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The SMAC gang is cold! Carl’s braving 30º temps in Florida, Victoria’s taking cover from frost-quakes, Len’s in his Chi-beria bunker, Sean’s absent, loaded up with bronchitis antibiotics, and Rick is holding it down in Boston. Even though they’re frozen right now, Carl and Victoria have each been to the islands recently.
Victoria, her husband Bob, and their dog Turbo flew down to the Bahamas for some relaxation. She’ll tell you all about what it’s like getting in and out of the islands in a GA airplane with a dog. Carl flew a trip down to Haiti recently. He’ll discuss what it’s like getting in and out of the country and how his crew had to adapt to new rest rules.
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Pre-Flight
- US Sport Aviation Expo Sebring Sport Aviation Expo is almost here! From January 16th to 19th this event focuses on Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot Certificate with exhibitors, static aircraft displays, forums, speakers, workshops, and a bunch more. Carl expects to be there volunteering for Expo Radio which will be broadcast live, on the web at LiveATC.net/expo
- It’s less than two months to Women of Aviation Week! Join Victoria in helping promote aviation to women from March 3rd through March 9th. Whether through hosting your own event, volunteering, or sponsoring, every lit bit makes a difference.
- Listener, friend, and CFI Ron Klutts’ first student passed his private pilot check ride! Congrats to Varun on this awesome achievement. You can read the full story called A New Pilot and learn about Varuns’ experience during a real life emergency on his check ride! As if the excitement of a check ride isn’t enough.
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Cruise Flight
Show Notes
- What do you need to fly to the islands?
- What’s it like flying all the way to the Caribbean with a dog?
- How much does it cost to fly into the Bahamas?
- Bahamas Flight Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, With Dogs
- Flying into Haiti
- Flying with new airline rest rules
- FAR Part 117
- Getting around in Haiti
- Dealing with customs
- Benefits of GA flying vs airline flying
- 737 lands at London-Gatwick despite instructions to go around http://avherald.com/h?article=46e21731&opt=0
- Discussion on dangers of landing without clearance
After Landing Checklist
~ Picks Of The Week ~
- Victoria – Revere Comfort Max Inflatable Life Vests
- Rick – ForeFlight Mobile 5.5.1 update: ADS-B radar
- Len – Pocket Monkey multitool
- Carl – Advanced Guide to Holding Patterns
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Back in the early spring of 2011 I had become aware of an air show coming to the Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH) in Lynchburg, Virginia. Having spent 5 years of my life living in Lynchburg, in addition to working as a flight instructor at KYLH, I immediately planned to attend the air show just to see the Blue Angels in my old “backyard” on May 21st, 2011.
During the post air show dinner reception, we were joined by the entire US Navy Blue Angels crew, from the pilots, to maintenance, the ENTIRE group was there. They arrived to dinner in style, sporting a a motorcade of Lincoln Town Cars, SUV’s, and mini-vans. Upon entering the dinner reception the crowd broke out in a full standing ovation and round of applause. The Angels, after all, hadn’t been to Lynchburg since 1982, some 29 years ago! The locals were happy to see them on their home turf once again.
One thing I was impressed with was their humble and appreciative attitude to have been invited to perform in Lynchburg. Every Blue Angel we met thanked us for our hospitality and volunteer work and were extremely outgoing. Not a single one of them denied a photo or autograph request, even if they were immersed in their dinner. They all took a few moments to dedicate to each person whom approached them and I was very impressed with their friendly and welcoming demeanor. I guess I thought they might be a little cocky. I mean, their like the world’s greatest pilots, right?