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SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of “Mr. Mig – The Real Story of the First MiGs in America”

Welcome to episode 299. During my decades of volunteering with various organizations at Sun N Fun, I have been blessed with the ability to view in person Soviet Migs and have always wondered what it would be like to fly one let alone own a MIG. Today we answer that question.

Joining me in this episode is Paul Entrekin Author of Mr. Mig -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America. Paul’s life is a true example of how following your dream and pursuing your passion can lead to outcomes in your life beyond your dreams. 

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight: 

  • Most would never consider owning a warbird let alone a Soviet MIG. Why the MiG
  • You don’t just look in the classifieds to purchase a MiG. So how did he become the first pilot in the free world to own a MiG?
  • The story of his journey toward ownership and amazing crowds at numerous airshows are detailed in Mr. MiG -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America.
  • How he turned a passion for flying into a writing passion
  • Jasper and the Christmas Faeries.
  • Since there seems to be much more runway available in Paul’s life, what is the next adventure?
  • What advice would you have for someone who has always wanted to fly or own a historic airplane?
  • Give it some prayer and think about what you want to do. Just go for it.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

No pick of the week but please visit Paul’s website https://paulentrekin.com/ to learn more about his storied life and where you can find his books.

Sponsor:

 Please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings.  http://aerospacescholarships.com 

Links:

https://www.pilotsforkids.org/

https://paulentrekin.com/