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In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we sit down for an interview with Lynda Meeks. Join us as she talks about her flying background, the military, working for the airlines and a fractional operator flying corporate jets, and finally about her non-profit organization promoting aviation to women.

Pre-Flight

Last episode we announced co-host Carl Valeri would be attending the 2013 US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL. We’ve just received word that Carl has also been invited to be a correspondant for Sun N Fun Radio and he’ll be officially reporting live on the air on behalf of the podcast while bringing you exciting in-the-field interviews from Sebring. Don’t forget that if you’re not able to attend the Sport Aviation Expo that you can always tune in to Sun N Run Radio on the internet to enjoy the show from the comfort of your home.

Cruise Flight

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode.

Listen to Episode 37 Below

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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

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

Listen to Episode 25 Below

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