Ep 211: Tom Returns (Remotely), Crashes, Cap Builds, and Field Adventures

Ep 211: Tom Returns (Remotely), Crashes, Cap Builds, and Field Adventures

May 30, 2026 · 1h 23m · Episode 211

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Tom makes a surprise remote return to the show, discussing flying mishaps and future plans.

Tom makes a surprise remote return to the show from his extended deployment in the U.S. Southwest desert. The guys catch up on flying, mishaps, new airplanes, swap meets, repairs, and the ongoing saga of Reggie’s questionable preflight habits. Ron shares the dramatic loss of his X‑Fly Hornet, Dave talks about resurrecting and repainting an F‑16, and Tom confesses to “Tomming” his Turbo Timber into the gravel. The crew also dives into gliders, paramotors, truck upgrades, and future flying plans.

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