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SMAC067 – Forced Landings Gone Bad & Tips For Not Landing At The Wrong Airport

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And we’re back with episode 67 of your beloved Stuck Mic AvCast!

Recently in New Zealand, a pilot made a forced landing on a beach after experiencing an engine failure in flight. Once safely on the ground it was determined (details sketchy) that the engine was once again operational. A takeoff was attempted which led to the aircraft impacting the water and damaging the aircraft. Fortunately, both the pilot and passenger were unharmed. And we discuss some of the considerations you evaluate if you were to encounter similar circumstances.

Speaking of landings… With all the US news about airplanes landing at the wrong airports, we discuss some of our personal tips and tricks that we use every day to help minimize this risk and help identify your correct airport and runway. You’ll even hear about which co-host’s nearly landed at the wrong airport and how they were alerted of the error in progress.

So let’s get to it, shall we?

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Pre-Flight

  • Women of Aviation Worldwide Week is just around the corner. From March 3rd to March 9th, this week celebrates women and their accomplishments in aviation as well as exposing more women to the love of flight. Our very own Victoria Zajko is hard at work as always and we wish her a successful event this year.
  • From CNN we bring you an article on the 14 Best Aviation Museums around the world. Turns out we’ve been a quite a few of them and look forward to checking out some new ones in our travels.
  • Also coming up this month is the March Field Airfest at March Air Reserve Base in California. This 2-day event on March 22nd and 23rd will feature the usual suspects of air shows, static aircraft displays, and other attractions. This years notable performers are the US Navy Blue Angles. If you’ve never seen them before then you better make it a point to! The performance is simply mind-boggling with the high speed, close proximity maneuvers, that will dazzle your eyes. Check it out.
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  • Shout out to Lora, Richard, and the entire Aviation Universe gang for supporting this episode. We love having you on the team!

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Show Notes

After Landing Checklist

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SMAC065 – Braking Action Reports, Runway Condition NOTAMs, & Experimenting With ADS-B

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Welcome to this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Victoria wishes she could’ve been here but she was feeling a little under the weather so we gave her the episode off to recover. Today, we have a lot of information to share. Everything from IACRA to ADS-B as well as some tips for snowy-weather flying including a handy PDF reference card for your kneeboard.

Strap in, cuz here we go!

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Pre-Flight

  • The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing at Thunder Over Louisville on April 12th. Here’s your chance to see one of the greatest aerial demonstration teams work their magic in your back yard.
  • Every Saturday between noon and 2pm, Sporty’s Pilot Shop pulls out the grill to heat your favorite rolled meats: hot dogs, metts and brats, all in appreciation for their customers. Maybe we’ll see you there?
  • February 23rd marks Canadian National Aviation Day. A day for celebrating safety, strength, and success at the aviation museum in Ottawa with activities, special guests, and interactive presentations.
  • Episode 64a – Favorite Things In The Aviation Universe chronicles the eye catching avgeek gifts available from our sponsor.
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  • And of course a thank you to Aviation Universe for supporting this episode! Yup, they rock.

Cruise Flight

Show Notes

  • Reviewing IACRA and what NOT to do when filling out your paperwork
  • Deciphering braking action reports
  • Understanding runway condition NOTAMs
  • Download the Stuck Mic AvCast Braking Action & Runway Condition NOTAMs Quick Reference Card (PDF)
  • Quick refresher on airport operations in wintery conditions
  • Experimental ADS-B flight testing
  • ADS-B In and Out

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks Of The Week ~

This Episode Is Sponsored By

AviationUniverse

Sporty’s IFR Communications DVD Video Review

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Sportyʼs IFR Communications training DVD gives the viewer “Actual” instrument experience in the comfort of your living room.

During this training, Sportyʼs brings you into the cockpit during a variety of instrument flights. Not only will you get to ride along and listen to the communications between the controller and the pilot you will also hear commentary by the experts at Sportyʼs explaining the meaning of the last communication.

Watch our video review to learn more about how this Sporty’s training DVD can help you become a better Instrument Pilot!

Clear Skies & Calm Winds,

Len @ ThePilotReport.com

Video: First Impressions of Sporty’s Plates iPad EFB App

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Sporty’s and ForeFlight have teamed up to release this IFR approach plate application for the the iPad; a new and notable entrant into the iPad EFB (electronic flight bag) market.

Watch this video demonstration of my thoughts and first impressions.

Clear Skies & Calm Winds,

Len @ ThePilotReport.com