If there is was a show to not miss, this week was it.  We had three time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff on the show this week.  Patty is one of the top competition and air show aerobatic pilots in the world.  I could go on and on about Patty's numerous awards, achievements, and contributions to aviation, but better to visit her web site at www.pattywagstaff.com and view her bio and newsletters and check her schedule to see when she is performing near you. 

In keeping with our aerobatics themed show we also had local aerobatics instructor and air show performer Keoki Gray.  Keoki has 12 years experience in the air show industry and has been a member of several aerobatics teams including five years with the Red Barron Squadron.  Check out his web site at www.ameliaislandaerobatics.com.

Bill Wilson was also be on the show with us this week.  Bill is a multi-engine and instrument rated commercial pilot.  He has owned eleven different aircraft from experimental tail draggers to pressurized twins.  Bill told us about a very unique and exciting new fly-in condo development project in Merritt Island, Florida.  Visit their web site at www.riverflyin.com.

We are having an aviation education themed show this week.  Most of us involved in aviation know how aviation can inspire young people.  We also know that aviation can be very expensive and can seem out of reach for many people.  We have two guests this week that are working to change that.

Judy Rice is the president of Careers in Aviation.  www.careersinaviation.org   Careers in Aviation advances aerospace education and employment by fostering scholarships, by connecting students with available assistance, and by encouraging the aviation industry, professional associations, government agencies, and the educational community to work together effectively supporting aviation and space career development programs.

Colonel Jack D. Howell is the president of Teens-in-Flight.  www.teens-in-flight.com  Teens-in-Flight provides flight training and aviation maintenance scholarships to those teens who have lost a parent in the Global war on Terrorism or, is the teen of a parent who was wounded in action and is disabled. Another phase of our program also focuses on selected teens that are considered "at risk" within our community by providing a positive aviation intervention experience.

Our sponsor for this week's show is Phoenix Flight Publications.  www.phoenixflightpublications.com  They are the publisher of the "Aviation Scholarship Directory" which lists practically every flight training scholarship in the U.S. and also includes guides on how to help you get those scholarships.  This book is a must have for anyone looking for money to fulfill an aviation goal for themselves or their children.

We have a good show this week.  We had a flight report from Brian's recent flight of the Urban Air Lambada motorglider.  www.urbanairusa.com

Our first guest was Jim Haun.  Jim is the son of author Col. James R. Haun.  He spoke to us about some of his father's experiences from his book "Spitfire Wingman".  www.spitfirewingman.com

Our second guest was be Greg Vretis from Tomlinson Aviation.  Tomlinson was our show sponsor this week.  They do helicopter flight training, new helicopter sales, maintenance, charters, and parts sales.  This was be very informative for those wanting careers as helicopter pilots as well as all of us that have just considered learning to fly a helicopter for fun.  Milford and Brian plan to get some helicopter instruction from Tomlinson in the next few weeks and report back on their experience.

February 2 was our fifth show.  Our guest this week was Shawn Knickerbocker.  Shawn has been an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) for over 24 years.  He instructs in airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and motorgliders.  Shawn is also a retired U.S. Customs airplane and helicopter pilot.  He has over 20,000 flight hours.

 We also had Charlie Willwerth back on the show.