Al Malmberg spent the hour with Charles Tilghman, pilot extraordinaire. Charles has been flying old warbirds for a long, long time. In fact, among his other accomplishments, he was the first pilot in command of "Doc", the 2nd restored B-29.  Join Al and Charles to hear about his remarkable life in aviation.

Al Malmberg spent the hour with Charles Tilghman, pilot extraordinaire. Charles has been flying old warbirds for a long, long time. In fact, among his other accomplishments, he was the first pilot in command of "Doc", the 2nd restored B-29.  Join Al and Charles to hear about his remarkable life in aviation.

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03/10/24 Charles Tilghman

Al Malmberg welcomes Brett Major to the program.  Brett is a top one-percent in the field of aircraft maintenance and inspection. He's not only provided his services to the military and the Department of of Defense, but also most of the major air carriers in the United States. He is considered an aviation expert.

Al Malmberg welcomes Brett Major to the program.  Brett is a top one-percent in the field of aircraft maintenance and inspection. He's not only provided his services to the military and the Department of of Defense, but also most of the major air carriers in the United States. He is considered an aviation expert.

04/21/24 Brett Major

You know the old saying, "Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door?"  Sunday morning on The World of Aviation, our guest did exactly that, but it wasn't a mouse trap, he saw a need for better hanger doors.  Michael Schweiss is a Minnesota kid who started Schweiss Doors, the most recognized brand name in hydraulic and bi-fold doors.  Mike is going to be inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame on April 20th. 

You know the old saying, "Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door?"  Sunday morning on The World of Aviation, our guest did exactly that, but it wasn't a mouse trap, he saw a need for better hanger doors.  Michael Schweiss is a Minnesota kid who started Schweiss Doors, the most recognized brand name in hydraulic and bi-fold doors.  Mike is going to be inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame on April 20th.

04/14/24 Michael Schweiss

 Al Malmberg spoke to Paul Dye who grew up in Minnesota, learned how to fly at the Anoka County Airport, went to the University of Minnesota to get his aeronautical engineering degree.  From there, he went to work for NASA in many capacities, including working as Flight Director for 39-shuttle missions.  Not too shabby for a kid from Minnesota!  Now, he's being inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame on April 20th. 

Al Malmberg spoke to Paul Dye who grew up in Minnesota, learned how to fly at the Anoka County Airport, went to the University of Minnesota to get his aeronautical engineering degree.  From there, he went to work for NASA in many capacities, including working as Flight Director for 39-shuttle missions.  Not too shabby for a kid from Minnesota!  Now, he's being inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame on April 20th.

03/10/24 Charles Tilghman

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