Category: Sun N Fun

SMAC167 How much fuel is in your airplane

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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.

Sponsor:

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:

Carl – I Hart Flying Scholarship Opportunities

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

Rick – RadarScope 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:

SMAC144 Airshow Entertainer and WWII Reenactor Theresa Eaman

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This is a special interview between Carl and Theresa Eaman, who sings classical jazz and WWII songs at air shows and other places.

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Jeff Kennon Author of The Day I Learned To Fly

“If you want to ignite in your small child, or rekindle the first time you fell in love with flying, purchase your copy today of ‘The Day I Learned to Fly‘ by Jeff Kennon, Speaker, Author and Pilot’

Cruise Flight:

Today I have a special guest on the podcast. For over a decade Theresa Eaman has been touching hearts and souls through her singing and moving performance at airshows. I first heard Theresa at the WWII Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania and most recently at Sun N Fun. I am excited to have this lovely person, outstanding performer, and fellow aviation enthusiast on the show. Theresa Eaman is a patriot, outstanding entertainer, and accomplished WWII reenactor.

Theresa Eaman and I discuss:

  • Her unique ability to combine her love for music and aviation.
  • How she started singing at various aviation events.
  • The National Anthem.
  • Her favorite Jazz songs.
  • When You Wish Upon A Star – my favorite song and the unique story behind the recording.
  • WWII reenacting rewards and challenges.
  • Her upcoming events and how you can find more about her.

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Theresa Eaman’s Facebook

Video Of The Week:

Teresa Eaman Singing Brings Warbirds to Life SNF 2017

Thanks Again To Our Sponsor:

Jeff Kennon Author of The Day I Learned To Fly

“If you want to ignite in your small child, or rekindle the first time you fell in love with flying, purchase your copy today of ‘The Day I Learned to Fly‘ by Jeff Kennon, Speaker, Author and Pilot’