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SMAC244 Two passions flying in formation: Aviation and Writing

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Aviation and Writing

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is someone who has realized his two passions of aviation and writing. Nathan Van Coops is an accomplished pilot and author. Today we discuss his journey towards accomplishing the goal of aviator and author. 

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward to receive a year access to the scholarships guide.

The most recent update includes 38 new scholarships, 10 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • How did Russ find out about this author?
  • Aviation background
  • Author background
  • How do you balance these two passions?
  • How easy do you find it to work your aviation background into your books?
  • In what other ways have you done so?
  • Is it intentional, or do you only fit in aviation parts where it makes sense?
  • Do you ever find yourself thinking “I need to be a little less detailed on the aviation terms here?”
  • Is there a book that most reflects your passion for aviation?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week since this is an interview. 

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nathanvancoops/ 

BookFaces Live Podcast

https://nathanvancoops.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148998479097782/

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SMAC243 Navigating Special Use Airspace

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Navigating Special Use Airspace

Navigating Special Use Airspace: Stuck Mic AvCast 243. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we discuss flying around and through special use airspace. 

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by  PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

The most recent update includes 32 new scholarships, 18 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Congratulations Jonathan Mast and Skeeter Moreno on obtaining their commercial pilot certificate.

Congratulations Justin Gentle and Ashley Tharp on their commercial seaplane pilot certificate.

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • What is Special Use Airspace?
  • How to remember – MCPRAWN (the Scottish shrimp) Tom.
  • What Special Use Airspace do we commonly encounter?
  • Carl – Avon Park MOA and MacDill Air Force Base.
  • Bill – Restricted Areas near Pax, Prohibited around DC.
  • Navigating Special Use Airspace. – don’t cut it close!
  • Prohibited Areas.
  • Restricted Areas.
  • Warning Areas.
  • Controlled Firing Areas.
  • MOA and ATCAA, what is an ATCAA?
  • Alert areas.
  • Bill – MTRs – VR, and IR (connects to Safety Corner for the SRQ collision)
  • How do you determine the Status of SUA? Special Use Airspace & Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace
  • Where you can find more information. (Foreflight Profile View is great)
  • Safety corner: 

Sarasota collision: formation flight of F-16s crashes into a Cessna 172 in 2000

Moncks Corner SC collision: NTSB report on F-16 vs. Cessna 150

Oklahoma AT402 and T37: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief2.aspx?ev_id=20050126X00109&ntsbno=CHI05FA055B&akey=2

F4 Phantom and BE55:

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – Piper Owner Society – https://piperowner.org 

Bill – The Concise Guide to IFR – https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-new-concise-guide-to-ifr/id1372977373  (Also C172, DA40, and DA42!)

Victoria – SAFE CFI Insurance Program: https://youtu.be/enpVTEZ30xo 

Sean – New edition of the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook is out! https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

Russ – The Lost Airman: A True Story of Escape from Nazi Occupied France

Tom – https://sua.faa.gov/sua/siteFrame.app

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

StuckMicAvCast.com/YouTube

Sponsor: PlaneEnglishSim.com – App-Based Aviation Radio Simulator. 

Coupon Code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarship guide.

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap3_section_4.html 
MCPRAWN (the Scottish shrimp) – http://www.scottsasha.com/aviation/acronyms.html