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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

Ambassador Update from the US Air Force Academy

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Lauren Grace ComptonNo Comments

Lauren Grace ComptonMy first academic year at USAFA is off to an exciting start! The classes are very demanding, but I am well prepared for the rigor. Being in Drum and Bugle Corps is great fun! Earlier this month we played at our first home football game – USAFA vs Bucknell, which was a great victory and an exciting game! What a fantastic experience! From the Wings of Blue dropping in to Memorial Stadium with the game ball and flags to the Thunderbirds flyover just before kickoff, I am so proud to be a Cadet at USAFA. I am even prouder to be a member of this outstanding band and… Read More

A Busy and Rewarding Week

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Lacey RayNo Comments

Lacey RaySaturday, March 22 marked the closing performances of “Back to the 80’s,” presented by Kiski Area High School. In the show, I had the honor of playing Debbie, one of the not-so-popular “nerdy” girls. Debbie, along with her buddies Laura and Eileen, bring some comedic relief to the show, and also ultimately help to overthrow the not-so-nice bullies of the high school in this retro musical. I enjoyed exploring Debbie’s character and making her my own, bringing her to life on the stage. She and I share some common characteristics, such as the determination to overcome, even when there are many obstacles that may stand in your way. I… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun 2025

March 21, 2025April 11, 2025FMA1No Comments

Join us in Lakeland, Florida (KLAL). The first BIG aviation event of 2025 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – April 1 – 6, 2025. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is happy to support the Flying Musicians in the LSA Mall in Paradise City during Sun ‘n Fun. Contact John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately to get your credentials and participate. We will be under Lil’ Blue, a star-tent provided by the DeLand Airport. The stage this year is provided by the (soon to be announced) The Sound System 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 of today, we will… Read More

Winooski Valley Jazz Fest, Come and Gone

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Monroe SwiftNo Comments

Monroe SwiftAround mid February this year was the annual Winooski Valley Jazz Festival: a somewhat local jazz event that many of the best student jazz musicians from mainly northern VT audition, and participate in. For the second year in a row I was proud to be among them. I had a blast, and even though our already short practice time was cut even shorter due to bad weather I think we still sounded pretty great for one day. Anyway, a video of I was recently posted on ORCA Media on YouTube (Link below). If you’re Interested, check it out. Now I’m Looking forward to the Burlington Jazz Fest, or as… Read More

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