A gifted and dynamic public speaker, Mike Machat has entertained and enlightened audiences with his aviation presentations nationwide since 1978. A pilot since age 16, he has lived the airborne experiences and enjoys sharing his adventures with his audience. Machat’s presentations convey the sheer beauty, excitement, and grandeur of flight, and create a highly enjoyable environment for participants and audiences.

As a motivational speaker on a wide variety of aviation topics, his presentations are a reminder to today’s generation of the significant contributions made by the world’s aviation industry for more than 100 years. Whether presenting a riveting program, moderating a symposium, or emceeing aviation events, Mike brings his unique style, aviation expertise, and sharp wit to your audience. Contact us for schedules, program topics, and speaker’s rates.

“Mere words can not adequately convey or describe the visual presentation that Mike brought to us this evening. Breathtaking imagery in the form of photographs and artwork filled the big screen in all its electronically projected glory.” Kent “Cobra” Troxel, EAA Chapter 1000

Mike Machat has made exciting presentations, emceed events, and moderated panels and symposiums for the following organizations:

     National Air & Space Museum, Washington, DC
     American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
     Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB, CA
     Cradle of Aviation Museum, Mitchel Field, Long Island, NY
     American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Dallas, TX
     International Plastic Modelers Society
     American Society of Aviation Artists
     Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA
     Association of Naval Aviators

     Art Center School of Design,
     Santa Monica College of the Arts
     California State University, Northridge
     California State University, Long Beach
     California State University, Dominguez Hills
     Southern California Private & Public High Schools

     Corporation Management Clubs
     U. S. Air Force Test Pilot School
     Van Nuys Prop Association
     The Quiet Birdmen
     FLYING Magazine Staff
     Experimental Aircraft Association Chapters
     Flying Dentists Association

     “50th Anniversary of Mach 1 Flight” Gen. Chuck Yeager
     “America’s Space Shuttle” with Joe Engle & Fitz Fulton
     “Convair B-58 Hustler” with Beryl Erickson
     “Air War in Vietnam” with Col. Jack Broughton
     “From X-15 to Shuttle” with Maj. Gen. Joe H. Engle
     MC and Narrator for Military Retirement Ceremonies