Stuck Mic AvCast

By Carl Valeri, Rick Felty, Victoria Neuville, Sean Moody

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February 15, 2025 SMAC336 Fuel Management Fuel Management Tips, Tricks, And Common Errors.
Preflight:
Please 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/scholarships/
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:
Fuel begins on the ground.
AvGas
Auto Fuel (Mo Gas)
Jet Fuel
Strategies to avoid misfuelling
What to do with spent fuel?
Know your Fuel System.
Do you know your system?
182 new vs old story from Carl.
Gravity fed
Fuel boost pumps
Aux fuel pumps
Aux Tanks – Super Cub
Know your fuel selector
Tools to manage fuel in flight.
Timer – Leslie
Audible reminder
Visual reminder
How far vs how long you can stay aloft
Leaning
Do you track your fuel consumption?
For instructors who is responsible for the fuel
Personal minimums
Where is it
After Landing Checklist:
Pick of the Week:
James- Garmin Aviation:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/aviation/
Carl – https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac327-collision-avoidance-tips-and-tricks/
Leslie – JPI Fuel Scan 450
https://www.jpinstruments.com/shop/fuel-scan-450/
Tom – The Islands of the Bahamas App
Apple
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/the-islands-of-the-bahamas/id1098173174
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.bahamas.app
Links:
https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf
Accident referenced in my opening: Jet A instead of 100L leads to a crash.
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=100366
Loss of control. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate supervision of the fuel servicing.
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41

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February 01, 2025 SMAC335 Aircraft Ownership The Good, The Bad, and The Unusual
Preflight:
AOPA awards
https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/2025-Flight-Training-Experience-Award-Winners.pdf
Leslie: I Hart aFlying Foundation “Fuel From the Hart” scholarship. Will be used toward Commercial Multi-engine add-on training.
Talking Points:
Reasons to Buy or Not Buy (Not just about money):
Cost/Utilization
24-hour availability
Type of aircraft
Exactly meet your mission
No unicorns.
Solo Ownership v Partnership
Costs
Control
Availability
Ability to Sell Plane
Common Mistakes made when purchasing an aircraft:
Not having a written purchase agreement
Using a poorly written purchase agreement
Not having an attorney review the agreement
Other costs – taxes/insurance/tiedown or hangar, etc.
Inadequate prebuy or no prebuy
After Landing Checklist:
Pick of the Week:
Carl – scholarships for non-traditional recipients – stratus financial https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/
Leslie – Airplane Owner Maintenance podcast with Dean Showalter
https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/
Bill – https://www.cfithebook.com/
Tom -AOPA Flying Club Finder
https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/flying-club-finder#q=st%20petersburg%20fl&t=tagFlyingClubs&sort=%40aopaufbusinessname%20ascending
Links:
https://www.strumorlaw.com/AircraftPurchaseAgreement.asp
https://www.aopa.org/
https://www.aerospacereports.com/
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Redbird Migration, Denver, Co. March 4-5, 2025 https://migration.redbirdflight.com/
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
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January 15, 2025 SMAC334 James Spearman Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces of the United States for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. We are proud to announce that our Co-Host James Spearman has been Awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and he is here to tell us about his experience leading to the award and how you can learn from his experience and apply it to your flying.
Cruise Flight
What Is the Distinguished Flying Cross?
Why James Was Awarded The Medal.
What James Learned From His Experience.
Fly the plane
How to decide what is wrong
Team
Good takeoff brief
Delegate
How Can We Apply His Experience To Our Flying?
After Landing Checklist:
Links:
https://www.dfcsociety.org
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Redbird Migration, Denver, Co. March 4-5, 2025 https://migration.redbirdflight.com/
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
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January 01, 2025 SMAC333 A New Experience in Flight – Paramotoring
Want to truly feel like a bird and fly with the wind rushing by your face? You should try powered paragliding today! Our guest Noah will explain that it is easier and less expensive than you might think. Noah runs the All American Paramotor in Harrah Ok. Welcome to the show Noah
Talking Points:
What is Paramotoring (Powered Paragliding)?
Why is Noah passionate about Paramotors?
Noah’s aviation background.
Do I need a pilot certificate? How about a medical certificate?
How much does it cost?
Paramotor scholarships. (I only know of ones in the UK.)
How long does it take to learn to fly?
Weight limits.
Are there rules you have to follow?
How is the experience, what is it like to fly a paramotor?
How is flying a paramotor different from flying an airplane? (Maybe more of a question for Russ)
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.stuckmicavcast.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
After Landing Checklist:
Links:
https://www.allamericanparamotor.com
https://usppa.org
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Redbird Migration, Denver, Co. March 4-5, 2025 https://migration.redbirdflight.com/
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41

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December 24, 2024 SMAC332 Stepping Up To Twins Considerations for Flying, Training, and Maintaining Proficiency.
Why fly multi-engine aircraft?
When a twin is safer than a single.
When is a twin more dangerous than a single?
Considerations of multi-engine aircraft ownership.
Cost of maintenance.
Cost of training.
What twin should I buy?
Depends on budget and mission.
What can you do to make flying a twin safer?
Where to train?
Accelerated programs and type-specific programs.
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.stuckmicavcast.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
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
Carl – The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot – https://amzn.to/4iurBpF
Bill – Doug Rozendaal, multi-engine ground school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD3YPdOH5Xo
Leslie – FAA WINGS Course ALC-30 “Multi-Engine Safety Review”
https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=30&sID=122&searchresults=true&preview=true
Tom – Multi-Engine Pilot Flight Maneuvers
http://www.pilotflightmaneuvers.com/MultiEnginePilotFlightManeuvers.html
James: https://www.dfcsociety.org
Russ: Night Intruder: A Personal Account of the Radar War Between the RAF and Luftwaffe Night-Fighter Forces by Jeremy Howard-Williams https://amzn.to/4fxdope
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Redbird Migration, Denver, Co. March 4-5, 2025 https://migration.redbirdflight.com/
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41

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December 01, 2024 SMAC331 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Are You trying to decide what to get your favorite aviators for the holidays? This episode is for you. The team at Stuck Mic AvCast has thought long and hard to come up with gifts you can buy your favorite aviators this season! And that includes you! Let’s get started!
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.stuckmicavcast.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:
Stuck Mic AvCast Holiday Gift Guide
Experiences:
Carl – https://pattywagstaff.com/school/
Bill – https://www.tacaero.com/
Chris – Seaplane & Land Flights | Tours & Charters | Kenmore Air
Leslie – The Pilot’s Quarters, Backcountry Pilot Experience at Buffalo Outdoor Center
https://www.buffaloriver.com/plan/vacations/backcountry-pilots-fly-in-stays/
Fun Gifts:
Carl – https://metarmaps.com/
Bill – How To Eat An Airplane (Bad Idea Book Club)
Chris – Paper Airplane Kit: Publications International Ltd.
Leslie – Melissa & Doug Interactive Jet Pilot Dashboard (ages 3+)
Gifts To Make Us Better Pilots:
Carl – https://kingschools.com/cleared-for-multi-engines
Bill – https://www.cloudahoy.com/
Chris – Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2024): FAA-H-8083-25C by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation, Paperback
Leslie – ACR ReQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
This episode is one big pick of the week!
Links:
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
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November 15, 2024 SMAC330 The Successful Flight Review

The flight review is a requirement but is also an opportunity to enhance your skills and increase your and your passenger’s safety. In this episode, we take you beyond the basic FAA requirements and promote what we call a “Successful Flight Review”.
Preflight Checklist:
Cruise Flight:
The Flight Review
What Is A “Successful” Flight Review
Beyond (14 CFR) 61.56 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/61.56
A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and
A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.
What Is Your Experience And What Do You Want To Learn?
How To Analyze the Learner from an Instructor’s Perspective.
Using scenarios to guide the ground portion –
Wings Program
ALC-25: Flight Review Prep Guide.
Foster An Environment and Attitude Of Continual Learning.
What do you do if there is no satisfactory flight review that day?
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.stuckmicavcast.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
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
Tom – ALC-25: Flight Review Prep Guide
https://www.faasafety.gov/files/helpcontent/Courses/ALC-25/content/index.html#/
Carl – The Practical Guide To Winter Flying will not only teach you how to manage encounters with ground and in-flight icing but also provide you the tools to make smarter decisions so you fly confidently during the coming cold, winter months.
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/the-practical-guide-to-winter-flying
Leslie – AOPA’s Focused Flight Review profiles
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/focused-flight-review
James – AC 61-98D Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf
Links:
https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac119-getting-the-most-out-of-your-flight-review/
https://expertaviator.com/2011/07/11/never-do-a-flight-review-again/
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
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November 01, 2024 SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow
If you like exciting action-packed airshows that give back to the local community you will love the Florida International Airshow in Punta Gorda Florida. Today I am speaking with Denise Dull, President of the airshow who has led a team to help grow into one of the best air shows in the United States. We will discuss the challenges and keys to success in creating, growing, and continuing the legacy of an airshow.
UPDATE: In light of the significant impacts of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene on the community, the organizers have decided to cancel the 43rd Annual Florida International Air Show. The dual hurricanes have caused widespread damage and disruption across the region, making it impractical to proceed with the event.
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:
What is The Florida International Airshow and What can we expect?
How it’s important to build the right show on the ground & in the air (this year’s non-jet team show revenue will be needed to help fund the costs of next year’s show but ticket purchasers are saying they will wait for the Blues…that actually hurts us)
Building strategic community partnerships. Our new Charlotte Community Foundation partnership is funding the expansion of our Earn Your Wings reading program into Middle Schools and our new Innovators STEM Pavilion & Family Aviation Experience area
What is the Presidents Club?
Trying to work harder – reviewing costs of a growing show while losing funding….huge hurdle and building additional/nontraditional revenue streams
Losing the majority of our Board experience in one year and trying to develop new depth and sustainability while preparing for major shows and juggling airport expansion & airline challenges
Top 10 USA Today Reader’s Choice & Signature Events of the Southeast 2024
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-air-show-2024/
After Landing Checklist:
Links:
https://www.floridaairshow.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisefdull/
https://www.facebook.com/denise.c.dull
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October 15, 2024 SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida
Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast.
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.stuckmicavcast.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:
Florida International Airshow Canceled
Relief efforts a challenge without functioning airports.
Helicopters’ critical role in Disaster relief.
Flooding and destruction of Airport property and Aircraft.
EMS Staging Here In LAL
Moving aircraft.
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
None due to storm.
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
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October 01, 2024 SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks

March 7 2023 a low-wing piper and a high-wing piper on floats collided killing a flight instructor and student pilot in both planes. This accident was especially tragic for me since the instructor of the low-wing Piper, Faith, was one of the members of the flight team I coached.
In today’s episode, we will discuss collision avoidance tips and tricks to prevent such a tragic accident from happening again. I am also recording this because I promised Faith’s Mom I would do everything I could to help promote good collision avoidance practices. So here are our collision avoidance tips and tricks.
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.stuckmicavcast.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:
See And Avoid Tips and Tricks:
Look Outside
Scanning Techniques
Clean your windshield
ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Foreflight and your iPad as A Tool
Understanding visual limitations during see and avoid.
It can take 12 seconds to react
Blossom effect
Proper communication.
Avoid Over-Reliance On Technology
How do we train, see and avoid?
Other Situations
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
Tom –
https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/
Carl – https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterHaven/FlywithFaithbelievingyouwillbeheard
Leslie – United Flying Octogenarians
https://www.ufopilots.org/
James – Back Seat Pilot
https://thebackseatpilot.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoohKwUWINfTKm4xWdejjRXOETteNu4JQ_xAnT59ApuYrgWVQgC-
Links:
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1041368
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/general-publications/egast-leaflet-ga-1-collision-avoidance
https://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/Portals/44/Documents/MACA_Pamphlet%20Nov%202017.pdf
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/adsb
https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Documents/SA-058.pdf
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:
Sat October 26, 2024
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterHaven/FlywithFaithbelievingyouwillbeheard
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6V9QYS6JPX3F8
November 2 & 3, 2024
https://www.floridaairshow.com
Sun N Fun April 1-6, 2025
https://flysnf.org/
Booth A-41
Next Episode:
SMAC328 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Dennis Dull President Of Florida International Airshow
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