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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

What happens when Porsches, airplanes, aviation enthusiasts, young aviators, and community organizations all come together in one hangar? In this episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast, we visit the Porsche & Planes Morning Social, presented by Jeremy & Kilo Aviation at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). The event brought together premium automobiles, aircraft, pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the local community for a morning centered around a shared passion for cars and flying. We also sit down for several conversations highlighting different sides of the aviation...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Today we have a special guest Jan Cress Dondi author of The Navigator’s Letter The Navigator's Letter, a USA Today bestseller and WWII narrative nonfiction, follows the Ploesti campaign through the experiences of two B-24 navigators, John B. and Bob—Jan’s uncle and father—friends from the same small Illinois town whose lives unfolded in strikingly parallel ways. Preflight: Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Cruise Flight: Talking Points: The discovery of 500-600 wartime letters • Why Ploesti matters • Operation Tidal Wave—audacious as planned; obstacles in execution • The two...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Today, we have a special guest, Peter Buffington, an airline pilot and amazing aviation-themed musician. His high-energy and visually exciting channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@SpeedBrakeArmed Preflight: Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Peter’s aviation journey and what inspired him to fly. He was able to meld his passion for aviation with a passion for music. What is SpeedBrake Armed? Why he feels SpeedBrake armed resonates with those who love to fly. Where can we find Peter online? What is next? After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: No...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Today, we have a special guest, Matt Ryan. Matt is AVweb's lead editor. His eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. Now a fixed-wing pilot, instructor, and aviation writer, Matt also teaches in a college aviation program in the Dallas area. Today, we discuss Matt’s lifelong love for aviation and how a spark at a young age lit the flame that is seen by aviation enthusiasts throughout the world.

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Did you know the International Committee of the Red Cross runs one of the most complex humanitarian flight operations in the world? Today we have a special guest ICRC’s Head of Air Ops Laurent Camisa to describe the life saving and humanitarian efforts of the ICRC and specifically their flight operations. Preflight: Sponsor: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. Cruise Flight: Talking Points: What is the ICRC: https://blogs.icrc.org/intercross/ The aviation mission of the ICRC. What type and how many aircraft do you have? Who flies the aircraft?...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Today we have a special guest Alex Koziol better known as AK Warrior on YouTube. Alex was a volunteer this year at Sun N Fun and has been encouraging and entertaining pilots through his YouTube Channel. Preflight: Sponsor: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Courses, Coaching, and Scholarships. Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Alpha Kilo Warrior 51-Year-Old. General Aviation Private Pilot 300 hours. Started Flying in 2001 after 9/11. Took 10-years off, Rusty Pilot started a YouTube channel due to being Rusty. Aviation Ambassador in New England. Aviation Entertainment videos since Feb 2024...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

For over 75 years, JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service) has dedicated itself to covering the last mile of missions through aviation. Typically involving transport of missionaries, translators and logistical support, JAARS has established itself as a leader in missionary aviation in the world's green band of rainforests and jungle regions. Steve Russell, president of JAARS, joins us to discuss the valuable role JAARs plays and its new direction towards their new MedEvac mission. Welcome to the show Steve! Preflight: Sponsor: https://AviationCareersPodcast.com Cruise Flight: Interview: The...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Welcome to the Sun n Fun 2026 edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Russ, Tom, Carl, and Victoria attended the airshow and had an amazing time. This is part 3 of our favorite interviews from Sun N Fun. Chats From The Deck At Sun N Fun: Eric Crump Vice President Aerospace Center For Excellence https://aceedu.org Aerocreeper https://aerocreeper.com/ Bose https://boseaviation.com/ Sandrine Gassard https://girlsgofly.com/ Phillips 66 https://www.phillips66.com/aviation/ Women Shine At Sun N Fun https://www.wai.org After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Airshow episode no picks of the week. Links...

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

Welcome to the Sun n Fun 2026 edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast Russ, Tom, Carl, and Victoria attended the airshow and had an amazing time. This is part 2 of our favorite interviews from Sun N Fun. Cruise Flight: Chats From The Deck At Sun N Fun: Piedmont Airlines Eric Washburn Chairman Sun N Fun Jane Winter and Nancy Leenhouts Antitra Goddard STOL Linda Solars Flying over the Atlantic with a home built NORAD Pilots After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Airshow episode no picks of the week. Links SNFRadio.org

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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

[powerpress] Welcome to the Sun n Fun 2026 edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast Russ, Tom, Carl, and Victoria attended the airshow and had an amazing time. Sponsor: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com Our Favorite Interviews From Sun N Fun: Speed Brake Music Limitless Aviation wheelchair user did formula 1 air and STOL https://www.instagram.com/limitless_air_racing/ Mooney Anomaly https://www.instagram.com/themooneyanomaly/ Gleim https://aviation.gleim.com Aviation Artist Amanda Holley From Chanel 8 Weather to Sun N Fun Ambassador Links https://flysnf.org https://huffyswindsocks.com

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