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SMAC066 – How To Build An Instrument Approach With Russ Roslewski

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Thanks for tuning in to episode 66 of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Today, we’ve got special guest Russ Roslewski who used to work at FAA AeroNav Products designing instrument procedures. He’s got a ton of knowledge about how procedures come about.

Russ sat down with us to talk about all kinds of aspects of instrument approaches from how they’re designed to keep airplanes (and pilots!) safe and what the future of instrument approaches could be. Sit back and hit that play button to learn more!

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  • Florida Ice Cream Festival – Enjoy a decadent day of delicious treats on the grounds of SUN n FUN’s Lakeland Linder Airport in Florida. On April 12th and April 13th you can enjoy entertainment and eating contests and see World Ice Cream Eater attempt to out the 2013 record of 14 1/2 pints in 6 minutes! Holy crap I have a stomach ache just thinking about that…
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SMAC065 – Braking Action Reports, Runway Condition NOTAMs, & Experimenting With ADS-B

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Welcome to this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Victoria wishes she could’ve been here but she was feeling a little under the weather so we gave her the episode off to recover. Today, we have a lot of information to share. Everything from IACRA to ADS-B as well as some tips for snowy-weather flying including a handy PDF reference card for your kneeboard.

Strap in, cuz here we go!

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Pre-Flight

  • The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing at Thunder Over Louisville on April 12th. Here’s your chance to see one of the greatest aerial demonstration teams work their magic in your back yard.
  • Every Saturday between noon and 2pm, Sporty’s Pilot Shop pulls out the grill to heat your favorite rolled meats: hot dogs, metts and brats, all in appreciation for their customers. Maybe we’ll see you there?
  • February 23rd marks Canadian National Aviation Day. A day for celebrating safety, strength, and success at the aviation museum in Ottawa with activities, special guests, and interactive presentations.
  • Episode 64a – Favorite Things In The Aviation Universe chronicles the eye catching avgeek gifts available from our sponsor.
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Show Notes

  • Reviewing IACRA and what NOT to do when filling out your paperwork
  • Deciphering braking action reports
  • Understanding runway condition NOTAMs
  • Download the Stuck Mic AvCast Braking Action & Runway Condition NOTAMs Quick Reference Card (PDF)
  • Quick refresher on airport operations in wintery conditions
  • Experimental ADS-B flight testing
  • ADS-B In and Out

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SMAC064a – Favorite Things In The Aviation Universe

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Today we bring you our favorite things in the aviation universe. A play on words as co-host Len Costa visits our sponsor and find’s the most interesting products they have to offer.

Join Len and Lora Yowell of Aviation Universe as they share and discuss their aviation favorites! From books, to belt buckles, coffee mugs, bag tags, TSA-friendly backpacks, dolls, miniature windsocks, and more.

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SMAC064 – Island Flying In The Bahamas, Haiti, And Ignored Go Arounds

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The SMAC gang is cold! Carl’s braving 30º temps in Florida, Victoria’s taking cover from frost-quakes, Len’s in his Chi-beria bunker, Sean’s absent, loaded up with bronchitis antibiotics, and Rick is holding it down in Boston. Even though they’re frozen right now, Carl and Victoria have each been to the islands recently.

Victoria, her husband Bob, and their dog Turbo flew down to the Bahamas for some relaxation. She’ll tell you all about what it’s like getting in and out of the islands in a GA airplane with a dog. Carl flew a trip down to Haiti recently. He’ll discuss what it’s like getting in and out of the country and how his crew had to adapt to new rest rules.

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Pre-Flight

  • US Sport Aviation Expo Sebring Sport Aviation Expo is almost here! From January 16th to 19th this event focuses on Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot Certificate with exhibitors, static aircraft displays, forums, speakers, workshops, and a bunch more. Carl expects to be there volunteering for Expo Radio which will be broadcast live, on the web at LiveATC.net/expo
  • It’s less than two months to Women of Aviation Week! Join Victoria in helping promote aviation to women from March 3rd through March 9th. Whether through hosting your own event, volunteering, or sponsoring, every lit bit makes a difference.
  • Listener, friend, and CFI Ron Klutts’ first student passed his private pilot check ride! Congrats to Varun on this awesome achievement. You can read the full story called A New Pilot and learn about Varuns’ experience during a real life emergency on his check ride! As if the excitement of a check ride isn’t enough.
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Show Notes

  • What do you need to fly to the islands?
  • What’s it like flying all the way to the Caribbean with a dog?
  • How much does it cost to fly into the Bahamas?
  • Bahamas Flight Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, With Dogs
  • Flying into Haiti
  • Flying with new airline rest rules
  • FAR Part 117
  • Getting around in Haiti
  • Dealing with customs
  • Benefits of GA flying vs airline flying
  • 737 lands at London-Gatwick despite instructions to go around http://avherald.com/h?article=46e21731&opt=0
  • Discussion on dangers of landing without clearance

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