Category: Pilot

SMAC286 Commemorating Amelia Earhart’s Solo Round The World Flight with Brian Lloyd

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Welcome to episode 286. Today we have a special guest who followed Amelia Earhart’s around the world solo flight in a single-engine plane. 

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Joining me today is Brian Lloyd who flew a solo round-the-world flight in his Mooney named “Spirit” to commemorate Amelia Earhart’s famous flight 80 years ago on the same date.

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  • Welcome to the show Brian Lloyd.
  • Why recreate the round-the-world flight.
  • Brian’s flying background.
  • Where did he fly?
  • Challenges of planning his flight.
  • The challenges faced during the trip.
  • Most memorable moments in his journey.
  • Where can we find out more about Brian and the Round-The-World Flight.
  • What is next for Brian?

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Links Mentioned:

http://projectameliaearhart.org

https://lloyd.aero 

https://www.earthrounders.com 

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SMAC284 How To Choose A REAL Alternate.

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REAL Alternate

Welcome to episode 284 today we discuss how to choose a REAL Alternate. It is the season of extreme weather and many times we find ourselves searching for an unplanned landing at an airport other than our destination. In this episode, we will discuss how to choose a “real” alternate, not one required by the regs. 

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So what do we mean by a “Real” alternate? Recently I had to divert due to unforeseen weather. I found myself thinking about how I chose my eventual alternate and why we should all have an alternate in mind even if not required by law. Today we discuss how to choose a “real” alternate and why one might be important on every flight, even one in the pattern. 

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