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Welcome to Episode Reload! With Simventure '23 on the horizon, we want to replay our episode from last year's event.
We're joined by Kevin from Pilotedge. He will preview this year's event and we will roll into last years episode where he talks about their virtual Oshkosh event, Simventure. Sim pilots can fly into the virtual show using the Pilotedge ATC service, provided by real Airventure controllers. He also talks about what Pilotedge is and how it can enhance your flight simulator experience.
This years event will be held July 13th-16th, 2023.
Check out Pilotedge at the links below
https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/simventure
www.pilotedge.net
https://www.facebook.com/pilotedgeATC
https://www.instagram.com/pilotedgeatc/
Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with brining you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our Merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed and Flying Eyes at our affiliate links, or become a member of our Patreon community. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store just in time for summer. On our Patreon we will have exclusive interview content, This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and a look at Madi's old blog from her early days in aviation. We hope you consider supporting us and becoming a patron.
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Summer Merch Discount code gets you 15% off - Summer23 We are thrilled to announce another partnership with Flying Eyes Optics. They design sunglasses and eyewear for pilots, by pilots. Go check out all of their great line of products at out affiliate page. If you like what you see, use coupon code "FlyingMidwest10" and get 10% off your purchase. Flying Eyes - https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23 Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyingmidwest.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingmidwestpodcast Linktree: linktr.ee/flyingmidwestpodcast Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com
Are you ready for Airventure! We are joined by EAA's Director of Communication, Dick Knapinski to preview this year's show. We talk about how they will celebrate the 70 years of EAA, changes to the event, some featured attractions, and much more. We also talk about the unique aviation family reunion feel and community that comes with the annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh. It's the perfect pre-game for this year's big event! Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with brining you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our Merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed and Flying Eyes at our affiliate links, or become a member of our Patreon community. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store just in time for summer. On our Patreon we will have exclusive interview content, This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and a look at Madi's old blog from her early days in aviation. We hope you consider supporting us and becoming a patron. Check out our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast Check them Lightspeed Headsets at our affiliate page. Lightspeed Affiliate Link Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch We are thrilled to announce another partnership with Flying Eyes Optics. They design sunglasses and eyewear for pilots, by pilots. Go check out all of their great line of products at out affiliate page. If you like what you see, use coupon code "FlyingMidwest10" and get 10% off your purchase. Flying Eyes - https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23 Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyingmidwest.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingmidwestpodcast Linktree: linktr.ee/flyingmidwestpodcast Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com NEWS - Minnesota - https://www.walkermn.com/news/mndot-releases-draft-minnesota-state-aviation-system-plan-for-public-review-comments/article_99af65ae-0b8e-11ee-b2af-8fcd8c23889f.html Ohio - https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2023/06/20/odot-seeking-public-input--updating-statewide-airport-system-plan- Missouri - https://www.kttn.com/indiana-man-indicted-for-pointing-laser-at-air-support-helicopter-in-missouri/ Kansas - https://www.wibw.com/2023/06/16/kan-department-commerce-awarded-about-20-million-aviation-initiatives/ North Dakota- https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/06/19/the-only-race-of-its-kind-women-pilots-take-flight-in-historic-competition EVENTS: https://fieldofflight.com/ https://wingsovermuskegon.com/ https://www.duluthairshow.com/ https://wotn.org/airexpo/ https://mkeairwatershow.com/ https://www.siouxfallsairshow.com/ https://nationalstol.com/ Thank you Patrons: Badger Pilot (Patron #1) The Burns Bug Blender
On this bonus episode, we review the big news from the FAA related to mental health and medicals. We sit down and chat about what the changes mean, some other medical issues, and share some of our own opinions on the FAA medical system.
We also make mention of the Pilot's Pandemic Podcast. If you are interested in more information on pushes for medical reform, check them out!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pilots-pandemic/id1552155873
https://open.spotify.com/show/0HSr9MxbBzODaYMzUJ3elS?si=c1d7086928cb4c9b
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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Flying Eyes - https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23 Use Coupon Code - FlyingMidwest10 Check out our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast
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Article Links:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/18/faa-easing-mental-health-barriers-for-pilots
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/01/faa-removes-more-aeromedical-barriers-for-mental-health-concerns
On this episode, we chat with Erika Armstrong. She is the author of the book A Chick in the Cockpit, active on social media, and has flown a wide array of aircraft. She talks with us about her start in an FBO at a Minnesota airport, her journey to become the Chick in the Cockpit, and her take on aviation today.
We also announce another partnership with Flying Eyes Optics. They design sunglasses and eyewear for pilots, by pilots. Go check out all of their great line of products at out affiliate page. If like what you see, use coupon code "FlyingMidwest10" and get 10% off your purchase.
Flying Eyes - https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23
Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with brining you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our Merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed and Flying Eyes at our affiliate links, or become a member of our Patreon community. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store just in time for summer. On our Patreon we will have exclusive interview content, This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and a look at Madi's old blog from her early days in aviation. We hope you consider supporting us and becoming a patron.
Check out our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast
Check them Lightspeed Headsets at our affiliate page. Lightspeed Affiliate Link
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
Website: www.flyingmidwest.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingmidwestpodcast
Linktree: linktr.ee/flyingmidwestpodcast
Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com
NEWS -
Minnesota:
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesota/news/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-no-its-poop/
Kansas:
Thank you Patrons:
Badger Pilot (Patron #1)
The Burns Bug Blender
On this episode, we sit down with former UND Aerocast Host, Tyler Lauer. During Covid, Tyler was part of revamping the UND Aerocast channel with Three Minute Thursdays, focusing on improving common errors of student pilots. He talks with us about the inspiration and the process behind the revamp.
We also announce our partnership as a Lightspeed affiliate. Jim has been using Lightspeed products for over a decade, so we are really excited about this opportunity. Lightspeeds released it's newest product, the Delta Zulu, back in September. The Delta Zulu not only brings you the time tested quality and comfort of old models, but its newest features help enhance your situational awareness and safety.
Check them out at our affiliate page. Lightspeed Affiliate Link
Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with brining you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our Merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed and Flying Eyes at our affiliate links, or become a member of our Patreon community. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store just in time for summer. On our Patreon we will have exclusive interview content, This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and a look at Madi's old blog from her early days in aviation. We hope you consider supporting us and becoming a patron.
If you go to our Flying Eyes affiliate page and enter code "FlyingMidwest10" at checkout, you can get 10% off your purchase!
Flying Eyes - https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23
Check it out right here: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
Website: www.flyingmidwest.com
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Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com
Want to learn more about Aviation Exploring? Check out their website for more details.
https://www.exploring.org/aviation/
NEWS -
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ohio
North Dakota
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bismarck-kids-learn-about-aviation-opportunities/amp/
Thank you Patrons:
Badger Pilot (Patron #1)
The Burns Bug Blender
On this episode, we sit down with Liz Kailey of Jeppesen. Liz has been writing and editing the Jeppesen flight training materials for nearly 30 years. If you've ever read their Guided Flight Discovery text, you have read her work. Hear how she got into writing flight training materials, more about her role, and some things Jeppesen is looking at for the future.
we are just shy of 20K total downloads. We are working hard to grow and develop the podcast and would love your help. You can show your support and help us grow through sharing the podcast with others, leaving ratings and reviews on your podcasting platform, or even talking about us in social media or in person groups. We would love to keep reaching a wide audience and sharing aviation with others!
If you would like to help us financially, it does actually cost us a bit each month to bring the podcast to you. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store, or you can join our new Patreon! We will have exclusive content, some returns of early FMP segments like CFI Minute and This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and so much more! And we can't forget to give a HUGE Shoutout to FMP Patron #1, the one and only BADGER PILOT and our very first Patron in the Flight Levels, the Burns Bug Blender! Thanks so much for the support!
Check it out right here: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast
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Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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NEWS -
Wisconsin
Ohion
https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/how-john-glenn-airport-works-to-prevent-bird-strikes/amp/
Kansas
North Dakota
Thank you Patrons:
Badger Pilot (Patron #1)
The Burns Bug Blender
On this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back AOPA's Kyle Lewis, Great Lakes Regional Manager. Kyle chats with us about his background in aviation, how he got started with AOPA, and what his role is.
We also take a moment to talk about our efforts to help grow and develop the podcast and a call to action for our listeners. You can show your support and help us grow through sharing the podcast with others, leaving ratings and reviews on your podcasting platform, or even talking about us in social media or in person groups. We would love to keep reaching a wide audience and sharing aviation with others!
If you would like to help us financially, it does actually cost us a bit each month to bring the podcast to you. We have a ton of great merch in our merch store, or you can join our new Patreon! We will have exclusive content, some returns of early FMP segments like CFI Minute and This Week in Aviation History, Jim's attempt at blogging with his CFI Quest, and so much more! And we can't forget to give a HUGE Shoutout to FMP Patron #1, the one and only BADGER PILOT! Thanks so much for the support!
Check it out right here: https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast
Visit AOPA's State Advocacy site here:
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/great-lakes
Visit AOPA's Airport Support Network Here:
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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NEWS -
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/29/aopa-pitches-ga-in-indiana
Thank you Patrons:
Badger Pilot (Patron #1)
On this episode, we are joined by Joe Czech, of the Minnesota Aviation Career Education Camp (MN ACE Camp.) This annual summer camp is open to teens to explore the variety of careers in aviation. Campers get to experience tours, flights, demonstrations, and guest speakers, as they bridge the gap from classroom to careers in aviation.
If you or someone you know is interested in ACE Camp, applications close April 17th, 2023. Check out their website to apply now.
Visit Minnesota Ace Camp's Website for more details.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mnacecamp/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mnacecamp/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mnacecamp
Check out the Bryan Turner's new App Metar AF here:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metar-af/id1661162042
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hugheswd.metaraf
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News:
Minnesota -
https://mahof.org/awards-banquet/
Ohio -
North Dakota -
Events:
https://www.scott.af.mil/Airshow/
On this episode, we are are excited to bring you John Zimmerman. He is the president of the Midwest based aviation superpower, Sporty's! If you are a pilot, it is highly unlikely that you aren't familiar with Sporty's. We will talk about the origins of Sporty's, their pilot training programs, John's growth within the company, and how they have adapted over time. He will also talk about their blogs and podcast Pilot's Discretion, and what is in store for the future.
Visit Sporty's website for product and training information here:
Check out the Pilots' Discretion Podcast here:
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com
NEWS -
Airport Close Calls
South Dakota
Veteran's Flying Bill
https://www.flyingmag.com/bipartisan-bill-aims-to-help-military-veterans-get-their-wings/
Michigan
EVENTS -
April 14th - Earhart Museum Opening
https://ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org/
April 15th - Purdue Flyin
https://www.purdueaviationday.com/fly-in
On this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by AOPA's Kyle Lewis, Great Lakes Regional Manager. Kyle chats with us about the advocacy efforts that AOPA is undertaking and what is going on in our region of the country. He will also discuss the latest in avgas and unleaded fuel updates and what that means for pilots and owners.
Visit AOPA's State Advocacy site here:
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/great-lakes
Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
Website: www.flyingmidwest.com
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Email: Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com
NEWS -
Minnesota
Nebraska
https://riponadvance.com/stories/fischer-introduces-bipartisan-aviation-works-act/?amp
Illinois
https://www.flyingmag.com/illinois-ga-airport-unveils-new-brewery/
EVENTS -
https://www.iowabusinessaviation.org/Events
https://www.facebook.com/VAAChapter41
https://www.facebook.com/HNR.Harlan.IA
https://nationalstol.com/2023seasonschedule/
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