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Fly to all fifty states in this in-depth conversation about a record-breaking flight and airplane.Today, we are excited to speak with world-record-holding pilot, Michael Combs. Michael tells us about his death-defying moment, his record-breaking flight to all fifty states, and why you should never give up on your dreams. We will also hear about his light sport aircraft, Hope One, which is living out retirement in Wings Museum. This one is going to be cool!Key Takeaways:In 2003, Michael had a life-threatening health problem that caused him to temporarily die and lose most of his memory.Michael knew he wanted to be a pilot since he was a kid, and while healing in the hospital, that goal kept him going.The Flight for the Human Spirit was a project meant to inspire people by showing that the impossible is possible and that you are never too old to start chasing your dreams.Michael's goal was to fly his Remos GX light sport aircraft, Hope One, to all fifty states, something that had never been done before. He completed his goal in Hawaii when he got to fly in an air show with the Blue Angels, the Red Bull stunt plane, and Jacquie B Airshows.After his flight, Michael was still making headlines by breaking even more records with Hope One.Hope One is now retired and living in Wings Over the Rockies' hangar. The cockpit is left in the same condition as when Michael flew it for the last time.Resources:The Story Behind the Flight for the Human Spirit Hope One Arrives In Denver
The Behind the Wings Podcast is back this February with Season 4 and 10 new episodes! Hear from Ed Dwight Jr, the first Black astronaut candidate, world record holder Michael Combs, and dive into topics like The Mental Health Pilot Parodox and the history of The Women Airfare Service Pilots (WASP).New episodes come out every other Monday, starting February 19th. Subscribe wherever you listen, because we've got a lot to explore!You can find the Behind the Wings podcast wherever you listen. For past episodes and show notes visit: WingsMuseum.org/podcast.
This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip and Denny will be playing the best of the best in Southern Gospel music such as The Hoppers, The Chuck Wagon Gang, Michael Combs, Carolina The Band, The Dixie Echoes, Heart 2 Heart, and much, much more. Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/57087367/download.mp3 Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.org Legend Oldies Radio. Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT. https://www.legendoldies.com Playlist: Artists |Song Title | Album 01. The Nelons Beautiful - "Beautiful" 02. The Guardians -Roll away troubled river - "Songs Of A Lifetime" 03. The Kramers - All day, every day - Sing Me There" 04. The Hoppers - If we ever got a look - "Life Is Good" 05. The Torchmen Quartet - We sing about a Savior - "Step Up" 06. The Sharps Quartet - My home in Heaven - "One Day" 07. The Chuck Wagon Gang - I'm bound for the land of Canaan - "The Best Is Yet To Be" 08. The Booth Brothers - A wonderful life - "Isaiah 12:2" 09. The Gaither Vocal Band - The old rugged cross made the difference - "Shine - The Darker The Night - The Brighter The Light" 10. Triumphant Quartet - How great Thou Art - "Hymns & Worship" 11. Jimmy Swaggart - Hallelujah - "40 Inspirational & Gospel CD's" 12. Mystery artists of the week - Holy Spirit Thou Art welcome - "40 Inspirational & Gospel CD's" 13. 11th Hour - He sees what we don't - "A Collection Of Hits" 14. Michael Combs - I'm going there - "The Shepherd" 15. Brian Free & Assurance - Jesus will pick you up - "30th Anniversary - Remastered" 16. Carolina The Band - Love is the answer - "Country Classics - Country Style" 17. Carroll Roberson - Blowing in the wind - "Gospel Country Style" 18. Mark Bishop - Zoom meetings - "You're Happy When You're Laughing" 19. The Dixie Echoes - Just for today - "Music & Melody" 20. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - John in the Jordan - "Get Away Jordan" 21. Gordan Mote - Door wide open - (Featuring The Gaither Vocal Band) - "Where You Lead Me" 22. Heart 2 Heart - I will praise Him - "Pray" 23. Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver - He lives in me - "He Lives In Me" Outro – How Majestic Is Thy Name – Kim Collingsworth - Majesty
Today we dive into our oldest series ever! We go to the silent film era to talk about Fritz Lang's wonderful Dr. Mabuse! As established in our previous episode if you've seen the Zach Snyder Cut, then you are obligated to watch this 4 hour silent film. Read Michael's Reflections From the Garden Get the Audiobook of the Podcast Help us get to 50 Patrons by the end of the year so we can cover every Pixar movie! FREE TRIAL! - Sign up for $3 and listen to our patreon episode on 22 Jump Street Join our Facebook Group - Facebook
The Church co-founder Eric Fischl joins Sara Cochran, co-curator of the Strike Fast, Dance Lightly artists on boxing exhibition, local artist Michael Combs and WLIW-FM's Heart of The East End host Gianna Volpe during the HOTstudio segment underwritten by Peconic Landing.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music
Today we dive into the most controversial movie of the series since Phantom Menace! A movie that turned many people to the dark side! We're joined by a Star Wars expert who's surprised by his feelings on the movie by the end of the episode... Follow Michael Combs Help us get to 50 Patrons by the end of the year so we can cover every Pixar movie! - Sign up for $3
Interview Special! Jesse Cartwright and Michael Combs of THE GROOVE share their situation, their history and their love of Kylie Minogue.
Interview Special! Jesse Cartwright and Michael Combs of THE GROOVE share their situation, their history and their love of Kylie Minogue.
Episode #31: Patterson Hood returns to talk about the two studio albums he and the Drive-By Truckers released in 2020, The Unraveling, and The New OK, and much more. Otis Redding's daughter Karla Redding-Andrews tells us about her work with the Otis Redding Foundation, and their O'Tis The Season livestream series. In our store feature, Michael Combs and Jesse Cartwright of The Groove in Nashville share their moving story of keeping their store going while Michael donated one of his kidneys to Jesse. Plus, Carrie Colliton calls in with the Record Store Day News. Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Paramount Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. For more RSD updates go to RecordStoreDay.com. Please subscribe, rate us and review us wherever you get podcasts.
Tonya Wilson singing Cause Jesus Said So by Michael Combs
Be inspired as you hear Michael Combs talk about the influence of his Grandmother had on him that led to him founding CareerTrackers to support Indigenous students through their studies and more recently CareerSeekers to support refugees and asylum seekers into employment. As CEO he talks about clarity of purpose and the importance of staying true to your values.
Author, adventurer and artist Michael Combs joins me again to discuss the spiritual guidance that he receives from angels and the departed, and why natural disasters and political upheavals occur. Michael shares his perspective on the age old question: "Why does God allow suffering?"
A week after being delayed on the take-off of his Transcontinental flight and Michael Combs is at peace knowing that all things are moving to their appointed place. Recorded at the US Aviation hangar on the day before the flight that will take Hope One to Carlsbad, CA...Michael shares the events of the week, and one of the greatest lessons that he has learned from The Flight for the Human Spirit.
After flying over 25,000 miles into 49 states and 159 airports...everyone was curious as to how the REMOS Light Sport Aircraft held up. In this episode, pilot Michael Combs discusses the status of The Flight for the Human Spirit as well as his impressions of the Sun n Fun Airshow. Recorded from Meridian, MS...Michael is awaiting a strong storm system to pass before he returns to his home base for several speaking engagements. So was the REMOS a good choice for an endurance flight? Listen in and find out.
One of the common questions that Michael Combs has been asked as he has traveled across the country in a Remos Light Sport Aircraft: "Is Mission Control really real?" Yes...it is! Michael's son Steve has devoted much of his time throughout The Flight for the Human Spirit to taking on the various tasks of Mission Control from Monitoring Weather, Tracking the progress of The Flight, and issuing a "Go/No Go" status. It is a position that carries a large level of responsibilities, but also a comes with many rewards. But what does Steve fly on a day to day basis? Find out in this interesting episode!
By popular request, here is the episode that you've been waiting for! Michael Combs and Bob Warner discuss the adventure of flying over the Canadian wilderness in a Remos Light Sport Aircraft. The weather was "unsettled" according to the forecasters, and the risks were great as the two began their flight day from Boeing Field in Seattle, WA. The route led them to Vancouver, then onward to Kamploops and Prince George, British Columbia. Imagine just what it is like listening to an airline attempting to land in heavy winds at an airport that you are heading toward...or deciding to leave the safest route to fly over some of the most rugged country found on earth. It all happened on The Flight for the Human Spirit. This is history in the making and certainly will become a collector's edition as you listen to the actual words and experiences of these two pilots.
The Flight for the Human Spirit has reached the West Coast! In this episode, Michael Combs describes how The Flight progressed from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA. He has now finished covering the hot desert regions of the Southwest and is now heading northward on a trek that will end in Alaska within the next few weeks. San Diego was a place that had a profound impact on helping Michael to improve his mental outlook and gain greater health that eventually led to the concept of this flight. Now as he returns for the first time in nearly seven years, he is moved to reach out and help as many as he can to encourage millions of others to follow their dreams, and to live their lives with no regrets. Today is the day to begin following your dreams, and to live your life with passion!
Flight Day #29 is nearly complete, but high winds in Elko, NV forced The Flight to stop one leg early. Upon landing in Salt Lake City, Michael Combs had officially piloted the Remos Light Sport Aircraft over 17,000 miles! Salt Lake City is the 119th stop and Utah is the 44th state. While at the airport, another weather check revealed that The Flight would be delayed due to a developing rain system in Northern Utah. This may cause The Flight to be grounded for several more days due to high winds that are once again forecase in Nevada. In this episode, you can hear the rain falling in the background as Michael describes the flight from Las Vegas to Salt Lake. What was it like to finally see Hoover Dam from the air? Listen and find out how incredible this journey is.
In this episode the crew talks about the ins and out of flight training, Padapalooza 2010, Featured Site ShortField.com, and special guest Michael Combs of Flight for the Human Spirit.
This episode we talk with Michael Combs, who is planning a flight to all 50 US states in a light sport aircraft.