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SMAC300 Demystifying Non-Towered Airport Operations

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Welcome to episode 300. Some pilots only fly in and out of controlled fields. For others, it may have been years since they visited an airport without a tower. Maybe you are a professional pilot getting back into general aviation and want a refresher on operating at non-towered airports. For those who operate every day out of non-towered fields maybe we can give you some tips and tricks to help you operate more efficiently and safely. Whatever your flying background, we hope you will find this episode helpful and fun.

 

Joining me in this episode are your co-hosts Russ Roslewski and Bill English.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight: 

  • Why Non-Towered operations can be a challenge.
  • Common errors
  • Best practices
  • Some examples
  • Flying IFR to a Non-Towered airport.
  • Resources
  • AIM 4−1−9. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers.
  • AIM 5−2−3. IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl – SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of “Mr. MiG – The Real Story of the First MiGs in America”

Bill – How to Fly the Pattern Without Making an #@$ of Yourself

Russ – The Learjet Diaries by Greg Madonna https://a.co/d/2wnbAbv

Sponsor:

“Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org “

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Links:

AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/96969/pdf 

SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of “Mr. Mig – The Real Story of the First MiGs in America”

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Welcome to episode 299. During my decades of volunteering with various organizations at Sun N Fun, I have been blessed with the ability to view in person Soviet Migs and have always wondered what it would be like to fly one let alone own a MIG. Today we answer that question.

Joining me in this episode is Paul Entrekin Author of Mr. Mig -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America. Paul’s life is a true example of how following your dream and pursuing your passion can lead to outcomes in your life beyond your dreams. 

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight: 

  • Most would never consider owning a warbird let alone a Soviet MIG. Why the MiG
  • You don’t just look in the classifieds to purchase a MiG. So how did he become the first pilot in the free world to own a MiG?
  • The story of his journey toward ownership and amazing crowds at numerous airshows are detailed in Mr. MiG -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America.
  • How he turned a passion for flying into a writing passion
  • Jasper and the Christmas Faeries.
  • Since there seems to be much more runway available in Paul’s life, what is the next adventure?
  • What advice would you have for someone who has always wanted to fly or own a historic airplane?
  • Give it some prayer and think about what you want to do. Just go for it.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

No pick of the week but please visit Paul’s website https://paulentrekin.com/ to learn more about his storied life and where you can find his books.

Sponsor:

 Please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings.  http://aerospacescholarships.com 

Links:

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https://paulentrekin.com/