We are back from our Fall break!

In this episode, we sit down with Russ Keith and  learn more about the Facebook Community “Airplanes & Coffee.” Russ is the President of the Board for Airplanes & Coffee. Now boasting over 120K members, this rapidly growing community is looking to continue to expand. They have big dreams and we get to hear all about it.

Plus, Jim earns his Commercial rating, and Trevor purchases a new to him Cessna 150.

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News

Minnesota- Laser Pointing

https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-sees-spike-in-aircraft-hit-with-lasers-but-pilots-rarely-fully-document-exposure.amp

North Dakota- Veteran Program

https://www.flyingmag.com/und-receives-2-5-million-from-faa-to-support-veteran-flight-students/

Kansas - Textron Expansion

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/textron-aviation-breaks-ground-on-wichita-distribution-center-expansion/

Michigan - AOPA advocates against aviation bill

https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/10/18/aopa-advocates-against-michigan-bill-it-says-will-stifle-aviation/

Ohio - New Aircraft / Drone tracking program

https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/community/2022/10/ohio-leading-the-way-with-new-aircraft-tracking-system/

Events

Tree of Hope - December 3rd 8:00am-Noon @ St. Cloud Regional Airport

https://holidaytreeofhope.org/

Brodhead Airport Chili Fly-in - Nov 5th

Hosted by EAA Chapter 431 https://www.facebook.com/events/680562676707565

West Bend Airport Breakfast with Santa - Dec 10th 07:00 am- 11:00 am

https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa1158/breakfast-with-santa