Preflight - The Private Pilot Podcast

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! What a show we had at EAA AirVenture this year! Join me as a I recap statistics from this year and look at stories from the past month in aviation, including advancements for BasicMed and new regulations regarding training in LSA, Warbird, and Experimental Aircraft. 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I share ways for you to help afford your private pilot license. It is very expensive, but there are multiple ways to make your pilot's license more affordable! Make sure to share this episode with a future pilot!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I go through and debrief the various other arrivals in EAA, including the Warbird/Turbine arrival, the Seaplane arrivals, and arrivals into other local airports! Finally I finish with telling you how to make the most of your Oshkosh experience using the designated EAA AirVenture App!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I go through and debrief the VFR Arrival and Departure procedures into this year's EAA AirVenture! Make sure to read the NOTAM yourself if you are planning on flying in, but this is a good place to start!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I share the aviation from the past month! From flying cars to a Boeing 737-200 landing in the ocean, there is lots of news you won't want to miss! 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I share the importance of understanding weight and balance! Before each flight, you should make sure your airplane is within the safe flying envelope provided to you by your aircrafts weight and balance sheet! Then, I apply it to real life accidents!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I look at what you need to know before taking your PPL Written Test. I don't cover any of the material, but rather what you should be doing to mentally and physically prepare, as well the required materials and the process of scheduling an exam!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I take a review of the past six months. It's crazy to think that it has been that long since I first started, but it truly has been a joy! I also look at some of the most important FARs that you will need to know as a private pilot!

DISCLAIMER - Not all regulations were mentioned in this episode. Make sure to know all the regulations associated with being a private pilot. 

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Looking for a link for the resources? There isn't one! Check your FARAIM for all the regulations mentioned in this week's episode!

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I discuss the different options of electronic flight bags, or EFB's. While there are more stringent legal issues for Part 135 Operations, you have quite a few options if operating under Part 91! 

DISCLAIMER - Not all regulations were mentioned in this episode. Make sure to do your own research before beginning to use an EFB in your aircraft.

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Happy June everyone! In this weeks episode, as it is the first episode of the month, will focus on general aviation news from the past month! From aircraft sales outlooks to aviation survival tips, and avionics sales and ATC modernization, stay tuned so you don't miss any of the details!

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