West Chicago pilot remains detained in Guinea for 40 days despite no formal charges
West Chicago pilot remains detained in Guinea for 40 days despite no formal charges  
Podcast: The Ray Stevens Show
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: Brad Schlenker and his co-pilot Fabio Nunes have been detained in the West African country of Guinea since December after landing to refuel during a private charter to Dubai. Brad's brother Jon Schlenker joins Ray Stevens to bring the story to light and try to raise awareness of his brother's situation and help get Brad and Fabio back home safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.