Fly Midwest Jim

07/05/2025

🎙️ New Episode Out Now!

Most CFIs never imagine turning instruction into a long-term, fulfilling career. Jason Miller did—and he built one of the most respected aviation education brands in the process.

What does it really take to become a sought-after Certified Flight Instructor? This week on Fly the Transition, I sit down with Jason Miller—founder of Learn the Finer Points—to explore how he turned flight instruction into a full-time calling, grew a nationally recognized training platform, and what you can do to follow a similar path.

If you're a current or future CFI—or just someone serious about teaching at the highest level—this is the conversation you need to hear.

🎙 Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts. Search Fly the Transition or hit the links below

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-57-the-finer-points-of-becoming-a-sought/id1657873290?i=1000715864182

Spotify:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/flythetransition/episodes/Episode-57---The-Finer-Points-of-Becoming-a-Sought-After-CFI-with-Jason-Miller-e354rku

The Finer Points

05/02/2025

When life is busy and you have a production schedule you’re behind on, you edit when you can. Thanks for the coffee to fuel this episode, Ford!

05/01/2025

Normally I like to release my weekly video on Sundays. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, I wasn't able to get to this week's edit until the last few days.

Sorry for the delay this week!

On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 ripped open at 24,000 feet. A massive section of the Boeing 737’s fuselage was torn away in an instant. One flig...

04/26/2025

It’s still a pretty basic set up, but it does the trick. More AeroExploration coming your way tomorrow.

04/24/2025

I had a lot of fun making this video. Really enjoyed piecing togetherer the educational bits with some fast movers in the B roll!

INTERCEPTED! The TRUTH Behind TFR Violations

Ever wondered what happens when a pilot unintentionally breaches restricted airspace? In this episode, we delve deep into the world of Temporary Flight Restr...

04/15/2025

One of my favoritete aircraft in the Air Force inventory. April 15, marks the anniversary of first flight of the BUFF! See the whole story behind this icon on AeroExploration!

Why the B-52 Is STILL Flying After Over 70 Years

On April 15, 1952, a legend took flight. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress roared off the runway for the very first time—and aviation history was changed foreve...

04/09/2025

Today marks 57 years since the tragedy of BOAC Flight 712. Today we honor the memory of one heroic flight attendant, Barbara Jane Harrison, who gave her own life trying to save passengers.

This Flight Attendant Gave EVERYTHING So Others Could Live. The Disaster of BOAC 712

The Flight Attendant Who Stayed Behind – The Story of Barbara Jane Harrison & BOAC Flight 712On April 8th, 1968, BOAC Flight 712 caught fire shortly after ta...

03/22/2025

The story of America’s first aircraft carrier is WILD.

The USS Langley wasn’t built as a carrier—it started life as a coal ship before being transformed into the experimental testbed that pioneered naval aviation. Every modern aircraft carrier, from the massive Nimitz-class to today’s cutting-edge Ford-class, traces its roots back to this one unconventional vessel.

From launching the first carrier-based planes to its surprising fate in WWII, the Langley’s story is a fascinating piece of history that shaped naval warfare as we know it.

How a Coal Ship Became the FIRST US Aircraft Carrier - This Week in Aviation History - 3/16/25

🚢 From Coal Ship to Aircraft Carrier: The Untold Story of the USS Langley (CV-1) ✈️Before modern aircraft carriers became floating fortresses projecting pow...

03/12/2025

🎙️ Did I just Imply RH from OLD?! Whoops. 😬

Cue the AARP jokes. The discussion spiraled out of control faster than a plane in unusual attitudes—senior discounts on crew meals, aviation retirement packages, and more. 🤣

But seriously, RH’s journey from regional pilot to air traffic controller to major airline first officer is one you need to hear. 🎧

📲 Full episode is live over on Fly the Transition!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-50-inside-the-tower-the-cockpit-opposing-bases/id1657873290?i=1000692442368

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sYIl4ZTlAHfKRbpIrOYrD?si=2bdcef5742fd4bdc

🎙️ And don’t forget to check out !

09/18/2024

They say that aviation is contagious. It turns out that aviation content creation can be too.

Jim takes us on a flight through aviation history as he flies a 98 year old midwestern air mail route.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the new AeroExploration YouTube Channel for future adventures and aviation history.

Have you ever wondered about the routes flown by the pioneers of commercial aviation? Step into aviation history as we trace half of the US Postal Contract A...

09/08/2024

Good Morning, My Aviation Friends!

I dropped a new episode this morning, but unfortunately there was an error in the audio. This has been resolved, but if you listen on Apple, you may need to redownload the episode to get the corrected audio.

Apologies for the error. Enjoy the episode!

08/22/2024

A very pleasant surprise to hear the shoutout of my podcast on the TakingOff podcast. Thanks so much for the kind words and getting the word out about what we do.

They had former FTT guest BrYan Turner of Just Plane Silly on to talk more about his quest for the airlines. Just don’t tell the FAA about his bout of amnesia, lol!

Take a listen and follow Dan and Christy!

Dan and Christy talk with Bryan Turn about his leaving the IT field and in his middle-age, making a career shift to airlines. But what is hi...