Flight Tales
By Ryan Owens
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Ryan Owens, Owner and flight instructor at Owens Flight training interviews other pilots, co-workers, students, air traffic controllers, and talks about everything aviation in these fun and sometimes informative episodes of Flight Tales.
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Flying the Challenger to Aspen, the Virgin Islands & Beyond
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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From Seaplanes to Annuals: Inside the Mind of an Aircraft Mechanic
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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You Can’t Cram a Checkride: Real Talk from Flight Instructors
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Passing the CFII Checkride: Holds, Nerves, and Teaching IFR
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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“Looks Fine Outside” Is a Trap: How Smart Pilots Plan Weather & Make Better Decisions
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Why Every Student Pilot MUST Learn Paper Nav Logs (Before Trusting ForeFlight!)
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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From a $20 Rice Festival Helicopter Ride to CFI
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Leave Grandma Behind: The Truth About Density Altitude
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Flight Following: Why ATC Wants You On Radar (Real Stories from Lafayette Tower)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Flying the G5: Corporate Pilot on Bonaire Runs, Customs Curveballs & Talking to ATC
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Challenger Jet Training, ATP Checkride, Sim ‘Gotchas’ & First Month as a Charter Pilot
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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FAA Inspector Laennec Ratard on Storms, Cargo Runs & Part 141 Secrets
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Flight Following Explained: The #1 Safety Tool Pilots Shouldn't Skip
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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From Flight Attendant to U.S. Pilot: Mohamed Zuhairi’s Immigrant Journey
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Mr. Rockin’ on the Runway: Warbirds, Grass Strips & the Wild Life of Shannon Elliott
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Life at 1900 Hours: King Air Sim, Charter Pilot. & Brennan’s Aviation Upgrade
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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From Barnstorming to Airshows: Bryan Regan’s Journey with the Titan Aerobatic Team
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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From Boats to Airplanes: Greg Trahan’s Journey to Pilot
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Flying 10 Feet Off the Ground: Inside the World of Ag Pilot
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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What It's REALLY Like to Do ATP CTP Training (Full Motion Sims, Crashes & Crew Drama)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Flight Checkride Secrets: Acronyms, Stable Approaches & Mistakes You Can't Afford
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Aliens, Lasers, and Runway Confusion: Inside Air Traffic Control
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Controller Miscommunication, Mic Mistakes, and Funny Flight Moments
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Fastest (and Smartest) Way to Become a Pilot in 2025
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Everything You Need to Know About Special VFR
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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He Just Wanted ANY Aviation Job and Ended Up as Airport Manager with Mitchell Walsh
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Surviving Checkride Nerves: Chris' Private, Instrument, and Commercial Stories
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Soloed with the Door Open before I could Drive!: Chaun Kraus' Flight Journey
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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From Draft Notice to the Captain’s Seat: Peyton Enloe’s Flying Legacy
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May 22, 2025 |
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Life At 1500 Hours: What Pilot Hiring Actually Looks Like
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May 08, 2025 |
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VFR on Top: The Clearance Nobody Uses (But Every IFR Pilot Should Know)
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May 01, 2025 |
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Inside the Tower: What Air Traffic Controllers Want Pilots to Know
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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From Trying to Wash Planes to Flight Instructor
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Weather, Manifolds, and Multi-Engine Mayhem
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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From Flight Sim Kid to CFI: Cole Ruckstuhl’s Unexpected Aviation Journey
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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5 hours of Insurance Flight Time Turned Into 24 Hours, But We Got It!
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How Airports Really Work: Inside Airport Operations with Giles Menard
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Flight Training, ATC, and IFR Challenges with ATC Jake Ross
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Flying Challenges, Check Ride Wins, and Multi-Engine Training
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Navigating Instrument Checkride Challenges: More Tips from a DPE
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Brakes, Crosswinds, and Baby Powder
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Stay Ahead of the Plane
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Chris Sullivan: A Quadriplegic Pilot's Journey
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Effective Flight Instruction, Spins, and Fun Facts
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Energy Management and Aviation Laughs
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Instrument Checkrides, ASR Approaches, and Pilots in Costumes
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Holding Patterns, Headings, Aviation Mishaps
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Cirrus Aircraft Innovations and Safety
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Runway Incursions, Stable Approaches, and Go-Arounds: Key Insights from DPE Peyton Enloe
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Altitude, Airspeed, and Aviation Antics
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Navigating Airspace and Special VFR
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Check Ride Success & Flap Fundamentals!
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Weather Woes, ATC Adventures, and Communication: Just The Hosts
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Slip Landings and Aviation Progress: Just The Hosts
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Just the Hosts | From Marine to Pilot- Navigating New Heights
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Tips From a Designated Pilot Examiner That Will Help You Pass Your Checkride
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Radio Troubles & Pre-Flight Essentials: Just the Hosts
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Just The Hosts: Navigating Aircraft Inspections and Emergency Procedures
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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From Envoy to Corporate Aviation: Lance Romero Pt.3
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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John Guidry: A Journey to the Skies
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Pilots' Cancun Adventure: From Crash Pads to Pirate Ships Pt.2
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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From Aspiring Pilot to Corporate Aviation | Pt.1
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Bonus Clip! From "The Life of a Pilot's Wife (And the Origins of Owens Flight Training)"
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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The Life of a Pilot's Wife (And the Origins of Owens Flight Training)
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Flight Tales: Just the Hosts - Pre-Check Prep, New Planes, and Aviation Insights
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Mastering the Skies: Communication, Adaptability, and Teamwork in Air Traffic Control
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Cleared for Takeoff: Behind the Scenes in Air Traffic Control
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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From Training to Tower: Sawyer's Journey as an Air Traffic Controller
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Flight Tales: Just the Hosts - New Planes, Solo Flights, and Pilot Uniforms
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May 29, 2024 |
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From Gridiron to the Sky: Derriel McCorvy's Emergency Landing Story
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May 22, 2024 |
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From Commercial Pilot to CFI - The Challenges & Rewards of Teaching New Pilots
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May 15, 2024 |
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From Tulsa to Lafayette: An ATC Journey
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May 01, 2024 |
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From Chinook Pilot to Gulfstream Captain: A Veteran Aviator's Journey
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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My Dad Was a Pilot. Why Did I Wait So Long to Fly?
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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From Studying Squirrels to Air Traffic Controller
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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College Days & Flight Team Feats
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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✈️ From College Hoops to Gulfstream Pilot: Trey Patin's Aviation Journey 🏀
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Life as a Controller with Ed LeBoeuf
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Overcoming the Odds: Alexandra Ross and Her Journey to Air Traffic Control
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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From Disney to Aviation - Ian's Aviation Journey
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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From Marine to Helicopter Pilot to Air Traffic Controller - Jake's Aviation Journey
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Finding Motivation with an Amputee Pilot (Amazing Aviation Story)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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From Real Estate to the Skies: One Man's Journey to Becoming an Airline Pilot
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Jan 20, 2024 |