SMAC356 Porsche & Planes

 

What happens when Porsches, airplanes, aviation enthusiasts, young aviators, and community organizations all come together in one hangar?

In this episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast, we visit the Porsche & Planes Morning Social, presented by Jeremy & Kilo Aviation at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). The event brought together premium automobiles, aircraft, pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the local community for a morning centered around a shared passion for cars and flying.

We also sit down for several conversations highlighting different sides of the aviation community.

Featured Interviews

  1. Fly With Jeremy
    We talk with Jeremy about the idea behind Porsche & Planes, why he created an event combining automobiles and aviation, and how gatherings like this can introduce more people to general aviation. We also discuss building community around the airport and Jeremy’s passion for sharing aviation with others.
  2. Young Aviator Wyatt
    One of the highlights of the event is meeting Wyatt, a young aviation enthusiast with big aviation dreams. We talk about what sparked his interest in airplanes, what he hopes to accomplish in aviation, and why exposing young people to aircraft, pilots, and airports can have such an impact on their future.
  3. American Red Cross
    We speak with representatives from the American Red Cross about its mission, its role in the community, and opportunities for aviation professionals and volunteers to use their skills to help others.

About Porsche & Planes

The Porsche & Planes Morning Social was held Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Xavier Hangar & Ramp at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL).

The morning included Porsche displays, premium aircraft, aviation and automotive conversations, networking, cockpit and aircraft viewing, coffee and donuts, giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Cars. Aviation. Community.

Question for Our Listeners

What aviation event, pilot, or experience first inspired you to become involved in aviation?

Share your story in the comments.

And if you know someone like Wyatt who dreams of flying, invite them to an airport, introduce them to a pilot, or take them flying. You might change the direction of their life.

Sponsor:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships.

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

http://flysnf.org/  2027 – April 6-11

SMAC355 The Navigator’s Letter

Today we have a special guest Jan Cress Dondi author of The Navigator’s Letter The Navigator’s Letter, a USA Today bestseller and WWII narrative nonfiction, follows the Ploesti campaign through the experiences of two B-24 navigators, John B. and Bob—Jan’s uncle and father—friends from the same small Illinois town whose lives unfolded in strikingly parallel ways.

Sponsor:

https://pilotcounsel.com/

Talking Points:

The discovery of 500-600 wartime letters
• Why Ploesti matters
• Operation Tidal Wave—audacious as planned; obstacles in execution
• The two navigators’ parallel journeys, their voices throughout the book
• Research and personal connection
• Operation Reunion—overlooked humanitarian mission, forgotten history

Links:

The Navigator’s Letter: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them Together

Find The Book On Amazon:
https://amzn.to/4pNOHvi

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships.

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://FlySnf.org 2027 – April 6-11

Website: https://jancressdondi.com/
IG: @b24navigators
FB: The Navigator’s Letter
LinkedIn: Jan Cress Dondi