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Episode 59 is on the air with your favorite group of aviation junkies – Victoria, Rick, Sean, and Len. Carl couldn’t join us on this recording as he recently got MARRIED and was away on his honeymoon! Make sure to send a big congrats to Carl when you get a chance, we’re sure he’ll appreciate it 🙂
We’ve got a cool guest today to talk about aircraft salvage, recovery, transport, and all kinds of other cool topics like growing up with some of aviation’s legends. Not only does she have an amazing story and background, but she’s also overcome some pretty difficult heath issues on the road to pursing her pilot’s license. In fact, we are proud to also announce her recent completion of her Private Pilot Certificate!
So let’s clear that prop and fire it up! Here we go.
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Pre-Flight
Announcements
- PracticalGuideToWinterFlying.com – The Stuck Mic AvCast website has been updated and configured for VIP membership access to NEW online digital training products! Check out our VERY FIRST e-course, the Practical Guide to Winter Flying. You’ll learn all things winter flying for GA pilots based on Len and Carl’s flight instructing and airline experience. Packed chock full of useful tips and information, this training will give you the confidence to make smart decisions and fly safely during the cold, winter months.
- New blog posts on the website for your reading pleasure – List Of Record-Breaking Airports Worldwide and Flying to Ottawa? Here’s one recommendation. Make sure to check those out and leave a comment on the blog when you’re done.
- Special Thank You to our AMAZING sponsors, Aviation Universe and For Pilots Only for supporting this episode. We’re really grateful to have you on board with us.
Cruise Flight
Show Notes
Special Guest –Â Rachel Payne – Florida Aircraft Salvage & Trasport (FAST) Aviation
Rachel’s dad was a pilot, so she was born into the aviation world. She’s been flying in one way or another ever since she could sit in the front seat with her dad. Rachel had to overcome several medical issues until she finally earned her certificate just a few months ago. She’s got time in all kinds of airplanes including Bonanzas and a Beech 18!
Rachel says she’s doing her part to keep general aviation alive by finding parts for people who need them. She travels from airport to airport dropping in to see what people are working on and if they need to unload any parts or airplanes. Rachel’s family has always accumulated airplanes. In fact, she built her 172 with her father.
When it was time to look into buying a car as a teen, Rachel decided to start selling airplane parts on eBay to make money. From there, Rachel’s business grew. She went to different people offering to sell their parts online. Rachel’s company also does airplane hauling. She’s been able to do some REALLY interesting flying with her job.
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Very interesting show and Rachel was a hoot! I bet she is a lot of fun to be around. Her special issuance story was inspiring for every one of us that has to go through that process each year. Keep finding these stories and people for us. Thanks a ton keep up the good work and be safe.
Don Edlin
Dedlin first, thanks so much for listening to the show! We really enjoy hearing from you.
It was a lot of fun working with Rachel, she’s a pistol 🙂 And we agree how inspiring her special issuance story is. Funny, we didn’t even know about that before the interview but it really added a ton of value to the show.
We appreciate your nice comments and look forward to hearing from you again.
Cheers,
SMAC
Dedlin Thank you so much for your kind words Don!  🙂 Having to go through the special issuance every year is a pain but its better than not flying at all.  I’m glad you enjoyed my craziness and that you listen to Stuck Mic AvCast.  A bunch of great avgeeks all in one place!  🙂 -Rach
Rachel, next time you are in northeast Florida, stop by Fernandina Beach (KFHB) on Amelia Island and check out the hangers. My buddy has a Mitsubishi T-28 that he doesn’t fly anymore and is trying to sell. I’m sure there are lots of other treasuries in the hangers here.
Don