We are back from our Fall break!
In this episode, we sit down with Russ Keith and  learn more about the Facebook Community “Airplanes & Coffee.” Russ is the President of the Board for Airplanes & Coffee. Now boasting over 120K members, this rapidly growing community is looking to continue to expand. They have big dreams and we get to hear all about it.
Plus, Jim earns his Commercial rating, and Trevor purchases a new to him Cessna 150.

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News
Minnesota- Laser Pointing
https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-sees-spike-in-aircraft-hit-with-lasers-but-pilots-rarely-fully-document-exposure.amp
North Dakota- Veteran Program
https://www.flyingmag.com/und-receives-2-5-million-from-faa-to-support-veteran-flight-students/
Kansas - Textron Expansion
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/textron-aviation-breaks-ground-on-wichita-distribution-center-expansion/
Michigan - AOPA advocates against aviation bill
https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/10/18/aopa-advocates-against-michigan-bill-it-says-will-stifle-aviation/
Ohio - New Aircraft / Drone tracking program
https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/community/2022/10/ohio-leading-the-way-with-new-aircraft-tracking-system/
Events
Tree of Hope - December 3rd 8:00am-Noon @ St. Cloud Regional Airport
https://holidaytreeofhope.org/
Brodhead Airport Chili Fly-in - Nov 5th
Hosted by EAA Chapter 431 https://www.facebook.com/events/680562676707565
West Bend Airport Breakfast with Santa - Dec 10th 07:00 am- 11:00 am
https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa1158/breakfast-with-santa