Membership – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

JD Enshrined

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026FMA1No Comments

John “JD” Dyer USAF Vietnam Veteran, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient, & Flying Musician a Class of 2006 Hall of Fame Inductee Captain John Dyer was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1949. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he joined the United States Air Force Flight School after graduating from North Carolina A&T University in 1971. At A&T, Dyer was a classmate and roommate with scientist/astronaut Ron McNair. Ron played the saxophone. In the USAF, Dyer served as a flight instructor and was the face of the U.S. Air Force recruiting efforts during the Vietnam War. As part of the 89th Airlift Wing, he flew high-ranking members of… Read More

Pilot by Ear

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026FMA1No Comments

A good read by Yves Le Marquand at Aircraft Investor. Dr. Ian Fries – FMA Board Member

AirVenture – OSH26

July 16, 2026July 25, 2026FMA1No Comments

(New pictures below as they come in.) Attending AirVenture (7/21-26)? We have two nights of music coordinated by John Vining and Josh Homet. Due to the Seaplane Pilots Association moving their event from Thursday to Tuesday this opens up more resources for Thursday evening. In the past several years Mike Dewey coordinated the Irish Trad Session on Thursday evening but due to low musician turnout has decided to take a year off. It appears the audience turnout was good even though a storm soaked everything last year. Mike says he will stop by and share his tin whistle and hopes others will join in. We hope 2027 will see the… Read More

John Vining Shines

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026FMA1No Comments

John Vining, Northwest ambassador, had the privilege of providing music and playing the national anthem at the dedication of the Knox County Aviation Education Center at the end of June. Read the whole article at Open Hanger and Aviation Education Center Dedication at Knox County Airport on 06/27/2026.

To Really Soar

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026FMA1No Comments

In case you missed it. This article was published in Avemco‘s On Approach policyholder news in the spring of 2024. Click here to the read the full publication. This article is on pages 11&12.

2026 FMA Solo Scholarship Recipient Solos

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026FMA1No Comments

Cameron Milleman, a rising senior out of Indiana, has soloed. Read all about it and be sure to extend your applause and comments at the following link where Cameron created an excellent post with pictures and video of his achievement. Please also enjoy Cameron’s post about his experience at the US Air Force Academy Summer Seminar.

Flying Again!!

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Lauren Grace ComptonNo Comments

Lauren Grace ComptonHello all! I am back in Maryland and have been flying nonstop! About 10 hours into my time at the airport I have done a total of 31 landings here at St. Mary’s Airport and am working to get that final touch down. It is giving me some trouble with this heat wave and humidity (feel is at 100 by 10am!), but we are pushing on! For the rest of my time here, I’ll be flying N420U affectionately known as Matilda or “sweet girl”. Thank you all for your continuous support, and I will be posting again soon with some music updates!

New Member from Buenos Aires — Where Aviation English Meets Jazz! ✈️🎵

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026CARLA BISSONINo Comments

CARLA BISSONIHello FMA family! 🌸 I’m Carla Bissoni, joining you from Buenos Aires, Argentina — and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this incredible community! By day, I’m an Aviation English Specialist with 16 years training pilots, ATCs, and inspectors to meet ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements. By heart, I’m a musician. My project Runway Jazz Nights releases its debut album Invisible Forces on July 31, 2026 — 12 aviation-themed jazz, swing, blues and bossa nova tracks that celebrate the world we love. I’m also the creator of Future Pilot Series — bilingual aviation coloring books with original songs on Spotify, designed to inspire the next generation of… Read More

2026 FMA Solo recipient Cameron Milleman

2026 FMA Solo Scholarship Recipient

May 19, 2026May 20, 2026FMA1No Comments

Please welcome and congratulate FMA student member, FMA Solo program nominee, FMA Solo program scholarship finalist, and now… FMA Solo program scholarship recipient, Cameron Milleman. “I’m so excited to start my flight training this summer thanks to the Flying Musicians Association! Without their Solo Award program providing flight training to young and bright musicians, I wouldn’t be able to reach for my dream of becoming a private pilot before I graduate high school.” Follow Cameron as he journals his progress at FMAsolo.org. The 2027 Solo Scholarship: The floor opens for nominations for the 2027 FMA Solo program this fall. This scholarship is unique, bringing an aspiring music student from zero… Read More

Voyage Air Guitar

April 11, 2026April 28, 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! GIVE-AWAY – Sign-Up BelowAviNation will also have a VAD-04DLX at their booth #EC-07 in the Flight Path & Education Center. They will be administering a give-away. Loading… We know you want one.… Read More

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