EPISODE · Jul 7, 2013 · 23 MIN
SMAC051a - Len Costa Reporting From the Center of the Aviation Universe
from Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!
Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Recently co-host Len Costa had an opportunity to visit Aviation Universe, a local pilot shop in Bensenville, IL. During his visit he met the shops owners, Lora Yowell and Richard Wells. What ensued was a fun interview detailing the history of the store, the owners background in aviation, meeting Orville and Wilbur (the dogs), and even a commuter train happened to find it’s way into the show. Other topics include: Beech Musketeer RCAF Normandy Hurricane Pilot Canadian Pilot Canadian to FAA Certificate Conversion Civil Air Patrol Flight Instructor Certificate FAA Charts Pilot Training Materials Collectible Models Kids Toys Handmade Crafts Meigs Field Jewelry Magazines Lanyards Stickers Pins ORD Airport Watch (mentioned on CNN) United 787 Air Berlin Karlene Pettit Flight For Control Airplane Spotting And a whole heap more! The store is located at 13 W Main Street, Shop #6, Bensenville, IL and available online at AviationUniverse.us. Follow AviationUnvrse on Twitter, Like Aviation Universe on Facebook, or join Aviation Universe on Pinterest. Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone. Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, oremail and we’ll be sure to answer them on the air!
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