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The second biggest investment of your aviation career comes with a purchase of your headset, that is of course if you decide to never buy a plane! This podcast will give you some great ideas about searching to find that perfect headset for you. Although I only mention certain headsets within this podcast I have literally worn a car trunk full of headsets and finding the right one can be quite tricky and expensive. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about headsets, or if you are looking to upgrade to another one and are unsure of the specifics or differences.

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This podcast will tell you exactly what to expect on an FAA practical exam (the check ride) if you will be utilizing an Electronic Flight Bag/Book (EFB) or an iPad. Please note that your examiner may require additional items to be demonstrated and this is only the minimum requirements. 

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Taking off is more than just pushing the throttle forward; it begins in the planning stages of each flight that you decide to take. There are many considerations to the performance that we can gain, as well as loose on the takeoff roll. This audio selection talks about those considerations as well as those associated with the landing phase of flight.

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This podcast is an addition to a request that came from the airspace review. Sometimes a VFR Pilot may have clear skies, but the visibility around the airport may be low due to mist, haze, smoke, or some other restriction to visibility. You may also experience excellent visibility, but have a low ceiling that is hovering just over the terminal area of the aerodrome. Either way, if you know the area well, have at least one statute mile visibility, and can remain clear of clouds, then you can request a "Special VFR" departure with air traffic control.

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14 CFR Part 91.205 lists the required equipment that must be on board and operable before the flight. This audio clip will discuss those items and provide additional acronyms to help with the memorization of these items. Thanks for listening and I look forward to seeing you at the airport!

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This podcast is part 2 to the Airspace Introduction/Review from 11/12/11. Enjoy this brief 15-minute review of the special use airspace within the U.S.

This podcast will walk you through the basics of controlled & uncontrolled airspace while explaining how to develop a set of note cards to help you better understand the material for a potential check ride or flight review.

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Getting ready for a check ride can be quite a task, and the FAA knows this already. They have put together a system of checks to help you prepare yourself for this process, and it is known as the Practical Test Standards (or PTS for short). Pilot Examiner Todd Shellnutt will go through the first part of this quick reference guide and explain what you should expect from your examiner.

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The Flight Review is one of the most misunderstood training events in aviation. The design of this 24-month recurring training requirement is to help the pilot stay current on the flight and ground operations of flying. Learn how to prepare yourself for this review properly and what to expect from it in the end.

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Prior flight school owner, a long time instructor and Pilot Examiner, Todd Shellnutt, covers the top three questions that most people ask when inquiring about flight training.