SMAC157 Flying Eyes Optics Dean Siracusa – Flying the Meyers 200

Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. One of the most important aspects of flying is our eyesight. One pilot, Dean Siracusa of Flying Eyes Optics, has made it his mission to help pilots increase their ability to see and avoid traffic while wearing functional and stylish eyewear.

Dean is the founder of Flying Eyes Optics and an avid Meyers 200 pilot. What is a Meyers 200 you might ask? You are about to find out.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

Dean And I discuss:

  • How he became interested in aviation
  • Why he loves the Meyers 200
  • What is a Meyers 200?
  • How he became interested in designing eyewear for pilots.
  • What makes his eyewear different.
  • What is next in Dean’s Flying Life.
  • How you can reach Dean and learn more about Flying Eyes Optics.
  • See him in San Marcos or Austin

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No Pics of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Flying Eyes Optics

Eyes that Fly

Meyers Aircraft Owners Association

Hangar Hotel

Flying Eyes Facebook Page

Flying Eyes Instagram

Video Of The Week:

SMAC156 From Cessna To F16 One Pilots Dream Come True

Today we have with us a former co-host and now television reporter for NBC affiliate KSL 5 in Utah, Sean Moody. Sean is a private pilot and had the fortunate opportunity to fly in the F16. The F16 recently received a new lease on life pushing back the retirement to 2048.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

Former co-host Sean Moody discusses his childhood dream come true when he had the chance to fly the F16.

We discuss From Cessna to F16:

  • Sean’s aviation journey and how he reached this pinnacle.
  • How he was able to get a ride in the F16 Preparing for the ride of a lifetime.
  • Flying the F16.
  • Why 2017 is a significant year for the F16. What is next for Sean in his aviation journey.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f16.html

F-16 Flight

F-16 History

F-35 Future