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Jacob Soars at Kent State University

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023FMA12 Comments

“Hello again everyone! After a very busy semester of flying, work, and classes, I finally have time to update everyone about my various adventures. I passed my Commercial Multi-Engine checkride on December 4! I had hoped to finish multi earlier in the semester, but my instructor left for the airlines and it took me a few weeks to get a new MEI because a lot of our previous MEIs had also left for the airlines. After I got a new MEI, I had a couple of review flights and was in for the checkride.” Read the rest of the story… Support Those Who Support Us.

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March 6, 2023April 22, 2023Justin Duval

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

2023 FMA Solo Program

February 2, 2023February 26, 2023FMA15 Comments

If you feel you were nominated but have not heard from us, please reach out to John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately. The deadline for completing profile and checklist is February 6, 2023. The breakdown of nominees is as follows: There were eighty-six nominations received. We’ve been in touch with all but fifteen. Thirty-Two Juniors Fifty-Three Seniors Forty-One States/Provinces Represented from USA (79), Canada (5), and Puerto Rico (2).Received six each from California and Illinois. Four each received from Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Virgina, and Washington.

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

2022 FMA Solo recipient, Jovie, at Museum of Flight

The Floor is Open

October 5, 2022November 10, 2022FMA1No Comments

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 FMA Solo Program/Scholarship Click Here to Contact Flying Musicians FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2022, Fort Worth, TX: The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) recognizes the correlation between hard work and skill required by both learning to fly and learning music — practice, precision, working with others, multitasking, and ultimately performance — and to that end, has opened the floor to nominations for the ninth year to passionate student musicians for the 2023 FMA Solo program. The program has averaged two scholarships per year in the first eight years while welcoming hundreds of student members into the FMA network. The 2023 FMA Solo Scholarship Program… Read More

West Coast Jam

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022FMA1No Comments

Lee Ross (FMA Board member), Mark Jones, Jay Mason (CA ambassador), Don Raymond and Paul Villa played at the Mahè restaurant at Seal Beach in California Sunday (9/18/2022) evening representing the Flying Musicians. They had a blast while also raising awareness and funds for the Flying Musicians Association and the FMA Solo program scholarship. East Meets West in this Flying Musicians Association event in Seal Beach, California Sept 18, 2022 Paul Villa of Huntington Beach, California and Lee Ross of Suffern, New York became acquainted through the FMA. While never having met face-to-face, for 7 or 8 years they developed a close online friendship and mutual admiration. In July of… Read More

Additional Assistance Available for FMA Solo Nominees

May 11, 2022June 17, 2022FMA1

Update 6/17/2022: We have more items to assist student members passionate about aviation. Contact John ASAP to receive assistance. Original: The first four nominees from the 2022 class of the FMA Solo program to comment below with a brief update on where you are and plan to be in your pursuit of aviation will be given priority. Reach out today!

2022 FMA Solo Recipient

May 2, 2022May 17, 2022FMA12 Comments

It is with much gratitude that we are able to fund a scholarship this year, 2022, amongst all of the uncertainties including the pandemic which has decimated society over the last 2 years. Hi! My name is Jovie and I am an aspiring pilot and avid musician. I have been playing flute for the past eight years, and more recently have added on piccolo. I play in the top orchestra in my school, am in my school’s chamber club and have been part of many youth orchestras around Seattle over the years. I have also spent time tutoring flute to elementary school students. For the past several years I have… Read More

Recap on April -Colombia, Pilots, and Inspiration

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022Jorge HernandezNo Comments

Jorge HernandezHope everyone has had a good April! Just wanted to share some cool pics and stories I’ve had the past month. I had my spring break two weeks ago and my parents and I traveled to Colombia to visit our family there. Luckily, I got assigned a window seat on our flight from Miami to their capital, Bogota, allowing me to admire the gorgeous lights of different cities thousands of feet from above. The picture I took was a few minutes after our departure from Miami. When we arrived in Bogota, I was able to sneak my way into the cockpit where I had a quick chat with the… Read More

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