Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly show

Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly

Summary: A mix of flight instruction discussion, flying techniques, aviation product reviews, virtual hangar flying, and more! Brought to you by Len Costa (airline captain/flight instructor) with co-hosts Victoria Neuville (GA flying enthusiast/blogger), Rick Felty (GA flying enthusiast/in-flight video artist), and Carl Valeri (airline captain/flight instructor).

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 SMAC054 – Backyard Flying, Kitfox Aircraft, Rotax Engines, CRAZEDpilot | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:16:50

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today we bring a fun interview with a really cool pilot, aircraft and aviation business owner, who's fortunate to fly from his own backyard runway, leaping into the Oregon wilderness for all the off-airport flying adventures one can handle! Brendan O'Mara of CRAZEDpilot.com shares his experiences flying Kitfox aircraft, the reliability of Rotax engines, what it's like to operate into his 16% grade grass-runway in his backyard, and a whole bunch more. Time to saddle up and get your listen on for this Episode 54 sponsored by ForPilotsOnly.com. Don't forget to share this episode by clicking that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements Air Transport World Eco-Aviation Conference - "ATW’s 6th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference & Awards will focus on overall sustainability, affordability and overcoming political hurdles within the air transport industry, particularly those social, economic and environmental developments that will improve and have a lasting effect on the industry’s future environmental performance." This years event will take place at the Westin City Center, Washington, DC on September 11th and 12th. Stuck Mic AvCast Blog Posts - Some new additions to the website that are worth your while to read up on, Mom, Where Do Airplanes Go When They Die?, What’s In A Callsign?, No Second Chances, and Where’s Baldo – July 2013 Edition. Check those out for some reading enjoyment! Cruise Flight Show Notes Meet Brendan O'Mara Getting into flying Powered-Parachute Flying Kitfox Aircraft Folding wing design Frequency of flying Backyard runway Kitfox variations Tundra tires Buying homebuilt airplanes Homebuilt regulations Homebuilt insurance Rotax Engines Backcountry Flying Flying M Ranch Lodge "Pioneering" CrazedPilot.com PS - Did you know that by clicking the affiliate links in this blog post that you help support our website? There's no extra cost to you, we receive a small percentage, and it helps us maintain the podcast. Plus you'll get extra karma points in our logbook! Thank you for continued listenership. After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode. This Episode Is Sponsored By Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC053 – Aviation Accidents, How We Cope, What Keeps Us Flying | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:04:12

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today's show is on the more serious and sober side as we discuss aviation accidents and how they've affected us on a personal level. Recently, co-host Victoria Zajko came to learn that 2 of the aircraft she flew during her flight training had been involved in fatal crashes where the pilot and occupants did not survive. Not long after that Victoria also lost her friend and wing walker Jane Wicker in a tragic air show accident in Dayton, OH. These events spurred a back stage conversation amongst the co-hosts and today we share with you our own experiences losing friends and family in fatal aviation related accidents including how we've dealt with each situation and what keeps us in the saddle, behind the yoke, still flying. Have you ever lost someone close to you in an aviation related accident? How did that experience affect you or change your views on flying? Please share your story with us in the comment section below. So settle in for Episode 53 sponsored by ForPilotsOnly.com. Don't forget to share this episode by clicking that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements Favorite $100 Hamburger Joints - Continuing our online discussion about favorite $100 hamburger joints, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us about your favorite spot be it the food, location, type of approach, etc. If you've got menu recommendations you can include those, too. Use #benburger to track the conversation on Twitter. Cruise Flight Show Notes Aviation accidents 4 relatives killed in place crash in Oakland Wingwalking crash Learn from NTSB reports Dissecting accidents Learning from others' accidents Getting back in the saddle Calming passengers' fears Training and preparation After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Victoria - Aviation Forecast Discussion Rick - iPro Aviator iPad Kneeboard Len - AviationUniverse.us - check out Len's interview with the owners: Episode 51a Carl - Aviation Week This Episode Is Sponsored By Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC052 – Insurance Discounts, Standardized Aircraft Rental Checkouts, @OpenAirplane | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 59:16

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly In Episode 51 we interviewed commercial pilot and co-founder of OpenAirplane, Rod Rakic, and learned about his flight adventures in Civil Air Patrol. Everything from how he got started to working his way up the ranks to mission pilot. Rod also shared some really neat information about the organization itself like how you can participate and many of the different types of volunteer opportunities available, even for the non-pilot out there. Episode 52 is part 2 in this series where Rod explains everything there is to know about OpenAirplane and our predictions on how it'll revolutionize the aircraft rental industry as you know it. Haven't heard of OpenAirplane yet? Basically you'll finally be able to rent an aircraft WITHOUT having to to do multiple checkouts for each FBO you fly out of. Yea, it's the bomb, yo! Now go grab a beverage, sit back, relax, and join us for Episode 52 sponsored by ForPilotsOnly.com. Don't forget to share this episode by clicking that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements Favorite $100 Hamburger Joints - We've started an online discussion about favorite $100 hamburger joints and would love to hear from you. Tell us about your favorite spot be it the food, location, type of approach, etc. If you've got menu recommendations you can include those, too. Use #benburger to track the conversation on Twitter. Cruise Flight Show Notes Meet Rod Rakic Introducing OpenAirplne How to help OpenAirplane get rolling How OpenAirplane gives you a local briefing OpenAirplane's reputation system Finding OpenAirplane online OpenAirplane After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode. This Episode Is Sponsored By Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC051a – Len Costa Reporting From the Center of the Aviation Universe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:04

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Recently co-host Len Costa had an opportunity to visit Aviation Universe, a local pilot shop in Bensenville, IL. During his visit he met the shops owners, Lora Yowell and Richard Wells. What ensued was a fun interview detailing the history of the store, the owners background in aviation, meeting Orville and Wilbur (the dogs), and even a commuter train happened to find it's way into the show. Other topics include: Beech Musketeer RCAF Normandy Hurricane Pilot Canadian Pilot Canadian to FAA Certificate Conversion Civil Air Patrol Flight Instructor Certificate FAA Charts Pilot Training Materials Collectible Models Kids Toys Handmade Crafts Meigs Field Jewelry Magazines Lanyards Stickers Pins ORD Airport Watch (mentioned on CNN) United 787 Air Berlin Karlene Pettit Flight For Control Airplane Spotting And a whole heap more! The store is located at 13 W Main Street, Shop #6, Bensenville, IL and available online at AviationUniverse.us. Follow AviationUnvrse on Twitter, Like Aviation Universe on Facebook, or join Aviation Universe on Pinterest. Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone. Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC051 – @RodRakic on Civil Air Patrol, Zombies, & Locator Beacons | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 59:14

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today we interview commercial pilot and co-founder of OpenAirplane, Rod Rakic, to talk about his flight adventures in Civil Air Patrol. Everything from how we got started to working his way up the ranks to mission pilot. Rod also shares some really neat information about the organization itself like how you can participate and many of the different types of volunteer opportunities available, even for the non-pilot out there. This interview with Rod is actually Part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 will release next as Episode 52 as we learn everything there is to know about OpenAirplane, especially how it's going to revolutionize the aircraft rental industry as you know it. Good news is you'll finally be able to rent an aircraft at any participating FBO in the country WITHOUT have to do any additional rental checkouts. Yea, it's that awesome. So grab a cold one and join us for Episode 51 sponsored by ForPilotsOnly.com. Don't forget to share this episode by clicking that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements AirVenture - It's almost that time of year where we all flock to Wisconsin for the biggest airshow in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Dates for the 2013 event are Monday July 29th through Sunday August 4th. You'll be able to meet co-host Carl Valeri and Len Costa on various days so stay tuned for more information on their dates of attendance. NJ Balloon Festival - If you can't make it to AirVenture we suggest you make your way to the 31st Annual QuickChek Ballon Festival at Solberg Airport, Readington, NJ from July 26th through July 28th. Favorite $100 Hamburger Joints - We've started an online discussion about favorite $100 hamburger joints and would love to hear from you. Tell us about your favorite spot be it the food, location, type of approach, etc. If you've got menu recommendations you can include those, too. Use #benburger to track the conversation on Twitter. Aviation Universe - Coming in Episode 51a, co-host Len Costa sits down with Lora Yowell and Richard Wells, owners of Aviation Universe pilot shop, to learn more about the store, their background in aviation, and even the best locations for plane spotting at Chicago O'Hare. Cruise Flight Show Notes Meet Rod Rakic Civil Air Patrol CAP Humitarian Missions CAP Search and Rescue Cessna 182 GippsAero GA8 Airvan Pilots Roles at CAP CAP Volunteer Opportunities CAP Communication Infrastructure CAP Disaster Response OpenAirplane After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode. This Episode Is Sponsored By Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC050 – The Show About 50′s – Our 50th Flight, 50th Hour, 50th Airplane, & More! | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:09:11

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Holy takeoffs and landings, Batman - We've hit 50 episodes! To celebrate our 50th show each co-host spent time going through their pilot logbooks to find and share some of their 50th flying events. From their 50th logbook entry, to the 50th hour flown, 50th landing, 50th aircraft flown, and a whole heap of other 50's! This is our golden episode, the show about 50's, where we reminisce in logbook memories. Don't forget to share your 50th logbook events with us in the comment section below and click that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements AIR Pro's Cookouts - Victoria's employer and aircraft insurance company, Aviation Insurance Resources, has resumed their annual hangar cookouts which they host Friday evenings, weather permitting. You don't have to be customer or local resident to enjoy one of KFDK's most beloved summer traditions so drive or fly on over! Pensacola Beach Airshow - July 12th and 13th, "Witness exhilarating stunts and heart-stopping maneuvers... Civilian aircraft will perform aerial acrobatics over the Gulf of Mexico during a weekend of high-flying fun." (from the airshow website) FAAST Events - The FAA Safety Team will resume their monthly events in the Clearwater, FL on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the National Aviation Academy. Co-host Carl Valeri will be speaking at some of these events. SMAC Meetup - To celebrate the our 50th show we're hosting an open invitation meetup on June 22nd at Pilot Pete's in Schaumburg, IL (06C). We'll be having cake and gift bags for everyone that can make it. All avgeeks are welcome and we hope to see you there! Favorite $100 Hamburger Joints - we've started an online discussion about favorite $100 hamburger joints and would love to hear from you. Tell us about your favorite spot be it the food, location, type of approach, etc. If you've got menu recommendations you can include those, too. Use #benburger to track the conversation on Twitter. Cruise Flight Show Notes Logbook 50s 50th Entry 50th Hour 50th Day Landing 50th Aircraft Flown 50th Hour PIC First Flight at 50 Years or Older 50th Landing 50th Night Landing 50th Cross-Country Hour 50th Hour Solo 50th Instrument Approach 50th Flight with Someone 50th Hour in the Airbus 50th Hour as Airline Captain 50th Hour of Training 50th Blogbook Post 50th Flight as Airline Captain After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Sean - Sole Survivor documentary Victoria - 57 Alpha Cafe, "The South's Favorite Fly-In Eatery" Rick - Forecast Weather Maps website Carl - Tampa Bay Aviation Association Len - OpenAirplane (revisited) Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC049 – Puppy Puke, Radar & Instrument Approach Lights, Currency vs Proficiency | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:05:18

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly In this show Victoria shares her experiences flying with her new dog, Turbo, what to do when dogs become airsick, protecting their hearing, in-flight doggy gear, and other flying with pet considerations. Carl answers some listener questions about radar requirements on instrument approach plates and we talk about instrument approach lights. Then we wrap it up with a discussion about currency versus proficiency including some tips on how to stay safe when returning to the skies. That and more coming up right now! Pre-Flight American Heroes Airshow - Saturday, June 29th, from 9AM to 4PM in Lake View Terrace, CA Wings and Wheels Expo - Saturday and Sunday, June 15th and 16th at the Teterboro Airport, NJ 23rd Annual WWII Weekend - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 7th to 9th in Reading, PA Become a Pilot Day - Saturday, June 15th, from 10AM to 3PM at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA Cruise Flight Show Notes Flying with Pets Pilots N Paws Flying IFR Getting back into flying Summer flying Red Bird Simulator IFR SFL – Sequential Flashing Lights After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Victoria - Mutt Muffs Rick - NOTAMS iPhone App Len - Satellite Phones Carl - JustPlanes.com & Just Planes YouTube REMINDER - Did you know that by clicking the links in this blog post that you help support this website? There's no extra cost to you and it helps us continue to provide a quality podcast. Plus you'll get extra karma points! For more information visit our Affiliate Link page. Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC048 – Victoria’s Back, Pitch Down Dummy, Autolandings | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:09:40

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today's show marks the triumphant return of our beloved and sassy Victoria Zajko as she fills us in on all the exciting news from her absence including the amazing statistics from 2013's Women of Aviation Week Worldwide events. Rick's recent flight with a CFI conducting simulated engine out procedures invokes an interesting conversation about pitching down when it may seem completely counterintuitive. And Carl wraps it up with a story and explanation about his first autolanding in the Airbus A320 on an ILS during 1,400 RVR. All that and more coming up right now! Pre-Flight From July 26-28th, 2013 the Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ will feature over 100 hot air balloons, flights, entertainment, headlining bands, fireworks, plus more. As one of the nations greats balloon events this is not to be missed. Cruise Flight Show Notes Women of Aviation Worldwide Week Canada takes it all Frederick Women Fly It Forward Northampton MA airport Calhoun Air Center Astronaut Pam Melroy Traveling Space Museum Simulated engine failures Stretching the glide Best glide speed Flaring the jet Norwood MA airport Airbus A320 Autoland tutorial Low visibility taxi routes Overwater flying Low visibility takeoffs Checklist usage Auto brakes ILS 22L KJFK Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Unsuccessful landings After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Sean - Aviation Museum of Kentucky Victoria - Airfare America Carl - Coconut Flyers Group Len - myRadar iOS app Rick - Breitling Reno Air Race iOS game NOTE - Did you know that by clicking the links in this blog post that you help support this website? There's no extra cost to you and it helps us continue to provide a quality podcast. Plus you'll get extra karma points! For more information visit our Affiliate Link page. Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC047 – LIVE From the Deck of SUN n FUN Radio 2013 | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 48:23

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today's show was broadcast LIVE from the deck of SUN n FUN Radio on Thursday April 10th, 2013 on 1510AM Lakeland, FL. We've edited the audio and packaged it as Episode 47 in case you weren't able to join us when we were live, so this is our replay for your listening enjoyment! Pre-Flight Due to technical difficulties at show beginning, you'll hear Carl Valeri and Larry Overstreet leading the show until Sean Moody, Rick Felty, and Len Costa were able to patch in. Cruise Flight Show Notes 2012 SUN n FUN Interviews New light sport area Storm Rally by Light Sport America Flying to Bahamas Flying to Dominican Republic Punta Cana airport Puerto Plata airport St Maarten airport St Maarten airplane video Egmont Key island Cedar Key airport Veterans Plaza Jamie Beckett Winterhaven airport J3 Piper Cub Coconut Flyers Sonex Aircraft Glasair Aircraft 2013 SnF attendance Victoria Neuville AOPA interview SnF Homebuilder Workshops Dan Johnson WAAS approaches STEM Program Listener shout outs SMAC Down Under episode After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ No Picks of The Week were included in this LIVE episode. Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air!   Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC046 – The SMAC Down Under – An Australian Edition | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:39:15

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today's show was dual-recorded from the United States and Australia as host Len Costa traveled Down Under. During his holiday in Oz he met up with Steve and Grant of Plane Cray Down Under, an Australian aviation podcast about "Looking at the world of aviation from an Australia/Pacific point of view," at which time they collaborated on an episode to discuss the differences between USA and Australian aviation. Join us in for this in-depth look at how they do it on the other side of the world! Also be on the lookout for some photos above the Yarra Valley, Australia from Len's hot air ballooning excursion - COMING SOON. Pre-Flight Plane Crazy Down Under Follow Steve Visscher on Twitter Follow Grant McHerron on Twitter Cruise Flight Show Notes Hippie Camper Australian Night VFR Rating General Flying Progress Test (GFPT) Recreational Aviation Australia Chris Dewhirst Pitfalls of Aviation User Fees Enroute Supplement of Australia CASA Aviation Security ID Cards OzRunways Vegemite After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Picture This Ballooning - hot air ballooning in Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, Australia Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC045 – SUN n FUN Radio with Dave Shallbetter | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:23:20

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly In this episode we sit down with Dave Shallbetter of SUN n FUN Radio and get the inside scoop on how it all started, what it's like to run the radio station, behind the scenes of everything SUN n FUN Radio, volunteering, forgetting names, his fur-babies, and a ton more! Be sure to pay close attention to this special episode and don't forget to Like It, Share It, or leave a Comment. And even though our co-host Carl Valeri was once again absent from this show as he was flying the Airbus, he does send his best wishes and can't wait to join us again. Pre-Flight SURPRISE - It's April Fools Day! Nothing to see here, please keep moving. Cruise Flight Show Notes Meet Dave Shallbetter SUN n FUN Radio SUN n FUN Airshow Follow @SnFRadioDave on Twitter Follow @SnFRadio on Twitter Like SUN n FUN Radio on Facebook Follow @SunnFunFlyIn on Twitter Like SUN n FUN Fly-In on Facebook Volunteering at SUN n FUN Radio Central Florida Aerospace Academy Sequestration impact on SUN n FUN What's coming up at SUN n FUN After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC044 – Carl’s First Landing, Overcoming Training Obstacles, Trusting Your Instruments | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: Unknown

A mix of flight instruction discussion, flying techniques, aviation product reviews, virtual hangar flying, and more! Brought to you by Len Costa (airline captain/flight instructor) with co-hosts Victoria Neuville (GA flying enthusiast/blogger), Rick Felty (GA flying enthusiast/in-flight video artist), and Carl Valeri (airline captain/flight instructor).

 SMAC043 – Stuffy Noses, Flying the Airbus A320, Top Gun 3D | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:11:08

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Join us in this episode as Carl Valeri returns after 2 months of grueling flight training to learn the Airbus A320! We talk type ratings, Airbus flying, and learn about the automation behind Airbus in addition to some upcoming airshows, one of us travels to Australia, and our thoughts on Top Gun 3D. It all begins now! Pre-Flight Air Fiesta 2013 - this airshow is brought to you by the Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley wing and includes aerial performances and static displays of World War II Trainers, Bombers, Fighters, Aerobatics, to name a few. This show will be on March 9th - 10th in Brownsville, TX. First Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation - this aviation film festival at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH runs from April 11-14 and commemorates the grand re-opening of the Air Force Museums 400-seat-massive-screen theater. Screenings of 10 aviation classics will be running for your enjoyment. The full schedule can be seen here: Schedule. Top Gun 3D - you've kicked the tires and lit the fires, you've felt the need for speed. But have you done it in 3D? Don't miss this limited engagement opportunity to catch this classic aviation flick digitally remastered in 3D and feel like your there riding behind Maverick! Cruise Flight Show Notes Type Rating Requirements FAR 61.31 Defining "Large Aircraft" Airbus A320 family Fly By Wire flight controls Airbus Automation (pros & cons) Stalling an Airbus Side-stick Flight Controls Flying with Auto Thrust Using Vertical Navigation (NVAV) Airbus Sharklets And more! After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Sean - Top Gun (Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray) DVD Carl - AOPA ID Wallet with Ramp Pass Insert Rick - Seasonality Core - Mac App, Seasonality Go - iOS App, Mophie Juicepack Helium Len - Aircraft Intercom/ATC Audio Recording Cable for iPhone Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC042a – CONGRATS on 100 Episodes of Plane Crazy Down Under | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Holy heaping podcast episodes, Batman, the boys at Plane Crazy Down Under just released their 100TH EPISODE!!! From all of us here at the Stuck Mic AvCast, we wish Steve, Grant, and the entire PCDU crew another awesome 100 shows :-) Cheers, mates! PS - Don't forget to check out PCDU's 100th episode: http://www.planecrazydownunder.com/2013/02/21/pcdu-episode-100-the-ton Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone. Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, or email and we'll be sure to answer them on the air! Subscribe to Our Enhanced Podcast Feed in iTunes Subscribe to Our MP3 ONLY Podcast Feed Direct your pod catcher to http://feeds.feedburner.com/StuckMicAvCastMP3 Or to subscribe to the MP3 feed in iTunes:

 SMAC042 – Sun N Fun is Coming, Rick’s 100th Video, Primer to Winter Flying | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:04:31

A mix of flight instruction discussion, flying techniques, aviation product reviews, virtual hangar flying, and more! Brought to you by Len Costa (airline captain/flight instructor) with co-hosts Victoria Neuville (GA flying enthusiast/blogger), Rick Felty (GA flying enthusiast/in-flight video artist), and Carl Valeri (airline captain/flight instructor).

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