SMAC263 Best-of Stuck Mic AvCast 2020

Best-of

SMAC263 Best-of Stuck Mic AvCast 2020. Welcome to Episode 263 the annual best-of episode where we compile our favorite episodes from 2020. This year has been a challenging one and all of us at Stuck Mic AvCast thank you for keeping your passion alive during these trying times. We commit to bringing you in the new year episodes with passionate aviators who love to share their love and knowledge of aviation with us. 

Today’s episode includes our top 3 picks for this year and we hope this episode will kick off your new aviation year! Enjoy and safe flying.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week but check out the links mentioned in the podcast.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/patron

https://stuckmicavcast.com/past-episodes/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/picks-of-the-week/

SMAC262 Ultralight Flying With with Madison Johnston

Ultralight

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.

Preflight Checklist:

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News And Announcements:

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/