The Wing Wag
By: Jack Olinde
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Aviation, Business, Entrepreneurship
"The Wing Wag" is a podcast for all things general aviation. Are tailwheel or nosewheel airplanes better? What is it like to own an airplane? How do you pick the right flight school? All these and more will be answered on "The Wing Wag". Your pilot will be Jack Olinde, an aviator and owner of an aviation company and flight school in Central Florida. Each episode, Jack will navigate an aviation topic either flying solo or with a copilot. Join us as we take to the skies in each episode, and if you're out flying make sure to give someone...
Episodes
The Balloon Will Rise Again! And This Time to Space!
Oct 24, 2025Aviation was born with the balloon when, in 1783, the first manned hot air balloon rose off the French soil. But ever since the Wright brothers made their first flight out of Kitty Hawk in 1903, the balloon has been vastly overshadowed by the airplane.
With the advent of space tourism, the balloon could rise again to the forefront of aviation! Join Matthew and I as we talk about the company Space Perspective and their goal to bring tourists to space suspended from a balloon.
Duration: 00:18:10Can you put Car Gas in Your Airplane?
Oct 17, 2025Probably not, but maybe. Definitely don't do it without first checking to see if your plane has an auto gas STC. This episode is all about aviation gas (avgas). Why does it still contain lead when leaded auto gas was phased out 50 years ago? Why does avgas have 2 octane ratings instead of just 1? What makes ethanol so dangerous for airplanes? Join Hunter and I as we answer all of your avgas related questions!
Duration: 00:36:02The Adventures and Headaches of Buying a Cessna 170
Oct 10, 2025Meet the Cessna 170, the tailwheel older brother to the ubiquitous Cessna 172. In this episode, Matthew joins us to discuss why the 170 is such versatile tailwheel aircraft, how we found one, and what we learned from the buying process.
Duration: 01:05:37Surviving Hurricane Season
Oct 03, 2025This week, I'm flying solo through the hurricane! As pilots, we are always thinking about weather when we are flying or planning a flight. When you become an airplane owner, you have to worry about weather not only in the air, but also when the plane is on the ground. This worry is made even worse when you have an airplane that you keep outside in Florida during hurricane season! Join me as we discuss keeping you plane airworthy and shiny no matter the weather.
Duration: 00:13:43MOSAIC: The Rise of the Sport Pilots
Sep 26, 2025At Oshkosh 2025, the FAA announced a new ruling called MOSAIC, which stands for Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification. This ruling greatly expands the privileges of sport pilots and what is considered a light-sport aircraft. Matthew Olinde of Olinde Aerospace joins us to discuss how this exciting new ruling will affect pilots, airplane owners, and flight schools.
Duration: 00:43:22Why Pilots Wag Their Wings
Sep 24, 2025Welcome to "The Wing Wag"! In this episode, I will be introducing the podcast and explaining what a wing wag is.
Duration: 00:02:00