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SMAC118 Live from Sun N Fun 2016

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BreitlingSunNFun2016This is a special, LIVE episode of Stuck Mic from the Sun N Fun Air Show! Carl is joined by special c0-hosts Russ Roslewski, Larry Overstreet, Robert Cigliano, Tom Frick, Eric Crump, and Derek Lagasse.

  • Carl is meeting Russ Roslewski in person for the first time. Russ has his own CFI blog and accepts user submissions.
  • Eric Crump announced that he missed announcing some people in his initial welcome to Sun N Fun including his wife and kids, Dad, and his Mom.

Cruise Flight:

  • Polk State College asked Carl to be the coach of the flight team this year, and it has been a great year. The team captain also joined them on the deck. M0A donated so they could have a plane to use. Kevin Lacey of Airplane Repo promoted the organization. A number of others donated and assisted including ASA and the local FBO. You can donate to the team as well.
  • The captain of the flight team this year is now a working pilot flying around the Caribbean and will be Assistant Coach next year.
  • Rod of Open Airplane stopped by the deck to talk about the way they rent airplanes the same way people rent cars.
  • AOPA is advocating starting a flight club, and is giving away an airplane to support it. Check out their site for details.
  • Ken Cage of Airplane Repo discusses their show and how it promotes aviation.
  • Rob Williams, Executive Director for the Aerospace Center for Excellence
  • Victoria and Turbo the Flying Dog joined by Skype
  • Listener mail about accidents or incidents, which led to a discussion about talking about your mistakes and learning from them.
  • Inspiring future aviators

After Landing Checklist:

~Picks of the Week~

No picks of the week as this is a live interview show.

Photo Credit @pilotmandi on Instagram

This episode is sponsored by Aviation Careers Podcast and the Aerospace Scholarships Guide

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SMAC095 – Live From Sun N Fun 2015

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SunNFunAirplaneRepoWelcome to this special edition recorded live from Sun N Fun 2015. Today we have a very special show with some inspirational and interesting guests. Plus a very special guest from the Air Force!

Preflight Checklist

Polk State Flight Team announces their campaign to raise funds to compete in the regionals. Read their story and visit their GoFundMe page at GoFundMe.com/PolkFlightTeam.

Remember to listen live to Sun N Fun Radio at LiveAtc.net/snf.  We have events all year and past events including Sun N Fun 2015 are repeated throughout the year. Remember their are many ways to get in touch with us at Sun N Fun Radio by visiting SnfRadio.com.

Cruise Flight

We had some special guests join us on the deck at Sun N Fun Radio including:

Topics:

  • The students at Polk State College Aerospace are asked to join the folks from the Discovery Channel and Airplane Repo for an upcoming appearance. Stay tuned…
  • Polk State Grows from 25 to over 300 students in only few years and becomes the first public institution in the State of Florida to offer a Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Science.
  • Interest in aviation is growing amongst the younger generation.
  • Sun N Fun Love Story
  • Turbo The Flying Dog
  • Turbot gives Back to the community.
  • Victoria Inspires Woman Aviators.
  • Victoria Wins A Ninety-Nines Scholarship.
  • IMC Clubs keeping you Instrument Current.
  • SocialFlight.com
  • Camp RadioActive.
  • Some of the great guests we have had on Sun N Fun Radio.
  • How LiveATC.net works with the founder Dave Pascoe.
  • Behind the scenes at Sun N Fun Radio.
  • How You can volunteer at Sun N Fun.
  • Swearing In of the military recruits at Sun N Fun.
  • Carl wearing his “colors”
  • Dave Abbey talks about the free education aviation podcasts provide.

Pick Of The Show:

TheDayILearnedToFly

SMAC085 – When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge and Warbird Fly-In

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Pre-Flight Checklist

Carl and Eric reporting live from the When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge and Warbird Flyin weekend at Sun N Fun. You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio all year at LiveATC.net/SNF or visiting the Sun N Fun Website and clicking on the Sun N Fun Radio button. You can also listen to the individual interviews from this episode at Chats From The Deck.

A great place to listen to interviews with your favorite air show performers, historic aviation figures, and passionate aviators is by visiting Chats From The Deck. This wonderful resource is hosted by the volunteer chairman of Sun N Fun Radio Dave Shallbetter. Recordings include live interviews from the deck at Sun N Fun, interviews by volunteers reporting during the fly-in , and recordings from various live events throughout the year such as Aerospace Discovery.

The Flyin features an F-18 simulator, warbirds from Punta Gorda, lots of BBQ, motor cycles, classic cars, and a bounce house, fun and games!

Cruise Flight

Here are the interviews Carl conducted:

  • Jose Figueroa, Safety Programmer, Tampa FSDO, presenting the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, which is a 50 year safety record! You can see the honor roll at faasafety.gov
  • Jim from Warbirds of America local chapter, national organization, who fly retired military planes and raise money for veteran’s organizations.
  • Lunar from flyjivefly.
  • Bill Johnston of Silver Wings, an aviation fraternity.
  • Jim Frees, one of the BBQ challenge judges.
  • Lights Leenhouts President and CEO of Sun N Fun.
  • Rob Williams, Executive Director Aerospace Discovery Center for Excellence at Sun N Fun.
  • John Iskara, Education Director for Aerospace Center for Excellence.
  • Neil Glazer, owner of Pilot Mall. Also checkout Aviation Custom Carts.

After Landing Checklist

~Picks of the Week~

No picks this week since the show is at the event.

Sun N Fun Radio is sponsored by:

Sennheiser



SMAC084 Live From Aerospace Discovery 2014 At Sun N Fun

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Carl reporting live from the Aerospace Discovery weekend at Sun n Fun. You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio all year at LiveATC.net/SNF or visiting the Sun N Fun Website and clicking on the Sun N Fun Radio button. You can also listen to the individual interviews from this episode at Chats From The Deck.

A great place to listen to interviews with your favorite air show performers, historic aviation figures, and passionate aviators is by visiting  Chats From The Deck. This wonderful resource is hosted by the volunteer chairman of Sun N Fun Radio Dave Shallbetter. Recordings include live interviews from the deck at Sun N Fun, interviews by volunteers reporting during the fly-in , and recordings from various live events throughout the year such as Aerospace Discovery.

Cruise Flight

Here are the interviews Carl conducted:

  • Carl Interviewed Air Force Pilot Craig Pricer, pilot of the F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter
  • Trip from Sun n Fun Radio, talking about volunteer opportunities
  • Roger Davis, one of the pilots taking kids for Discovery Flights
  • Robb Williams, discussing some of the things kids can do including Boy Scout merit badges, stomp rockets, laser tag, a star party, and more
  • Wayne Harris, one of the pilots flying kids in a suped up Cherokee
  • Buzz Allman, another pilot taking kids up
  • Laura Vaughn, volunteer organizer of flights for kids
  • Jive from Fly Jive Fly
  • Jamie Jamesson, discussing summer camps at Sun n Fun
  • Amy from Girl Scouts in Gainesville, Florida
  • Elaine from Tampa Bay Geocaching store
  • Angel Castianos, pilot of a Breezer with the Lakeland Aero Club

After Landing Checklist

~Picks of the Week~

No picks this week since the show is at the event.

Sun N Fun Radio is sponsored by:

Sennheiser