Episodes

  • Episode 72: Antique to Avant-Garde- Reimagining Junkers, Waco and More: With Marshall Haglund
    Nov 17 2024

    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 in Battle Creek, Michigan, WACO Aircraft merges timeless vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, creating handcrafted masterpieces like the YMF-5 Super and the aerobatic Great Lakes biplane.

    Marshall shares WACO’s dedication to authenticity, their meticulous craftsmanship , and how they’re shaping the future of luxury aviation. Discover how this Midwest-based company keeps the spirit of classic aviation alive while meeting the demands of modern pilots.

    Join us for this exciting journey into the art of flying vintage-style aircraft, made right here in the Midwest! And as always, stay tuned for news and updates from around the region.

    Learn more here:

    https://www.wacoaircraft.com




    Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot⁠ AeroExploration: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠ Fly the Transition Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-the-transition/id1657873290⁠ Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • ⁠https://flyingmidwest.com/⁠ • ⁠https://facebook.com/flyingmidwest⁠ Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. ⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠ • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and links to LIVE episode recordings ⁠https://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 71: Frosty Pilots Only - Essential Winter Flying Tips
    Nov 10 2024

    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 everything you need to stay safe and comfortable in icy conditions. From prepping your plane for winter wear-and-tear to packing the right gear to keep you warm, we’ll share insights and practical tips to make your winter flights a breeze.

    We’ll also discuss one of the season’s biggest hidden dangers—carbon monoxide—and how to stay protected while you soar through the frosty Midwest skies. Mentioned Content:

    Midlife Pilot Podcast - Episode 100

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-pilot-podcast/id1591463789?i=1000675007111

    Taking Off - Dan Bass Episode

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-off-podcast-aviation-life/id1675955657?i=1000669914030 Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot AeroExploration: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration Fly the Transition Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-the-transition/id1657873290 Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • https://flyingmidwest.com/ • https://facebook.com/flyingmidwest Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. flyingmidwest.com/merch • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and links to LIVE episode recordings https://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10

    https://flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYINGMIDWEST10 • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Engage with Us: Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at FlyingMidwestPodcast@gmail.com.

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    49 mins
  • Episode 70: Engines Reimagined with Deltahawk
    Oct 31 2024
    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 Midwest region. Don’t miss the latest updates from our team as we gear up for more great content ahead! Learn more about Deltahawk here: www.deltahawk.com Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot AeroExploration: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration Fly the Transition Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-the-transition/id1657873290 Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • https://flyingmidwest.com/ • https://facebook.com/flyingmidwest Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. flyingmidwest.com/merch • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access. https://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10 – https://flyingeyesoptics.com/. • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Engage with Us: Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at FlyingMidwestPodcast@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 69: See SPOT Save - With SPOT Satellite Communications
    Oct 13 2024

    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 a recreational pilot or flying off the beaten path, these satellite-based solutions provide peace of mind when you need it most.

    We also bring you news from around the Midwest region and deliver another fun segment of BADGERing Camp Scholler. Don’t miss the latest updates from our team as we gear up for more great content ahead!



    Learn more about SPOT’s devices and how they’re helping aviators stay connected and safe in remote areas: SPOTSatellite Communication.


    Our Other Content:

    Badger Pilot on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot

    AeroExploration: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration


    Subscribe and Follow:

    Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates.

    • Website

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    Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content!

    • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. flyingmidwest.com/merch

    • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access.

      https://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    • Affiliate links & discounts:

      • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10 – Flying Eyes Optics.

      • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets.

    We want to hear from you!

    • Have you used SPOT or other satellite communication devices in your flying adventures?

    • What’s your favorite memory from Camp Scholler or AirVenture?

    Engage with Us:

    Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at FlyingMidwestPodcast@gmail.com.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 68: Get the Lead Out - The Future of Aviation Fuels with Swift Fuels
    Sep 15 2024

    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 a look at where the industry is heading and what it means for pilots moving forward.

    Plus, we celebrate a major milestone for our former host Trevor, welcome a new Patreon member, and share exciting updates about our return to the regular podcast format in just a couple of weeks!


    Swift Fuels:


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    43 mins
  • Live from AirVenture '24: Inside EAA Plane Talk and Breaking News with Ryan Dembroski.
    Sep 2 2024

    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, Super Aero. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a regular AirVenture attendee, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and exclusive updates you won’t want to miss.

    Call to Action:

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    • Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for real-time updates from AirVenture and beyond.
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    Support the Show:

    • Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content. Visit our merch store to grab some chart-inspired apparel or check out our affiliate links for discounts on great aviation gear. Consider joining our Patreon community for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access.

    Affiliate Links and Discounts:

    • Keep your plane looking pristine with Release Cleaners.
    • Get 10% off Flying Eyes sunglasses and eyewear with code FlyingMidwest10: Flying Eyes Optics.
    • Discover premium pilot headsets: Lightspeed Aviation.


    Engage with Us:

    We want to hear from you! What did you think of Ryan’s big announcement? Have you attended AirVenture before? Share your thoughts and connect with us on social media or via email at FlyingMidwestPodcast@gmail.com.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 66: Hall of Fame Photos - The Leo Kohn Collection
    Aug 27 2024

    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 collection:

    https://www.wahf.org/kohn/

    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 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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 65: ATC at OSH - With Pink Shirt Controller TH
    Aug 19 2024

    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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/flyingmidwestpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 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

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    37 mins