The Student Pilot Audiocast [mp3]

Welcome back, SPC listeners.  I’m glad to be back with you for another experience on my road to becoming a private pilot.  Today you’ll be coming along as I complete my 3rd stage check out of four.  As you know from my previous few episodes, I’d been preparing for this.  As I also have mentioned before, I had spent the previous 4 days training for this stage check, including a makeup solo the morning of this check which you can hear all about in episode 37.  So finally here we are, ready to get passed off to one of the chief pilots to make sure I’m ready to enter the fourth and final stage of my training. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/SPC-Ep-38-map-281x300.png)

Episode 37 of the Student Pilot Cast. Join me as I take a solo makup flight in some windy conditions the morning of my Stage III Check. In this flight I stay in the pattern and practice performance landings and takeoffs. As the flight went on, the wind kept getting worse and worse to the point that I ended up landing in a crosswind that was close to the max demonstrated crosswind component of the aircraft. Fun stuff. I hope you enjoy this episode.

It's that time again...now that we're home from Oshkosh, it's time to share this year's edition of Podapalooza.  This was recorded live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 30th, 2010.  Enjoy. (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4870312455_35f8e9b5e2.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4870923680_b2dc488ff0.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4870920610_547c01b84e.jpg)

Welcome to episode 35, finally, of the Student Pilot Cast, “Stage III Check Prep, Hijacked”.  I’m Bill Williams, and I’m learning to fly in front of the world. Come join me as I prepare for my Stage III Check with a different instructor.  This has been updated to point to the proper media file.

Hello again SPC listeners.  Today’s episode takes us on a solo training flight on a very busy day to practice performance landings and takeoffs (shorts and softs).  We have everything from FOD to go-arounds in this episode, so enjoy. I was nearing the end of stage III in my training, so I was almost in the home stretch.  I also explain in this episode the cramming of flights I had to do over just a few days to finish stage III.  This flight was the first of them. As mentioned, If you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/), an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way. Lastly, don’t forget to go check out the newly released (out of beta) myTransponder (http://www.mytransponder.com/).  This aviation oriented social networking site is great.  To commemorate the recent full release and the fact that it is now open to anyone to join, I’ve created a group on myTransponder called, “Fans of the Student Pilot Cast.”  Please head over to the site and sign up if you haven’t already, and by all means, join my new group! Thanks again for listening, and enjoy the episode.  Then, get out and fly!

This is part II of my night dual cross country flight.  This part takes us from Marana Airport in the far northern part of Tucson back to Chandler. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SPC32-map.png) [KAVQ-KCHD] I mentioned the Remos GX LSA flight from Oshkosh in this episode.  Here is the link to the Airspeed episode (http://airspeedonline.blogspot.com/2009/09/team-testing-remos-gx.html) that covered this.  My flight video from this will be coming in the future. Also, feel free to follow me on Twitter for the latest news from Student Pilot Cast land at http://twitter.com/billwil (http://twitter.com/billwil). If you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/), an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way. I hope you all enjoy the episode.  Please send comments and feedback.

This is part II of Podapalooza 2009, the part of the show that was not broadcast live on EAA Radio.  This took place at Oshkosh, July 31st, 2009. If you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/), an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way.  Enjoy the episode.

Hello, everyone! Here is the first part of the audio from Podapalooza 2009 from Airventure in Oshkosh, July 31st, 2009.  This part contains the audio from the show that was broadcast live on EAA Radio.  After the radio station had to cut away, we continued Podapalooza and I will bring you that audio in the next episode.  By then, I’m hoping to have my Remos flight video completed, and I will release that shortly thereafter.  Here are a couple of photos from this years show. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2435.jpg) Getting ready to start (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2441.jpg)The Pavillion filling up as we get started (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2455.jpg) Stu talks about his first impressions of Oshkosh (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2459.jpg)Stephen Force cracks wise, I’m sure (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2482.jpg)Jack getting a comment from Rod (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090731_2416.jpg)Threw in a pic of the Terrafugia for good measure :) Don’t forget, if you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/), an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way.  Freddy has included many stories from his over 9000 hours of dual given time that help you learn what to expect and how to make decisions as you start your training, perfect for the beginning pilot.  Air Freddy sponsors this podcast through these e-book sales, so you’ll be supporting The Student Pilot Cast as well with a purchase, and I appreciate that. Let me know what you think of Podapalooza 2009!  I hope you enjoy it.  Now, get out there an fly!

We continue my coverage of EAA Airventure with episode 30.  Today I present an interview with David Fetherston of Nexair Avionics (http://nexairavionics.com/) about their new airplane, the Saratoga NX (http://www.nexairavionics.com/saratoga.html).  The NX is a rebuild from spinner to tail of Piper’s Saratoga, but with all new avionics, speed mods, etc.  It’s a very interesting value in a travelling six-seater mini-van. Along with the interview, I want to share several pictures with you of their first product of this program, a 1982 fixed gear Saratoga.  Enjoy. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2611.jpg)The Saratoga NX (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2587.jpg)The Rear and Baggage Door (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2587.jpg)Panel from the Rear Seats (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2587.jpg)The New Interior (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2586.jpg)Weight-Saving LED Light (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2591.jpg)The Panel from the Pilots Door (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2605.jpg)Avidyne’s R9 PFD   (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2603.jpg)The FMS Display and Keyboard (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2597.jpg)The Whole Panel (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20090802_2602.jpg)The New Switches I hope you enjoy the interview, and I want to once again thank the folks at Nexair.  I’m impressed with what they’ve done.  I’d love to hear from you on what you think.

Airventure 2009 is over, but I’ve got a bit of good material from Oshkosh that I’ll be publishing.  This is the first of it.  In this episode, I confirm why everyone loves Oshkosh so much with a quick discussion with John and Christine Halbrook around the campsite one evening. Obviously, this is a small break from the normal episodes of my training, but I think you’ll find these quick podcasts interesting and worthwhile…at least I hope you do.  Please let me know what you think.  As usual, I’d love to hear from you. I have a few more things to share from Oshkosh, as well as a short video about recording cockpit audio that is ready to go, and will be published in the next couple of days.  After that, we’ll resume normal programming and finish up my training.  Enjoy.

Hello SPC listeners! Today we will follow my outbound leg of my dual night cross country.  I had to take a couple of weeks off because of extensive travel, including some family vacations.  I’m back now, though, but headed to Oshkosh this week.  This means lots of content coming up hopefully.  For most of it, follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/billwil (http://twitter.com/billwil), and I’ll keep you updated. In this episode, we did a dual night cross country from KCHD (Chandler) to KAVQ (Marana) which is in north Tucson. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SPC32-map.png) KCHD-KAVQ (around Eloy) Thanks again for listening, everyone.  I hope to see you at OSH!

This episode chronicles my return flight to Chandler from Tucson international, and is the second part of my first solo cross-country flight during my training.  There’s some interesting things that happen, and another bonehead move on my part with the radio.  Please enjoy this flight as I learn to fly in front of the world. The route home was only slightly different than when I went to Tucson.  I needed to do a touch and go at Ryan Field down in Tucson, so that changed the route slightly.  Here is the return. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SPC26-map.png) NavMonster, KTUS-KRYN-TOTEC-KCHD Remember, If you are thinking of learning to fly, find out everything you need to know to get started and what to expect during your training with Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/).  You help support this podcast by using my link here, so if you consider purchasing this e-book, please click above.

Today’s episode is a very special one as we’ll cover my first solo cross country.  It was a simple flight from Chandler to Tucson International, but a giant step for me in my training.  Join me as a learn to fly in front of the world in podcast episode 26 of the Student Pilot Cast, Out of the Nest, Part I. I’ve included a couple of pictures.  First is the route I took on this leg from Chandler (KCHD) to Tucson (KTUS). (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image.png) [Cross Country Route, Courtesy of Navmonster.com] The next photo is of Pinal Airpark and all of the mothballed airplanes. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20081206_4885.jpg) [Pinal Airpark From Above-Showing some of the big iron] As usual, I hope you enjoy this episode.  Please send me feedback through email or via the contact link above.  Also, feel free to leave comments below.  My training was getting hot and heavy now…I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Tailwinds.

This episode is the conclusion of my long dual cross-country training flight, or the last two legs.  We went from Prescott (KPRC) to Sedona (KSEZ) and shut it down to go have a late breakfast at the excellent restaurant.  Then it was on home to Chandler (KCHD). I hope you enjoy the episode.  As usual, take a few minutes and let me know what you think.  Also, remember to check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide eBook (https://airfreddy.infusionsoft.com/go/ltfg/afap3/) to help support the Student Pilot Cast.  As I mentioned before, Air Freddy has over 9000 hours of dual given, so he’s been around the block a few times.  If you’re thinking about becoming a pilot, his guide may certainly help you prepare, so check it out.  If you use the link above to purchase, the Student Pilot Cast will get credit, and it is much appreciated. During this flight my instructor, Lary, grabbed my camera and took some shots.  I’ll include a few of them here. The first two are approaching Sedona. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4611.jpg) (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4614.jpg) These next three are approaching the Phoenix valley from the northeast over Mesa, including a shot of Red Mountain. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4618.jpg)(http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4621.jpg) (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4620.jpg) This last one is our long straight-in approach to Chandler’s (KCHD) 22R. (http://studentpilotcast.com/spc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20080624_4623.jpg)  

Hello, everyone.  I'm pleased to release audio episode 24 of the Student Pilot Cast, Across the Hills.  Follow me on the first leg of my long dual cross country from KCHD to KPRC right through the middle of Phoenix.  We've got a busy airspace in Phoenix and a really busy airspace in Prescott in this episode.  I hope you enjoy it, and as always, let me know what you think. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter HERE (http://twitter.com/billwil) to see what I'm up to now.  Thanks again, everyone.  Have a great flying day!