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SMAC237 Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk with Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf

April 15, 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 have special guests Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf from the Opposing Bases podcast, but before we begin a few announcements. Take it away Larry.

Preflight Checklist:

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News And Announcements:

Sun N Fun From Home 2020 Video – We describe the current ticket policy and what you can do to help Sun N Fun weather this storm.

Cruise Flight:

Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk
What the listener can expect
Why did you start the podcast?
How the show has evolved.
What’s with all the top-secret locations, facilities and airports?
What are some of the common ATC questions you receive?
What is next?

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

No Pick Of The Week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.opposingbases.com/about/

SMAC190 How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

November 15, 2018 by Stuck Mic AvCast 1 Comment

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How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate. Looking for an adventure? Why not rent a small plane and fly around Australia? Better yet, why not get your Australian pilot certificate? Today I have with me someone who decided not only to ponder these ideas but put them into action by obtaining his pilot certificate and flying in Australia. And most importantly he wants you to realize that you can become an Australian Pilot.

Chris Pezalla is an airline pilot in the United States and is always seeking a new adventure. He is a lecturer and author of the advanced guide to holding patterns, and an aviation attorney. Chris has been on our show in the past and you can find those past episodes by clicking on the links in the show notes.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

Why Australia?
Will talk about study abroad and law school briefly
What is it like to fly in Australia?
Bush, city and everything in between
Many US built GA planes
Pilot certificate v. Certificate of Validation (COV)
As an American Pilot what are some of the major differences in flying in Australia?
CASA – Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Similar to FAA)
What made you decide to get your Pilot certificate in Australia?
CASA Changing system to match US Regulation (Part 61)
What was the process like and what were the challenges?
English language test (Very Funny)
AU v. US Written test (Answers not published)
CASA uses FAA book for CFI Fundamentals (Similar to FOI)
CASA Medical
ICAO
Vanuatu

What advice would you give to others who want to obtain their Australian Pilot Certificate

Be patient
Find someone familiar with the process.

After Landing Checklist:

Radio Communication Guides

Old Product but never talked about on Stuckmic
Trying to promote the idea and get other CFI’s to follow
Handheld guides to local radio comm
Basically a script to talk to ACT
For new flight students

Picks Of The Week:

No Pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.casa.gov.au/

https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/converting-overseas-licences

3pointaviation.com

https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au

SMAC182 Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know

July 15, 2018 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know. As pilots we enjoy sharing our passion for aviation and want to take our friends and family flying. One topic which many times comes up in conversation with our potential passengers is how safe is flying. Well one person who has addressed this issue is John O. Graybill in his book “Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know”.

Although John has written this book for passengers we can all learn from his advice in this simple to read and informative book. We can help our potential first time flyers by having them read this book along with reading it ourselves. This book can help everyone learn the advantages or private flying, dispel myths about private aviation, and help us as pilots project a positive image as an aviator and upon the aviation community as a whole.

Preflight Checklist:

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News And Announcements:

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Cruise Flight:

What Prompted John to write this book.
How do we answer the question is flying safe?
Common passenger fears and concerns.
Traits of private pilots.
Why fly a private airplane?
The different types of passengers.
Techniques passengers use to evaluate us as pilots.
Resources for passengers.
What passengers can do to prepare themselves for their flight.
Why we as pilots should buy this book and recommend it for our passengers.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No Picks of The week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know

AOPA

SMAC165 Flying Into Burning Man Airport with Dean Siracusa

February 15, 2018 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Have you heard of Burning Man? Did you know you can fly there? We are interviewing Dean Siracusa a volunteer at Burning Man Airport. He discusses this unique event and how you can fly into the airport designed specifically for Burning Man.

We also have a special guest and our first in studio co-host! Pilot Jim G is a hospitality volunteer at Sun N Fun and an avid aviation enthusiast.

Preflight Checklist:

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Announcements:

Pilot Jim G and the Ace Ambassasdor Fly Experience at Sun N Fun

Cruise Flight:

Today we have with us a guest who is passionate about all things aviation and especially flying the Meyers 200. We had Dean on a previous episode of the podcast to discuss the Meyers and his company Flying Eyes Optics. Listen to episode 157 to learn more about the Meyers and his outstanding eyewear. Dean is back to discuss another unique interest and that is Burning Man.