Stuck Mic AvCast – An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly

What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you.

As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane”

Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by 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 it’s 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 visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

How much is too much airplane?

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl – https://metarmaps.com/

Bill – https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/

Leslie – AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit.

James – FireFrost – Aircraft Fire Safety Systems https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ – The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

Links:

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For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience.

To find out more about STEM Flights listen to episode 388 where Carley Walker describes the benefits of becoming involved with STEM Flights as a volunteer or participant.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp388-stem-flights-inspiring-next-generation-of-aviation-through-with-carley-walker/

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ and use the coupon code “STEMFlights”.

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

History of the event

After Landing Checklist:

Picks of The Week:

Carl – https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK – LIVE DC Flyover – AOPA’s National Celebration of General Aviation

Bill – https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html

Leslie – https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/

Links:

https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/

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November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Home flight simulation is not only a fun hobby but will help you with real-world flight training; now we have the statistics to prove it. Joining us today is Evan Reiter to discuss how you can benefit from home flight simulation and the upcoming Flight Simulation Expo 2024.

Sponsor:

Those who give through the Pay It Forward Program and those who like and subscribe to our videos. All proceeds go towards giving away free scholarship guides using the coupon code “PayItForward”. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

What isFlightSimExpo?

https://flightsimexpo.com June 21-23, 2024

What is the Flight Simulation Association?

https://flightsimassociation.com

Why you should join and attend the event

The effectiveness of flight simulation on flight training

Presence at SUN ‘n FUN 2024

Carl’s example of how he used flight simulation to prepare for a check ride in the jet even though it was not official training time.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links:

https://flightsimexpo.com

http://flightsimexpo.com

https://flightsimassociation.com/report

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Women’s Air Racing has been a tradition since 1929 which has evolved to the Woman’s Air Race Classic to be run June 18 through 24 of 2024. To tell us more about the storied history of the air race classic is Emmy Dillon, a competitor in this year’s race

Sponsor:

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

A brief history of The Air Race Classic

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/aviatrixemmy/

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Australians are passionate about aviation and one of the most passionate aviation geeks is Grant McHerron. Grant along with Steve Visscher host Australia’s longest-running aviation show. Speaking of Australia did you know we have Australian Scholarships in our Scholarship guide and you can get one for free?

Sponsor:

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/

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

The impact aviation has had on Australia.

Links:

https://www.planecrazydownunder.com

https://www.rfds.org.au

https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/pilots/pilot-licences

Australia Aviation Past Episodes:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/ask-a-guest/smac190-obtain-australian-pilot-certificate/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/aviation-podcast/smac046-the-smac-down-under-an-australian-edition/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac127-without-precedent-by-owen-zupp/

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November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Every aviator has struggles in training whether you are a fighter pilot or a student pilot. Many times our struggles are with confidence in ourselves. Today I have someone who will help you realize success in your aviation journey.

Sponsor:

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/

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

Tammy’s story.

Links:

https://tammybarlette.com/mental-performance-course

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/crosscheck-mental-performance-training/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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Cruise Flight:

C17 Loadmaster Noah Cummings

Links:

https://flysnf.org

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

https://www.floridaairshow.com/

Sponsor:

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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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.

Links:

https://tjflyingadventures.com/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41

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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Joining us today is the owner of “James Spearman Aircraft”, an airplane maintenance shop in Sevierville, Tennessee at the KGKT airport.

Before we begin a quick reminder the new 2024 version of the scholarship guide has been published and is available by clicking on the scholarships guide on the right side of the screen at https://stuckmicavcast.com/

Cruise Flight:

How did you get into aviation maintenance?

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/jamesspearmanaircraft/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41

https://www.floridaairshow.com/

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Whether you want to become a better flight instructor or are new to the world of aviation instruction, there is someone who has started a grassroots,

I am excited to have her also join us as a new co-host on the Stuck Mic AvCast. We will explore her aviation journey and her new aviation home.

Before we begin a quick reminder the new 2024 version of the scholarship guide has been published and is available by clicking on the scholarships guide on the right side of the screen at https://stuckmicavcast.com/

Cruise Flight:

Why Leslie loves helping others pursue their dream of becoming a pilot.

Links:

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at

Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41

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