Episode 29: Sailing the Skies with Sporty's - Featuring Sporty's President John Zimmerman

Flying Midwest Podcast

On this episode, we are are excited to bring you John Zimmerman. He is the president of the Midwest based aviation superpower, Sporty's! If you are a pilot, it is highly unlikely that you aren't familiar with Sporty's. We will talk about the origins of Sporty's, their pilot training programs, John's growth within the company, and how they have adapted over time. He will also talk about their blogs and podcast Pilot's Discretion, and what is in store for the future.

Visit Sporty's website for product and training information here:

https://www.sportys.com/

Check out the Pilots' Discretion Podcast here:

sportys.com/podcast

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NEWS -

Airport Close Calls

https://foxnebraska.com/amp/news/nation-world/faa-safety-summit-kicks-off-industry-effort-to-prevent-more-close-calls-federal-aviation-administration-airports-flights-airplanes-near-collisions-cast-shadow-over-congressional-hearings-with-faa-airplane-airline-collisions-crashes-runway-billy-nolen

South Dakota

https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2023/03/17/womens-history-month-looking-skies-influential-women-south-dakota/?outputType=amp

Veteran's Flying Bill

https://www.flyingmag.com/bipartisan-bill-aims-to-help-military-veterans-get-their-wings/

Michigan

https://wwmt.com/amp/news/local/womens-aviation-career-symposium-western-michigan-university-college-battle-creek-careers-professional-conference-dispatchers-pilots-attendants-corporate-calhoun-county-west-michigan

EVENTS -

April 14th - Earhart Museum Opening

https://ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org/

April 15th - Purdue Flyin

https://www.purdueaviationday.com/fly-in