In this episode, we’re joined by Meteorologist Nicole Mitchell. Nicole is a USAF Air Guard Lt. Col. in command of a weather squadron in Wisconsin, a former TV meteorologist, and served with the famous Hurricane Hunters. In part one of a two episode series, she joins us to talk about warm weather flight hazards. Madi also brings us a CFI Minute covering summer weather as well. Plus news and events from around the region. 

NEWS

MN man starts his own airpark

https://www.flyingmag.com/a-dream-for-one-pilot-becomes-a-dream-for-many-pilots/

New Piper Brand Ambassadors at UND

https://www.flyingmag.com/piper-aircraft-names-new-brand-ambassadors-at-the-university-of-north-dakota/

UND partners with local high school for college credit aviation program

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/und-offers-its-first-ever-college-credit-class-for-grand-forks-high-school-students

New Pilot Training Program in Sioux City

https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/progress-sioux-city-metro-gains-pilot-training-programs/article_7a4ebb01-2e5f-5900-bb31-83559ab90368.html

Fly in Food Drive in Missouri

https://www.komu.com/news/state/missouri-pilots-come-together-for-the-first-annual-food-flight/article_f076d65a-a7e0-11ec-85c7-8be65d33f232.html

Wright Factory to be preserved

https://www.yahoo.com/now/city-aviation-group-preserve-develop-184500056.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADgBURfK3OT_nr8VVhJOsJBYo61m5dpUpsYtR5r1PtxeBzEbxX-Ce7EcseZmCM8lSW9yaKV2JdvoAO7B1gEwBGzuBIWRpwQkoWOkKBGqapw5Azv1B_FNdNU7x6zzvuz6KI2yk2iePDZXGxNt2IO_WR0WbH0Qq_cxcBfHpDMH8262

National Aviation Hall of Fame Programs

https://www.wmdt.com/2022/03/dsus-aviation-program-receives-additional-funding-aims-to-tackle-pilot-shortage/

Textron News

https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2022/04/06/textron-flyexclusive-order.htm

https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2022/04/04/textron-piston-aircraft-upgrades.html

EVENTS

GMAG Minnesota aviation celebration! Friday, May 21st (9-5) and Saturday, May 22nd (0830-4) (Buffalo)

There will be over 40 exhibitors, a Rusty Pilot seminar put on by AOPA, FAAST seminars, and other forums! 10 dollars per person per day. Free to MNPA members and those under the age of 18. Mnpilots.org or facebook.com.mnpilots

CWI, SFY, MXO, C17, 8C4 (IA), Saturday, May 7 (8a-12p)

Second Annual Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt. Registration is 25 dollars. Free-will donation lunch starts at 11. Register with P7N Flight and Charter by May 5 by calling 563-244-4770 or emailing matt.reed@fly-iowa.com

Pride of the Pacific Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow (June 18, rain date 19) at Lenzen-Roe-Fagen Memorial Airport (MN). Admission 25 dollars online & 30 in person, military 15 for both, 10-17 15 for both, 9 and under free. Tickets non-refundable. Tickets online (will include link in show notes)

Tacomania Food Truck Fly-In @ Union County Airport (MRT, OH) Sunday May 22 (0930-1430)

Street tacos and young eagle flights and activities, Oh My! Guest Speaker Danny Mortensen will give a presentation at 1300 titled “confessions of an air traffic controller” T-6 rides may be available

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Fly-In, Saturday April 23 @ Ames Municipal Airport (IA)

Breakfast, airplane & helicopter rides, and static aircraft display