SMAC197 The Type Rating: Is One In Your Future?

Type RatingThe Type Rating: Is One In Your Future? Welcome to the Stuck Mic AvCast. Today we interview Russ Roslewski who recently completed his rating in the Citation II. Are you thinking of getting a rating? Why get a rating and how much does it cost? Today we talk about the reasons to get your rating and discuss how to get a rating with Russ. Maybe you are up for the challenge?

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Sun N Fun 2019

Cruise Flight: The Type Rating: Is One In Your Future?

  • What is a Type Rating?
  • Why You Should Consider obtaining a type rating?
  • Do all ratings come with a high altitude endorsement?
  • How to pay for your rating and possibly obtain it for free!
  • Russ’s journey through the rating process.
  • Advice on how to successfully complete your type rating.

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Picks Of The Week:

Carl: https://www.sportaviationexpo.com

Victoria: Aviation Daily News – http://aviationdaily.news/

Larry: Let’s all get in the mood for SnF – http://LiveATC.net/snf – great aviation interviews content, and a gentle reminder of why YOU need to be at Sun n Fun this year!

Tom: FAASafety.gov Part 107 Course (small UAS):
https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=515

Drotams: https://skyvector.com/

Rick: Alliance Air War iOS game http://www.alliancethegame.com/airwar/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202?mt=8

Russ: Skygods: The Fall of Pan Am by Robert Gandt – https://www.amazon.com/Skygods-Fall-Pan-Robert-Gandt/dp/0615611834/

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

http://cfiruss.blogspot.com/

https://www.sportaviationexpo.com

https://cessna.txtav.com

SMAC196 US Sport Aviation Expo 2019 Day 2

Welcome to the US Sport Aviation Expo 2019 Day 2! We are here for the first two days of this expo, collecting interviews from experts working at this show, which focusses on light sport aviation and General Aviation for fun and enjoyment.

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In this Episode US Sport Aviation Expo 2019 Day 2:

  • Dan Johnson of ByDanJohnson.com discusses why Light Sport is Fun and the future of the industry.
  • Tactical Hearing Darrin Johns wants you to have a lifetime of great hearing. Tactical Hearings in the ear hearing enhancement and noise suppression will work with all over the ear headsets. Additionally, they will protect your ears during your walk around on the ramp, during shooting sports, and in all hearing sensitive environments.
  • Bristell Aircraft John Rathmell is truly passionate about aviation and the Bristell aircraft. John discusses the importance of the safety, design, and customer service in a light sport aircraft. Bristell excels in all three and is a testament to their success.

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Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.sportaviationexpo.com

https://www.tacticalhearing.com

https://www.bydanjohnson.com

http://www.bristellaircraft.com