Welcome to episode 122 of The Journey Is the Reward! Brian takes the controls to interview Micah about his recent aerial journey from Portland, Maine, all the way to Philadelphia for a very important mission: attending his niece's wedding. Cheers and fly Safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

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Welcome to episode 121 of The Journey Is the Reward! All good flights must come to an end, and sadly, the incredible 15-day Southern Africa adventure of a lifetime is concluding! Join us as we say goodbye and the journey ends. Cheers, fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

In the next episode of NTSB News Talk, Max and I discuss Lessons from This Week’s NTSB Reports url:https://www.podpage.com/network/aviation-podcast-network/show/ntsb-news-talk/trim-runaways-caps-saves-and-why-ifr-pilots-still-lose-control-lessons-from-this-weeks-ntsb-repo/

Prepare for the continuing high-flying adventures across Southern Africa in episode 120. We travel from Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria Falls. Immediately, we encounter some turbulence. Please listen to see what happens. Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social thejourneyisthereward.org

Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward! Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO

Congrats to our friend Connie on the birth of her son Muyaule a future listener to The Journey Is the Reward! @mainefly.bsky.social

Welcome to the Journey is the Reward Episode 118! Forget the gate agents, we are skipping the pre-flight checks and jumping right into the main event: The Journey Is The Reward listener trip to Southern Africa! Cheers and Fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social open.spotify.com/show/37d9WaT...

Welcome to episode 117 of TJITR! We’re climbing to cruising altitude with our guest, Clint Henderson, from The Points Guy. We'll chat about his journey to becoming the managing editor, the tools he uses to maximize his points. Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

Welcome to episode 116 of The Journey Is the Reward! For our main segment, we've got a change of flight crew. Captain Dana is back but this time, Brian's taking over the controls for the interview. It's a role reversal, so get ready. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

Welcome to Episode 115 of The Journey Is the Reward! We’re talking with Captain Armando and his First Officer about a wild journey: Mr. Beast’s 100 Day Challenge. You will have to listen to hear what the challenge is! Cheers and fly safely. open.spotify.com/episode/5OL5sG… @mainefly.bsky.social

It’s Tom Hanks and his twin.

Welcome to Episode 114 of The Journey is the Reward! Our just released show finds us back in Maine with Micah at Becky’s Diner for another conversation with Captain Dana. We have Listener feedback from Mike and Jessie and a question from Listener Lu! Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

Today is the 109’th Anniversary of the Wreck of the USS Memphis, formerly USS Tennessee, ACR10. This is still the greatest peace time Naval disaster in US history when the USS Memphis was thrown up on the rocks of Santa Domingo. Here’s the story. pca.st/episode/34bdc7…

Welcome to Episode 113 of The Journey Is the Reward! Our main event this episode? Brian’s recent trip to NJ to visit the Queen, his mom. What started as a smooth experience on quickly veered off course thanks summer in NJ. Cheers and fly safely! thejourneyisthereward.org @mainefly.bsky.social

Bath built is best built!

On Episode 111 of TJITR, we welcome a true titan of the skies, soon-to-be Lifetime Global Services member, Fozz Mahmud of the Dots, Lines, and Destinations podcast. This man has more air miles than a commercial airline! Give us a listen. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

Welcome to Episode 110 of The Journey Is the Reward! Brian and Micah have a great show lined up for you, featuring an insightful interview Micah recorded with our good friend, Steven Ivey, a corporate pilot, plus a few more tidbits. Give us a listen. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

The beginning of the Dark Ages all over again. Pneumonic plague is different than bubonic plague, but in many cases the latter can precede and even be one of the causes of the former.

This is, emphatically, not the way it’s supposed to work. And I guess here’s where I should remind everyone that the global economy is captive to the every whim of a man who doesn’t understand how the global economy works

Welcome to Episode 109 of TJITR! We welcome back our friend Eric the Mapmaker. Eric tells us of his latest a domestic airline odyssey. And why sometimes the best laid travel plans are the ones you throw out the window halfway through. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

While improper and punishable, the leak is of no tactical consequence nor does it hazard or discredit our forces. This is solely about Trump’s ego.

Welcome to Episode 108 of TJITR! This week, Brian’s navigating some significant changes at United, and we hear from our incredible listeners. Micah gives us a health update and shares some friend's experiences on Breeze Airways. Give us a listen, Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

On Episode 107 of The Journey Is The Reward, we hear about Brian’s trip to NJ to surprise Momma Coleman on her 90th birthday and Mother’s Day. Yes, Momma Coleman returned to NJ to be closer to family. Chef Kathy was there & provide the birthday cake. Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

If you’ve got HBO, you’re absolutely gonna want to watch @lastweektonight.com…tonight.

Brian and Micah, our favorite hosts are back today with Episode 106 of TJITR. Get ready for another episode packed with listener love, packing prowess, nostalgic narratives, and a healthy dose of "don't let the naysayers win!” Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

This headline looks like it was written by @theonion.com www.pressherald.com/2025/04/12/t...

The cash back vs points discussion is coming to an end on Episode 103 of TJITR. Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast is back checking out Brian's wallet! Let’s see how she thinks Brian is doing with his collecting of points for free travel. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

Read a tale about safely moving bunches of airplanes through the sky at Chicago Rockford, IL Airport www.aopa.org/news-and-med...

Sometimes, it's nice to have an extra pair of hands in the cockpit. bit.ly/3YfWgON

Today on Episode 102 of TJITR our discussion with Angie from Award Travel 101 podcast continues! Angie takes a deep dive into Micah’s wallet!  No, she is not going to pick pocket him but go over his credit card strategy and make recommendations. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

What Went Wrong with the AH-56A Cheyenne Attack Helicopter Ahead of its time in performance and design, the AH-56 seemed like a promising attack helicopter for the United States Army during the Vietnam War, but instead ended up on the chopping block. Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/22/w...

Not a blimp, a zeppelin, nor even an airship, technically it’s a dirigible.

There are serious and legitimate concerns about airline safety. These concerns are not new but with chaotic firings at the FAA they will become elevated. That said, it’s ridiculous to mention a small plane crash in that context. Those happen multiple times a week; typically nothing to do with ATC.

Get ready for Episode 101 of TJITR! Our guest is Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into the travel hacking trenches. It's Brian, the points-wielding maestro, vs Micah, the cash-hoarding strategist! Who's right? Who's wrong? Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

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It's March so I'm doing Soldier On's March On Challenge to raise funds to help veterans, in memory of my father and in recognition of my family & colleagues who are currently serving. If you can spare a few bucks, consider donating to a worthy cause :) www.marchonchallenge.org.au/fundraisers/...

Today we posted episode 100.5 of The Journey is the Reward, Micah and I continue to play more recordings and read listener feedback in the form of congratulations on reaching our 100th episode. There were simply too many for the 100th show! Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

Today Episode 100 of The Journey is the Reward is published : A Show of Thanks and Gratitude. That is right Happy 100th episode to us and that calls for a celebration! Join us today as we hear from our listeners, Listener Lu and so much more. Cheers and fly safely. @mainefly.bsky.social

On episode 97 of TJITR we continue our discussion with Eric the mapmaker about his trip to Italy. There was so much to discuss we had to make it two shows. If you are interested in my trip to South Africa listen to the show for details. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

Catch up with all the latest airline fleet news at philsairlinefleetnews.com #airbus #boeing #embraer #ATR #Comac #avgeek #data #firstflights #aircraft #airlines #aviation #fleets #news #intelligence #deliveries #storage #ferryflights #aircraftmaintenance #orders #P2F #conversions

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Due to (believe it or not) weather related conditions, there will be no @airplanegeeks.bsky.social podcast episode this week. We should return to our regularly scheduled program next week.

Two of the three strategic elements that would ultimately decide the Civil War depended heavily upon naval forces. usni.org/magazines/n...

Just another ridiculous smoke and mirrors tax break project it will do nothing to aid in changing the climate, or lowering costs of energy.

Today is #NationalScienceFictionDay. Influential best-selling sci-fi author Robert A. Heinlein was a 1929 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who served aboard USS Lexington and USS Roper. A campaign to have a Zumwalt-class destroyer named in his honor was launched by his fans.

Just 500 years to go. m.youtube.com/watch?v=izQB...