SMAC337 Think Like A Pilot with Bobby Dutton

As pilots, we learn many skills and thought processes to accomplish our unique mission of exploring the world in an amazing environment passing through the air. The thought process of being a pilot can play a key role in the cockpit but also benefits us in our personal and business lives. Bobby Dutton is a passionate aviator who has enabled many through his keynotes to translate the skills and passion we as pilots use to guide us towards an amazing airborne journey to an amazing life here on the ground.

Preflight:

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Cruise Flight:

Talking Points:

Bobby’s Passion for Aviation.
How he transforms lives based on lessons in the air.
How to manage stress in life like a pilot.
Efficiency in the air and on the ground.
How to reach Bobby.
What is next for Bobby in the air and on the ground?

After Landing Checklist:

Links:

https://thinklikeapilot.com/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41

SMAC336 Fuel Management Fuel Management Tips, Tricks, And Common Errors.

Preflight:

Please visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Fuel begins on the ground.
AvGas
Auto Fuel (Mo Gas)
Jet Fuel
Strategies to avoid misfuelling
What to do with spent fuel?

Know your Fuel System.
Do you know your system?
182 new vs old story from Carl.
Gravity fed
Fuel boost pumps
Aux fuel pumps
Aux Tanks – Super Cub
Know your fuel selector

Tools to manage fuel in flight.
Timer – Leslie
Audible reminder
Visual reminder
How far vs how long you can stay aloft
Leaning
Do you track your fuel consumption?
For instructors who is responsible for the fuel
Personal minimums
Where is it

After Landing Checklist:

Pick of the Week:

James- Garmin Aviation:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/aviation/

Carl – https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac327-collision-avoidance-tips-and-tricks/

Leslie – JPI Fuel Scan 450
https://www.jpinstruments.com/shop/fuel-scan-450/

Tom – The Islands of the Bahamas App
Apple
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/the-islands-of-the-bahamas/id1098173174
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.bahamas.app

Links:

https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf

Accident referenced in my opening: Jet A instead of 100L leads to a crash.
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=100366
Loss of control. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate supervision of the fuel servicing.

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41