Welcome to our all-new podcast, Hangar Bums! I am your host, Emma Crawford. I bring to you the stories of the average airport regular, those crusty fellas from the golden age. Join our online community on Patreon, linked below.Support our Patreon. Several tiers of extras available!

https://www.patreon.com/c/HangarBumsContact me at: emma@sirenflyingservice.comOur Instagram: @hangarbumsMy Instagram: @emmafliesplanes

I meet with Coda Riley at his home strip in Timbuktu and we talk ultralights and ag flying.

I meet with Coda Riley at his home strip in Timbuktu and we talk ultralights and ag flying part 2.

If you would like to help Don and his family during this difficult time, please contribute to his Go Fund Me below. We are very lucky to have been able to interview Don, and sadly this goes to show why what we are trying to do is so important. Thank you so much for your stories Don!

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I met Phil when I ferried his RV-8 for him. I had no idea he had owned so many airplanes! Phil tells us his background and some fun stories in part 1 of this episode.

I met Phil when I ferried his RV-8 for him. I had no idea he had owned so many airplanes! Phil tells us his background and some fun stories in part 2 of this episode.

Join us on this week's laid-back episode as we chew the fat around Richie's hangar. Richie and William live at an air park with a cool history!

Join us on part 2 of this week's laid-back episode as we chew the fat around Richie's hangar. Richie and William live at an air park with a cool history!

I meet Doug and Mr. Mulligan at Sun N Fun and we talk about pee apparatuses and engine loss.. not much more to say than that!

This one is a little different folks! If you have an Instagram, you have probably seen Joe's beautiful Cub content or Jeff's awesome Ryan replica and Stearman. These guys capture what is beautiful in aviation and inspire many to consider being a part of the vintage community. I totally don't get some of my content ideas from them...

George and people like him were my inspiration for this podcast. He was always a friendly face around the airport when I used to work in Galveston.. I love getting to spend time talking with him!

George and people like him were my inspiration for this podcast. He was always a friendly face around the airport when I used to work in Galveston.. I love getting to spend time talking with him! This episode hosts exclusive BTS early drops for my top two levels on Patreon! Go see what you are missing and help me support this mission to go get em!

And we are off! The series at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has begun, and these stories are unlike any you'll hear. Spirit Of St. Louis replica? Arup? Hear it from Ken. Support the podcast by subscribing to the video form of our interviews on Patreon! Find us @hangarbums.

Dave is just the greatest. He has been one of the friendliest folks here, and has quite the pedigree in WW1 airplanes! It doesn't get any better ya'll.

Jim co-stars in this episode as we hear Dave reminiscing about the good old days at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome!

Rob is an accomplished pilot at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, with several pioneer age aircraft as well as WW1 airplanes under his belt. Hear about his journey through the years here and become further acquainted with the aerodrome!