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.

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>

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