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We’re joined by Dr. Keith Roxo with Wingman Med. Medical exams are just as important as any other exam you will take in your aviation career. Keith chats with us all about FAA medicals and how Wingman Med can help you prepare for your next exam.
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News -
Minnesota - https://news.delta.com/minnesota-saf-hub-launches-first-its-kind-coalition-scale-sustainable-aviation-fuel
Wisconsin -
https://www.flyingmag.com/future-looks-questionable-for-portage-airport-in-wisconsin/
Missouri -
https://fox4kc.com/news/education/ucm-in-warrensburg-opens-5-1m-aviation-center/amp/
Events -
Girls in Aviation Day - September 23rd
MN - Wingsofthenorth.org
IN - www.equusflightacademy.com
Bowsting Fall Colors Fly-in/Camp-out
Brighton Fly-in/Camp-in
https://www.brightonairport.org
Fly Iowa Fly-in
Little Falls Fly-in
Food for Flight - Waupaca, WI
https://444waupaca.org/food-for-flight
Recorded LIVE from Airventure 2023, it's FMP Live from OSH!
We had a really fantastic opportunity to meet with the crew of the Super Guppy at Airventure. Climb up into the flight deck with us as we talk to Pilot Brett Pugsley, and Flight Engineer Nelson Reyes. They tell us all about what it takes to make this unique aircraft fly.
Special thank you to the crew and NASA's Office of Communications for this great opportunity.
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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
Come one, come all to experience the joy of aviation! In this week’s episode, we were delighted to speak with a previous guest, Ambyr Peterson, as well as Mina Carlson, about Women in Aviation International’s event called Girls in Aviation Day. This is a worldwide event held annually by local WAI chapters for girls (and boys!) to experience different areas of aviation.
The Stars of the North chapter of Minnesota currently hosts the largest GIAD event, and they are proud to announce it will be back this year on September 23, 2023 at Flying Cloud Airport (FCM). Along with discussing how the event operates, we also discuss the history of WAI, the global and local impact of GIAD, and what new things you can expect going to the Stars of the North GIAD this year!
If you’re planning on going to the Minnesota GIAD, please sign up in advance at https://starsofthenorth.org/girls-in-aviation-day
For more information on Women in Aviation International, check out the links below:
Find a local Chapter: https://www.wai.org/chapters
Stars of the North Chapter: https://starsofthenorth.org/
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Thank you ever so much to our Patrons over at Patreon for your generous support!
In the Flight Levels:
The Burns Bug Blender
Kimberly Johnson
FBO Line Crew:
Badger Pilot
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All good things must come to an end, but at least we have good stories to tell! Join us (Jim and Madi) as we rehash our experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
We'll discuss our roles as Media, meeting some of you, our Interviewee Scavenger Hunt, and the content we were fortunate to record with a lot of great people. Come relive the memories with us as we adventure through our Oshkosh Recap!
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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
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Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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
NEWS:
https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/09/f-117-northern-lightning/amp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=f-117-northern-lightning
https://www.kwqc.com/2023/08/09/iowa-transportation-commission-approves-aviation-program/?outputType=amp
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/31/four-killed-in-two-eaa-airventure-accidents
EVENTS:
B25 Tour - https://www.eaa.org/flights/flightregistration.aspx?ID=2720518
https://www.clevelandairshow.com/
www.wheelsandwings.org
https://www.nwilairshow.com/
https://www.pexfriends.com/2023-info
Recorded LIVE from Airventure 2023, it's FMP Live from OSH!
We had a great morning on Day 4 with the folks over at AOPA. We reconnect with Kyle Lewis, the Great Lakes Regional Manager for an update on what they are working on in the region.
We then sit down and chat with Cade Halle about the medical side of AOPA's Pilot Protection Services.
Finally, we learn all about the initiatives in AOPA's "You Can Fly" programs from Dan Pathman. From High School STEM, to scholarships, to rusty pilot courses, AOPA covers all the bases.
Check out all the links below to see how AOPA is working for all of us.
Our video of our interviews with AOPA will be live on our YouTube later this week.
AOPA Links:
www.aopa.org
Pilot Protection Services:
https://pilot-protection-services.aopa.org/
You Can Fly Programs:
www.youcanfly.aopa.org
AOPA Foundation:
www.foundation.aopa.org
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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. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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
We are proud to bring you the first of our episodes recorded live at this year's Airventure 2023.
On day one of the event, Cirrus announced the launch of their new Cirrus Private Pilot Program. We caught up with Cirrus CEO, Zean Nielsen to learn more about Cirrus, the companies Midwestern roots, and their exciting new pilot training program.
A huge thank you goes out to Zean and Nadia, and everyone else at Cirrus for their hospitality and making this interview happen.
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. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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.
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The gang's all here!
In this live bonus episode, we are on location at AirExp 2023. We get a chance to catch up with Trevor, learn a bit more about the C130, and hear about where he is at with his flying.
Jim and Madi will talk about all the exciting things we will be getting into a Airventure.
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
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Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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.
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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Airventure Call-in Extravaganza Spectacular!
On this episode, we are so thrilled to be joined by several guests and fans of the podcast, talking all things Airventure.
We had such a great time connecting with with people in this episode. A huge thank you to all of them for playing along with our crazy podcasting crew.
1. 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
2. Christy Wong - Christy is a regional airline pilot, 2nd career aviator, and part of the talented team on the YouTube Channel Taking Off
https://www.youtube.com/c/takingoff
3. Bob and Jordan Garypie - This Michigan Father/Son team are the behind "Pilot's Quarters." They are fans of the podcast and create unique sectional inspired apparel.
https://pilotquarters.com/
4. The Badger Pilot - We wrap up the episode with long time fan and supporter, Badger Pilot. Andrew has been working hard on his commercial rating. You can check out his YouTube channel to see his aviation adventures.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vvnsNjpnvlNvJORhrcV1Q
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. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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.
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In this highly anticipated episode, we are joined by Richard McSpadden. He's gone from being a combat F-15 pilot, to Commander of the USAF Thunderbirds, to the Executive Director of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. We will talk about his incredible career, his roles with AOPA and the Thunderbirds, and some exciting things that the Air Safety Institute is working on.
Be sure to check out their videos, podcast, and all of their other content below.
www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSafetyInstitute
https://www.facebook.com/AirSafetyInstitute
https://www.instagram.com/airsafetyinstitute/
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. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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.
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We welcome the funniest game in aviation weather, METAR AF! This new aviation weather app gives you the latest METAR data for your local airport, with a comedic twist. Creators Bryan Turner and Andrew Hughes talk to us about the creation of the app and what they are working on for the future!
www.metaraf.com
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metar-af/id1661162042
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hugheswd.metaraf&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1
https://humanelycoded.com/
Youtube @justplanesilly
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. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101
Merch: www.flyingmidwest.com/merch
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
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