AVweb’s AirVenture 2007 Podcast #7: Flying Farmer Fights Fees

Monticello, Iowa may not be the biggest name in aviation circles, but aviation plays a vital role in the day-to-day lives of almost everyone in and around the bustling farming community. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with farmer, student pilot, and aviation advocate Max Dirks about what he sees as the biggest threat to aviation down on the farm and why he’s busy bending his Congressman’s ear on a range of topics.

Monticello, Iowa may not be the biggest name in aviation circles, but aviation plays a vital role in the day-to-day lives of almost everyone in and around the bustling farming community. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with farmer, student pilot, and aviation advocate Max Dirks about what he sees as the biggest threat to aviation down on the farm and why he's busy bending his Congressman's ear on a range of topics.

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