Fire Boss EXCLUSIVE Tour, MOSAIC, and Cookie Dough on the Flightline!

A Wipaire Fire Boss swoops down near a forest fire that has kicked up on a hill alongside of a creek.

Summary

In this episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker takes listeners on a journey through EAA AirVenture 2025 in Oshkosh, starting with an incredible VIP tour of the mind-blowingly awesome Fire Boss aircraft from our friends at Wipaire.

We also cover some ground-breaking news from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy which was announced during the event: the revolutionary Mosaic rule for aspiring pilots is finally here!

PLUS, a delightful visit to The Dough Shoppe’s food truck to pick up some amazing edible cookie dough.

The episode highlights innovation in aviation, the importance of community, and the exciting future of flight.

Takeaways

• The Fire Boss can scoop 820 gallons of water in just 15 seconds.

• Aerial firefighting technology is evolving to be more efficient and effective.

• The MOSAIC rule will significantly lower barriers for aspiring pilots.

• Sport pilot certificates require less training time and lower medical requirements.

• MOSAIC opens doors to new commercial opportunities in aviation.

• The aviation industry needs fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

• The Dough Shoppe at AirVenture represents entrepreneurial spirit in aviation.

• Community and family play a vital role in both aviation and entrepreneurship.

• The future of flight is becoming more accessible to everyone.

• Innovation in aviation is driven by ideas from the community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Aerial Firefighting at EAA AirVenture

01:53 Exploring the FireBoss Aircraft

09:21 Revolutionizing Recreational Flying with Mosaic

14:15 Sweet Treats at AirVenture: The Dough Shoppe

Links

Wipaire: https://www.wipaire.com/

The Dough Shoppe: https://www.thedoughshoppe.com/

AviNation: https://www.avinationusa.com/

Future in Flight Podcast Website: https://futureinflight.com/