Sunday morning (2-15-2026) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will speak with John Joseph.  John was a flight attendant for three different airlines over a 40-year period.  He saw a lot of changes over that time period.  He was only 20-years old when he started with Republic Airlines.  
What are the changes he experienced?   Who are the worst passengers?  How did 9-11 affect his job?  These are just a few of the questions we'll ask John, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on The World of Aviation on AM-1280-The Patriot.

Sunday morning (2-15-2026) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will speak with John Joseph. &nbsp;John was a flight attendant for three different airlines over a 40-year period. &nbsp;He saw a lot of changes over that time period. &nbsp;He was only 20-years old when he started with Republic Airlines. &nbsp; What are the changes he experienced? &nbsp; Who are the worst passengers? &nbsp;How did 9-11 affect his job? &nbsp;These are just a few of the questions we'll ask John, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on The World of Aviation on AM-1280-The Patriot.

W Guest John Joseph

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Sunday morning on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will look back one year with an interview he conducted with Sabrina Kipp.  She had no designs whatsoever to become a pilot.  Sabrina was in her freshman year of college and changed her major after her friends took a vote on what her major should be.  They thought she would be a great pilot.  They were right!  Join Sabrina and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

Sunday morning on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will look back one year with an interview he conducted with Sabrina Kipp. &nbsp;She had no designs whatsoever to become a pilot. &nbsp;Sabrina was in her freshman year of college and changed her major after her friends took a vote on what her major should be. &nbsp;They thought she would be a great pilot. &nbsp;They were right! &nbsp;Join Sabrina and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

(REPLAY) Guest Sabrina Kipp

​When you began flying did you have a bucket list (in your mind, anyway) of planes you wanted to fly?  Didn't we all?  Sunday morning (2-1-26) on the World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will speak with Meg Godlewski, Technical Editor and Senior Writer for Flying Magazine.  In the most recent publication she listed all the planes she hoped to fly. Meg has flown a lot of different types, but how many have been checked off this list?  Join Meg and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot to find out.

​When you began flying did you have a bucket list (in your mind, anyway) of planes you wanted to fly? &nbsp;Didn't we all? &nbsp;Sunday morning (2-1-26) on the World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will speak with Meg Godlewski, Technical Editor and Senior Writer for Flying Magazine. &nbsp;In the most recent publication she listed all the planes she hoped to fly. Meg has flown a lot of different types, but how many have been checked off this list? &nbsp;Join Meg and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot to find out.

With Guest Meg Godlewski

​​​​Sunday morning (1-25-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with Alex Redding.  Alex came up with the idea for MSP Airport "Live".  Back in the 1950's, many families around Wold Chamberlain Airport would pile into the car and go out to the airport to watch airplanes take off and land.  Well, no more piling in the car with MSP Airport "live".  You can watch aircraft take off and land on YouTube and Facebook.  Join Alex and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) to hear more on AM-1280-The Patriot.

​​​​Sunday morning (1-25-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with Alex Redding.&nbsp; Alex came up with the idea for MSP Airport "Live".&nbsp; Back in the 1950's, many families around Wold Chamberlain Airport would pile into the car and go out to the airport to watch airplanes take off and land.&nbsp; Well, no more piling in the car with MSP Airport "live".&nbsp; You can watch aircraft take off and land on YouTube and Facebook.&nbsp; Join Alex and Al Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) to hear more on AM-1280-The Patriot.

With Guest Alex Redding

Two weeks ago on the World of Aviation we learned about the crash of a B-52 bomber in the Twin Cities. This Sunday morning (1-18-26) we'll get a first hand account of the horrific crash of this behemoth  bomber in 1958 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.  Loren Kahl was 15 when the Stratofortress slammed into the Kahl family farm.  The explosion was so intense, people across the Twin Cities thought it was a nuclear attack.  Join Loren Kahl and Al Malmberg to hear Loren's first hand account of this devastating crash at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via:  www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you can't tune in to the show "live" the podcast will posted on www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Two weeks ago on the World of Aviation we learned about the crash of a B-52 bomber in the Twin Cities. This Sunday morning (1-18-26) we'll get a first hand account of the horrific crash of this behemoth &nbsp;bomber in 1958 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. &nbsp;Loren Kahl was 15 when the Stratofortress slammed into the Kahl family farm. &nbsp;The explosion was so intense, people across the Twin Cities thought it was a nuclear attack. &nbsp;Join Loren Kahl and Al Malmberg to hear Loren's first hand account of this devastating crash at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot. If you're outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via: &nbsp;www.am1280thepatriot.com If you can't tune in to the show "live" the podcast will posted on www.thunderbirdaviation.com

The crash of a B-52 bomber in the Twin Cities

Sunday morning (1-11-26) onThe World of Aviation Al Malmberg will visit with Tim Pearson.  On December 15th Tim had the aviation community abuzz when he took a 500-mile jaunt over the skies of three states drawing out a manger scene.  Those who pay attention to flight Aware were amazed when the manger scene, complete with Joseph, Mary and the manger appeared.on their  computer screens.  What type of plane was he flying?  What went into planning this?  Those are just a few of the questions that will be delved into on The World of Aviation, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.If you're outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via www.am1280thepatriot.comIf you can't listen "live" the podcast will be available at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Sunday morning (1-11-26) onThe World of Aviation Al Malmberg will visit with Tim Pearson.&nbsp; On December 15th Tim had the aviation community abuzz when he took a 500-mile jaunt over the skies of three states drawing out a manger scene.&nbsp; Those who pay attention to flight Aware were amazed when the manger scene, complete with Joseph, Mary and the manger appeared.on their&nbsp; computer screens.&nbsp; What type of plane was he flying?&nbsp; What went into planning this?&nbsp; Those are just a few of the questions that will be delved&nbsp;into on The World of Aviation, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.If you're&nbsp;outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.am1280thepatriot.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">www.am1280thepatriot.com</a>If you can't listen "live" the podcast will be available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thunderbirdaviation.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">www.thunderbirdaviation.com</a>

The World of Aviation Hosted by Al Malmberg With Guest Tim Pearson

On the World of Aviation with Al talks with Dave Mattsson. This episode of The World of Aviation introduces a discussion about a tragic Cold War–era aviation accident: the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress into the Kahl family farmhouse in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on September 16, 1958. Host Al Malmberg interviews aviation historian David Mattsson, who has extensively researched the event. Mattsson explains how his hands-on work with historic military parachute and aviation life-support equipment led him to aviation history, especially within the warbird community. His interest in the 1958 B-52 crash grew from long-standing rumors and conflicting accounts, until he uncovered firsthand connections through a colleague whose neighbor was Loren Kahl—the teenage survivor who lived on the farm when the bomber crashed.

On the World of Aviation with Al talks with Dave Mattsson. This episode of&nbsp;The World of Aviation introduces a discussion about a tragic Cold War&ndash;era aviation accident: the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress into the Kahl family farmhouse in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on September 16, 1958. Host Al Malmberg interviews aviation historian David Mattsson, who has extensively researched the event. Mattsson explains how his hands-on work with historic military parachute and aviation life-support equipment led him to aviation history, especially within the warbird community. His interest in the 1958 B-52 crash grew from long-standing rumors and conflicting accounts, until he uncovered firsthand connections through a colleague whose neighbor was Loren Kahl&mdash;the teenage survivor who lived on the farm when the bomber crashed.

1.4.26 with Dave Mattsson

Al Malmberg welcomes back Lt. Col. Tom Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.  On December first the CAP celebrated their 84th anniversary.  It was established just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor to  mobilize civilian pilots for national defense, evolving into an official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.  Today, the CAP does so much more. Tom and Al  delve into all they do in serving their local communities.

Al Malmberg welcomes back Lt. Col. Tom Fitzhenry of the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. &nbsp;On December first the CAP celebrated their 84th anniversary. &nbsp;It was established just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor to &nbsp;mobilize civilian pilots for national defense, evolving into an official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. &nbsp;Today, the CAP does so much more. Tom and Al &nbsp;delve into all they do in serving their local communities.

12-21-25 Lt. Col. Tom Fitzhenry

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;

“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.

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