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SMAC051a – Len Costa Reporting From the Center of the Aviation Universe

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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.

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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