Flying Midwest Podcast

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Episode 109 - Cirrus TRAC10 Rethinking the Training Aircraft

Cirrus TRAC10: Rethinking the Training Aircraft What should a modern flight training aircraft look like? In this episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, Jim sits down wi

Sep 2
54 min

Episode 108 - By Gosh, It's OSH '26: With EAA's Dick Knapinski

Episode 108: By Gosh, It's OSH 2026 AirVenture is almost here, and that means it's time for our annual pre-Oshkosh tradition! We're joined once again by EAA Director of

Jul 19
1 h 11 min

Smoke Over OSH | A Flying Midwest QuickCast

In this Quickcast, Badger breaks down the impact of all this smoke hanging over the upper midwest. With just days before the start of EAA's Airventure, current air qualit

Jul 17
5 min

AirVenture Webcams Are LIVE and Your Productivity Is Done

The Airventure Webcams are LIVE! We know the show is getting close when they turn on the cams and your productivity at work grinds to a halt! Don't forget to come say

Jul 15
5 min

Still here, still flying | A Flying Midwest QuickCast

The Flying Midwest podcast returns. Catch up with Jim as he addresses the hiatus and shares updates on the future of the show.

Jul 11
9 min

Episode 107 - Warbird Wizard: With Dan Wotring

As we begin to wind down our special run of Oshkosh episodes, this week’s Flying Midwest Podcast features a conversation you won’t want to miss with warbird aficionado Da

May 7
1 h 09 min

Episode 106 - Mist Approach: The Finest Regional Aviation Podcast

It’s that time of year again! The Flying Midwest Podcast proudly presents our annual April Fools’ episode, packed with satirical aviation news, absurd events, and plenty

Apr 1
48 min

Episode 105 - CFI Checkride Debrief: The Student Becomes the Teacher

After a short hiatus, Flying Midwest is back — and for good reason. In this episode, Jim sits down for a full, honest debrief of his CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) ch

Mar 2
1 h 01 min

Episode 104 - What it Takes to Fly The Blimp: with Goodyear Chief Pilot Jerry Hissem

For more than a century, the Goodyear Blimp has been one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world—quietly floating over sporting events, cities, and historic moment

Jan 19
50 min

Episode 103 - Savings Live Through Flight with Wings of Hope

In this inspiring live interview from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we sit down with two amazing guests from Wings of Hope, the Missouri-based humanitarian aviation nonprofit t

Jan 5
55 min

Episode 102 - The Holiday ATIS: INFORMATION SANTA

Information SANTA is current. In this holiday edition of the Flying Midwest Podcast, we tune into The Holiday ATIS — where festive NOTAMs, Midwest aviation trivia, and N

Dec 24 2025
44 min

Episode 101 - Mentors Making Mentors: With Sarah and Bob from NAFI

This week, we’re fully immersed in CFI world. With both Jim and Badger neck-deep in studying, it couldn’t be a better time to bring you an interview that fits right where

Dec 1 2025
1 h 18 min

Episode 100 - One Hundred Episodes, One Amazing Community

Celebrate a major milestone with us — Episode 100 of the Flying Midwest Podcast. In this special edition, we hand the mic to our listeners, friends, and past guests who s

Nov 18 2025
53 min

Episode 99 - A More Efficient Way: Creating Tools for Today's Instructors

On this episode we sit down with Nate Ehlers, United Airlines pilot, Air Force Reserve C-17 veteran, and creator of Backseat Pilot — an innovative platform designed to he

Oct 26 2025
1 h 06 min

Episode 98 - Turning Heartbreak into Hope: The Uphaven Story

When most people think about aviation, they imagine travel, adventure, or innovation — but for some families, aviation means something much more personal: hope. In this

Oct 5 2025
46 min

Episode 97 - Generationally Loved: The Legacy of a Family and Their Beechcraft Staggerwing

In this special AirVenture episode, we sit down with Gayle, the proud owner of a stunning Beechcraft Staggerwing with a remarkable family story. This beautiful vintage ai

Sep 21 2025
1 h 00 min

Episode 96 - There's No Party Like THE Pirate Party

Inside the Pirate Party – AirVenture’s Legendary North 40 Tradition 📅 Recorded Live at AirVenture 2025 – Oshkosh, WI Episode Description: If you’ve ever camped in the N

Sep 7 2025
52 min

Episode 95 - Gotta Snap 'Em All: Photos and Laughs with Brian From Uretsky Aviation

Episode Show Notes We’re back with another AirVenture ’25 packed episode! This week we sit down with professional pilot and aviation photographer Brian Uretsky, who shar

Aug 24 2025
48 min

Episode 94 - Aviator Fuel: The Story Behind the Legendary Cheese Curd Taco

It’s the moment our listeners have been waiting for! In this special AirVenture 2025 episode, we sit down with Ritchie, the culinary mastermind behind the Cheese Curd Tac

Aug 17 2025
40 min

Episode 93 - Purple Airplanes and Purpose: A Lifetime of Passion in Aviation with Mary Latimer

📅 Recorded Live at AirVenture 2025 – Oshkosh, WI Episode Description: In this special live episode from EAA AirVenture 2025, we sit down with Mary Latimer, a trailblazin

Aug 10 2025
1 h 03 min

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What listeners say

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Not a pilot but an aviation lover for my entire life. I started listening to podcasts about 5 years ago and found a bunch that scratched the aviation itch. The Flying Midwest Podcast gives me that touch of news along with really great interviews, all with that great Midwest flavor! Jim, Maddie and Badger make this a must “add it to the rotation” podcast!

peter.tarantelli · Jan 2026

Don’t be fooled by the podcast name, although the news and events section focuses on the midwestern part of the U.S. they bring in guests known nation wide. They do interviews with airshow pilots, airline pilots, and occasionally funny pilots. All three hosts are pilots working on their next ratings. They are themselves becoming better pilots and are passing their knowledge and experiences on to us! We also have an active Discord to plan spontaneous flyouts and meetups, and further discussion episodes. This isn’t just another high wing, north up, tail dragger over tricycle gear podcast, but there is an occasional Minnesota/Wisconsin battle. Go WI!

Dmoney 116 · May 2025

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!

Mom and Bug · Jul 2023

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

golls17 · Feb 2023

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