CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Achilles HennessyHello aviation enthusiasts and music lovers, The Flying Musicians Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! Join us in our mission to inspire, educate, and encourage others in the world of aviation and music! Areas that volunteers support include outreach, mentorship, the newsletter, and events that the FMA attends. Benefits of Volunteering with FMA include:– Connect with fellow aviators and musicians– Gain valuable experience in event planning and coordination– Contribute to promoting aviation and music education– Enhance your leadership and teamwork skills Please fill out this survey if you are interested! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at hennessyachilles@gmail.com Best… Read More

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2024 FMA Solo Recipients

2024 FMA Solo Recipients Announced

Join us in celebrating and congratulating Levi Schroeder, high school senior from Nebraska, and Thomas Ye, high school junior from Virginia as the two recipients of the Learn-to-Fly scholarship portion of the FMA Solo program. Levi and Thomas were selected out of sixty-seven nominees. “I plan to attend University of Nebraska in Kearney to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a minor in music. I’m looking forward to working on my private pilot certificate this month thanks to the Flying Musicians Association’s FMA Solo program.” Levi Schroeder “Receiving the 2024 Flying Musician Solo Program scholarship fills me with great excitement. It is a great honor to be acknowledged… Read More

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Sun ‘n Fun with the FMA Brass

Jocelyn BewAt this year’s Sun ‘N Fun, I had the honor of playing in the FMA’s brass band! Most years I only get to attend the weekend portion of Sun ‘n Fun, but this made it an exciting week of Aviation, Music, Sun, and Fun! It was great getting to meet other members of the Flying Musicians while combining our shared interests. The weekend before the airshow, the FMA brass rehearsed at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), which was such a fun experience. Each Saturday this spring, I have been taking our local EAA chapter’s Youth Aviation class. We have built and flown model airplanes, toured the Sheriff’s hangar, built wing… Read More

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