Flying Drunk
The true story of a Northwest Airlines flight, three drunken pilots, and one man's fight for redemption.
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Flying Drunk Joe will be a guest on The Morning Bulletin with Tommy B on Sept. 14th from 10:30-10:55 a.m. Joe will be discussing the prevalence of high-risk lifestyles amongst airline pilots and how bad decisions can lead to potentially deadly consequences. Tommy is a dedicated supporter of our authors and a wonderful host, so it s...hould be a great interview. (http://www.newsradio970.com/onair_page.php?id=3)

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KBUL News Radio 970 AM is the news talk leader in Billings, Montana, with FOX News, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Dr. Laura, and Coast To Coast. Wake-up with local hosts Tommy B and Bell on weekday mornings. ...
September 10, 2009 at 10:16am
Elliott Stockard
Elliott Stockard
Spread the love Joe!
September 10, 2009 at 11:22am
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Flying Drunk On Friday Sept. 11th, Joe will be a guest on the Heidi Harris Show (KDWN, Las Vegas) from 9:35-10:00 a.m (http://is.gd/32xNE). Tune in! For more recent news about Joe and to view his latest interviews and guest appearances, please visit http://flyingdrunk.com/recent_news.htm.

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BREAKING NEWS: Pilot injured in Teterboro, NJ, crash dies...Mass. lawmakers prep for Kennedy successor hearing...Fla. jury recommends death in abduction, murder...Ohio pickup hits Amish buggy, killing 3 siblings...1 dead, others injured in Miss. ...
September 8, 2009 at 10:08am
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Flying Drunk 'Flying Drunk' author Joe Balzer will be on Fox News' Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld tomorrow (Sept. 1st) (http://www.foxnews.com/redeye/). Please check your local listings.

Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld - FOXNews.com
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Joining Greg tonight: Ron Geraci, author of 'The Bachelor Chronicles'; FOX News' Lauren Sivan and Carl Cameron; and David Tolin, psychiatrist
August 31, 2009 at 3:08pm
Sam Vincent Geati
Sam Vincent Geati
Don't forget to mention your old drum instructor, Joe.
August 31, 2009 at 5:56pm
Deborah
Deborah
We are so excited to watch on FOX.
August 31, 2009 at 7:06pm
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Flying Drunk Great article featuring Joe Balzer and "Flying Drunk" on the ABC News site: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Story?id=8321825&page=2

'Flying Drunk' Shares Pilots' Struggle to Overcome Alcohol - ABC News
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Alcoholic aviators fight for a second chance at the cockpit.
August 14, 2009 at 1:48pm
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Flying Drunk Joe continues to be solicited by major media outlets for interviews and guest spots. Keep your fingers crossed!

August 12, 2009 at 10:12am
Debbie Stickler
Debbie Stickler
Hey Joe, it is Debbie Stickler. Remember me? We were Barb's Friends, the red headed twins Yvonne and Debbie. We lived on Jeffrey Ct in Lombard. I saw you on CNN. Are you going to be Denver for any interviews?
August 13, 2009 at 12:55pm
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Flying Drunk "Flying Drunk" author Joseph Balzer will be a guest on "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday, August 12th, at 6:20 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please check your local listings to confirm what time Joe will be on in your area. It should be a great interview, don't forget to tune in!

UPDATE: The interview has been postponed. Details TBA.

Interview with Fox News!
Time:6:20AM Wednesday, August 12th
Location:Fox News Studios
August 10, 2009 at 4:07pm
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August 10, 2009 at 1:13pm
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Flying Drunk Fox and Friends called to book Joe for their show! Stay tuned for show dates! www.flyingdrunk.com

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August 10, 2009 at 9:56am
Judy Nicholas
Judy Nicholas
Congrats, Joe and I will be watching Fox and Friends. You always do such a great interview. Continued success with the promotion of your book. I was thrilled to be a small part of it at the air show in Oshkosh. Absolute honor and pleasure to work with you and to meet Deborah and Cade. Continue to have fun and enjoy this wonderful time in your life! Your
whole family certainly deserves it!
August 10, 2009 at 10:48am
Richard
Richard
I won - My bet was CNN within 2 months! WAY TO GO JOE!!!
August 10, 2009 at 12:53pm
Jeff
Jeff
Great joe--you will have a greater opprtunty to tell your story with them. Anxious to hear when
August 10, 2009 at 3:59pm
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Flying Drunk "I'd fly on a plane you were flying any day, Joe. That's how much I trust you. I recommend that everyone read Flying Drunk" - Don Shelby, WCCO Radio

August 7, 2009 at 2:49pm
Kathy
Kathy
I'd rather fly with a recovered/ing alcoholic than with one that is still in denial!!! Joe did great on CNN!!! I'm proud of his accomplishments.
August 7, 2009 at 6:58pm
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Flying Drunk I hope you enjoy my interview with CNN's The Campbell Brown Show! - Joe. http://is.gd/25hZX

Confessions of a drunken pilot – Campbell Brown - CNN.com Blogs
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Imagine being a passenger on board a jet where the flight crew was so drunk, so trashed, the airport had to yank them from the cockpit. Campbell spoke with a pilot who got caught. He went to prison for it and he says it is still happening.
August 6, 2009 at 1:09pm
Valerie
Valerie
She was hard on you Joe, but you stood your ground....very proud of you!
August 6, 2009 at 2:30pm
Cheryl McCall
Cheryl McCall
I am sorry I missed it. I will try to view it soon.
August 6, 2009 at 3:32pm
Dolly
Dolly
Nice job Joe, we watched... too bad she didn't give you more time... she was hard on you but you did great!
August 6, 2009 at 3:41pm
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Flying Drunk After CNN debut last night, "Flying Drunk" by Joe Balzer was #1 aviation/commercial on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/FLYING-DRUNK-Northwest-Airlines-Redemption/dp/1932714715/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249400840&sr=1-1

Amazon.com: FLYING DRUNK: The True Story of a Northwest Airlines Flight, Three Drunk Pilots, and One
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Amazon.com: FLYING DRUNK: The True Story of a Northwest Airlines Flight, Three Drunk Pilots, and One Man's Fight for Redemption (9781932714715): Joseph Balzer: Books
August 5, 2009 at 9:58am
Valerie
Valerie
Way to go, Joe!
August 5, 2009 at 2:37pm
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Flying Drunk Joe Balzer will be on Campbell Brown on CNN tonight. Our Sacramento area listing puts the show on at 5:00 p.m. PST. Tune in!! http://campbellbrown.blogs.cnn.com/

Campbell Brown - - CNN.com Blogs
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August 4, 2009 at 10:43am
Elliott Stockard
Elliott Stockard
Watched Joe on CNN last night-breaking news cut him off-more to come?
August 5, 2009 at 7:16am
Mandy
Mandy
Great job last night Joe! Even though they did cut you off, it was great! Ryan and I sat through the whole show (trying for Ryan, he can't stand Campbell Brown) just to see you! I agree with everybody above, you need to get on Fox!
August 5, 2009 at 10:52am
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Flying Drunk Joe at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, WI. The biggest air show in the world!

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August 3, 2009 at 1:00pm
David Wayne DePriest
David Wayne DePriest
Miss seeing that hat at the other end of the sweet 16
October 27, 2009 at 6:33am
Joe Balzer
Joe Balzer
That was one of the greatest times of my life, the sweet sixteen is sorely missed. Thanks Dave. From one bucky dog to another. Your green brother.
October 27, 2009 at 8:44pm
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Flying Drunk Chicago Tribune full-page article with photo: http://is.gd/20Z7D

Drunk-in-the-cockpit tell-all book debuts at Oshkosh air show -- chicagotribune.com
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Joseph Balzer, a former flight engineer who went to prison for flying while intoxicated, released his tell-all book, "Flying Drunk," at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. Of the incident, he said: "We were out ...
August 3, 2009 at 12:59pm
Kam
Kam
Joe, that was an incredible article. Can't wait to read the book.
August 3, 2009 at 1:53pm
Paul Milano
Paul Milano
Book arrived in the mail today. Can't put it down (well . . . I guess I can since I'm taking a break and typing this . . .).

P.S. Thanks for the kind words you wrote in signing my copy. True friends are hard to find. You're one of the best!!
August 3, 2009 at 4:08pm
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Flying Drunk Great article about 'Flying Drunk' in the hardcover Chicago Tribune today. http://is.gd/20Sup

Chicago Tribune Headlines Article
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OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Pilot Joseph Balzer has been on a tumultuous journey for most of his 53 years, fighting his way back into the cockpits of airliners after losing his wings because of alcoholism.His problems ...
August 3, 2009 at 11:17am