Today we have a special guest Alex Koziol better known as Alpha Kilo 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
Target audience: Non-Pilots
Successful Videos: Class-C Airport Arrivals
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

Is there anything in your content that stands out compared to some other flying/aviation channels?
How many cameras do you typically fly with? Where are they mounted?
How long does it take to edit one of your videos?
What is your favorite airplane to fly?
What is your favorite airport to fly into?
What is your favorite airport to visit?
Which video was your favorite to film or edit?
I’m coming up to New England for the first time and going to rent a plane. What advice would you give?
Has anyone you know of been inspired to start flight training by finding your content?

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:
No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Courses, Coaching, and Scholarships.

https://www.alphakilowarrior.com/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

FlySnf.org 2027 – April 6-11

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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 mission of JAARS.
Why MedEvac is important?
Where can we find JAARS?
How can we help either through donations or volunteering?
https://www.jaars.org/

After Landing Checklist:

Links:

https://www.jaars.org/

https://www.jaars.org/uncharted

https://SNFRadio.org

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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

https://snfradio.org

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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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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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Carl Attended the Fly With Jeremy open house and hangar event at Xavier Aviation Hangar in Lakeland FL. Jeremy has a unique and innovative approach to flight training and rental treating every customer with respect and providing an unparalleled level of service.

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:

Interview:

Jeremy owner of https://www.flywithjeremy.com

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:
No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links

https://www.flywithjeremy.com/

https://snfradio.org

Videographer : https://www.facebook.com/salraymindshift

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Flysnf.org
April 14 to 19, 2026

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Carl Attended the Fly With Jeremy open house and hangar event at Xavier Aviation Hangar in Lakeland FL. In Part 1 Carl interviews Fiona X a Chinese social media influencer getting ready to fly with Jeremy. Jeremy has a unique and innovative approach to flight training and rental treating every customer with respect and providing an unparalleled level of service.

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:

Interview:

Part 1 Fiona Fly With Jeremy Ambassador and Chinese Influencer

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:
No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links

https://www.flywithjeremy.com/

https://snfradio.org

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://flysnf.org

April 14 to 19, 2026

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Carl attended Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at Plant City Airport in Florida. PTA is a day of discovery, excitement, and family-friendly fun for kids of all ages. Plant City Airport is transformed into a wonderland of motion — where the skies, rails, and roads all converge in one spectacular celebration.

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:

1 Imperial RC Club – David Raff
https://imperialrcclub.com/

2 Atlas Aviation – Abby Tapp
https://atlasaviation.com/

3 Commemorative Air Force Tampa Bay – Steve Warmuth
https://caftampabaywing.clubexpress.com/

4 Liam Hawkins Mooney Anomaly
https://www.instagram.com/themooneyanomaly/?hl=en

5 Chris Gregory Stearman
https://flyingadventure.com/

6 Plane Crazy Life – Michael Kennedy, Skywagon Mark, Hanger Cole
https://www.youtube.com/@PlaneCrazyLife

7 Tampa Bay Aviation Association – Pat Livzey
https://mytbaa.org

8 Wes Kercher Real Clean Aircraft Detailing
https://www.realcleanaircraft.com

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The First Annual Affordable Flying Expo Day 3 November 8 2025. Carl had a great day speaking with exhibitors and attending seminars. We hope you enjoy the live interviews.

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:

1 Jamail Larkins – Aviation Start

2 James Mauch – Fly Risen – Porto Aviation

3 Mark Korin – Alpha Systems

4 Lou Mancuso – Sebring Flight Academy

5 FlyORKA (OR-KA) — Shona May Fenion and Roland Delhomme

6 Chris Gourdine – Side Slip Aviation

After Landing Checklist:

Watch the MOSAIC town hall on YouTube at : https://www.youtube.com/live/leVJsO4QT48?si=eown0_wlKzMQ9EzM

Links:

https://affordableflying.net

https://www.aviationstart.org

https://www.flyrisen.com

https://alphasystemsaoa.com

https://www.bristellsales.com

https://sebringflightacademy.com

https://flyorka.com

https://sideslipaviation.com

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun April 14-19, 2026
https://flysnf.org

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The First Annual Affordable Flying Expo Day 2 November 7 2025. Carl had a great day speaking with exhibitors and attending seminars. We hope you enjoy the live interviews.

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:

1 Shawn Staerker – The Future in Flight Podcast
2 Abid Farooqui – SilverLight Aviation
3 Hummel Aircraft
4 Anitra Goddard Sun N Fun Fan Van Ambassador

After Landing Checklist:

Watch the MOSAIC town hall on YouTube at : https://www.youtube.com/live/leVJsO4QT48?si=eown0_wlKzMQ9EzM

Links:

https://futureinflight.com

https://affordableflying.net

https://silverlightaviation.com

https://www.instagram.com/anitragoddard/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun April 14-19, 2026
https://flysnf.org

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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
Eye cleaning supplies
Chocks – never trust the parking brake
Tie down in open t hanger
Accident prevention
Evacuation Plan
Adequate lighting in your hangar.
Fall prevention.
Pest control. Matt suggested fire ant powder
Airport operation safety
Walking at the airport
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

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl – https://www.redcross.org learn first aid, cpr, and more.

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

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