Save the Plane or Save Yourself

Guest Brian Norris joins host Rob Reider and talks about having an engine failure while ferrying the aerobatic biplane of one of most famous - and greatest - aerobatic air show performers of the last 50 years, Sean D. Tucker. His options were few. Fortunately he was wearing a parachute. But he was flying a one-of-a-kind airplane that was worth saving. Brian shares what happened and what he learned from the incident.

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The Reider Report brings you real stories told by real pilots. Join host Rob Reider and guests every two weeks as they explore hard-won cockpit experiences and the vital lessons we learn when things don’t go as planned. Authentic, collaborative, and educational—this is aviation storytelling for all pilots.