Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above!

Episode 29 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above takes us to South Carolina — and into the cockpit of one of aviation’s most seasoned professionals.

When this conversation was recorded on February 28, 2026, John Pipkin was 81 years old — on the threshold of his 82nd birthday — and still actively flying law enforcement missions for a sheriff’s department, supporting people on the ground with the same discipline that has defined his 30,000-hour career.

Predominantly a fixed-wing pilot across decades of airline, mission, and corporate aviation, his path also included significant professional helicopter operations — among them flying the...

Recorded at the end of April, this special housekeeping episode offers a comprehensive and transparent look at the current state and future direction of Aviation-Quest.cc. Hosts Jürgen Reis and Stefan Lorenz take a step back from guest interviews to reconnect with their audience — outlining the mission, structure, and evolving ecosystem of the podcast.

What emerges is a clear picture of a project that has grown into exactly what it set out to be: a long-form aviation platform combining depth, authenticity, and a steadily expanding range of perspectives.

Together, they explore:
- The core idea behind Aviation-Quest.cc and its development...

In this episode of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above, host Jürgen Reis welcomes Heinrich Böhm, Deputy Chairman of the Flugmuseum Aviaticum in Wiener Neustadt.

Recorded in April 2026, this conversation offers a personal and grounded look at one of Austria’s most dedicated aviation heritage initiatives—driven not by commercial interests, but by passion, commitment, and a deep respect for history.

Heinrich Böhm shares how he became involved in the Aviaticum and why he chose to invest his time and energy into preserving aviation history rather than pursuing a pilot career himself. With a touch of humor, he reflects on his close...

In this episode of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above, Martyn Northall from Just Flight reflects on a career shaped by aviation heritage, early simulation, and a deep commitment to realism.

Growing up with a father who flew for the Royal Air Force, aviation was part of Martyn’s world from an early age. Around the age of twelve, he discovered Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 — a moment that sparked a lasting fascination with flight simulation. As a teenager, he became a customer himself, flying and enjoying Just Flight products long before any professional connection existed.

With ambitions to follow his father...