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:

Cruise Flight:

The Flight Review
What Is A “Successful” Flight Review
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?
How To Analyze the Learner from an Instructor’s Perspective.
Using scenarios to guide the ground portion –
Wings Program
ALC-25: Flight Review Prep Guide.
Foster An Environment and Attitude Of Continual Learning.
What do you do if there is no satisfactory flight review that day?

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:

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 Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check
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

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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.

UPDATE: In light of the significant impacts of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene on the community, the organizers have decided to cancel the 43rd Annual Florida International Air Show. The dual hurricanes have caused widespread damage and disruption across the region, making it impractical to proceed with the event.

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

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Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast.

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:

Florida International Airshow Canceled
Relief efforts a challenge without functioning airports.
Helicopters’ critical role in Disaster relief.
Flooding and destruction of Airport property and Aircraft.
EMS Staging Here In LAL
Moving aircraft.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

None due to storm.

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/

Booth A-41

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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

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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
2) Self-serve fuel
3) Right traffic pattern
4) Class B clearance
5) Landing with a tailwind
6) Courtesy car
7) Aircraft handling near max gross weight
8) Spin training
9) Real-life diversion
10) Visit a control tower
11) Operating out of an FBO
12) Marshaling Signals
13) non-towered airfield

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Tom – Air Text – https://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/3ZpYQ6h
Book trailer: ​​https://youtu.be/VjYTXKrFQ0o?si=YsSyiOY9xgorBWIJ

James – Bakers School of Aeronautics
https://www.bakersschool.com/

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

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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 – How to Eat an Airplane (Bad Idea Book Club) https://amzn.to/4g49c1p

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

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Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic.

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:

Nathan Van Coops is an author, pilot, mechanic, aviation business owner, and many other things, and it is a pleasure to talk to him today.

Welcome.
How Russ found Nate.
His passion for aviation and writing.
Book Summary – Tropic Descent (Tropic Angel series).
Other book series.
Other new books since our last interview or in the works.
What else has he been up to since our last interview?

Links:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/writing/smac244-two-passions-flying-in-formation-aviation-and-writing/

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

Tropic Angel Book Link:
https://books2read.com/TropicAngel

Tropic Descent:
https://books2read.com/TropicDescent

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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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://amzn.to/4cZN4mX

Leslie – Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast
Episode 23, episode 141
https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/

James – Iconic Rides
https://www.iconicrides.com

Links:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/contact-us/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://FloridaAirshow.org

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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/free/

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 https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ – The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

Links:

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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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

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Home flight simulation is not only a fun hobby but will help you with real-world flight training; now we have the statistics to prove it. Joining us today is Evan Reiter to discuss how you can benefit from home flight simulation and the upcoming Flight Simulation Expo 2024. Sponsor: Those who give through the Pay […]

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