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The Stuck Mic AvCast is an aviation podcast about Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly.

SMAC106-Interview with Jason Schappert of MZeroA

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JasonMZeroACarl, Sean, and Tom are here to interview Jason Schappert of MZeroA, which is an online training site for pilots which includes online ground school, books, videos and more. They work with pilots of all levels from brand new pilots in training, to current pilots, and even “rusty” pilots that have not flown for a while and need to resharpen their skills.

Cruise Flight:

In this Interview, Jason and the crew discuss:

  • How Jason got into flying.
  • Living to fly vs. flying to live.
  • How he got into the online marketplace.
  • How to successfully get your spouse into aviation.
  • Working with the Young Eagles program and the Rusty Pilots Program.
  • Jason is developing a documentary movie about the Rusty Pilots program called Flying Again. You can watch trailers, pre-order the DVD, and also get the companion book which provides the how-to of getting back into the left seat.
  • 31 Days to becoming a safer pilot.
  • Having the right attitude to move forward in aviation.
  • For those interested in starting flight training, or restarting, Jason has the Private Pilot Blueprint book.
  • If you want to get a hold of Jason, you can visit m0a and click on their support, or ask Jason a question, and speak with one of their CFI’s.

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Announcement: Carl has set up a donation link for the Polk State Flight Team. Carl is donating one full day’s salary to raise money for the team, and is encouraging others to do the same. Please consider donating, and email at contact@stuckmicavcast.com to let us know.

SMAC105 Preparing for a Real In-Flight Emergency

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Photograph: Jacob Steinberg for the Guardian
Photograph: Jacob Steinberg for the Guardian

Carl, Rick, Larry, Eric, and Sean are here, as well as a special guest Tom Frick.

Carl realized recently that he is an “AV Geek,” or Aviation Geek.

Announcements

  • Eric had a big signing ceremony today with ExpressJet, as Polk State’s Aerospace program entered into Expressjet’s Airline Pilot Pathway Program, which gives their students preferred consideration in hiring, allows for sharing of curriculum, and really boosts and validates their three year old program.
  • Carl is now current for single-engine! He achieved his currency and got his flight review by completing part of the W.I.N.G.S. program. His W.I.N.G.S. was certified, and validated by Tom Frick, because……..
  • Tom is now a CFI!!!! He recently complete his check ride and tests on a VERY long day.

Cruise Flight

  • Owen Zupp recently wrote a great article about passenger evacuation from British Airways 2276. Carl opened the discussion to what general aviators can learn from these situations.
  • Tom has a briefing card that his school keeps in each plane, which tells passengers what to do in an emergency. It is similar to what you would hear on an airline flight.
  • Tom then discussed an emergency, off-airport landing he had when the engine quit on a plane he was flying.
  • Eric discussed teaching how every second could be the second before an emergency begins, the important things is what happens and how you deal with your “startle response.” He also talks about teaching his students to go through a safety briefing before starting the plane, and a take-off briefing before entering runway environment. They use a kneeboard device with reminders for them.
  • Carl brought up the concern that many pilots only go over emergency procedures every two years when they recertify.

After Landing Checklist

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