63 episodes

Welcome to the Flying Midwest Podcast! Connecting aviators from across America's Heartland.

Join your hosts Jim, Madi, and Badger Pilot (Andrew) right here every month. We will share the latest and greatest in Midwest aviation news, events, hangar talk, and aviation history.

Welcome aboard!

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    • 4.7 • 17 Ratings

Welcome to the Flying Midwest Podcast! Connecting aviators from across America's Heartland.

Join your hosts Jim, Madi, and Badger Pilot (Andrew) right here every month. We will share the latest and greatest in Midwest aviation news, events, hangar talk, and aviation history.

Welcome aboard!

    Episode 57: What a Relief- With MAC Director of Reliever Airports: Joe Harris

    Episode 57: What a Relief- With MAC Director of Reliever Airports: Joe Harris

    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, subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed, Flying Eyes, and Pilot Quarters 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, 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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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 56: Air Farce One - With Special Guest Bryan Turner

    Episode 56: Air Farce One - With Special Guest Bryan Turner

    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.
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    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed, Flying Eyes, and Pilot Quarters 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, 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.

    Join our Patreon Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    • 55 min
    Episode 55: For the Win - With Air Race Classic Racers Emmy and Cheryl

    Episode 55: For the Win - With Air Race Classic Racers Emmy and Cheryl

    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.
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    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed, Flying Eyes, and Pilot Quarters 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, 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.

    Join our Patreon Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    News & Events


    MN 

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hot-air-balloon-crashes-power-lines-minnesota-sparking-brush-fire-rcna144547



    MO

    https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3681523/missouri-guards-139th-airlift-wing-executes-41-hour-sortie/

    KS

    https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/kansas-department-of-transportation-aviation-looking-to-improve-air-ambulance-access/



    https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/03/21/textron-aviation-flight-adventure-set-to-take-off-in-2025/

    OH

    https://statescoop.com/ohio-testing-drone-highway-surveillance-columbus/

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 54: Flugabenteuer (Flying Adventure) With Martin Pauly

    Episode 54: Flugabenteuer (Flying Adventure) With Martin Pauly

    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.youtube.com/user/martinpauly

    Be sure to follow us, subscribe on social media, and leave us a review wherever you find our podcast.
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    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing you the podcast. If you would like to help us financially, you can purchase our merch, check out some great gear from Lightspeed, Flying Eyes, and Pilot Quarters 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, 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.

    Join our Patreon Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    News & Events

    ⁠https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/your-voice/garmin-international-hosts-hangar-tours-flights-for-high-school-female-students-during-women-in-aviation-week⁠
    https://www.flyingmag.com/joby-aviation-acquires-ohio-facility-to-support-initial-manufacturing-of-electric-air-taxi/

    https://www.komu.com/news/state/missouri-s-t-student-designed-satellite-launches-on-spacex-rocket/article_e8d89e20-da50-11ee-9d8f-5341158c4834.html
    https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a60079845/attack-helicopters-smashed-rive
    r-ice/
    https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/02/13/new-terminal-at-purdue-university-airport-to-be-named-for-amelia-earhart/

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 53: Checkride: Satisfactory (Part 2) - A DPE's Perspective.

    Episode 53: Checkride: Satisfactory (Part 2) - A DPE's Perspective.

    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.
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    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing 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, 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


    Check out Flying Eyes Optics!
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    • 1 hr
    Episode 52: Checkride: Satisfactory - A DPE's Perspective.

    Episode 52: Checkride: Satisfactory - A DPE's Perspective.

    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 review wherever you find our podcast.
    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/flyingmidwestpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Free content isn't always free. Each month, we have various costs associated with bringing 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
    Check out 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.
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    Check out the latest and greatest in chart inspired apparel.
    ⁠⁠⁠www.Pilotquarters.com

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Mom and Bug ,

A must for Midwest flyers

A thoughtful and mildly entertaining way to get the scoop and learn from a wide range of experts in aviation in a personal way. I love it!

golls17 ,

The Midwest Has It All!

Florida just has heat and humidity. Texas is full of tornadoes. The west coast is nothing but rain and fog. The northeast is a constant blizzard. Only flying in the Midwest allows you the opportunity to tackle all of these challenges, often in a single month! And there’s no better place to learn about flying in the Midwest than the Flying Midwest Podcast! From local news and events to the worldwide impact of Midwest aviators, Jim, Trevor, and Madi provide fun and lighthearted banter leading up to insightful interviews with their guests. They close the show with the shortest Midwest goodbye known to mankind by giving a simple, yet effective, SEE YA! -The Badger Pilot

I67 scott ,

Flying Midwest

Great podcast as someone who lives in Ohio I find all of the topics to be relevant to flying planes in and around the Midwest. Everyone on the show brings their particular speciality to the broadcast and the guests are very informative.

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