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SMAC262 Ultralight Flying With with Madison Johnston

December 15, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Welcome to Episode 262. Today we have a special guest Madison Johnston to discuss flying ultralights without a pilot certificate better known as Part 103 with Madison Johnston.

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

What is part 103 flying?
Is it safe?
Part 103 aircraft flying, buying, and maintenance.
Flying without any certificates, how do you do it?
Learning to fly cheaply and having fun doing it!
- LODA – letter of deviation authority
What is the training like for an experienced pilot?
Build times and general costs of ultralight aircraft.
Pilot prejudice.
Dealing with the pilots who think we’re too slow and dangerous; the misconceptions about ultralight pilots and builders.
Communication is key!
How to keep others aware of your presence.
Two stroke?
Four stroke?
Weight limits and speed?
Ramp checks, the FAA, and how to stay out of trouble.
It’s the pilot’s responsibility.
Carl’s question and challenge. What does Carl Weight? Hint look at part 103 max weight for powered aircraft. First person that answers the question gets a free scholarship guide. Must answer on our Facebook page.

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

ABOUT PART 103 FOR ULTRALIGHTS

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ultralights/getting-started-in-ultralight-flying/about-faa-part-103-for-ultralights

United States Ultralight Association

https://www.usua.org

Private, Sport, or Ultralight?

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types

Becoming an Ultralight Pilot — Step by Step

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types/how-to-become-an-ultralight-pilot

Powered Paragliding Bible 6: The Ultimate Paramotor Manual and Reference

https://amzn.to/3gipzsJ

https://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/aircraft-kits/1600r-sport/

SMAC259 Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North Atlantic with Kerry McCauley

November 1, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Welcome to Episode 259. Today we have a special guest Kerry McCauley author of Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North Atlantic.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM – 7PM

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SUN ‘N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

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Again joining us today is Kerry McCauly author of Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North Atlantic. In his 30 year career as an international ferry pilot, Kerry has battled fuel system malfunctions over the Atlantic, a total electrical failure at night over the Sahara, being struck by lightning off the coast of Portugal, and losing his engine in a thunderstorm. Today he will share his adventure and give us an inside view into the thrills and challenges of being a ferry pilot over the Atlantic.

Welcome to the show, Kerry.

Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

Single engine over the ocean. Really?
Why fly a plane over the ocean when you can ship it in a container?
How do you prepare for a journey over water?
Challenges and exciting adventures.
Mitigating the risks when flying over the Atlantic.
What Kerry flies when there is land under his wings.
Landing at St. Barts.
Kerry’s next flying adventure.
How we can get in touch with Kerry and find his book.

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

FERRY PILOT: Nine Lives Over the North Atlantic by Kerry McCauley

https://amzn.to/34sIe0Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fY2XPtcrng&ab_channel=SmithsonianChannel

SMAC258 Pacific on the Right: Two Pilots, One Airplane, a Lifetime of Memories

October 22, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast 2 Comments

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Welcome to Episode 258. Today we have a special guest Curtis Pierce Author of Pacific on the Right: Two Pilots, One Airplane, a Lifetime of Memories. “Pacific on the Right” chronicles the journey of Curt Pierce from Arizona to Chile. His flight student, Miguel, bought a new plane, and instead of shipping it down to his home in Chile, the two made the flight together. The 6,760-mile journey through 11 countries leaves them under house arrest in Peru, landing in a restricted military base, crossing paths with a fleeing President―and much more.

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News And Announcements:

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM – 7PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 9AM-4PM

SUN ‘N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10 AM for a GA Town Hall

ACE President and CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts,

AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and

EAA President, CEO, and Board Chairman Jack Pelton

Stay tuned for more details by visiting FlySNF.org.

Cruise Flight (Talking Points):

Why flying a brand new 172 from Phoenix, AZ all the way to Santiago, Chile when you could have shipped it?
How the idea of flying instead of shipping developed.
Don’t fall into the trap of the $100 hamburger and try new adventures.
2 ½ weeks, 63 hours, and a whole bunch of crazy stories.
Planning the trip.
Challenges
Unique sights and experiences.
Crossing paths with a fleeing President.
How to get your ideas and stories into a book.
Book availability.

After Landing Checklist:

No picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Pacific on the Right: Two Pilots, One Airplane, a Lifetime of Memories

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SMAC255 Baron Pilot

September 15, 2020 by Stuck Mic AvCast Leave a Comment

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is Baron Pilot.

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