Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

About Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some reviewers have compared his book, "Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane," to road-trip classics like "On the Road," and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Says aviation author and humorist Rod Machado: “Greg thinks with the mind of a pilot, questions with the curiosity of a philosopher, and sees with the eyes of a poet.” Observes Nina Bell Allen, former “Readers Digest” Asst. Managing Editor, "You don't have to be a pilot, or even a frequent flyer, to soar with Greg Brown in [his] Flying Carpet." So climb into the "Flying Carpet," buckle in, and join Greg for the ride! Website: GregBrownFlyingCarpet.com/podcast

Publisher

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

Category

leisure · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2020

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Make Way for Grandparents!

   Text or Voicemail Greg! Flying Miles and Miles of Texas... Among our most rewarding aviator missions is applying our piloting skills to transport ourselves and loved ones to life’s most memorable family events. Join my wife and me flying 900 miles over remote country, much of it at night, on just such a mission! Now when I say "remote," imagine flying from NY to Orlando, or Chicago to Denver, over only two communities of any size, and only one attended airport for refueling and possibl...

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Get Your Kicks Flying Route 66!

   Text or Voicemail Greg! This year marks the Centennial of legendary highway US Route 66, affectionately known as America’s Mother Road. Officially established on November 11th, 1926, it meanders nearly 2500 miles through 8 states from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. The highway was decommissioned in 1985, but countless travelers continue to trace the iconic route, visiting its many historic, scenic, and often quirky landmarks. Why the attraction? Route 66 has long been romantic...

3. 

   11 May 2026

   Nabbed!

   Text or Voicemail Greg! Perils of a Dream Pilot Job "When the police first came up I asked 'em 2-3 times, ‘you’re joking, right?’ But about the time they put me in handcuffs and locked me in the police car… well, I don’t know the law, but I don’t think they’re allowed to joke with handcuffs!" Climb into my Flying Carpet, buckle up your seatbelt, and prepare to take off on Flying Carpet Podcast Flight #43, "Nabbed!" Read John King's Flying magazine article mentioned in the podcast: “Sky Kings...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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