After decades behind the mic, legendary airshow announcer Rob Reider has officially retired—but not before one unforgettable farewell tour. From heart-pounding performances to a celebratory soaking by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, Rob shares stories from his incredible career in airshow announcing. But that’s not all—Rob is also the voice behin…

When the temperatures drop and the skies turn gray, it’s easy to feel stuck on the ground. But just because winter puts a freeze on your flying plans doesn’t mean you can’t stay engaged in aviation! In this live-streamed solo episode, the Flying Midwest Podcast crew sits down for some classic hangar talk, sharing tips and strategies to keep your av…

n this episode of theFlying Midwest Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Stoley—an airline pilot whose passion for aviation extends far beyond the cockpit of a commercial jet. When he’s not flying for the airlines, Nicholas is in the air with theCommemorative Air Force, piloting legendary warbirds likeMiss Mitchell. He shares what it’s like to fly th…

The aviation community has been rocked by the recent mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. On this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we pause to acknowledge the human impact of this heartbreaking event. While investigations continue, we focus on honoring those lost, supporting those affected, and reflecting on the lessons that can help make av…

In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we welcome Paul Holte from My Layover Life! As an airline pilot and YouTuber, Paul shares a unique blend of aviation insights, airline life, and travel adventures from his layover destinations around the world. We dive into his journey, his content, and what it’s like to balance flying and content crea…

In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we take a look into the future of aviation with a truly innovative concept—the Switchblade Flying Car. Our guest, Sam Bousfield, the visionary creator of the Switchblade, joins us to share the story behind this groundbreaking vehicle. Sam dives into the challenges and triumphs of bringing the Switchbla…

n this milestone episode, we celebrate three years of the Flying Midwest Podcast, our 75th episode, and surpassing 50,000 downloads. Jim, Madi, and Badger reflect on the journey so far, revisiting where the podcast started, the connections and friendships built along the way, and the unique opportunities that have shaped its success. We also take a…

Winter flying brings its own set of challenges, from icy runways to turbulent skies, and we’re here to help you navigate them safely. In this live solo episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, Jim, Badger, and Madi dive into the cold-weather topics that every pilot should know. We break down the types of icing (clear, rime, and mixed), how to spot co…

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we take a heartfelt dive into the dedication and passion of the volunteers who make AirVenture possible. We’re thrilled to welcome Jerry Burke, author of On the Grounds & Up: Without Volunteers, the World’s Greatest Annual Aviation Event Wouldn’t Happen. Jerry shares his experiences fr…

Episode Summary: Step into the golden age of aviation with a modern twist in this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you another AirVenture '24 interview , this time with Marshall Haglund of the D’Amore Group. They are the innovators behind the current renditions of WACO Aircraft, Junkers, and Great Lakes planes. Based i…

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we’re going back to our roots with a return to solo episodes! To mark the occasion, we’re diving into a topic from one of our earliest episodes: winter flying. With winter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to brush up on cold-weather flying essentials. Join us as we cover ev…

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we catch up with the crew and continue our AirVenture series with another exciting interview! This time, we chat with John and Dennis from Deltahawk. They are revolutionizing the single piston engine game with their cutting-edge jet-fueled engines.We also bring you news from around the …

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we catch up with the crew and continue our AirVenture series with another exciting interview! This time, we chat with David from SPOT Satellite Communication, exploring how their emergency communication and tracking devices are making a difference in the aviation world. Whether you're …

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 Sw…

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 Comp…

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…

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 podc…

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 w…

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.comBe s…

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 Pilo…

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…

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. Badg…

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. …

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 i…

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'…

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, a…

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.e…

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, work…

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 Answer…

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 …

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…

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/@JustPlaneSillyB…

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.orgBe sure to follow us, subscribe on social media, …

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…

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 examinationsBe sure to follow us and sub…

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 th…

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 intervi…

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.fac…

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. Be…

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, en…

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 excit…

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 Ama…

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 d…

With heavy hearts we remember and pay tribute to a truly remarkable individual, Richard McSpadden. The aviation world has been shaken by the sudden loss of this extraordinary man, whose impact on the industry was profound. We reflect on the life and contributions of Richard, a former commander of the USAF Thunderbirds and a vice president at AOPA, …

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. If you’d like to learn more about Wingman Med, check out their website - https://wingmanmed.com/ Faceboo…

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 …

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 differe…

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 wit…

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 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…