PilotMusicians – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

First Flight!

May 20, 2026Grace SuppleeNo Comments

Grace SuppleeA few weeks ago, I took my first flight in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk during my local airport’s annual fly-in event. The moment the wheels lifted off the runway, I knew aviation was what I wanted to pursue as a career. Even though the flight lasted only 15 minutes, it became one of my most unforgettable experiences. Flying high above the landscape, I passed by a massive nuclear power plant and even caught an incredible view of the Philadelphia skyline stretching across the horizon. From takeoff to landing, every second of the flight made me even more excited about my future in aviation. Grace Supplee is a student member… 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

Sun ‘n Fun 2026

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026FMA11 Comment

Join us in Lakeland, Florida (KLAL) The first BIG aviation event of 2026 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – April 14 – 19, 2026. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is happy to support the Flying Musicians in the Mozaic Mall in Paradise City during Sun ‘n Fun. Contact John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately to participate and get credentials. We will be under Lil’ Blue, a star-tent provided by the DeLand Airport. The stage this year is sponsored by Voyage Air Guitars. The Sound System is 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 well as providing storage at the… Read More

Starting My Flight Training, Thanks to Civil Air Patrol

March 19, 2026March 20, 2026David Burch1 Comment

David BurchAt the beginning of this month (March 2026), I finally took the big step in my career progression, which is to become an airline pilot. The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is an extraordinary program for cadets (teenagers 12-21) and adults alike! The CAP fostered my love for aviation and along with my progression through the program (I am a Cadet Captain leading my own squadron now), I truly realized that I wanted to fly planes for a living. Now, I have finally taken the first big step, and I have started flight training for my Private Pilot’s License! Currently, I have… Read More

New Member Welcome Post

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Schuyler Stasonis1 Comment

Schuyler StasonisHello FMA! My name is Schuyler Stasonis and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to become the newest member to the Flying Musicians Association. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for aviation and music. I can always remember signing “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer in the car at a young age and arguing with my siblings for the window seat on every plane I flew on. The interconnection of music and aviation is beyond words to me. Music has given me the patience, adaptability, attentiveness, and overall leadership necessary to conquer my flight training. I have played… Read More

Why Musicians Make Great Pilots

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026FMA1No Comments

UND FMA President Amara Lisowe and Vice President Ali Akbar crafted a really good article for General Aviation News. “The skills required to play an instrument and fly an aircraft have marked similarities, from precision and multitasking to listening and fine motor skills,” he says. “But that is not all. By educating others about these common attributes, we hope to further interest in both.” A group of students at the University of North Dakota (UND) agree, starting a Flying Musicians Association chapter at the school in 2023. Read the entire article at GAnews

AirVenture – Oshkosh 2025

June 30, 2025August 17, 2025FMA1No Comments

Pictures posted below as they are processed. Join fellow aviator-musicians at the largest aviation event in the world. Are you interested in performing? Do you want to share your music. Do you enjoy meeting fellow Flying Musicians? We have two unique opportunities this year. We also want to hear from you about campsite jams you know about or are hosting. Let us know date, time, location, and contact information so we can spread the word. Flying Musicians Association’s Irish Traditional Session/Jam – Musicians interested in listening and playing traditional Irish music in a session. Bring yourself or instruments and join us. Also welcome are those who know Irish traditional dance/Ceili.… Read More

Third Annual Irish Trad Session at AirVenture!

June 18, 2025January 22, 2026Mike Dewey4 Comments

Mike DeweyAre you excited about flying? Are you excited about traditional Irish music? Are you especially excited about both flying and Irish music? This year at AirVenture 2025, the Flying Musicians Association is hosting the third annual trad seisiún on Thursday night.  All attendees are welcome, especially those who play an instrument associated with Irish music—be it fiddle, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, concertina, button accordion, bodhrán, guitar, banjo, or mandolin. We’re inviting musicians of all skill levels, and we’ll find some tunes for you to join in. We’ll even have sheet music for playing along and lyric sheets for singing along! For those who perform Irish dance—be it céilí dance,… Read More

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May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Stephen Carrasas

Big Moves!

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025Jake MyersNo Comments

Jake MyersHello FMA! It’s been a couple years since many of you have heard from me, and I have quite a few important updates regarding my aviation journey within that time period. For those who don’t know, I am Jake Myers, a 2021 FMA solo scholarship recipient. I am graduating from Penn State University with a BS in Plant Science in just a few short days, and then on May 16th I’ll be commissioning as a second lieutenant into the air force! I was selected for a pilot slot, and will be entering active duty and heading to Vance AFB base in Enid Oklahoma on 2 June to begin undergraduate… Read More

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