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SMAC225 The Challenges And Rewards Of Becoming a Flight Instructor with Victoria Neuville

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Becoming a Flight Instructor

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special interview and guest who happens to be our co-host, Victoria Neuville. Victoria recently passed her CFI checkride and is joining us to discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming a flight instructor.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

 AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

News And Announcements:

Deland sport showcase. 

Region IX.

Cruise Flight:

Why the CFI?

The journey to the Flight Instructor Certificate.

Some of the greatest challenges.

Keeping your day job while trying to become a CFI.

Requirements to be a CFI.

The spin endorsement.

Why you should consider becoming a CFI.

Considerations before you put yourself out as an independent or part-time CFI.

You have your CFI now what?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week for an interview show.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

SMAC224 Bird Strikes: Hazards and Avoidance

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Bird Strikes

SMAC224 Bird Strikes: Hazards and Avoidance. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

News And Announcements:

https://www.sportaviationshowcase.com

Cruise Flight:

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – West with the Night: A Memoir by Beryl Markham

Haunted Airfields

Tom – https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_Landing_Facility

Rick – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviation-altimeter-for-watch/id1434085253

Aviation Altimeter for Apple Watch

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/haunted-airfields-90806234/?page=1

Photo credit: sribassantra

SMAC223 Multi-Engine Safety and Listener Mail.

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Multi Engine

Multi-Engine Safety and Listener Mail. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

News And Announcements:

Listener mail:

Listener mail (Russ) – do ICAO equipment codes matter for VFR flight following/radar services?

I’m an active-duty soldier working in Army Aviation and transitioning to civilian life. For as long as I can remember I’ve had a strong interest in flying. I’ve always been drawn to aviation in general. Until recently I had continued to put off my pursuit of aviation for financial reasons or whatever other excuses I had at the time. I enlisted as a rotorcraft mechanic hoping to get at least some form of a fix. It’s been great. I wanted more but still had too many excuses.

I was deployed for a while and didn’t have much to do in my off-time other than listen to podcasts or watch movies. So I thought I’d take a look and find all the aviation-related podcasts and at least learn a few things. Needless to say, in my time there I managed to listen to and catch up on nearly every episode of about 35 podcasts. It’s amazing how quickly you can get through content when you listen at double speed while working 12-hour shifts. I have more notes written in my notebooks than I know what to do with.

When I returned stateside I got my first class medical and enrolled in a flight training program. I’m also beginning my airframe and power-plant certificate next week as part of my exit program from active duty. I couldn’t be happier. 12 years since my first flight and I’m finally pursuing my goals. 29 feels like a late start, but so long as I can fly you’ll never see me without a smile on my face again.

The scholarship guide, the countless episodes of pointers, the stories from other pilots, advice on ways to accomplish flight training, the different ways to build time, recommended products or strategies, and the encouraging words from all the podcasters out there have been an invaluable resource. I’m still not entirely sure which route I want to take with my career. I have made it my goal to get through all my ratings, and give back to the community at the very least. If I can just influence one person the way all of you influenced me; whatever I do in aviation will be worth it.

Thank you all so much for everything you put into the community. You’ve really lit a fire under me. Keep putting out all that amazing content!

Cruise Flight:

Russ’s oil leak and turbo failure in a piston twin. 

Are twins safer than single-engine aircraft?

How to become a proficient multi-engine pilot.

The risks we may not be aware of when considering flying a twin.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: Powerplant: FAA-H-8083-32A

Russ – Max Trescott’s Aviation News Talk Podcast: https://aviationnewstalk.com/

Victoria – LewDix Aviation YouTube, specifically the Instructing the Instructor episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPiPmwDammRsj7ZIzKyc74A

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SMAC222 From the Back Seat of a Fighter to The Front Seat Of A Warbird with Roy Brewer.

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From the Back Seat: Roy Brewer

From the Back Seat of a Fighter to The Front Seat Of A Warbird with Roy Brewer. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Today I have with me a friend and military aviator who wants to discuss jobs you may not realize are available in the military, Roy Brewer. Roy is retired military, active recreational aviator. His career is varied and he is a pilot who is truly had an interesting aviation career.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com, you can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

How you can help students succeed at Polk State College by supporting the flight team. http://www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate/

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Military career
  • 10 years as enlisted and 10 years officer. 
  • Enlisted jobs:
    • 1. Avionics Technician
    • 2. Avionics Master Technician
    • 3. Avionics Master Instructor
  • Officer jobs:
    • 1. Weapons Director
    • 2. Senior Director – missile firing
    • 3. Director of Operations
    • 4. Soviet Aggressor
    • 5. Special Ops – Director of Operations/Squadron Commander
  • Aircraft owner X 2 – negotiations with my wife
    • Costs of ownership 
    • Is this a good way to build hours for a career?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast