SMAC167 How much fuel is in your airplane

How much fuel is in your airplanePreflight Checklist:

Carl is joined by several co-hosts to discuss several topics including how much fuel is in your airplane.

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AviationCareersPodcast.com Career Coaching, scholarships, and a free advice through the podcast.

Announcements:

Live from Sun n Fun 5:30 to 7:30 Saturday before the night air show.

Thanks for the feedback from the live shows.

Larry did a Shout Out to friend and listener Scott Todd from Tampa, who is working on his Private Pilot Certificate He should be nearing solo right about now!

Cruise Flight:

  • Fuel starvation leads to forced landing
  • What can we do to prevent fuel starvation both with certified and experimental aircraft.
  • AOPA Fuel Training
  • What is your dream airplane? Really…. And why.
  • Larry – Finishing my Sonex. I keep dreaming about that!
  • Considering building your own airplane?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

CarlI Hart Flying Scholarship Opportunities

RussFAA’s “Letters to Airman” site  – right side of screen

RickRadarScope iOS/Android app – Mentioned before on SMAC 42 but worth an update –

Larry – Plan your Sun n Fun Adventure, or at least see what you’ll be missing. Check out https://www.flysnf.org for all of the details on tickets, daily events, including the air shows, exhibitors, and much, much more.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Flying Lessons News site

Foxtrot revolutionary 4 seat airplane

The Tesla of the sky

 Video Of The Week:

Pitts Special Engine Failure- Fuel Starvation:

SMAC166 Aircraft Electronics For Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

Hey everyone! Today we are talking to Pilot JimG (Jim Goldman) about Aircraft Electronics for Amateur Radio Enthusiasts. Pilots often gain interest in HAM radio, since they use avionics in their aviation profession or hobby.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Career Coaching, Scholarships, and a free podcast.

Announcements:

The Sun n Fun Fly-In now has 3 levels of package upgrades to help you get more enjoyment out of your trip.

Cruise Flight:

Aircraft Electronics For Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

A quick history of transponder and radar technology.
ADS-B

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Interview show no pics of the week.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Secondary Surveillance

Automatic Dependence Surveillance Broadcast

How Plane Finder ADS-B Tracking Works

ADSB Exchange

Flight Aware ADSB

Flight Aware ADSB Prostick

Flight Aware ADSB Piaware

ADS-B and Me : The Next Generation Air Traffic Control System and What’s In It For Me.

Image Credit : Garmin GTX 345

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