On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will visit with Paul Peterson. Paul was "discovered" by Prince when he was just 17 years old, just in time for the movie Purple Rain. You may know Paul for his relationship with "Minnesota's First Family of Music," but you may not know he's a pilot, as well. He learned to fly while living in California 20-years ago. Join Paul and Al to learn more about Paul's life on The World of Aviation, Sunday morning at 10:05 (CT) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will visit with Paul Peterson. Paul was "discovered" by Prince when he was just 17 years old, just in time for the movie Purple Rain. You may know Paul for his relationship with "Minnesota's First Family of Music," but you may not know he's a pilot, as well. He learned to fly while living in California 20-years ago. Join Paul and Al to learn more about Paul's life on The World of Aviation, Sunday morning at 10:05 (CT) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

With Guest Paul Peterson

On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will welcome a plane load of guests into the studio to honor the memory of James Olsen.  James was one of the founding members of Sun Country Airlines, becoming its CEO and Chief Pilot.  Among the guests will be his children, Captain Chuck Doyle, Jr. and Marlene Earll who was with the company from the very beginning.  To hear this incredible story, tune into AM1280 The Patriot.

On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will welcome a plane load of guests into the studio to honor the memory of James Olsen. &nbsp;James was one of the founding members of Sun Country Airlines, becoming its CEO and Chief Pilot. &nbsp;Among the guests will be his children, Captain Chuck Doyle, Jr. and Marlene Earll who was with the company from the very beginning. &nbsp;To hear this incredible story, tune into AM1280 The Patriot.

In Honor of James Olsen

Sunday morning on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will continue his look at this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame.  Sunday (3-22-26) he'll look at the life of Bob Pond when visits with Ken Holley, Bob's son in law.  Bob was a decorated Naval Aviator, entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast.  In fact, Bob started the Planes of Fame Museum that was originally located at Flying Cloud Airport. 

If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via:"  www.am1280thepatriot.com

If you can't listen to the broadcast "live" you can hear the podcast at www.thunderbridaviation.com

Sunday morning on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will continue his look at this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. &nbsp;Sunday (3-22-26) he'll look at the life of Bob Pond when visits with Ken Holley, Bob's son in law. &nbsp;Bob was a decorated Naval Aviator, entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast. &nbsp;In fact, Bob started the Planes of Fame Museum that was originally located at Flying Cloud Airport.&nbsp;
If you're outside the&nbsp;Twin Cities, you can stream the show via:"&nbsp; <a href="http://www.am1280thepatriot.com">www.am1280thepatriot.com</a>
If you can't listen to the broadcast "live" you can hear the podcast at <a href="http://www.thunderbridaviation.com">www.thunderbridaviation.com</a>

With Guest Ken Holley

On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will continue his interviews with
this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Next up is Gene DePalma who is 
a Navy veteran and aviation executive. As a pilot, Gene has logged some 10-thousand hours in 33-different aircraft. During a 30-year career at Van Dusen Air, He rose to the position of President and CEO.

On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will continue his interviews with this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Next up is Gene DePalma who is a Navy veteran and aviation executive. As a pilot, Gene has logged some 10-thousand hours in 33-different aircraft. During a 30-year career at Van Dusen Air, He rose to the position of President and CEO.

With Guest Gene DePalma

On The World of Aviation we'll begin our interviews with this year's Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inductees.  Chuck Doyle, jr. was raised in an aviation family.  Does he even remember a time when he wasn't flying?  After retiring from Sun Country Airlines, Chuck continues to fly his restored aircraft off the air park where he resides.

On The World of Aviation we'll begin our interviews with this year's Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inductees.&nbsp; Chuck Doyle, jr. was raised in an aviation family.&nbsp; Does he even remember a time when he wasn't flying?&nbsp; After retiring from Sun Country Airlines, Chuck continues to fly his restored aircraft off the air park where he resides.

With Guest Chuck Doyle, jr. 

The World of Aviation Al Malmberg welcomes back Darrin Smedsmo.  In October Darrin was flying from Roseau to Bemidji when his restored Stinson's engine suddenly stopped. Darrin successfully made an emergency landing on a state highway..  He wasn't injured and his plane was undamaged.  No one on the ground was injured and there wasn't any property damage.  All good, right?  Awww, not really.  Darrin landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Tribal Police seized and impounded his plane!  And, he still has gotten it back!  What's going on? 

The World of Aviation Al Malmberg welcomes back Darrin Smedsmo. &nbsp;In October Darrin was flying from Roseau to Bemidji when his restored Stinson's engine suddenly stopped. Darrin successfully made an emergency landing on a state highway.. &nbsp;He wasn't injured and his plane was undamaged. &nbsp;No one on the ground was injured and there wasn't any property damage. &nbsp;All good, right? &nbsp;Awww, not really. &nbsp;Darrin landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Tribal Police seized and impounded his plane! &nbsp;And, he still has gotten it back! &nbsp;What's going on?&nbsp;

With Guest Darrin Smedsmo

Sunday morning (2-22-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with Pat Anderson who
started flying at the age of 14 in a J-3 Cub.  The love of aviation runs deep in Pat's family.  He's a 4th generation pilot who recently retired after flying for Mesaba, Republic, Northwest and Delta Airlines over a 37-year career.  Concurrently,he was a Command and Airshow pilot for the Commemorative Air Force.  Join Pat and Al, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

Sunday morning (2-22-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with Pat Anderson who started flying at the age of 14 in a J-3 Cub. &nbsp;The love of aviation runs deep in Pat's family. &nbsp;He's a 4th generation pilot who recently retired after flying for Mesaba, Republic, Northwest and Delta Airlines over a 37-year career. &nbsp;Concurrently,he was a Command and Airshow pilot for the Commemorative Air Force. &nbsp;Join Pat and Al, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

With Guest Pat Anderson

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.

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