Category: Aviation Interviews

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