http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/ http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/images/btn_itunes.jpg podcasts on Aviation trends, Aviation procedures, Aviation culture and Aviation history en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us © Copyright 2010 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:15:00 -0500 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:15:00 -0500 Thunderbird Aviation no Mary K mpaquette@academycollege.edu no Thunderbird Aviation Speaks Episode of World of Aviation podcast by Al Malmberg, sponsored by Thunderbird Aviation. http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/7-12-10_Thomas_Fitzhenry.mp3 Mon, 12 July 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/7-12-10_Thomas_Fitzhenry.mp3 Al Malmberg Thomas Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, discusses details of the Minnesota 130th Composite Squadron. The Minnesota Civil Air Patrol perform practice exercises to recover crashed airplanes using; direction-finding equipment, cadets to find the wreckage, and powered parachutes. No Thomas Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, discusses details of the Minnesota 130th Composite Squadron. They seasonally have practice exercises to recover crashed airplanes using; direction-finding equipment, cadets to find the wreckage, and powered parachutes. Podcasts 00:12:16 aviation, pilots, civil air patrol, Minnesota 130th, Lakeville pilots, Lakeville squadron, aviation rescue, airplane recovery, powered parachute, plane wreck, plane crash, aviation crash, crash site, Tom Fitzhenry, Thomas Fitzhenry. Minnesota CAP, Minnesota Civil Air Patrol http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/5-13-10_Greg_Benson.mp3 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/5-13-10_Greg_Benson.mp3 Al Malmberg Greg Benson, Wings of the North, announces the 2010 Air Expo at FCM - July 17-18. Greg Benson of the Wings of the North promotes 2010 Air Expo which includes: Mustang Roundup, Heros and Living Legends of Aviation at the Flying Cloud Airport on July 17-18 No Greg Benson of the Wings of the North promotes 2010 Air Expo which includes: Mustang Roundup (cars and planes), Heros and Living Legends of Aviation (Spooks Johns, Doolittler Lou Martin, Blue Angel Rick Adams and WASP Elizabeth Strohfus) at the Flying Cloud Airport on July 17-18 from 9am-5pm. Podcasts s 00:19:00 aviation, pilots, Greg Benson, Wings of the North, Air Expo, Mustang Roundup, aviation Heros, Living Legends of Aviation, Spook Johns, Dolittle, Lou Martin, Blue Angels, Rick Adams, WASP, Liz Strophus, Flying Cloud Airport, FCM http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/4-12-10_James_Arstead.mp3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/4-12-10_James_Arstead.mp3 Al Malmberg Daring pilot, James Arstead flies from Minnesota to South Africa on a 22-day trip to deliver a Velocity XL kit-built plane. James Arstead delivers a Velocity XL with one-piece composite wings to a South African buyer on a 22 day trip which includes stops for 100 low-lead jet fuel. His route goes through Anoka, New York, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, France, Italy, Greece, Shaburi, Kenya and Mawai. No James Arstead delivers a Velocity XL with one-piece composite wings to a South African buyer on a 22 day trip which includes stops for 100 low-lead jet fuel. His route goes through Anoka, New York, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, France, Italy, Greece, Shaburi, Kenya and Mawai. See his videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/c152blazer Podcasts 00:22:00 aviation, aviation podcast, pilot, James Arstead, Velocity XL, rear-propellor, kit-building, kit plane, cross-continental, Greenland, Scotland, France, Italy, Greece, Shaburi, Kenya and Mawai. http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/3-12-10_Michael_Combs.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/3-12-10_Michael_Combs.mp3 Al Malmberg Michael Combs, a late-start pilot, tells of his proposed tour of the states using his newly earned Light Sport Pilot license. Michael Combs, a late-start pilot, tells of his proposed tour of the states using his newly earned Light Sport Pilot license. No Michael Combs, a late-start pilot, tells of his proposed tour of the states using his newly earned Light Sport Pilot license. Podcasts 00:12:30 aviation, aviation podcast, pilot license, light sport pilot, light sport pilot license http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/2-15-10_Jeremiah_Denton.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/2-15-10_Jeremiah_Denton.mp3 Al Malmberg Jeremiah Denton, the senior American officer to serve as a Vietnam POW, tells of the almost eight years he survived in the prison camp named the Hanoi Hilton and his cultural shock upon return home. His book "When Hell was in Session" has been re-issued. Jeremiah Denton, the senior American officer to serve as a Vietnam POW, tells of the almost eight years he survived in the prison camp named the Hanoi Hilton and his cultural shock upon return home. His book "When Hell was in Session" has been re-issued. No Jeremiah Denton, the senior American officer to serve as a Vietnam POW, tells of the almost eight years he survived in the prison camp named the Hanoi Hilton and his cultural shock upon return home. His book "When Hell was in Session" has been re-issued. Podcasts 00:44:09 Jeremiah Denton, Jeremiah A. Denton, Admiral Denton, Vietnam POW, Prisoner of War, prison camp, Vietnam War, Vietnam prison camp, Hanoi Hilton, When Hell was in Session, war stories, P.O.W. http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/1-13-10_Thomas_Fitzhenry.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/1-13-10_Thomas_Fitzhenry.mp3 Al Malmberg Thomas Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, reveals newest technology used in recovery of missing persons: the experimental powered parachutes; and aerial imaging system called ARCHER (Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance). Thomas Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, reveals newest technology used in recovery of missing persons: the experimental powered parachutes; and aerial imaging system called ARCHER (Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance). No Thomas Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, reveals newest technology used in recovery of missing persons. The first is powered parachutes, experimental flying machines, able to go "lower and slower" allowing search of forests and wetlands. The second is an aerial imaging system called ARCHER (Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance), which scans and compares terrain against previously-recorded photos. Podcasts 00:32:00 powered parachute, experimental flying, aviation, pilot, civil air patrol, body recovery, plane wreck, plane crash, aviation crash, crash site, Tom Fitzhenry, Thomas Fitzhenry. reconnaissance. missing person, Minnesota CAP, Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, CAP http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/11-9-09_Pat_Scannon.mp3 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/11-9-09_Pat_Scannon.mp3 Al Malmberg Pat Scannon, founder and Team Leader for the BentProp Project, tells about the recovery of Sargent Robert Stinson's body 65 years after his plane was shot down in the Pacific. Pat Scannon, founder and Team Leader for the BentProp Project, tells about the recovery of Sargent Robert Stinson's body 65 years after his plane was shot down in the Pacific. No Pat Scannon, founder and Team Leader for the BentProp Project, tells about the recovery of Sargent Robert Stinson's body 65 years after his plane was shot down in the Pacific. His non-profit organization researches, searches and recovers plane wrecks, facilitates DNA tests and delivery of the remains to its family members. Podcasts 00:21:00 aviation, pilots, pilot, veterans, remains, human remains, world war II, Korean War, Gulf War, DNA testing, body recovery, plane wreck, plane crash, aviation crash, crash site, Bent prop, bentprop, BentProp, Pat Scannon, XOMA Ltd., XOMA, National Biodefense Science Board http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/10-23-09_Joseph_Balzer.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/11-2-09_Joseph_Balzer.mp3 Al Malmberg Joseph Balzer, American Airlines pilot, and author of "Flying Drunk" speaks of redemption, alcoholism and his recovery. Joseph Balzer, American Airlines pilot, and author of "Flying Drunk" speaks of redemption, alcoholism and his recovery. No Joseph Balzer, American Airlines pilot, and author of "Flying Drunk: The True Story of a Northwest Airline Flight, Three Drunk Pilots and One Man's Fight for Redemption" speaks of his arrest, incarceration, alcoholism and recovery. In 1990, the flight crew of three, flying a Northwest Airlines 727 from Fargo to MSP was caught flying while under the influence of alcohol. Many factors contributed to this error: personalities of the crew, incorrect flight charts and fear of intimidation, as well as intoxication. Podcasts 00:44:00 aviation, pilots, pilot, solo flights, flight career, drunk pilot, airline misconduct, flyingdrunk.com, flying drunk, alcohol, alcoholism, mental health, recovering alcoholic, sobriety, incarceration, arrest, FAA, blackout, alcohol-related amnesia, post-traumatic stress http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/9-30-09_Jamail_Larkins.mp3 Wed, 30 Sept 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/9-30-09_Jamail_Larkins.mp3 Al Malmberg Jamail Larkin, Young American pilot, relates his passion for flying, inspires students to seek aviation and space careers. Jamail Larkin, Young American pilot, relates his passion for flying, inspires students to seek aviation and space careers. No Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for September 30, 2009. Jamail Larkin flew his first solo flight in 1998, performed aerobatics on David Letterman Show at 20 years old. Presently crossing the nation, speaking for the Dream Launch Tour reaches out to students and young adults about aviation opportunities. Podcasts 00:19:00 aviation, young pilots, pilots, solo flights, David Letterman, Dream Launch Tour, FAA career, Careers in Aviation, aviation scholarship, student pilots, pilot career, pilot http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/8-17-09_Len_Burgers.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/8-17-09_Len_Burgers.mp3 Al Malmberg Len Burgers, American Wings Air Museum (AWAM) Director, tells of the development and recent closing of the air museum at the Anoka County/Blaine Airport. Len Burgers, American Wings Air Museum (AWAM) Director, tells of the development and recent closing of the air museum at the Anoka County/Blaine Airport. No Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for August 17, 2009. American Wings Air Museum Director, Len Burgers tells of the development and recent closing of the air museum at the Anoka County/Blaine Airport. He is looking for new facilities for the restored airplanes and museum displays. Podcasts 00:13:00 aviation, air museum, aircraft, restored aircraft, aviation history, Len Burgers, AWAM, American Wings Air Museum, Anoka County airport, Anoka/Blaine airport, Blaine Airport, Air shows, aviation education, aviation museum, Minnesota museum http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/7-23-09_Elizabeth_Strophus.mp3 Thur, 23 July 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/7-23-09_Elizabeth_Strophus.mp3 Al Malmberg Elizabeth Strophus speaks about her piloting adventures as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (W.A.S.P.) Elizabeth Strophus speaks about her piloting adventures as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (W.A.S.P.) No Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for July 23, 2009. Elizabeth Strophus recently accepted the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. She relates her experiences while flying as a W.A.S.P. during World War II. Podcasts 00:20:57 aviation, woman pilot, women pilots, WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilot, Congressional Medal of Honor, Elizabeth Strophus, Liz Strohfus, Love at First Flight, military women, women heroes, woman hero http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/6-21-09_Dave_Weiman.mp3 Tues, 23 June 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/6-21-09_Dave_Weiman.mp3 Al Malmberg Dave Weiman, Pilot/publisher of Midwest Flyer Magazine, is leading 20th annual Canadian Fishing Fly-Out. Dave Weiman, Pilot/publisher of Midwest Flyer Magazine, is leading 20th annual Canadian Fishing Fly-Out. He explains flight requirements, customs, destination in Thunder Bay, Minneestalodge amenities. No Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for June 21, 2009. Dave Weiman, Pilot/publisher of Midwest Flyer Magazine, is leading 20th annual Canadian Fishing Fly-Out. He explains flight requirements, customs, destination in Thunder Bay, Minneestalodge amenities. Call (888) 465-3474 Podcasts 00:16:08 aviation, aviation podcast, fishing, Canadian guide, fishing trip, airplane, international flight, Thunder Bay airport, sea plane, walleye fishing http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/4-29-09_Sarah_Case.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/4-29-09_Sarah_Case.mp3 Al Malmberg Sarah Case, Delta/Northwest Airlines pilot and wonderful humanitarian, is a 26-year veteran who flies dogs in need of homes around the country. Sarah Case, Delta/Northwest Airlines pilot and wonderful humanitarian, is a 26-year veteran who flies dogs in need of homes around the country. No Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for April 29, 2009.Sarah Case, Delta/Northwest Airlines pilot and wonderful humanitarian, is a 26-year veteran who flies dogs in need of homes around the country. Podcasts 00:12:15 aviation, aviation podcast, dog rescue, dogs, Delta airlines, Northwest Airlines, pilot story http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/jessica_cox.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/podcast/mp3/jessica_cox.mp3 Al Malmberg Jessica Cox, young American pilot, speaks about earning a Light Sport License. Jessica Cox, young American pilot, speaks about earning a Light Sport License. No 00:21:44 Thunderbird Aviation Podcast program Al Malmberg's "World of Aviation" for March 18, 2009. Jessica Cox, young American pilot, speaks about earning a Light Sport License. Podcasts aviation, aviation podcast, pilot license, light sport pilot