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SMAC245 Beyond the IFR Checkride

July 1, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we discuss common challenges for IFR pilots and tips not normally covered during IFR training.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

These are problems I see repeatedly, as well as tips and tricks that don’t usually get covered in IFR training.

– Configuration changes past the FAF?

– Turning promptly when given a vector to final.

– What to do when the vector to final isn’t going to work out.

– Heading bug and track line – useful tools.

– Track course what is the difference?

– Radar contact…

– Climb gradients on SIDs – can your airplane make it?

– Takeoff obstacles listing and multi-engine accelerate-go distances.

– Clearances from remote fields – VIFNO Void If Not Off By, “upon entering controlled airspace”, etc.

– “Can’t get there from here” – preferred routes, PDR/PAR; TEC – what is it and why do I care?

– Common errors even ATP’s get wrong.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – Gleim FIRC : https://www.gleimaviation.com/product-category/firc/

Russ – MyFlightbook electronic logbook https://myflightbook.com/

Bill – Aviation calculators and more: http://www.luizmonteiro.com/Index.aspx

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Opposing Bases Ep 126, Vectors to Final: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob126-vectors-to-final

SMAC244 Two passions flying in formation: Aviation and Writing

June 22, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast 2 Comments

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is someone who has realized his two passions of aviation and writing. Nathan Van Coops is an accomplished pilot and author. Today we discuss his journey towards accomplishing the goal of aviator and author.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward to receive a year access to the scholarships guide.

The most recent update includes 38 new scholarships, 10 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

How did Russ find out about this author?
Aviation background
Author background
How do you balance these two passions?
How easy do you find it to work your aviation background into your books?
In what other ways have you done so?
Is it intentional, or do you only fit in aviation parts where it makes sense?
Do you ever find yourself thinking “I need to be a little less detailed on the aviation terms here?”
Is there a book that most reflects your passion for aviation?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nathanvancoops/

BookFaces Live Podcast

https://nathanvancoops.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148998479097782/

Illusions Richard Bach

SMAC243 Navigating Special Use Airspace

June 15, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Navigating Special Use Airspace: Stuck Mic AvCast 243. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we discuss flying around and through special use airspace.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

The most recent update includes 32 new scholarships, 18 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Congratulations Jonathan Mast and Skeeter Moreno on obtaining their commercial pilot certificate.

Congratulations Justin Gentle and Ashley Tharp on their commercial seaplane pilot certificate.

Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

What is Special Use Airspace?
How to remember – MCPRAWN (the Scottish shrimp) Tom.
What Special Use Airspace do we commonly encounter?
Carl – Avon Park MOA and MacDill Air Force Base.
Bill – Restricted Areas near Pax, Prohibited around DC.
Navigating Special Use Airspace. – don’t cut it close!
Prohibited Areas.
Restricted Areas.
Warning Areas.
Controlled Firing Areas.
MOA and ATCAA, what is an ATCAA?
Alert areas.
Bill – MTRs – VR, and IR (connects to Safety Corner for the SRQ collision)
How do you determine the Status of SUA? Special Use Airspace & Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace
Where you can find more information. (Foreflight Profile View is great)
Safety corner:

Sarasota collision: formation flight of F-16s crashes into a Cessna 172 in 2000

Moncks Corner SC collision: NTSB report on F-16 vs. Cessna 150

Oklahoma AT402 and T37: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief2.aspx?ev_id=20050126X00109&ntsbno=CHI05FA055B&akey=2

F4 Phantom and BE55:

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – Piper Owner Society – https://piperowner.org

Bill – The Concise Guide to IFR – https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-new-concise-guide-to-ifr/id1372977373 (Also C172, DA40, and DA42!)

Victoria – SAFE CFI Insurance Program: https://youtu.be/enpVTEZ30xo

Sean – New edition of the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook is out! https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

Russ – The Lost Airman: A True Story of Escape from Nazi Occupied France

Tom – https://sua.faa.gov/sua/siteFrame.app

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

StuckMicAvCast.com/YouTube

Sponsor: PlaneEnglishSim.com – App-Based Aviation Radio Simulator.

Coupon Code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarship guide.

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap3_section_4.html
MCPRAWN (the Scottish shrimp) – http://www.scottsasha.com/aviation/acronyms.html

SMAC242 Women Military Aviators Past and Present

June 8, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast 1 Comment

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special Ladies takeover of the podcast. Your host today is Victoria Neuville and joining her as guests will be Erin Miller and Nicole Malachowski.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

The most recent update includes 32 new scholarships, 18 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Interview show – Visit our website StuckMicAvCast.com for news.

Cruise Flight:

Joining us today – Erin Miller
The WASP – Who are they, why they need to be remembered
Final Flight Final Fight
Friends that helped along the way – Nicole Malachowski – First female Thunderbird
Why is it important to remember the WASP?
How military aviation has changed for women since the WASP
What it means to be a female pilot.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.finalflightfinalfight.com/

https://www.nicolemalachowski.com/

Sponsor: PlaneEnglishSim.com – App-Based Aviation Radio Simulator.

Coupon Code: PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide.

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