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

The Stuck Mic AvCast is an aviation podcast brought to you by Carl Valeri about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. With your co-hosts Victoria Neuville, Rick Felty, Eric Crump, Tom Frick, Russ Roslewski, and Larry Overstreet!

SMAC342 A Unique View Of National Safety Month 06/30/2025

SMAC342 A Unique View Of National Safety Month June the National Safety Month and we are going to talk about keeping our passengers and ourselves safe in our home and workplace which is the airport. – This is the National Safety Council's annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace Preflight: Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC - you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Safety is more than just flying. We operate in a unique environment both on the ground and in flight. Hangar Safety. What tools do you have in your hangar? Fire extinguisher (Chris had an induction fire once) Eye cleaning supplies (fuel drips from wing tanks and sumps) Chocks - never trust the parking brake Tie down in open t hanger…carl Accident prevention (falls, hangar door safety) Evacuation Plan (Carl discusses exit plans as he was reminded in the earthquake a few days ago in DR) Adequate lighting in your hangar. Fall prevention. Pest control. Matt suggested fire ant powder Airport operation safety Walking at the airport *Leslie has a recent story about this. Driving at the airport. Slow down! Stop and pick up or report FOD. Hangar & Airport Security Everyone is the eyes and ears. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/general-aviation-security (this is Leslie’s POTW…should I find something different?) After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://www.redcross.org learn first aid, cpr, and more. Tom - Russ - Remote pick of the week. Leslie - AOPA General Aviation TSA Security Awareness Training https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/general-aviation-security Chris - https://www.avemco.com/ Links: https://www.nsc.org https://www.avemco.com/ https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/safety/hangar-ground-safety/ Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Florida International Airshow November 1-2, 2025 https://www.floridaairshow.com /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/37229720

SMAC341 FAA Compliance Program 06/15/2025

SMAC341 FAA Compliance Program The FAA Compliance Program Explained This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC - you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Also referred to as the or “Compliance Program.” (Previously ““Compliance Philosophy”) • Works on the premise that errors should be corrected not punished • Voluntary Participation • Work with FAA inspector, do not ignore FAA investigations • Compliance Action may be as simple as coaching over the phone, or may have additional steps like a flight with aa CFI • Generally does not result in legal action • Generally not placed in the Pilot Records Database (PRD) • Compliance Actions are much less hassle than legal actions Filing an Aviation Safety Report (ASR, aka NASA Form) not required but a good idea. Save the confirmation number, and save a copy of the report. From FAA website: “The Compliance Program represents a focus on using — where appropriate — non-enforcement methods, or "Compliance Actions." A Compliance Action can be described as FAA's non-enforcement methods for correcting unintentional deviations or noncompliance that arise from factors such as flawed systems and procedures, simple mistakes, lack of understanding, or diminished skills. A Compliance Action is not a legal adjudication, nor does it constitute a finding of violation.” • Information provided can be used in future investigations and legal proceedings by the FAA, but compliance is almost always the best option After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: https://amzn.to/446pp13 He’s a former Blackhawk pilot just trying to put his past behind him—but when a plane goes missing, Luke Angel is the only one who can untangle the truth. If you love flying fiction that actually gets the aviation right, check out TROPIC ANGEL by Nate Van Coops. It’s the first in a series of fast-paced aviation thrillers featuring seaplanes, shady airports, and a pilot who just wants a quiet life—but always gets pulled back into the action. The books are narrated by Scott Brick, one of the best in the business, and book three hits audio soon. So if you like your mysteries airborne and expertly voiced, start now with TROPIC ANGEL on Audible. Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Florida International Airshow November 1-2, 2025 https://www.floridaairshow.com /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/37018485

SMAC340 Interviews From Sun N Fun 2025 04/06/2025

SMAC339 Sun N Fun Live 2025 04/04/2025

SMAC338 Go Around 03/14/2025

SMAC338 Go Around Runway Incursions, unstable approaches, and simple misjudgment during landing are the main reasons we need to go around, but are you ready to execute a go-around maneuver properly? In my over 25 years of instructing recreational, business, and airline pilots, I have noticed a consistent trend: we don’t perform discontinued approaches very well. In this episode, we discuss how and why you should go around. Additionally, we will give you tips and tricks to execute the go-around maneuver safely and properly. Accident Analysis: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=65858 Preflight: Sponsor Shout out. Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Why should you discontinue an approach? Make the decision! Like Yoda says, “Do, or do not.” https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/103492/pdf Tools to better see and avoid objects on the ground and in the air during landing. The difference between a go-around and a discontinued approach. Configuration challenges. Go Around is a normal procedure to be practiced. Power, Pitch, Configure. Programming the electronics comes last. Brief the go around on every approach. After Takeoff Checklist. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: James - https://epicaircraft.com/ Carl - https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute Bill - https://www.youtube.com/@Airplanefactswithmax Tom - Eufy Doorbell Camera https://www.eufy.com/products/t8224111?variant=44298879205562&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_content=alwayson&utm_campaign=us_security_edge_m3_google-pmax_alwayson_allpn_purchase_ost_retargeting_internal_highroas&utm_term=19873407993__&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm7q-BhDRARIsACD6-fWoZRXeKtnxviOPWua4ZysnUGV88FI5v1pVtaadFcFRYHDTTM8OpwcaAv-mEALw_wcB Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training, and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more, click here: https://stratus.finance As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides, and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.stuckmicavcast.com/free/ Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025 https://flysnf.org/ Booth A-41 Live from Sun N Fun Radio: April 5, 6pm at Sun N Fun /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/35700950

SMAC337 Think Like A Pilot with Bobby Dutton 02/27/2025

SMAC336 Fuel Management 02/14/2025

SMAC335 Aircraft Ownership The Good, The Bad, and The Unusual 01/31/2025

SMAC334 James Spearman DFC 01/16/2025

SMAC333 Paramotor Flying 12/31/2024

SMAC332 Stepping Up To Twins 12/24/2024

SMAC332 Stepping Up To Twins SMAC332 Stepping Up To Twins Considerations for Flying, Training, and Maintaining Proficiency. Why fly multi-engine aircraft? When a twin is safer than a single. When is a twin more dangerous than a single? Considerations of multi-engine aircraft ownership. Cost of maintenance. Cost of training. What twin should I buy? Depends on budget and mission. What can you do to make flying a twin safer? Where to train? Accelerated programs and type-specific programs. Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.stuckmicavcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Carl - The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot - https://amzn.to/4iurBpF Bill - Doug Rozendaal, multi-engine ground school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD3YPdOH5Xo Leslie - FAA WINGS Course ALC-30 “Multi-Engine Safety Review” https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=30&sID=122&searchresults=true&preview=true Tom - Multi-Engine Pilot Flight Maneuvers http://www.pilotflightmaneuvers.com/MultiEnginePilotFlightManeuvers.html James: https://www.dfcsociety.org Russ: Night Intruder: A Personal Account of the Radar War Between the RAF and Luftwaffe Night-Fighter Forces by Jeremy Howard-Williams https://www.amazon.com/Night-Intruder-Personal-Luftwaffe-Night-Fighter-ebook/dp/B0C6MGBX72 Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Redbird Migration, Denver, Co. March 4-5, 2025 https://migration.redbirdflight.com/ Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025 https://flysnf.org/ Booth A-41 /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/34600745

SMAC331 Holiday Gift Guide 11/30/2024

SMAC331 Holiday Gift Guide Are You trying to decide what to get your favorite aviators for the holidays? This episode is for you. The team at Stuck Mic AvCast has thought long and hard to come up with gifts you can buy your favorite aviators this season! And that includes you! Let’s get started! Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.stuckmicavcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: Stuck Mic AvCast Holiday Gift Guide Experiences: Carl - https://pattywagstaff.com/school/ Bill - https://www.tacaero.com/ Chris - Seaplane & Land Flights | Tours & Charters | Kenmore Ai Leslie - The Pilot’s Quarters, Backcountry Pilot Experience at Buffalo Outdoor Center https://www.buffaloriver.com/plan/vacations/backcountry-pilots-fly-in-stays/ Fun Gifts: Carl - https://metarmaps.com/ Bill - https://www.amazon.com/How-Airplane-Idea-Book-Club/dp/0062320629 Chris - Paper Airplane Kit: Publications International Ltd.: 9781680225396: Amazon.com: Books Leslie - Melissa & Doug Interactive Jet Pilot Dashboard (ages 3+) Gifts To Make Us Better Pilots: Carl - https://kingschools.com/cleared-for-multi-engines Bill - https://www.cloudahoy.com/ Chris - Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2024): FAA-H-8083-25C by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Leslie - ACR ReQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: This episode is one big pick of the week! Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025 https://flysnf.org/ Booth A-41 /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/34210560

SMAC330 Successful Flight Review 11/14/2024

SMAC330 Successful Flight Review The flight review is a requirement but is also an opportunity to enhance your skills and increase your and your passenger’s safety. In this episode, we take you beyond the basic FAA requirements and promote what we call a “Successful Flight Review”. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.stuckmicavcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: The Flight Review What Is A “Successful” Flight Review - Carl Beyond (14 CFR) 61.56 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/61.56 A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate. What Is Your Experience And What Do You Want To Learn - Carl. How To Analyze the Learner from an Instructor's Perspective. - Leslie Using scenarios to guide the ground portion - Wings Program - Tom ALC-25: Flight Review Prep Guide (I suggest this to all flight review clients - LC) Foster An Environment and Attitude Of Continual Learning. - James What do you do if no satisfactory flight review that day? After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Tom - ALC-25: Flight Review Prep Guide https://www.faasafety.gov/files/helpcontent/Courses/ALC-25/content/index.html#/ Carl - The Practical Guide To Winter Flying will not only teach you how to manage encounters with ground and in-flight icing but also provide you the tools to make smarter decisions so you fly confidently during the coming cold, winter months. .https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/the-practical-guide-to-winter-flying Leslie - AOPA’s Focused Flight Review profiles https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/focused-flight-review James - AC 61-98D https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf Links: https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac119-getting-the-most-out-of-your-flight-review/ https://expertaviator.com/2011/07/11/never-do-a-flight-review-again/ Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025 https://flysnf.org/ Booth A-41 /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/33934657

SMAC329 FIA Denise Dull 10/31/2024

SMAC329 FIA Denise Dull SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow If you like exciting action-packed airshows that give back to the local community you will love the Florida International Airshow in Punta Gorda Florida. Today I am speaking with Denise Dull, President of the airshow who has led a team to help grow into one of the best air shows in the United States. We will discuss the challenges and keys to success in creating, growing, and continuing the legacy of an airshow. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: What is The Florida International Airshow and What can we expect? How it's important to build the right show on the ground & in the air (this year's non-jet team show revenue will be needed to help fund the costs of next year's show but ticket purchasers are saying they will wait for the Blues...that actually hurts us) Building strategic community partnerships. Our new Charlotte Community Foundation partnership is funding the expansion of our Earn Your Wings reading program into Middle Schools and our new Innovators STEM Pavilion & Family Aviation Experience area What is the Presidents Club? Trying to work harder - reviewing costs of a growing show while losing funding....huge hurdle and building additional/nontraditional revenue streams Losing the majority of our Board experience in one year and trying to develop new depth and sustainability while preparing for major shows and juggling airport expansion & airline challenges Top 10 USA Today Reader’s Choice & Signature Events of the Southeast 2024 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-air-show-2024/ After Landing Checklist: Links: https://www.floridaairshow.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisefdull/ https://www.facebook.com/denise.c.dull /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/33711252

SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida 10/15/2024

SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips and Tricks 10/01/2024

SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips and Tricks March 7 2023 a low-wing piper and a high-wing piper on floats collided killing a flight instructor and student pilot in both planes. This accident was especially tragic for me since the instructor of the low-wing Piper, Faith, was one of the members of the flight team I coached. In today’s episode, we will discuss collision avoidance tips and tricks to prevent such a tragic accident from happening again. I am also recording this because I promised Faith’s Mom I would do everything I could to help promote good collision avoidance practices. So here are our collision avoidance tips and tricks. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.stuckmicavcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: See And Avoid Tips and Tricks: Look Outside Scanning Techniques Clean your windshield ADS-B Out ADS-B In Foreflight and your iPad as A Tool Understanding visual limitations during see and avoid. It can take 12 seconds to react Blossom effect Proper communication. Avoid Over-Reliance On Technology How do we train, see and avoid? Other Situations After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Tom - https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/ Carl - https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterHaven/FlywithFaithbelievingyouwillbeheard Leslie - United Flying Octogenarians https://www.ufopilots.org/ James - Back Seat Pilot https://thebackseatpilot.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoohKwUWINfTKm4xWdejjRXOETteNu4JQ_xAnT59ApuYrgWVQgC- Links: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1041368 https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/general-publications/egast-leaflet-ga-1-collision-avoidance https://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/Portals/44/Documents/MACA_Pamphlet%20Nov%202017.pdf https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/adsb https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Documents/SA-058.pdf Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sat October 26, 2024 https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterHaven/FlywithFaithbelievingyouwillbeheard https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6V9QYS6JPX3F8 November 2 & 3, 2024 https://www.floridaairshow.com Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025 https://flysnf.org/ Booth A-41 Next Episode: SMAC328 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Dennis Dull President Of Florida International Airshow /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/33278122

SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot 09/15/2024

SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot Obtaining a pilot certificate is a license to learn but there are a few things we wish we knew before we passed our checkride. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we were taught during our flight training to fly safer and operate more efficiently. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: What I wish I had learned as a student pilot: 1) Grass strip/soft field ops - bill/tom 2) Self-serve fuel - Leslie 3) Right traffic pattern 4) Class B clearance 5) Landing with a tailwind 6) Courtesy car James 7) Aircraft handling near max gross weight 8) Spin training 9) Real-life diversion James 10) Visit a control tower 11) Operating out of an FBO - Carl 12) Marshalling Signals - Carl. 13) non-towered airfield - tom After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Tom - Air Text - goairtext.com Carl - https://www.twahotel.com/ Bill - https://www.aerographics.com/ Leslie - Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well by Stephen Proctor Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WDLjq6 Book trailer: https://youtu.be/VjYTXKrFQ0o?si=YsSyiOY9xgorBWIJ James - Bakers School of Aeronautics https://www.bakersschool.com/ Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: September 23-29, 2024 https://tta.aero/ttfi/ November 2 & 3, 2024 https://www.floridaairshow.com Next Episode: SMAC327 See And Avoid - Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/33060597

SMAC325 Introduction To NonTowered Airport Operations 08/29/2024

SMAC325 Introduction To NonTowered Airport Operations It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go wrong on this perfect night”. I wish I didn’t say that. In the flare to touchdown, I noticed things getting dark out of the corner of my eye. That is when I realized the time set for the lights had finished and I clicked the mic 7 times making the airport “come alive” again. This made me think about how infrequently many of us fly to non-towered fields and how we should review the procedures to know what to say and how to turn the lights on. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: What to say and when to say it. What not to say? Any traffic in the area please advise. Right of way. Lights. Do your homework. Don’t forget to close your flight plan or cancel IFR! After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Carl - C 90-66C - Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_90-66C.pdf Bill - https://www.amazon.com/How-Airplane-Idea-Book-Club/dp/0062320629 Leslie - Visit my favorite non-towered airport: Hana, Hawaii (PHHN) https://www.airnav.com/airport/PHHN Awesome experiences for pilots on vacation: Take a flight lesson to Hana Airport from Kahului (Fly Maui, Maui Flight Academy), Hang Gliding Maui (powered hang gliding and gyrocopter lessons), Maui Skydiving, Helicopter lesson with Go Fly Maui or a scenic helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. James - Electroair Electronic Ignition http://www.electroair.net Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: September 23-29, 2024 https://tta.aero/ttfi/ November 2 & 3, 2024 https://www.floridaairshow.com /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/32790067

SMAC324 Tropic Angel Author Nate Van Coops 08/14/2024

SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic For Better Outcomes 07/27/2024

SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic For Better Outcomes In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/ Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ Cruise Flight: Describe your problem. A good outcome starts with good communication. Give as much info as you can. Download engine data corresponding to the time when you noticed a problem & share it with the mechanic. Let the mechanic diagnose. Navigate the process together. Stay in contact (but don’t be a bother!) Have realistic expectations & build trust. Request an estimate and/or blanket approval for cost or time. Be available for follow-up questions. Have logbooks readily available. Respect the mechanic’s opinion even if you are getting a second one. After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Carl - https://amzn.to/4bwvbL0 Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Russ - Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! https://www.amazon.com/Surely-You-Cant-Be-Serious-ebook/dp/B0BQGGYLSF/ Leslie - Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast Episode 23, episode 141 https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/ James - Iconic Rides Iconicrides.com /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/32315292

SMAC322 Too Much Airplane 07/15/2024

SMAC322 Too Much Airplane SMAC322 Too Much Airplane? What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you. As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane” Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance Cruise Flight: How much is too much airplane? What to consider. Can you find training? (unique airplane) Costs - insurance, mx, training Does that fit in my hangar? Skill Talent and Training Convenience Balance your plans and abilities Type-specific training vs endorsements Insurance -https://bwifly.com/aircraft-insurance/insurance-factors-when-transitioning-into-a-complex-aircraft/ After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://metarmaps.com/ Bill - https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/ Leslie - AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/transitioning-to-other-airplanes James - FireFrost - Aircraft Fire Safety Systems Russ - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/32136952

SMAC321 DC Flyover with Bill English 07/01/2024

SMAC321 DC Flyover with Bill English For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience. To find out more about STEM Flights listen to episode 388 where Carley Walker describes the benefits of becoming involved with STEM Flights as a volunteer or participant. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp388-stem-flights-inspiring-next-generation-of-aviation-through-with-carley-walker/ https://www.stemflights.org is giving away scholarship guides for free. Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ and use the coupon code “STEMFlights”. To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/ Cruise Flight: History of the event Preparing for the flyover. What was it like to fly in the event Where they can find more about the event and photos. Future flyovers? After Landing Checklist: Picks of The Week: Carl - https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK - LIVE DC Flyover - AOPA's National Celebration of General Aviation Bill - https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html Leslie - https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/ Free User Waypoints download for ForeFlight of fly-in restaurants around the U.S. and Canada. Links: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/14/dc-flyover-pireps https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/ Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: November 2024: https://www.floridaairshow.com /episode/index/show/stuckmicavcast/id/31960522

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