SMAC289 Preflight For A Safe And Fun Holiday Flying Season

Welcome to episode 289. This holiday season is one we have much to celebrate. The pandemic is subsiding in most of the world, businesses are opening, and we are all ready to get out and enjoy the world again. This also means more of us are in the air both in the general aviation world and airline world. In today’s episode we will discuss how to prepare ourselves for a safe and fun holiday season.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight: 

Joining me today is Chris Pezalla, flight instructor and aviation attorney.

Talking Points:

  • Why this show?
    • Local pilot crashes while traveling with family during a very low IFR. Put a very sour note on the holiday season.
    • Bartow FL Holiday Plane Crash
  • Preparing your plane for the Holiday Season.
    • Know your limits
    • Icing
      • NJ Plane Crash
      • I was in the air during this flight and heard this pilot report icing.
    • High Altitude.
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Oxygen concentration
  • Preparing Yourself for the Holiday Season.
    • Remind yourself of safety first.
    • Become proficient in instrument flying.
    • Try to remove the pressure to fly and have an option to fly to your destination.
    • Understand weather forecasting.
  • Overindulgence during the holidays.
    • Overeating.
    • Lake of sleep.
    • How certain “spirits can ruin your holiday”

After Landing Checklist:

Pick of the week – 

Carl – IMSAFE Checklist – Single-Pilot Crew Resource Management – https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2015/media/se_topic_15_03.pdf

 

Chris: GA2 – Peach State Airport

https://www.peachstateaero.com 

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SMAC288 What Is It Like To Fly Without An Engine? with Glider Instructor Chris Pezalla.

 

Welcome to episode 288. What Is It Like To Fly Without An Engine? Glider Instructor Chris Pezalla relates his experience flying through the air without an engine!

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Cruise Flight: 

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Talking Points:

  • Can you really fly without an engine?
    • Yes, first glider flight – 1783
  • Why get a glider rating?
    • Why not? Fun. Great skills building. Not just for engine out.
  • What is it like?
    • Smooth flight, less sound
  • How do you get a pilot certificate?
    • New pilots v. power pilots
  • The rewards of being a glider pilot.
    • Chance to avoid the wife for a day. Club atmosphere
  • Costs
    • Varies by location. Generally 60/flight
  • Challenges to getting your rating.
    • Flying consistently
    • Commercial operator v. club
    • Are there any weight limits for the pilot?
  • Organizations.
  • How To Get Started.
    • Flight a club or school

 

After Landing Checklist:

 

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