA over the past 85 years. Darren’s story echos that of many in the aviation community, from model planes to being a ramp-rat at the local airport, hoping to exchange labor on the ground for time in the air. Darren soloed a