In this episode, we’re joined by Meteorologist Nicole Mitchell. Nicole is a USAF Air Guard Lt. Col. in command of a weather squadron in Wisconsin, a former TV meteorologist, and served with the famous Hurricane Hunters. In part one of a two episode series, she joins us to talk about warm weather flight hazards. Madi also brings us a CFI Minute covering summer weather as well. Plus news and events from around the region.
NEWS
MN man starts his own airpark
https://www.flyingmag.com/a-dream-for-one-pilot-becomes-a-dream-for-many-pilots/
New Piper Brand Ambassadors at UND
https://www.flyingmag.com/piper-aircraft-names-new-brand-ambassadors-at-the-university-of-north-dakota/
UND partners with local high school for college credit aviation program
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/und-offers-its-first-ever-college-credit-class-for-grand-forks-high-school-students
New Pilot Training Program in Sioux City
https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/progress-sioux-city-metro-gains-pilot-training-programs/article_7a4ebb01-2e5f-5900-bb31-83559ab90368.html
Fly in Food Drive in Missouri
https://www.komu.com/news/state/missouri-pilots-come-together-for-the-first-annual-food-flight/article_f076d65a-a7e0-11ec-85c7-8be65d33f232.html
Wright Factory to be preserved
https://www.yahoo.com/now/city-aviation-group-preserve-develop-184500056.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADgBURfK3OT_nr8VVhJOsJBYo61m5dpUpsYtR5r1PtxeBzEbxX-Ce7EcseZmCM8lSW9yaKV2JdvoAO7B1gEwBGzuBIWRpwQkoWOkKBGqapw5Azv1B_FNdNU7x6zzvuz6KI2yk2iePDZXGxNt2IO_WR0WbH0Qq_cxcBfHpDMH8262
National Aviation Hall of Fame Programs
https://www.wmdt.com/2022/03/dsus-aviation-program-receives-additional-funding-aims-to-tackle-pilot-shortage/
Textron News
https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2022/04/06/textron-flyexclusive-order.htm
https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2022/04/04/textron-piston-aircraft-upgrades.html
EVENTS
GMAG Minnesota aviation celebration! Friday, May 21st (9-5) and Saturday, May 22nd (0830-4) (Buffalo)
There will be over 40 exhibitors, a Rusty Pilot seminar put on by AOPA, FAAST seminars, and other forums! 10 dollars per person per day. Free to MNPA members and those under the age of 18. Mnpilots.org or facebook.com.mnpilots
CWI, SFY, MXO, C17, 8C4 (IA), Saturday, May 7 (8a-12p)
Second Annual Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt. Registration is 25 dollars. Free-will donation lunch starts at 11. Register with P7N Flight and Charter by May 5 by calling 563-244-4770 or emailing matt.reed@fly-iowa.com
Pride of the Pacific Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow (June 18, rain date 19) at Lenzen-Roe-Fagen Memorial Airport (MN). Admission 25 dollars online & 30 in person, military 15 for both, 10-17 15 for both, 9 and under free. Tickets non-refundable. Tickets online (will include link in show notes)
Tacomania Food Truck Fly-In @ Union County Airport (MRT, OH) Sunday May 22 (0930-1430)
Street tacos and young eagle flights and activities, Oh My! Guest Speaker Danny Mortensen will give a presentation at 1300 titled “confessions of an air traffic controller” T-6 rides may be available
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Fly-In, Saturday April 23 @ Ames Municipal Airport (IA)
Breakfast, airplane & helicopter rides, and static aircraft display