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Swing Wing Scholarship Announced

February 16, 2023February 18, 2023FMA12 Comments

Announcing the Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship to the NY Hot Jazz Camp in New York city. We are proud to offer a music scholarship in addition to the annual Learn to Fly scholarship – FMA Solo program. This scholarship is open to all Flying Musician members 18 to 28 years old (under 18 with parental consent may be considered) with a basic proficiency on their instrument. For application process, see below. Please download the prospectus for details about the camp. The New York Hot Jazz Camp is an immersive experience with New York’s finest traditional jazz musicians and recording artists, founded in 2015 by Co-Directors Molly Ryan and Bria Skonberg. We aim… 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.

Sweepin’ the Blues Away

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022FMA1No Comments

NYC jazz vocalist Molly Ryan knows how to swing with the best of ‘em. Hailed as a “critic’s favorite” by author and Wall Street Journal music writer, Will Friedwald, Ryan announces the release of her fifth solo album, Sweepin’ the Blues Away, on Turtle Bay Records. The album features 11 jazz classic songs from the swingin’ ‘30s. Molly is not only a fantastic Jazz vocalist but also a CFI & MEI in the NY/NJ area. She is looking to find a school where she can teach while working toward CFII. Since arriving in 2003 from Roseville, CA, Ryan has established quite a career on the NYC jazz scene. She has… Read More

THERMO Releases Album

October 24, 2022October 27, 2022FMA1

(editors note – Mike Manny is the FMA’s ambassador in Canada.) THERMO has released their debut album, Birdlike. Release celebrations were held in Toronto and Ottawa as a full quartet, the co-leaders of this new group also performed two soft-release shows as a duo on 7 & 8 October 2022 at The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar in Halifax, N.S. THERMO is a new & exciting jazz project co-led by jazz piano player, Mike Manny and jazz guitarist, Nathan Hiltz. The group was formed during the pandemic thanks to the low latency internet platform Syncspace. This allowed the group to develop, rehearse, and perform music by Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey,… 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

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

Liam is a Pilot

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022FMA11 Comment

Liam (FMA student member) has flown with his grandfather, FMA member Dan Keen since he was five years old. He has attended “Oshkosh” AirVenture 16 out of his 17 years of age and played percussion in the EAA AirVenture Concert Band. This summer while 16 years old, he started his training for a private pilot certificate with his grandfather as his instructor. Enrolled in Purdue Aviation’s 141 school in West Lafayette Indiana, Liam soloed on June 24, 2022 in a PA-28-161 and met the requirements of the 141 School on July 22, 2022 except for his age! With school starting for Liam’s senior year in his home city of San… 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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