Events – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

AirVenture 2024

June 30, 2024August 11, 2024FMA11 Comment

Celebrate FMA’s 15-year anniversary at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 22-28, 2024. Join your fellow pilot – musicians for an aviation and music filled week at the LARGEST aviation event in the world. The schedule is filling quickly: parties, jams, open mics, and even a press conference. This year we would like to honor Jimmy Buffett. Jimmy loved aviation, boating, music, cheeseburgers, and of course, margaritas. Bring your favorite Buffett tune to toast a tribute to the man, the musician, the nautical wheeler, the pirate looks at 40, and… the pilot who flew west. We haven’t heard life member Gary Filip perform at OSH since 2019 – right before the… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun with the FMA Brass

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Jocelyn BewNo Comments

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

Second Annual Irish trad session at AirVenture!

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024Mike Dewey1 Comment

Mike DeweyThis year at AirVenture 2024, the Flying Musicians Association is holding the second annual trad seisiún on Thursday night starting at 7 pm at the UltraLight Barn And Forums Tent This is a great opportunity for those who play an instrument associated with Irish music, be it fiddle, tin whistle, Irish flute, uilleann pipes, bodhran, concertina, button accordian, guitar, banjo, voice, or mandolin. We’re inviting everyone at all levels of skill and we’ll find some tunes for you to join in. Also, for those of you who perform Irish dance, be it ceilli dance or step dance or whatever, you’re welcome to come and join the fun. Maybe rope… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun 2024

March 25, 2024April 19, 2024FMA11 Comment

The first BIG aviation event of 2024 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – April 9 – 15, 2024. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is happy to support the Flying Musicians in the LSA Mall in Paradise City during Sun ‘n Fun. We will be under the blue Star-Tent provided by the DeLand Airport. The stage this year is provided by the Midwest LSA Expo. The Sound System provided by BOSE will be powered by Honda with an Eu2200i generator. Sennheiser and SONY microphones will be available as will AirTurn mic stands. A huge thank you to Lockwood Aviation Supplies for storing and transporting the PA system. Life… Read More

World Helicopter Day 2023

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023FMA1No Comments

World Helicopter Day was celebrated at Independent Helicopters, Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, NY. For the 4th year several members in the New England performed for the attendees. Member Sal Lagonia on Trumpet, Sharon Siodmak on Drums, Roger Astudillo on Bass, and Ross Pilot (FMA board member) on Guitar/Vox. Greg Knowles (Northeast ambassador) provided the audio equipment.

AirVenture 2023

July 11, 2023July 17, 2024FMA1No Comments

(pictures at bottom ) Lots of Flying Musicians will be at AirVenture 2023. Several changes this year. Many have asked why not move the open mic/jam to Friday? Done. Same location (Forum tent in Ultralight area) at time (8-10pm). Taking its place on Thursday evening will be the start of something new coordinated be member Mike Dewey. Mike will coordinate an Irish Trad session (more below). Two notable musicians are unable to attend this year – John Vining (North Central Ambassador) and Gary Filip (Life Member). Both have been mainstays in supporting the association. Their contributions to FMA are unmeasurable and so instrumental in FMA’s success. We’ll miss the “piano… Read More

Gotham Jazz Festival

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023FMA1No Comments

Tickets now on sale!2023 GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVALSunday, April 16th at 60 Pine St—> click here for more info & tickets <– The New York Hot Jazz camp is in full swing. Campers with perform at the GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (gothamjazzfestnyc.com) this Sunday, April 16th at 60 Pine St. The GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL is an annual all-day music festival featuring over a dozen of New York City’s best hot jazz, swing, & blues bands at the stunning & exclusive private club from the Gilded Age, The Players Club. The Festival was founded in 2017 by Prohibition Productions (producer Patrick Soluri), and produced its first Festival at the Players Club on April 23, 2017 with… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun 2023

March 3, 2023March 21, 2023FMA1No Comments

Volunteers – Sign up now! The first BIG aviation event of 2023 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – March 28 through April 2. LAMA (Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association) is glad to welcome back the Flying Musicians to the LSA Mall in Paradise City. The blue tent we had in 2021 is again being provided by the DeLand Airport. The Sound System is provided by BOSE while Honda will provide power with an Eu2200i generator. Sennheiser and SONY microphones will be available as will AirTurn mic stands. Life member Gary Filip will coordinate music and will have his Roland PF-7 keyboard available all week. Come and play! Student member… Read More

Summer Aviation Camps

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023FMA12 Comments

Students, Parents, Teachers, and Counselors, here are three of many great summer aviation camps to consider. All Things Aviation & Aerospace INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION ASPIRING YOUNG AVIATION & AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS EYE-OPENING OPPORTUNITIES – ENLIGHTENING POSSIBILITIES JOIN VINCE NICKENS’ ZOOM WEBINAR LIVESTREAM TOMORROW, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND 11:00AM to 12:00PM EASTERNon PRIVATE AIR MEDIAYouTube Live – Facebook Live – LinkedIn Live Leslie MartinAssociate ProfessorAviationUniversity of North Dakota John RudolphAsst. Chief CFI Training Mgr.Flight OperationsUniversity of North Dakota Tom ThinnesDirector of Recruitment,Marketing, & OutreachCollege of AviationWestern Michigan University Kyle WilkersonProgram Chair Air Traffic Mgt,Assistant ProfessorApplied Aviation ScienceERAU Prescott, AZ Suzette NiessnerAssistant Chief Flight InstructorFlight Training DepartmentERAU Daytona Beach, FL Hosted and… Read More

Live Music at OSH

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022FMA1No Comments

We are back! AirVenture 2022 was as normal as can be expected after what the world has been going through. The FMA Open Mic/Jam hosted by the Ultralight folks was once again a successful gathering of pilot/musicians and live music fans. A huge thanks to John Vining, Josh & Becky Homet, and many others who assisted. Hartzell Propeller once again donated to FMA in return for music at their Props & Hops gathering. John Vining did a wonderful job along with Kass Smith and others. The Seaplane Pilots were very happy to donate this year too and were rewarded with live music performed by FMA members: Jeff Auen, Kass Smith,… Read More

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