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42 Airport Observation Decks You Should Know About

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We can’t take responsibility for curating this list. Nevertheless, an article on FOX NEWS chronicles some 42 airport observation decks worldwide.

And being that avgeek that you are we figured you’d enjoy adding these locations to your list of hotspots to dwell and drool over the sexy metal that dazzles our eyes and imaginations.

The entire list is available at Airport Observation Decks Around The World.

How many of these have you been to?

Got another airport observation deck to tell us about? Send us an email!

SMAC055a – Introducing Midwest Flight Lines LIVE from Meigs Field Chicago

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Today is a very cool in-the-field interview with pilot and aviation website owner, Jon Kessinger, recorded on location from none other than Chicago’s (closed) Meigs Field. In this episode, co-host Len Costa sits down with Jon to learn about Midwest Flight Lines, including:

  • Jon’s background
  • Army helicopter pilot grandfather
  • First flight lesson on Valentines Day
  • Pursuing the Private Pilot certificate
  • Mission behind the website
  • Stuffing a Ford Trimotor with AvGeeks
  • Experiences at Oshkosh 2013
  • The best story on the website to date
  • Flying the Breezy open cockpit airplane
  • Aspirations to become CFI
  • Thoughts on closing Meigs Field
  • And more!

Make sure to visit the website at MidwestFlightLines.com, Follow @MWFlightLInes on Twitter, and Like Midwest Flightlines on Facebook!

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Stuck Mic AvCast 50th Episode Bash/Fly-In Event

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Because it feels like it’s been far too long since we’ve geeked out together about airplanes over food and beverage AND to celebrate our 50th episode, we’re hosting an OPEN INVITATION meetup!

Join us on June 22nd at Pilot Pete’s in Schaumburg, IL (O6C) as we celebrate our 50th podcast episode. There will be CAKE and gift bags with cool surprises so make sure to help us spread the word and share this event with your friends and family so they can come, too.

You DO NOT have to be a listener of Stuck Mic AvCast to attend – ALL AVGEEKS ARE WELCOME! Whether you drive in or fly in, we’d love to see you for this special occasion.

Please RSVP if you’re confirmed to attend so we can guarantee your seat and gift bag. We will have a section of tables for our use – everyone is responsible for their own tab.

We can’t wait to see you!

Cheers,

SMAC

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