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Beyond The Sky - A North Star Aviation Podcast

Beyond The Sky - A North Star Aviation Podcast

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Beyond The Sky brings you inside the world of aviation at North Star Aviation in Mankato, MN. Hear real stories from students, instructors, and alumni as they share what it takes to learn to fly and build a career in aviation.2025 North Star Aviation Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Soaring as a Piper Ambassador

    Soaring as a Piper Ambassador
    May 22 2026

    In this episode of the Beyond the Sky podcast, host John Hogue sits down with flight student Lou Pritzik to discuss her journey from a first-generation pilot to becoming a Piper Ambassador. Lou shares insights into her rapid flight training, the unique opportunities provided by her ambassadorship, and the importance of finding community in aviation.
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    25 mins
  • Making Training Fun: Mentorship and Milestones

    Making Training Fun: Mentorship and Milestones
    May 6 2026

    Join host John Hogue on the Beyond the Sky podcast as he sits down with Maddie Luebke to discuss her remarkable journey from a serendipitous discovery flight to flying for Endeavor Air. Maddie shares her experiences navigating flight training at Minnesota State University (MSU), participating in the Air Race Classic, and serving as president of the Women in Aviation club. This episode dives into the importance of mentorship, strategies for avoiding burnout, and why making training fun is essential for long-term success in the cockpit.
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    33 mins
  • The Purple Tails Races in the Sky!

    The Purple Tails Races in the Sky!
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, host John Houg talks with the MSU Woman's Air Race team: The Purple Tails! Ariana Moore, Marlee Walker, and Angie Guzik share their racing experience and whit it means to be a part of the Purple Tails and represent women in aviation!

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    42 mins
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