Episode #32a – Flying Tailwheel with Paul Santopietro

Recently co-host Rick Felty had a chance to fly with and simultaneously interview Paul Santopietro, a 13,000 hour pilot, ATP, CFII, MEI, Commercial Glider, Commercial Single Engine Sea and 8,000 hour tailwheel pilot. The interview was conducted during cruise flight at about 2000 feet above southeastern Massachusetts while flying in a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. With an old-school stick and rudder approach to flying and his affable manner, Paul discusses the unique challenges of tailwheel flying, the history of the Bird Dog itself, with a few other fun stories thrown in.

For part of the year, Paul is based on the east coast of Florida, but spends his summers teaching tailwheel flying at 1B2, Katama’s grass field on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Paul can be reached mainly via email at birdogdrivr@aol.com or visit his web site at LearnTailwheel.com (currently being renovated).

Listen to Episode 32a Below

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

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!

Pre-Flight

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Cruise Flight

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

Listen to Episode 25 Below