Episode Summary: In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast , we continue our AirVenture series with a deep dive into one of the most important topics in aviation today: fuel. We're joined by Chris D ’Acosta from Swift Fuels to discuss the future of unleaded aviation fuel and the steps being taken to remove lead from our skies. Chris covers who Swift Fuels is, the work they’ve done to develop unleaded fuel alternatives , and the STCs available for pilots and aircraft owners. He also gives us ...
Sep 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 68
Episode Title: Live from AirVenture '24: Inside EAA Plane Talk and Breaking News with Ryan Dembroski. Episode Description: Welcome to a special live edition of the Flying Midwest Podcast from AirVenture '24! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Dembroski, the voice behind EAA’s Plane Talk on Boeing Plaza and a key player in the National STOL Competition. Ryan shares the journey that led him to these prestigious roles and drops some exciting news about the future of his popular YouTube channel,...
Sep 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to another Airventure interview from OSH24! We are excited to have on Rose and Dan from the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. They will chat with us about the incredible Leo Kohn Collection. The collection has more than 30,000 historical aviation photos with some incredible detail. We will also chat about our first ever Flying Midwest Fly-In, some accolades, and reveal the results of last episodes Pilot Quarter's Sectional Showdown. Visit the WI Aviation Hall of Fame for more on the colle...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to another Airventure interview from OSH24! This time around we bring you our interview with Air Traffic Controller TH. He talks with us about working the various positions at AirVenture, the Fisk Arrival, and all things ATC at the big show. 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: ...
Aug 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 65
Welcome to a much anticipated episode, featuring another Airventure interview from OSH24! We are beyond excited to have F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot Capt. "RaZZ" Larson on the show. He took some time between his demo flights to chat with us at the show. We will also feature some OSH recap, including some fun interviews from the campgrounds in a segment we're calling "Badgering Camp Scholler." F22 Demo Team: https://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Units/Langley-AFB/F-22-Demo-Team/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Welcome to our first of many Airventure interviews from OSH24! We were so excited to connect with AG and RH from Opposing Bases. We talk to the guys about their aviation background, their roots of their podcasting, the work behind putting together a top ranking aviation podcast, and much more. Check the guys out at https://www.opposingbases.com Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyingmidwest.com...
Aug 04, 2024•54 min•Ep. 63
Why have one podcast hosting team, when we can have three! Welcome to day six of our installment of minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We are thrilled to be joined by AG and RH from Opposing Bases, and Ben and Ted from the Midlife Pilot podcasts. We had the privilege of having our last full interview of the show be with the guys from Opposing Bases. In addition to that, the OB live ...
Jul 28, 2024•9 min
Welcome to day five of our installment of minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We talk about a bit of a slower day for podcast production and taking the time to enjoy the show. We will talk about the Friday airshow and the return for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. We also take a dusk trip out to the ultralight field to take in some STOL demos. Be sure to join us Saturday morning at 10...
Jul 27, 2024•12 min
Welcome to day four of our installment of minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We talk about the incredible night airshow from Wednesday and bid Madi and her dad their final SEE YA of this years show, as they head back to Minnesota. Badger and Jim will talk about their interviews with SPOT satellite messaging, engine innovators Deltahawk, and the long awaited interview with F-22 Demo ...
Jul 26, 2024•17 min
Welcome to day three of our installment of minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We talk about our quest for interviews, welcome back Bill for Bill and Jim's Excellent Airventure, and we get ready for the always impressive night airshow. You'll have to stick around for Information Delta for our full recap of the Wednesday night festivities. Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social ...
Jul 25, 2024•12 min
Welcome to day two of our installment of minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We talk about some storms last night, the interviews we had with the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, Junker Aircraft, and Ryan Dembroski, with a podcrashing incident from Bryan Turner. We will also preview what is on deck tomorrow, including our meet up outside the Vintage Red Barn, Wednesday at 5:30 follow...
Jul 24, 2024•17 min
Welcome to the first installment of our minisodes "Touch and Go." Each day of EAA's AirVenture, we will recap out day on the grounds, share some news, and preview what is in store tomorrow. We talk about our individual arrivals, today's Cirrus press briefing, and some meet and greets. We will also share our minisode within a minisode "Bill and Jim's Excellent Airventure." Our photographer Bill will share his first experience at AirVenture so we can see the show through his lens. Be sure to follo...
Jul 23, 2024•22 min
Welcome to the 3nd Annual Airventure Call-in Extravaganza Spectacular! This is a longer episode, but it's worth the listen on your way up to Osh this year. On this episode, we are so thrilled to be joined by several guests and fans of the podcast, talking all things Airventure. We talk favorite memories, what they are looking forward to this year, and tips for the Airventure first timers. We had such a great time connecting with people in this episode. A huge thank you to all of them for playing...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 62
Welcome Aboard our first of many 2024 EAA Airventure Episodes! We start off the Oshkosh hype with EAA's Director of Communications, Dick Knapinski. He tells us about last year's show, some of the changes they have made for this year, and we talk about what to expect at the big show this year. Get pumped up with us for Airventure 2024! https://www.eaa.org/airventure Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyi...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 61
Welcome Aboard another excited episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast. What do flying, camping and cooking have in common? they are a great combination of passions that YouTuber Rich Wellner has combined to create his unique brand of aviation content. Rich will talk to us about his adventures in flying to more remote locations, setting up camp, working and cooking in some of the most beautiful places aviation has to offer. Rich Wellner on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@richwellner?si=Rbc7Gxarkcedy...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 60
Welcome aboard another episode of Flying Midwest! If you have ever stumbled through the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and felt lost, this episode is for you! We welcome Patrick Mojsak to the program to talk about his app and books, Answers to the ACS. We will get to know Patrick, his background, and how he came up with the concept for Answers to the ACS. He'll also talk about how he complied numerous resources into a one stop shop, covering each area of the ACS in detail. Be sure to check...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 59
Welcome aboard this special Mother's Day Episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! To celebrate mothers in aviation, we sat down with this mother/daughter pairing of pilots. Carrie is a 28 year airline pilot, while Adie is a recent private pilot just starting her aviation journey. We hear about their family history with aviation and Adie following in her mother's footsteps. Be sure to follow us, subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.fl...
May 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 58
Welcome aboard another episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! Have you ever wondered about airport management and reliever airports? We welcome Joe Harris of the Metropolitan Airports Commission to talk talk about their system, his role, and much more. This Minnesota based airports commission runs the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and a number of reliever airports in the Twin Cities. To learn more about MAC, check out their website: https://metroairports.org/ Be sure to follow us, ...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Welcome a special episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! On this episode, We were supposed to have Air Force Pilot Charlie Bennett, but his schedule was incredibly busy. So we found a guy with nothing better to do, Bryan Turner, to join us for this episode. Learn More About Bryan: www.worldsgreatestpilot.com https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlaneSilly Be sure to follow us, subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyingmidwest.com...
Apr 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 55
Welcome aboard another episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! On this episode, we learn all about the Air Race Classic, from Cheryl and Emmy. They are both finishers of the '23 Air Race Classic and they tell us all about how it works and share their experience. Learn More Here: www.airraceclassic.org Be sure to follow us, subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast. Website: www.flyingmidwest.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingmidwe...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
Welcome aboard another episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! On this episode, we give a warm welcome to Martin Pauly, a German pilot who is now flying the American skies in his Beechcraft Bonanza. He immortalizes his adventures on his YouTube channel, which has both fun and educational content. He tells us about flying internationally, his journey through flight training, and his favorite breakfast food. We appreciate his willingness to come and chat with us! Find Martin on YouTube: https://www...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 54
Welcome aboard another episode of Flying Midwest! This time, we're bringing you part two of our interview with DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) Matt Teller join us for an insightful conversation. Matt provides invaluable perspectives from the examiner's seat. Gain unique insights into the intricacies of pilot examinations 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....
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 53
Welcome aboard another episode of Flying Midwest! This time, we're diving into the world of check rides – a challenge every pilot knows well. We're delighted to have DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) Matt Teller join us for an insightful conversation. Matt not only shares the journey to becoming a DPE but also provides invaluable perspectives from the examiner's seat. Gain unique insights into the intricacies of pilot examinations Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media, and leave us a ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 52
This one is a long time coming. We are talking mental health, wellness, and resiliency for pilots. We are so thrilled to have Dr. Penny Levin join us. She is a CFI/CFII and Psychologist who has much to share with us on the state of the industry and mental well being. We first interviewed her at Osh this year, but the audio gremlins made our interview unusable. We are so thrilled that she was willing to come back and put up with us a second time. Be sure to follow us and subscribe on social media...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 51
Join us as we celebrate 2 years and 50 episodes of the Flying Midwest Podcast. We will take a look back at some of our favorite moments and guests over the run of the podcast. 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 Free ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 50
In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we are thrilled to have a special guest, Caroline "Blaze" Jensen, former US Air Force Thunderbird #3. Blaze shares insights into her multifaceted career, spanning her time at the Air Force Academy to her illustrious military career, and her experiences as one of the elite pilots on the Thunderbirds. Beyond her achievements in the sky, Blaze delves into her latest venture - a captivating children's book titled "Thundermouse," offering a unique perspe...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the Midwest family behind Pilot Quarters apparel. Join us as we delve into the origins of their business idea, exploring the creative process behind their chart-inspired apparel. The guys share insights into how customer feedback plays a pivotal role in shaping their designs, ensuring a personalized touch that resonates with aviation enthusiasts. Discover the story behind Pilot Quarters, gain insights into their innovative ap...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! Today, we are beyond excited to introduce our new guest co-host, Andrew, popularly known as the Badger Pilot on YouTube and social media. As a dedicated listener and supporter of the podcast, we're excited to have him join the aviation conversation. In this episode, we have an exciting interview with the dynamic duo behind the Flying Stampede, Ed and Caitlin. Flying high in their 1950 Piper Pacer, they're on a mission to explore...
Nov 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest joining us, airline captain and thriller author, Kam Majd. With a remarkable 40-year career in the aviation industry, Kam Majd has recently re-released his thrilling aviation novel, "High Wire." Kam Majd - https://kammajd.com/ Highwire on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/High-Wire-Kam-Majd-ebook/dp/B0BYDJNL59?&linkCode=sl1&tag=wrinaut08_writersandauthors-20&linkId=9eb5be447bc894...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 46
In this special episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we pay heartfelt tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Loren Jones, an exceptional aviator who left an indelible mark on the aviation community. Our last conversation with Loren took place at this year's Airventure, where he graciously shared his unwavering passion for aviation with us during one of our FMP Live from OSH recordings. Not only was Loren a source of inspiration, but he was also a skilled Gyrocopter builder and pilot. In ...
Oct 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 45
