Interview: Why the Kodiak with Knut Mjolhus

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Interview: Why the Kodiak with Knut Mjolhus

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Sep 9, 2022

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This week, Joe sits down with Knut Mjolhus, a long time aviation enthusiast. Knut has owned many different airplanes including a Meridian and M600 in the past. He explains why the Kodiak fits his mission better than the PA-46.

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Sep 9, 2022

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Interview: Why the Kodiak with Knut Mjolhus

Interview: Why the Kodiak with Knut Mjolhus

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