Promoting conservation from a Cessna 210, with Bruce Gordon

About this episode

Bruce Gordon discusses his flying experiences and conservation efforts using light airplanes.

Bruce Gordon learned to fly in Aspen over 40 years ago and has been flying in the Rockies ever since. He uses that experience to share tips for flying piston airplanes out West, name some of his favorite airports, and explain why the Cessna T210 is the perfect airplane for his missions. Bruce also talks about EcoFlight, the organization he founded that uses light airplanes to promote conservation, and how short flights can change people’s perspectives about the world. In the Ready to Copy segment, Bruce talks about flying with John Denver, lessons learned from mountain climbing, and the best soccer player of all time. SHOW LINKS: * EcoFlight: https://ecoflight.org/ * Aspen Hall of Fame: https://aspenhalloffame.org/inductee/bruce-gordon/ * Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip

People in this episode

Guest: Bruce Gordon

Topics covered

• conservation
• aviation
• flying tips
• Cessna T210
• EcoFlight
• mountain flying

Keywords

• Bruce Gordon
• Cessna T210
• EcoFlight
• flying tips
• conservation
• Aspen
• Rockies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EcoFlight, Aspen Hall of Fame, Pilot’s Tip of the Week

Products: Cessna T210

Places: Aspen, Rockies

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