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SMAC200 Changes in Aviation since 2011

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Aviation ChangesWelcome to episode 200! This is a big milestone for us, not only 200 episodes but never missing a scheduled episode (1st and 15th of each month). Today we will be discussing Changes in Aviation since 2011, when we had our first episode.

Preflight Checklist:

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News And Announcements:

Planes trains and automobiles.

WAI in LGB March 15 and 16th.

2019 Sun N Fun Fly-In and Expo
https://www.flysnf.org/sun-n-fun-intl-fly-expo/
April 2 – 7, 2019

Cruise Flight (Changes in Aviation):

  • Significant Changes Affecting General Aviation Since Episode 1 – May 9, 2011
  • Proliferation of tablets/EFBs
  • ADS-B
  • RNP
  • Basic Med.
  • Popularity of Light Sport.
  • BRS
  • Commercial no longer needs to be done in an RG
  • Insurance market is hardening
  • Air Conditioning for small planes
  • AOA indicators for small planes

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – Florida pilot conference. May 4th.

Victoria – Cyndy Hollman YouTube channel

Russ – “Fighting the Flying Circus” by Eddie Rickenbacker (autobiography)

Tom – Inside the Sky – A Meditation on Flight, William Langeweische

Rick – Aviation 101 YouTube Channel

Larry – WWII Museum
Sun n Fun Radio

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SMAC198 Florida Pilot Conference

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Florida Pilot ConferenceThe Florida Pilot Conference is a new conference happening May 4th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. It is an educational event for pilots that would like to learn more about flying IFR and glider flying, as well as a social event for pilots.

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In this Episode We Discuss (Florida Pilot Conference):

  • Keeping current as a pilot, which can be tough when you don’t work for an airline or fly professionally every day.
  • Topics include:
    • Flying with non-pilot passengers.
    • Flying IFR.
    • Using an iPad as your “flight bag.”
    • IFR Departures and Arrivals.
    • 10 commonly missed questions on the IFR oral exam and 10 questions for a pilot interview that most people get wrong (both taught by Carl himself!).
  • Presentations will only be 45 minutes with a break in between and a Starbucks in the lobby!
  • Held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center just west of Orlando International Airport and attached to the Florida Mall, about 15 minutes from the theme parks.
  • You can fly into Orlando International, Orlando Executive, or Kissimmee Airport.
  • Rooms $132 per night, which is much cheaper than normal. Other hotel options are available.
  • Social event at 5pm after the conference at the Crickets restaurant in the hotel.
  • Tickets are $99 in advance, $129 at the door. It includes the conference and materials.
  • Kicks off at 9am, runs into 4pm with the social event at 5.
  • This will be very practical and interactive.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Florida Pilot Conference

Florida Pilot Conference event on Facebook