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On this episode, we are excited to welcome Air Traffic Controller Cole FInley, and Columbia Jet Center’s Brittany Griffin to talk to us about their recent charitable fly-ins. They have hosted two successful events so far this year, with a third on the horizon. Hear how they came up with the events, their goal, and their big plans for the future.
Plus, Maid recounts her trip to Airventure 22’. She tells us some of the highlights of the event, talks about meeting some fans and popular aviation personalities. Plus news, events, and so much more.
News
Wisconsin
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna40529
https://www.flyingmag.com/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-breaks-attendance-record/
Kansas
Mo
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna38520
Illinois
https://chicagoconstructionnews.com/illinois-aviation-system-plan-is-a-blueprint-for-airport-growth/
On this episode, we are so thrilled to host our first call-in/zoom-in special. We are joined by several guests and fans of the podcast, talking all things Airventure. You won't want to miss the end of this episode, as Bryan Turner and Tomas Icenogle defend their honor and unpopular aviation opinion for you, the FMP faithful.
We had such a great time connecting with our listeners in this episode. A huge thank you to all of them for playing along with our crazy podcasting crew.
1. Hannah - Oregon based A&P apprentice and friend of Madi
2. Eric Strom - MN based pilot and instagramer. Check out his profile. https://www.instagram.com/mindsoulaviation
3. Ed and Caitlin - A Wisconsin based couple on a tour around the airports of Wisconsin. Check out their journey on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQ4Igy7YyBu3GgPJD2-AUA
4. Bryan Turner - An honorary Midwesterner, commonly name dropped former guest and Youtube sensation. In the off chance you don't know how to find him... https://www.youtube.com/c/JustPlaneSilly
5. Tomas and Nicole Icenogle - Former guests and aviation loving couple who share their adventures on social media. Check out their instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/flying.tandem/
If you have a suggestion for a future episode, would like to be a guest, or just want to give us some feedback, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out at flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com or at any of the links below.
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On this episode, we are joined by Kevin Meyers from Pilotedge. We will talk 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.
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/
If you have a suggestion for a future episode, would like to be a guest, or just want to give us some feedback, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out at flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com or at any of the links below.
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News
MI- Shockwave Crash
MN- Young Eagles
IL- Pilot lands without fuel
https://www.yahoo.com/now/illinois-pilot-performs-emergency-landing-123053907.html
Events
Duluth Airshow
www.duluthairshow.com
Wings over Whiteside
www.wingsoverwhiteside.com
Wings of the North
www.wotn.org/airexpo
Milwaukee Air and Water Show
www.mkeairwatershow.com
On this episode, we are joined by AOPA’s 2021 National CFI of the Year, Ambyr Peterson. She will talk with us about her award, her thoughts on flight instruction, and some tips and tricks for new students and CFIs. You can find Ambyr at: linkedin.com/in/ambyr-peterson-94a5537 You can Find Ambyr's Event at: https://starsofthenorth.org/girls-in-aviation-day?fbclid=IwAR3obJRxBBUh2m0sD7qObwCuvQIMct535H_uT8EwRUdMhvSDoAphSf-smlk You can find us here: www.flyingmidwest.com linktr.ee/flyingmidwestpodcast NEWS https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/aircraft-stuck-at-hector-for-months-still-waiting-new-engine https://www.atchisonglobenow.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-joins-business-leaders-and-bipartisan-legislators-to-celebrate-investment-in-key-kansas/article_8dd3912c-f278-11ec-88c8-6b8c41070530.html https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/june/15/iowa-approves-sales-tax-exemption-for-aircraft-parts-and-labor https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna34755 https://www.liberty.edu/news/2022/06/18/female-aviators-set-off-for-45th-annual-air-race-classic/ EVENTS https://www.airpowersquadron.org/chicago-il The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to be hosting the Annual Fly-In Breakfast at the Starbuck Airport on July 2, 2022. Chris Cakes will be serving all you can eat pancakes with sausage and a beverage from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. PICs and kids 10 and under eat free. Stay for the day and participate in Heritage Days festivities in nearby downtown Starbuck, including a fun run, craft fair, car show, kid's games, a parade, coronation, and fireworks at dusk. For questions, contact Don LIlienthal at 320-760-3033 or Tom Beuckens at 612-715-1995. http://www.girlsinflight.org/sheboygan-gift-week.html https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/simventure https://rove.me/to/midwest/battle-creek-field-of-flight-air-show-and-balloon-festival
On this episode, we have a little story time with Jim, Madi and Trevor. That first solo flight, the most quintessential moment of every pilots early days of flight, we can't wait to share our experience. We're also joined by returning guest and newly minted Private Pilot Elle Taylor, as we congratulate her and Madi on some new ratings. If you want us to share your solo story in a future episode, reach out to us at Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com, or any of our social media.
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You can follow Elle Taylor on her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/capt.elle/
News
KC TRACON Groundstop
A-10s in Michigan
KGFK Summer Construction
Minneapolis Mock Cabin
Events
Cornicopia Airport Solstice Flyin June 17th
https://www.facebook.com/CornyAirport/
On this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by fans of the podcast Tomas and Nicole Icenogle, from the Instagram channel Flying Tandem. They chronicle their adventures around the county on their Instagram page of over 15,000 followers. They discuss their origins, highs and lows in aviation and content creation, and the future of their channel.
https://www.instagram.com/flying.tandem/
https://www.facebook.com/Flying-Tandem-101987255365080
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News
Minnesota Trooper hits duck
C130 upgrades in Minneapolis
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-air-national-guard-upgrades-c-130-fleet/?amp
Competitor killed at Nebraska Stol Competition
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/competitor-killed-in-stol-competition-crash/
Amelia Earhart Muesum
On this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we talk with Air Traffic Controller Jack Parkin. We may have bestowed the nickname “Waterloo Jack” upon him, in the same vein as Kennedy Steve and Boston John. Jack talks to us about his path into controlling, the training involved, and upcoming FAA hiring opportunities. He will also answer some fan-submitted questions.
We also put Jack to the test with our newest guest segment, “The Alert Five.” We give our guest five rapid fire questions to see how quick they are on their feet with our random aviation/podcast related questions.
Curious about ATC Jobs? June 24th-June 27th
www.USAJobs.gov or https://www.faa.gov/levelup
News
Record Kc-46 Flight out of Kansas-
https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/10/record-24-2-hour-flight-kc46/amp/
First Production T-7 RedHawk rolls out in Missouri-
https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3014061/first-red-hawk-rolls-out/
B-25 Miss Mitchell out for Raid 22’-
Boeing Headquarters Moving from Chicago-
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/05/05/boeing-to-move-headquarters-from-chicago-to-virginia-.html
Passenger Exits Moving Plane at O’Hare (Perhaps he was sucked out an open door?)-
Another Charitable FLy-In hosted at Columbia Regional AIrport in Missouri-
Events
Spirit of St. Louis Airshow-
Chippewa Valley Airshow-
Nebraska Aviation Council Fly-in-
https://nebraskaaviationcouncil.org/state-fly-in/
Fort Wayne Airshow-
https://www.visitfortwayne.com/event/2022-fort-wayne-air-show/28462/
In this episode, we bring you the second part of our conversation with Meteorologist, Lt. Col. Nicole Mitchell. She talks to us about her time with the USAF Hurricane Hunters, what the role of a weather officer is on a C130 crew, and how the crew goes about investigating and analyzing a storm.
We also give our take on Trevor Jacob’s certificate revocation and the Red Bull “Plane Swap.”
News
Wildfires and Drones
https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/reminder-to-keep-airspace-near-wildfires-clear-of-drones/article_09e6a2cc-c281-11ec-af76-e7aaf44c935e.html
Oshkosh Hiring for Airventure
https://www.wisbusiness.com/2022/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-hiring-hundreds-to-be-part-of-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2022-in-july
www.eaa.org/hiring22
Bombardier’s new US Defense Headquarters
/https://www.kansas.com/news/business/aviation/article260552627.html
Ohio State Highway Patrol’s New Aircraft Tech
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2022/04/19/new-safety-measures-in-the-skies-to-keep-those-on-ohio-s-roadways-safe
Redbull Paper Airplane Finals
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2022/04/paper-airplane-record-set-by-western-michigan-university-aviation-student.html?outputType=amp
Events
Check out the links below for a variety of events.
5/7 eaa Chapter 22 - Pancake Breakfast, 7am to 11am at Cottonwood Airport (1C8)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1733530610085296/permalink/4756111967827130/
5/8 - Eaa Chapter 1414 - Pancake Breakfast 7-11, YE Rally 8 -12, Poplar Grove (C77)
https://facebook.com/events/s/pancake-breakfast-fly-in-and-c/665501748087988/
https://facebook.com/events/s/de-mayo-food-truck-fly-in/399935835265218/
https://facebook.com/events/s/community-pancake-breakfast/435517214908575/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1733530610085296/permalink/4751886404916353/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michiganpilots/permalink/5008584605905204/
https://facebook.com/events/s/second-saturday-food-truck-fly/506119514060037/
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
In this episode, we visit with almost YouTube Sensation Bryan Turner and discuss his channel “Just Plane Silly.” We discuss his origins in aviation, how he got his start in satirical aviation videos, and what future things are coming to his channel. We also quiz Bryan on “Did You Say It?” and hear his unpopular aviation opinions. Finally, some big news at the end of the episode that you won’t want to miss!
Be sure to check out Bryan’s content, and like and subscribe.
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