Stuck Mic AvCast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go wrong on this perfect night”. I wish I didn’t say that.

In the flare to touchdown, I noticed things getting dark out of the corner of my eye. That is when I realized the time set for the lights had finished and I clicked the mic 7 times making the airport “come alive” again.

This made me think about how infrequently many of us fly to non-towered fields and how we should review the procedures to know what to say and how to turn the lights on.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

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As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

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Cruise Flight:

What to say and when to say it.
What not to say?
Any traffic in the area please advise.
Right of way.
Lights. Do your homework.
Don’t forget to close your flight plan or cancel IFR!

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – C 90-66C – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_90-66C.pdf

Bill – How to Eat an Airplane (Bad Idea Book Club) https://amzn.to/4g49c1p

Leslie – Visit my favorite non-towered airport: Hana, Hawaii (PHHN)
https://www.airnav.com/airport/PHHN
Awesome experiences for pilots on vacation: Take a flight lesson to Hana Airport from Kahului (Fly Maui, Maui Flight Academy), Hang Gliding Maui (powered hang gliding and gyrocopter lessons), Maui Skydiving, Helicopter lesson with Go Fly Maui or a scenic helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

James – Electroair Electronic Ignition http://www.electroair.net

Links:

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

September 23-29, 2024
https://tta.aero/ttfi/

November 2 & 3, 2024
https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Nathan Van Coops is an author, pilot, mechanic, aviation business owner, and many other things, and it is a pleasure to talk to him today.

Welcome.
How Russ found Nate.
His passion for aviation and writing.
Book Summary – Tropic Descent (Tropic Angel series).
Other book series.
Other new books since our last interview or in the works.
What else has he been up to since our last interview?

Links:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/writing/smac244-two-passions-flying-in-formation-aviation-and-writing/

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

Tropic Angel Book Link:
https://books2read.com/TropicAngel

Tropic Descent:
https://books2read.com/TropicDescent

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Wondering what to do with your pilot certificate? Look no further, Today we have the host of TJ Flying Adventures who inspires us to get out and explore. TJ’s videos are inspirational and informative. I think we should all follow his lead and make our own aviation bucket list.

Preflight:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ They are giving away 100 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw”

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, including, FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

Cruise Flight:

How Aviation has changed and inspired TJ’s Life.
How has aviation impacted his life?
What is his current aircraft and mission?
What’s next for you?:

Links:

https://tjflyingadventures.com/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41
April 9-14 2024:
https://flysnf.org

https://www.floridaairshow.com/

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ They are giving away 100 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw”

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, including, FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special interview and guest who happens to be our co-host, Victoria Neuville. Victoria recently passed her CFI checkride and is joining us to discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming a flight instructor.

First a quick word from our sponsor.

 AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

Deland sport showcase. 

Region IX.

Why the CFI?

The journey to the Flight Instructor Certificate.

Some of the greatest challenges.

Keeping your day job while trying to become a CFI.

Requirements to be a CFI.

The spin endorsement.

Why you should consider becoming a CFI.

Considerations before you put yourself out as an independent or part-time CFI.

You have your CFI now what?

No picks of the week for an interview show.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

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SMAC224 Bird Strikes: Hazards and Avoidance. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly.

First a quick word from our sponsor.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

https://www.sportaviationshowcase.com

• Carl’s nephew lands on a turtle.
• Recognizing a wildlife strike.
• Avoiding bird strikes.
• Trivia: When was the first bird strike reported?
• Avoiding other wildlife.
• What to do if you have a wildlife strike.
• Resources.
• Bird Strike Committee USA
• https://wildlife.faa.gov/home
• https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/wildlife/

Carl – West with the Night: A Memoir by Beryl Markham

Haunted Airfields

Tom – https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_Landing_Facility

Rick – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviation-altimeter-for-watch/id1434085253

Aviation Altimeter for Apple Watch

https://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/haunted-airfields-90806234/?page=1

Photo credit: sribassantra

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Multi-Engine Safety and Listener Mail. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly.

First a quick word from our sponsor.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

Listener mail:

Listener mail (Russ) – do ICAO equipment codes matter for VFR flight following/radar services?

I’m an active-duty soldier working in Army Aviation and transitioning to civilian life. For as long as I can remember I’ve had a strong interest in flying. I’ve always been drawn to aviation in general. Until recently I had continued to put off my pursuit of aviation for financial reasons or whatever other excuses I had at the time. I enlisted as a rotorcraft mechanic hoping to get at least some form of a fix. It’s been great. I wanted more but still had too many excuses.

I was deployed for a while and didn’t have much to do in my off-time other than listen to podcasts or watch movies. So I thought I’d take a look and find all the aviation-related podcasts and at least learn a few things. Needless to say, in my time there I managed to listen to and catch up on nearly every episode of about 35 podcasts. It’s amazing how quickly you can get through content when you listen at double speed while working 12-hour shifts. I have more notes written in my notebooks than I know what to do with.

When I returned stateside I got my first class medical and enrolled in a flight training program. I’m also beginning my airframe and power-plant certificate next week as part of my exit program from active duty. I couldn’t be happier. 12 years since my first flight and I’m finally pursuing my goals. 29 feels like a late start, but so long as I can fly you’ll never see me without a smile on my face again.

The scholarship guide, the countless episodes of pointers, the stories from other pilots, advice on ways to accomplish flight training, the different ways to build time, recommended products or strategies, and the encouraging words from all the podcasters out there have been an invaluable resource. I’m still not entirely sure which route I want to take with my career. I have made it my goal to get through all my ratings, and give back to the community at the very least. If I can just influence one person the way all of you influenced me; whatever I do in aviation will be worth it.

Thank you all so much for everything you put into the community. You’ve really lit a fire under me. Keep putting out all that amazing content!

Russ’s oil leak and turbo failure in a piston twin. 

Are twins safer than single-engine aircraft?

How to become a proficient multi-engine pilot.

The risks we may not be aware of when considering flying a twin.

Carl – Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: Powerplant: FAA-H-8083-32A

Russ – Max Trescott’s Aviation News Talk Podcast: https://aviationnewstalk.com/

Victoria – LewDix Aviation YouTube, specifically the Instructing the Instructor episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPiPmwDammRsj7ZIzKyc74A

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From the Back Seat of a Fighter to The Front Seat Of A Warbird with Roy Brewer. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Today I have with me a friend and military aviator who wants to discuss jobs you may not realize are available in the military, Roy Brewer. Roy is retired military, active recreational aviator. His career is varied and he is a pilot who is truly had an interesting aviation career.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com, you can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

How you can help students succeed at Polk State College by supporting the flight team. http://www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate/

• Military career
• 10 years as enlisted and 10 years officer. 
• Enlisted jobs:
  • 1. Avionics Technician
  • 2. Avionics Master Technician
  • 3. Avionics Master Instructor
• Officer jobs:
  • 1. Weapons Director
  • 2. Senior Director – missile firing
  • 3. Director of Operations
  • 4. Soviet Aggressor
  • 5. Special Ops – Director of Operations/Squadron Commander
• Aircraft owner X 2 – negotiations with my wife
  • Costs of ownership 
  • Is this a good way to build hours for a career?

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Recently, Carl made and emergency landing after the cockpit began filling with smoke. Many lessons were learned from this event. Besides relating a tense inflight emergency we discuss how you can better prepare for a smoke or inflight fire.

First a quick word from our sponsor.

 AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

Girls In Aviation Day – Sat Oct 5th

https://www.wai.org/giad 

International Seaplane Fly-in In Maine Sept 5-8 Moosehead lake.

ICAO Flight plan format now required as of 8/27/2019

Reminder – National Clearance Delivery Number no longer available as of 6/20/2019

Why yes that is smoke.

Confusion.

Troubleshooting.

Types of smoke and fumes.

Why oxygen is not the best answer since it can feed the fire.

How you can better prepare for smoke in the cockpit.

Practicing smoke and fire emergencies.

When is it smoke or fire?

Fumes.

NASA ASRS

Carl – https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/demo-ievac-smoke-hood.html

Tom – https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/

Russ – The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/940621.The_Happy_Bottom_Riding_Club

Michael – https://www.flysnf.org/help_bahamas/

iEvac

http://elmridgeprotection.com/wp-content/uploads/brochures/iEvac_Brochure.pdf

ICAO Flight Plan required: https://faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=9616

ICAO Flight Plan guide: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/res_links/media/icao_flight_plan_filing.pdf

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Around The World In A GyroCopter. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special gyrocopter episode and an interview with two people who love to fly gyrocopters so much one will be flying one around the world. Victoria sat down with Frank Noe and James Ketchell.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

Girls In Aviation Day – Sat Oct 5th

WAI.org 

International Seaplane Fly-in In Maine Sept 5-8 Moosehead lake.

Victoria’s experience in Gyrocopters

How to get a rating to fly a gyrocopter.

Carl gets a new hangar

Hangar etiquette

Avoiding Hangar Rash

What are the 3 most important things I need to get for my Hangar?

Getting ready for the storm

Preview to smoke in the cockpit episode

Carl – https://www.bydanjohnson.com/great-news-for-gyroplanes-such-as-magni-gyro-a-video-pilot-report-at-midwest-lsa-expo/

Victoria – http://jamesketchell.net/product/the-ultimate-triathlon-book/ James’ first book about climbing Everest, rowing across the Atlantic, and cycling the world. 

Tom- Kermit and Miss Piggy WP-3D Orion https://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/aircraft-operations/aircraft/lockheed-wp-3d-orion

http://jamesketchell.net

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Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II. Welcome to the podcast about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today I have a special guest Lt. Col. Harry Stewart. A passionate aviator with a unique story to tell. Fortunately Lt. Col. Stewart has launched a new book telling his story. He is one of only a few living WWII Tuskegee pilots and his book, Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II, tells the story of how he and his fellow airmen risked their lives to shoot down Nazis all over Europe while fighting racial prejudice both at home and in the air in.

This is the remarkable first-hand account of one of those 14 men, Lt. Colonel Harry T. Stewart, Jr, who flew 43 combat missions in Italy—including one legendary mission in which he shot down three German planes in one day. Stewart and his fellow pilots faced segregation, prejudice, and disrespect—and still, day after day, they took to the skies to battle America’s enemies.

AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview
Preparation.

Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II

Harry Stewart’s Early love affair with aviation.
Why his journey to the cockpit was unique.
The golden age of flight in New York.
332nd fighter group.
Why the name Tuskegee Airman?
Flying the Boeing PT-17 Stearman, P40 Warhawk, P47 Thunderbolt.
Flying the P51 Mustang in Italy.
Combat in WWII including 3 victories in one Day.
Distinguished flying cross.
Understanding segregation in the military and in the United States.
Rejection as an Airline Pilot because of his color.
How his journey has inspired others to spread their wings.
Glider pilot at 81.
Where are we now and what can we do to further promote African Americans in aviation.

No Pick of the week since this is an interview.

Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II
https://www.redtail.org
https://www.redtail.org/profiles-tuskegee-airmen-harry-stewart/

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