You're flying along on a beautiful October day when suddenly you have a catastrophic engine failure.  Your training kicks in, you pick out a place to land and you make a perfect emergency landing on a Minnesota state highway.  Phew!  That was scary!  Little do you know your troubles are only beginning.  You've landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  You didn't know you couldn't do that, even in an emergency.  Well, that's what happened to Darrin Smedsmo, our guest on The World of Aviation on Sunday morning.  They seized and impounded his plane.  What!?  To hear more, join Darrin and Al Malmberg at 10:05 on Am-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities you can catch the show at www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you can't listen to the broadcast you can hear the podcast at anytime via www.thunderbirdaviation.com 

You're flying along on a beautiful October day when suddenly you have a catastrophic engine failure. &nbsp;Your training kicks in, you pick out a place to land and you make a perfect emergency landing on a Minnesota state highway. &nbsp;Phew! &nbsp;That was scary! &nbsp;Little do you know your troubles are only beginning. &nbsp;You've landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. &nbsp;You didn't know you couldn't do that, even in an emergency. &nbsp;Well, that's what happened to Darrin Smedsmo, our guest on The World of Aviation on Sunday morning. &nbsp;They seized and impounded his plane. &nbsp;What!? &nbsp;To hear more, join Darrin and Al Malmberg at 10:05 on Am-1280-The Patriot. If you're outside the Twin Cities you can catch the show at www.am1280thepatriot.com If you can't listen to the broadcast you can hear the podcast at anytime via www.thunderbirdaviation.com&nbsp;

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“Emergency Landing Gone Wrong: A Minnesota Highway to Red Lake Trouble” W Guest Darrin Smedsmo

This week on World of Aviation, Al Malmberg commemorates the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941. To help mark the occasion, he welcomes back Karl Zingheim, the official historian of the USS Midway. Together they explore why the United States was caught so flat-footed that morning, despite clear signs that Japan was preparing for an attack. They examine the decisions that led to the battleships being grouped together in the harbor and discuss whether there were answers—or missed opportunities—that might have changed history. Join us for a compelling and thoughtful look back at one of aviation’s most pivotal moments.

This week on World of Aviation, Al Malmberg commemorates the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941. To help mark the occasion, he welcomes back Karl Zingheim, the official historian of the USS Midway. Together they explore why the United States was caught so flat-footed that morning, despite clear signs that Japan was preparing for an attack. They examine the decisions that led to the battleships being grouped together in the harbor and discuss whether there were answers&mdash;or missed opportunities&mdash;that might have changed history. Join us for a compelling and thoughtful look back at one of aviation&rsquo;s most pivotal moments.

12-7-25 With guest Karl Zingheim

This week on World of Aviation, Al welcomes special guest Brianna Fiandt for an engaging conversation filled with real-world aviation stories, industry insights, and professional best practices. Brianna shares her experiences from the cockpit to the hangar, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and rewards of life in aviation. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, an aspiring aviator, or simply fascinated by flight, this episode delivers inspiration and practical wisdom from one of the field’s passionate voices.

Tune in as World of Aviation continues to explore the people, stories, and innovations that keep our skies moving.

This week on World of Aviation, Al welcomes special guest Brianna Fiandt for an engaging conversation filled with real-world aviation stories, industry insights, and professional best practices. Brianna shares her experiences from the cockpit to the hangar, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and rewards of life in aviation. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, an aspiring aviator, or simply fascinated by flight, this episode delivers inspiration and practical wisdom from one of the field&rsquo;s passionate voices.
Tune in as World of Aviation continues to explore the people, stories, and innovations that keep our skies moving.

With Guest Brianna Fiandt

In this week’s episode of World of Aviation, Al takes listeners on a meaningful journey through the history of Tree of Hope, reflecting on its mission and sharing practical ways listeners can get involved and support the work being done. Deb follows with powerful, heartfelt stories of individuals whose lives have been deeply touched by Tree of Hope, highlighting the real-world impact of compassion in action.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends aviation, service, and hope—reminding us of the difference we can make when we choose to give.

In this week&rsquo;s episode of World of Aviation, Al takes listeners on a meaningful journey through the history of Tree of Hope, reflecting on its mission and sharing practical ways listeners can get involved and support the work being done. Deb follows with powerful, heartfelt stories of individuals whose lives have been deeply touched by Tree of Hope, highlighting the real-world impact of compassion in action.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends aviation, service, and hope&mdash;reminding us of the difference we can make when we choose to give.

“Emergency Landing Gone Wrong: A Minnesota Highway to Red Lake Trouble” W Guest Darrin Smedsmo

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