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Radio Tuned, Volume Up, We Are Listening

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We value you. We adore you. What else can we say. You are the engine that propels our aviation podcast. But there’s something we want you to know…

We’re NOT like everyone else.

Everything For Someone

See, the Stuck Mic AvCast was not created to be one of those podcasts that has “something for everyone” – NOPE – but rather we want to be everything to someone. And that someone is YOU!

And while there are plenty of podcasts out there that think it’s all about them and what they want, plain and simple, they are wrong. This is probably an unpopular comment and I (Len Costa) am sure to catch some flack in the podsphere for my public opinions. So be it.

The Peoples Podcast

We’d rather be considered the “Peoples Podcast”; reporting on and sharing content that YOU want. After all, without you, we wouldn’t be here.

Naturally we are going to screw things up. We know that we can’t create the perfect product and that you won’t enjoy every single piece of content that we share. That’s just a fact of life.

And your patience and feedback is what helps us get closer to the bulls eye.

Full Disclosure

In the interest of full disclosure, the Stuck Mic AvCast is a business, and just like any other business there are costs involved in it’s operation; web hosting, file hosting, domain names, etc.

That means we might share advertising, products for sale, or other related items that we feel could be useful or helpful to you which we may earn money from those sales or recommendations. We promise that we won’t inundate you with meaningless garbage for the sake of a quick buck. That’s not what we’re about.

We know that you’re cool with the fact that we may earn money from things we share with you as long as it’s relevant and we just wanted to remind you.

Will YOU Help?

So we sit here today to charge you with a most important task. Feedback.

Every comment you share on our blog, email you send, voicemail you leave us, every Tweet, Facebook comment, Like, Share, etc, drives the way we operate.

So do us a huge favor – when you enjoy something we do, Like It on Facebook, share it on Twitter, +1 on Google Plus, or wherever you hangout online. We love listener mail so send us an email or leave us a voicemail. And of course, leave some comments on the blog and join us in a conversation about the topic at hand.

Whether it’s a comment (good or bad – we don’t mind), feedback, or maybe you have a great show topic or special guest idea, send them our way. We research everything you send us.

And don’t forget…

Radio is Tuned, Volume is Up, and We Are Listening!

1 Year Anniversary, Thank You, & Free Cake

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Wow, it’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun! One year ago today we started our adventure into the world of aviation podcasting and our lives have never been the same.

When Len Costa of ThePilotReport.com came up with the idea for an aviation podcast he knew he couldn’t do it alone. With the connections and friends he’d made on Twitter, he decided it would be not only more fun but also more entertaining to include some addition co-hosts on the podcast. Enter Victoria Neuville, Rick Felty, and Carl Valeri.

Len had known Victoria only through Twitter until one day they went on an AOPA Headquarters Tour together. From there the friendship grew into asking Victoria to become a part of the podcast. Funny story here, she thought Len was asking her to be guest on one of the shows, not a full time co-host! Though she had some reservations at first she decided to test the boundaries of her comfort zone and stuck with us for the long haul.

Rick and Len had actually met at an Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast meetup at the Midfield Cafe, Boire Field, Nashua, NH KASH. These breakfast meetups are put on every fews months and hosted by one of the UCAP founders himself, Jack Hodgson (so you can all thank Uncle Jack for bringing Rick and Len together in person). It wasn’t long before Len asked Rick to join the show as well knowing his love and passion for aviation as shared on his YouTube channel through his flying videos. How cool!

And last, but certainly not least, is Carl Valeri. Len and Carl actually met at the airlines where they flew a few trips together, even spending one Thanksgiving on the road in Nowhere, Texas. When Carl had heard about the podcast he instantly knew he wanted to be a part of the show. His audition was brutal, there were jumping jacks and hot dog eating contest. More like hazing but he made the cut and we’re certainly glad that he did!

Together our group consists of an Airline Captain, Airline First Officer, Commercial/Instrument Pilot, and Private Pilot giving our show some of the most diverse level of flying conversations and stories on the podcast circuit. It’s without a doubt one of the reasons our show has become so successful as we continue to find out through listener emails and comments.

Through all of this adventure, some of us have had a chance to meet many of you listeners out there win the real world and that’s by far been our favorite part; meeting and interacting with our fans on the ground at airshows and various other aviation events. Of course, we can’t forget our greatest opportunity to be a part of Sun n Fun 2012 thanks especially to Dave Shallbetter!

We truly wouldn’t be where we are today, 12 months later, with out YOU THE LISTENERS! So thank you from the bottom of our hearts for tuning in twice a month, emailing questions and comments, interacting with us, and even supporting the show through your generous financial donations. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

Cheers,

Victoria, Rick, Carl, & Len

Your Stuck Mic AvCast Co-Hosts

The Stuck Mic AvCast is an aviation podcast brought to you by ThePilotReport.com about Learning To Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

PS – There was free cake but Carl ate it all 😉

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NOTAMs Audio Interview: Adam Howley of MyPilot.net

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In this video you’ll hear me interviewing Adam Howley, owner and creator of MyPilot.net. This interview is another installment in the Notice To Airmen Interview Series by ThePilotReport.com where I sit down with various aviation business owners to learn about their products and services.

Join us to learn how how Adam got started in aviation, transitioning from New Zealand pilot to Australian pilot, the idea for this website, his hope for future growth, and a whole bunch more!

Enjoy the dialog between Len and Adam as they discuss their passion for flying anything they can get their hands on and achieving more ratings whenever possible.

See what @Haqnoor called, “Nice interview guys. Lots of food for thought. Thanks!”