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World Helicopter Day 2020 Recap

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020FMA1No Comments

World Helicopter Day is literally, held all around the world in August, celebrating helicopter flight. The New York area WHD is held at Independent Helicopters at Stewart International Airport. This was a double celebration because Independent Helicopters owner and chief pilot, Heather Howley, was celebrating moving into a new building / hangar / flight school. Helicopter and airplane CFII Greg Knowles gave an FAA Wings program on Pinch Hitter for helicopter passengers. After a post by Greg on Facebook, it was suggested that Flying Musicians Association should provide music for the event. FMA musicians came out for the event, which featured Ross Pilot on guitar / vocals, Roger Astudillo on… Read More

World Helicopter Day

August 4, 2020August 14, 2020FMA11 Comment

Pilots & Musicians – Join us to celebrate World Helicopter Day on August 16, 2020 at the Stewart International Airport (KSWF). Join fellow FMs and friends for a day at the airport. FMA’s participation is coordinated by our Northeast ambassador, Greg Knowles with Sal Lagonia , Aaron Diehl, Vinny Raniolo, Jeff Auen, Lee Ross, and other pilot/musicians. “FMA members or interested parties are welcome to our first FMA northeastern event to be held at Stewart International Airport (KSWF) in conjunction with World Helicopter Day and the celebration of Independent Helicopters moving into their new building… It’s coming up quick (Aug 16th) 10 am – 2 pm but we have the… Read More

Nathan Solos

June 25, 2020June 29, 2020FMA1No Comments

Nathan Baxley, a 2020 FMA Solo finalist from Alabama, soloed on June 23, 2020 at Shelby County Airport (KEEF) with Over The Mountain Aviation in a Cessna 172. Nate’s CFI is Mark Scardino. ”I’m 17 years old, and i just flew solo for the first time. it feels amazing to have taken such a huge step towards my lifelong goal of becoming a pilot.” – Nathan Baxley Congratulations Nate About Nathan: I am a Junior from Birmingham, Alabama. I have wanted to be a pilot for as long as I can remember. Two of my great-grandfathers were pilots, one of them flying P-47s in WWII. I grew up near Tyndall… Read More

Jacob Solos

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020FMA1No Comments

2020 FMA Solo finalist, Jacob Tidwell from Benton, Arkansas, soloed on June 16, 2020 with the Central Arkansas Flying Club at Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ), in Bryant, AR. Jacob’s instructor is Mike Williamson who is also the president of the club The aircraft Jacob has trained in and soloed in is a Cessna Skyhawk 172E. “After a month and a half, and 14.2 flight hours, I had my first solo flight. The feeling of freedom was amazing, and all 8 landings felt good (even if a couple weren’t actually). Since my first solo, I have soloed a couple more times, and soon I will start my cross countries. I have… Read More

Outstanding 2019 FMA Solo Recipient

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020FMA1

By awarding Navya Pottumutu a BOSE A20 headset, FMA acknowledges Navya’s dedication while staying engaged as the most outstanding recipient of the 2019 FMA Solo program. Navya not only crushed her goals but was a stellar ambassador growing with each interaction while inspiring others. We thank BOSE and BOSE Aviation for their continued support by donating this wonderful headset – BOSE A20 Aviation Headset using Noise Reduction Technology. Navya will be able to protect her ears while flying making possible her continued love for making music. How amazing is it when a student pushes forward in spite of the hardships to accomplish a goal. Every year we have the hard… Read More

Balancing Aviation & Music

May 28, 2020June 25, 2020FMA1

Student member, Dylan Mardoian, wrote an article for the spring issue of AviNation. Dylan is attending Western Michigan University and performs with the Bronco marching band. Click the image below to read the full article which can be found on pages 40 & 41.

Jonah Solos

May 7, 2020June 4, 2020FMA1No Comments

Jonah Dujanovic Soloed at the Phoenix East Aviation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jonah was an FMA Solo nominee from the class of 2019. His dedication to aviation and music continues to pay dividends. Jonah has been a frequent volunteer and pianist at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase in Florida. We are proud to have him in the FMA network. “As I applied full power I thought to myself, “no turning back now, it’s all up to me.” With a deep breath, I took off. Once I was in the air the adrenaline was really going, a small part of me was scared, part of me was nervous, and the rest… Read More

2020 FMA Solo Recipients

May 1, 2020May 4, 2020FMA1

Meet Jake Myers and Jacob Burdette – your 2020 FMA Solo program scholarship recipients. My name is Jake Myers. I am 16 years old and I attend the Capitol Area School of the Arts in Harrisburg PA for guitar and vocals. I love to spend my free time playing music and building and flying models. I love flying and playing my guitar more than just about anything in the world. I caught the Aviation bug back in 2013, and when I took my first flight in January 2016, I knew that that was what I wanted to do with my life. I want to have a career in aviation, and… Read More

2020 FMA SOLO FINALISTS

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020FMA1

Congratulations and welcome to the final stage of the 2020 FMA Solo program. Finalists documents will be going to the Board this week for a vote. Recipient(s) will be announced May 1, 2020. Your 2020 FMA Solo Finalists Nathan Baxley – Junior from Alabama – Guitar Jacob Burdette – Senior from Ohio – Trumpet James Gelman – Senior from New York – Cello Wesley Hennessey – Junior from Illinois – Saxophone Chloe Litteral – Junior from Louisiana – Piano & Xylophone Chloe Moore – Senior from Texas – Flute & Vocals Jake Myers – Junior from Pennsylvania – Guitar Blake Smokovitz – Junior from Michigan – Trombone Bradley Suhr –… Read More

2020 FMA Solo Program

February 21, 2020March 6, 2020FMA1

ALL 2020 Nominees Contact us ASAP.

Year: 2020