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SMAC156 From Cessna To F16 One Pilots Dream Come True

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Today we have with us a former co-host and now television reporter for NBC affiliate KSL 5 in Utah, Sean Moody. Sean is a private pilot and had the fortunate opportunity to fly in the F16. The F16 recently received a new lease on life pushing back the retirement to 2048.

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Former co-host Sean Moody discusses his childhood dream come true when he had the chance to fly the F16.

We discuss From Cessna to F16:

  • Sean’s aviation journey and how he reached this pinnacle.
  • How he was able to get a ride in the F16 Preparing for the ride of a lifetime.
  • Flying the F16.
  • Why 2017 is a significant year for the F16. What is next for Sean in his aviation journey.

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Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f16.html

F-16 Flight

F-16 History

F-35 Future

SMAC151 How One Pilot Changed The Approach Minimums In Brazil – Interview with Arnold Pieper

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The team is here to discuss approach minimums with special guest Arnold Pieper, and how he convinced the Brazilian government to change those minimums.

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Today we have a special guest Arnold Pieper. Arnold is an avid aviator and established Information Technology Executive and works on Flight Standards on the Embraer 190/195/Lineage 1000. Joining us from Indaiatuba, Brazil.

We Discuss Approach Minimums with Arnold:

  • General Aviation In Brazil.
  • Flying the EMB190/195/Lineage.
  • PANS-OPS
  • The problem he discovered with the approach minimums in Brazil.
  • How he was able to convince the government to change the approach minimums.
  • How his research is impacting other countries throughout the world.

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Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Brazil drops ceiling requirement. LinkedIn article.

Embraer Lineage 1000e Overview

An explanation of PANS-OPS from Wikipedia

An explanation of Flight Information Regions from Wikipedia

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Lineage 1000E Virtual Tour

SMAC145 Modern Day Barnstormer Dewey Davenport

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The days of barnstorming are not over because pilots such as Dewey Davenport are keeping the nostalgic golden age of flight alive! Dewey is an inspiration, outstanding pilot, and steward of aviation history. He is one of the few barnstormers in this country and the only active African American barnstormer.

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This is a special interview with Carl and Dewey, discussing Dewey’s love of aviation and how he passes it along to others.

 

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  • Dewey tells his story of flying around Ohio giving rides in an antique biplane.
  • He has flown Travel Air, Steerman, the Standard.
  • Dewey explains the history of barnstorming right after World War I.
  • Why barnstorming in an open cockpit plane has become so rare.
  • Dewey’s story about how he got started in barnstorming.
  • Dewey has worked with the Wounded Warrior project to help veterans achieve their dream of flying in a biplane.
  • Dewey also participates in the Barnstorming Carnival

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Check out Dewey’s Facebook page

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SMAC141 Up For A New Flying Challenge? How About A Multi-Engine Rating?

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Whether you are a hobby pilot or looking to fly for a living, the multi-engine rating is always a challenge. However, it can be fun, and open up a lot of doors for more flights and types of flights. Today we are interviewing one of our co-hosts Tom Frick, who recently completed his multi-engine commercial.

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Cruise Flight:

  • The Many Reasons You Should Consider Adding Your Multi-Engine Rating.
  • FAA “The performance and systems redundancy of a multiengine airplane is a safety advantage only to a trained and proficient pilot.”
  • How to obtain your Multi-Engine Rating.
  • Can I fly VFR only in a twin?
  • Why it is all about flying single engine.
  • What are the challenges of flying a Multi-Engine airplane.
  • What are the added risks of flying a Twin.
  • Flying over water in a twin is safer but there are risks you should consider.

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Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

ACP039 – Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Steven Vigus

Airplane Flying Handbook

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

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