2026 – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

Voyage Air Guitar

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026FMA1No Comments

Sponsor Voyage Air Guitar has sent two guitars for FMs to demonstrate at Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture this year. We will then give you an opportunity to own one or both to help support the FMA Solo program/scholarship later this year. Visit the FMA Lil Blue tent located next to the food trucks in Paradise City to share your music, stories and to assist with outreach. While there, try out the VAD-04CDLX. We’ll be there all week! RAFFLEAviNation will also have a VAD-04DLX at their booth #EC-07 in the Flight Path & Education Center. They will be administering a raffle. Visit this link to sign up for the raffle… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun 2026

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026FMA11 Comment

Join us in Lakeland, Florida (KLAL) The first BIG aviation event of 2026 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – April 14 – 19, 2026. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is happy to support the Flying Musicians in the Mozaic Mall in Paradise City during Sun ‘n Fun. Contact John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately to participate and get credentials. We will be under Lil’ Blue, a star-tent provided by the DeLand Airport. The stage this year is sponsored by Voyage Air Guitars. The Sound System is provided by BOSE. There will be SONY and Sennheiser microphones available as well as AirTurn mic stands. A huge thank you to Lockwood Aviation Supplies for storing and transporting the PA system as well as providing storage at the… Read More

Starting My Flight Training, Thanks to Civil Air Patrol

March 19, 2026March 20, 2026David Burch1 Comment

David BurchAt the beginning of this month (March 2026), I finally took the big step in my career progression, which is to become an airline pilot. The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is an extraordinary program for cadets (teenagers 12-21) and adults alike! The CAP fostered my love for aviation and along with my progression through the program (I am a Cadet Captain leading my own squadron now), I truly realized that I wanted to fly planes for a living. Now, I have finally taken the first big step, and I have started flight training for my Private Pilot’s License! Currently, I have… Read More

New Member Welcome Post

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Schuyler Stasonis1 Comment

Schuyler StasonisHello FMA! My name is Schuyler Stasonis and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to become the newest member to the Flying Musicians Association. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for aviation and music. I can always remember signing “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer in the car at a young age and arguing with my siblings for the window seat on every plane I flew on. The interconnection of music and aviation is beyond words to me. Music has given me the patience, adaptability, attentiveness, and overall leadership necessary to conquer my flight training. I have played… Read More

Airshow Thunder USA

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Peter BuffingtonNo Comments

Peter BuffingtonFull Music Video by Speed Brake Armed | 2026 Airshow Season Epic Anthem Brand new surprise Full Music Video Release today. Enjoy and please share with your friends / Subscribe:

Introduction – New Member – Speed Brake Armed

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Peter Buffington2 Comments

Peter BuffingtonPeter Buffington is a major airline pilot for a legacy U.S. airline, holding an ATP certificate with over 8,000 hours of flight time and 35 years of experience flying Boeing 737s out of Chicago O’Hare around the globe. He has authored two best-selling aviation books and brings 30 years of expertise as a piano tuner and technician. His father tuned for Duke Ellington and Chubby Checker when they were on tour in the 1970’s. The 737 series—Red Eye, Diversion, St. Erasmus’ Airshow, Hangar Dance, and now Airshow America—marks a groundbreaking chapter in authentic, aviation-themed music that has been missing for decades.

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February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Brayden Hayes

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February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Owen Casavant

Midwest Aviation Expo 2026

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026FMA1No Comments

18th ANNUAL Midwest Aviation Expo (MAX) Thursday, Sept. 10, – Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) Mt. Vernon, Illinois.Midwest Aviation Expo (MAX) has specifically organized this unique event to promote and sell all things sport aviation/recreation and MOSAIC-related. Here’s a sampling of what to enjoy at MAX 2026: Rusty Pilots Seminar, State of Industry and MOSAIC Updates by LAMA, Educational Forums, Safe Aviation Educators featuring Redbird Simulators with “create your own excursions”, Diverse set of MOSAIC Aircraft Flying All Day Every Day plus Demo Flights, Static Aircraft Displays, Aircraft Financing Specialists, Headsets, Insurance, Publications, Agricultural Drone Truck, Used Aircraft Sales Lot, Flying Musician Association performance coordinated… Read More

Why Musicians Make Great Pilots

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026FMA1No Comments

UND FMA President Amara Lisowe and Vice President Ali Akbar crafted a really good article for General Aviation News. “The skills required to play an instrument and fly an aircraft have marked similarities, from precision and multitasking to listening and fine motor skills,” he says. “But that is not all. By educating others about these common attributes, we hope to further interest in both.” A group of students at the University of North Dakota (UND) agree, starting a Flying Musicians Association chapter at the school in 2023. Read the entire article at GAnews

Year: 2026