SMAC039 – Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts – Part 1

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Welcome to one of our favorite editions of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Today we had the distinct honor of interviewing ERA Airlines Captain and co-host of the Discovery Channel’s Flying Wild Alaska show, John Ponts. In a chance encounter in late 2012 co-host Carl Valeri bumped into Ponts at the Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ which lead to this interview opportunity. At the time, Ponts was traveling to Germany for vacation but not before agreeing to come on the show and talk about his passion for aviation.

This audio interview is Part 1 of a 2 part series with Ponts as we cover everything from his desire to be a professional athlete to his transition into flying. Join us for this tell-all show as we get down and dirty with the real John Ponts!

Pre-Flight

Women of Aviation week is March 4 – 10, 2013 and Victoria is still looking for volunteers in the United States to host events. As the US team leader she’s currently responsible for managing such events in over 30 states so far! To get in involved or request information on how you can host an event in your city or state visit: Organizing A Women of Aviation Event.

Cruise Flight

• Flying Wild Alaska
• Meeting John Ponts
• Skateboarding
• Utah Valley University Aviation Sciences
• Flight Instruction
• Winter Flying
• AS 02.35.110 – Alaska Emergency Rations and Equipment
• AS 9.65.211(a) – Alaska Liability of Pilots and Owners
• FAR 91.323 – Increased maximum certificated weights for certain airplanes operated in Alaska
• Aniak, AK airport
• Wasilla, AK airport
• Barrow, AK airport
• Bird Strike on Film
• Northern Lights
• FedEx pilot jobs
• UPS pilot jobs

Stay tuned for Episode 40 and Part 2 of our interview with John Ponts including listener questions answered by Ponts on the air!

***UPDATED JANUARY 15, 2013***
Now Available: Part 2 of Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts

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