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Welcome to episode 302. Today we discuss how the FAA's Flight Inspection Group, better known to us pilots as "Flight Check", ensure our safety during instrument approaches. Joining us today is our co-host and flight check pilot Russ Roslewski to give us an inside look at what flight inspection is and what it is like to fly as a flight inspection pilot. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Cruise Flight: What is Flight Inspection? ACP348. How does flight inspection benefit the general aviation pilot? What planes do you fly? What does a typical week's mission consist of? What types of maneuvers and flight profiles do you fly? Why are ground-based navigation aids relevant and will they be in the future? Why should we be thankful to hear the call sign "Flight Check" and not think of it as an inconvenience to our flying? We wanted to include Russ Roslewski's most challenging approach to add to our last episode. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - Facebook Old Farts Flying Club Russ - "Quick Aviation Reads" by Sylvia Wrigley (6 book series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084WRNL8R Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/flight_ops/flightinspection

SMAC301 What Is Your Most Challenging Approach? Welcome to episode 301. One of my favorite aviators because of his passion for flying is Dean Showalter. Dean is an aviation educator, podcaster, and all round nice guy. In a recent episode of his podcast, he discussed "The Most Challenging Approach" and asked the question "What's the most interesting or out-of-the-ordinary instrument approach you've seen recently". I thought it would be fun to have Dean on the show and discuss some of his listeners' responses and discuss the most challenging or interesting approaches we have experienced. Joining me in this episode are your co-hosts Tom Frick and Bill English. Preflight Checklist: Shout Out: Congratulations Matt Lehn, our program coordinator for passing his commercial checkride today. Matt is now a commercial pilot! Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Cruise Flight: Welcome and description of his podcast. Summary of Episode 209 and the inspiration for the question today. Dean's most challenging approach. Our co-hosts have the most challenging approach. Carl - Park Visual 31 LGA, KCDK visual, RNO any RNP Bill - KMTN VOR or TACAN 15, KBOS Light Visual 33 The most challenging visual approach. Where you can find Dean and his show. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Interview, therefore no pick of the week. Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/208-back-in-the-maintenance-shop-and-off-to-jfk/ https://www.skybrary.aero/articles/approach-speed-categorisation

Welcome to episode 300. Some pilots only fly in and out of controlled fields. For others, it may have been years since they visited an airport without a tower. Maybe you are a professional pilot getting back into general aviation and want a refresher on operating at non-towered airports. For those who operate every day out of non-towered fields maybe we can give you some tips and tricks to help you operate more efficiently and safely. Whatever your flying background, we hope you will find this episode helpful and fun. Joining me in this episode are your co-hosts Tom, Russ, and Bill. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Cruise Flight: Why Non-Towered operations can be a challenge. Common errors Best practices Some examples Flying IFR to a Non-Towered airport. Resources AIM 4−1−9. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers. AIM 5−2−3. IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://youtu.be/1h_k2Zzv1EE SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of "Mr. MiG - The Real Story of the First MiGs in America" Bill - How to Fly the Pattern Without Making an #@$ of Yourself Russ - The Learjet Diaries by Greg Madonna https://a.co/d/2wnbAbv Tom - Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: AC 90-66B - Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/96969/pdf

Welcome to episode 299. During my decades of volunteering with various organizations at Sun N Fun, I have been blessed with the ability to view in person Soviet Migs and have always wondered what it would be like to fly one let alone own a MIG. Today we answer that question. Joining me in this episode is Paul Entrekin Author of Mr. Mig -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America. Paul's life is a true example of how following your dream and pursuing your passion can lead to outcomes in your life beyond your dreams. Preflight Checklist: Before we begin please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings. http://aerospacescholarships.com Cruise Flight: Most would never consider owning a warbird let alone a Soviet MIG. Why the MiG You don't just look in the classifieds to purchase a MiG. So how did he become the first pilot in the free world to own a MiG? The story of his journey toward ownership and amazing crowds at numerous airshows are detailed in Mr. MiG -The Real Story of the First MiGs in America. How he turned a passion for flying into a writing passion Jasper and the Christmas Faeries. Since there seems to be much more runway available in Paul's life, what is the next adventure? What advice would you have for someone who has always wanted to fly or own a historic airplane? Give it some prayer and think about what you want to do. Just go for it. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: No pick of the week but please visit Paul's website https://paulentrekin.com/ to learn more about his storied life and where you can find his books. Sponsor: Please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings. http://aerospacescholarships.com Links: https://www.pilotsforkids.org/ https://paulentrekin.com/

Welcome to episode 298. We all have had to take a break from flying for various reasons. One of the most difficult things to do is keep up with all the changes and our skills while we have stepped away. Additionally, we want to keep the passion alive but how do we do that? Today we discuss how to keep the aviation passion alive through flight simulation. Joining me today is guest host Even Reiter co-founder of the Flight Sim Association https://flightsimassociation.com/ Preflight Checklist: Before we begin please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings. http://aerospacescholarships.com Cruise Flight: Welcome to the show Evan. Keeping the aviation passion alive even if you can't make it to the airport. Keeping up with the technical aspects of aviation. Keeping our skills from degrading. Think Flight Simming is too expensive and complex….think again. Fighter pilot for a day After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://flightsimassociation.com/ Even - https://flightsimcoach.com/ Sponsor: Before we begin please visit our sponsor the Aviation Scholarships Guide at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. You might find a scholarship to help you achieve your dream of flying or obtain other ratings. http://aerospacescholarships.com Links: https://www.vatsim.net/ https://www.pilotedge.net/ https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/

Welcome to episode 297 this is Russ Roslewski, not Carl with a cold. It has been a while since we've recorded, but for good reason - In today's episode We switch seats! Bill English and I are going to interview Carl about his recent upgrade to Captain. Hopefully you will learn from his experience and learn how to prepare for your next rating.

Welcome to episode 296. Today we are reporting on the Redbird Migration held Feb 8-9 at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland FL. Eric Crump Attended migration and had some interesting experiences.

Welcome to episode 295. Today we discuss mitigating threats and managing errors in your daily flying life. Many of us hear Threat and Error Management and think oh no another acronym and a dozen things I need to learn to implement some new strategy. Today we want to give you some practical advice with examples on how to implement strategies in keeping you safe by mitigating the risks involved with general aviation flying and increasing the positive outcomes when we make mistakes. Welcome to Threat and Error Management for the general aviation pilot.