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Episode #25 – Multiple Aircraft System Failures, Flying A Bonanza, & Gusty Go-Arounds

June 1, 2012 by Stuck Mic AvCast 7 Comments

Another day, another show! This episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast brings conversations of what to do when experiencing multiple aircraft system failures, including flight considerations, and adverse aircraft behaviors. We also discuss becoming disoriented with the cockpit layout of a new airplane and even some stories of co-host go arounds and much, more!

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Glasair Demo Flight – Len rides along with Bob Zajko in his Glasair around Frederick, MD
Shuttle Discovery – it’s recent voyage to DC’s Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum
Aircraft System Failures – what to do, how to manage, tips and tricks, and what happens with it all goes wrong
Merits of Using A Flight Timer – useful tips for flight timers
System Failures – a reference to Chapter 11 of the Instrument Flying Handbook
Bonanza Demo Flight – Len rides with pilot Jeff in his Bonanza F33A to test Project GoPro
Laconia, NH KLCI airport reference
Sanford, ME KSFM airport reference
Go Arounds – how they can be one of your best tools to fix a multitude of flight conditions
Unstable Approach – video of an unstable approach to go around of a jet airliner
Windshear – causes of windshear and a pictorial representation
Cockpit Cafe KSFM – review of the Cockpit Cafe in Sanford, ME KSFM as presented by Trip Advisor
Portsmouth, NH KPSM Approach Plate – note the humorous cartoon reference waypoint names
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After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

Rick – AirWX Menulet Mac app – a scrolling weather app for the Mac header bar

Len – GoPro Propeller Artifacting Case – eliminate prop chop, arcing, and artifacting with this camera case

Victoria – Girls With Wings Scholarships – a list of available aviation scholarships for women and how to apply

Carl – PilotEdge.net – a real-life ATC service for your favorite flight simulator

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Episode #22 – Sun N Fun Domination, Ignoring ATC, & Flying With Pets

April 15, 2012 by Stuck Mic AvCast 7 Comments

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Ooooooooweeeee, what a great show we’ve got lined up for you today! Carl and Len report on their exploits and tomfoolery from Sun N Fun 2012, Rick updates us on the happenings with our friends at Terrafugia and their roadable aircraft, Len shares a story about telling air traffic control to piss off, Victoria gives us some pointers on special considerations when flying with your furry loved ones, no not your husband but your pets, and Carls talks about severe turbulence signs and flight characteristics.

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After Landing Checklist

~ Picks Of The Week ~

Victoria – Pet Friendly Travel, Dog Friendly Destinations, Axels Food & Ice Cream Merrimack, NH

Carl – Pilots N Paws volunteer pet transport

Rick – Flying Car Film documents the progress of Terrafugia and the roadable aircraft

Len – Patient Airlift Services volunteer medical transport

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Episode #12 – Haunted Airports, Visiting ATC, & FAROS Airport Lights

November 1, 2011 by Stuck Mic AvCast 8 Comments

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Cruise Flight

Haunted Airports – an undoubtedly interesting review of haunted airports both in the USA and internationally. You’ll be surprised to hear about your local airport on the list!
Visting Air Traffic Control – a recent visit to the Newark Liberty International Airport control tower and information on how to go about touring your local ATC facilities
FAROS Airport Lighting – learn about this new airport lighting system currently in beta test to help alleviate runway incursions
360’s in the Pattern – tips for making space in the traffic pattern including some do’s and dont’s that will make your next 360 safer
Listener Mail – Everything you ever wanted to know about constant speed propellers, a blog post by Carl Valeri

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of the Week ~

Rick – LogTen Pro Electronic Logbook Software

Carl – FreedomsWings.org: Soaring For People With Disabilities

Victoria – 100 Years of Southland Aviation History: Southern California’s transformative aviation upbringing

Len – JetWhine.com Blog: Aviation Buzz and Bold Opinion by Robert Mark

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