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 (1…

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 succe…

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…

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 trick…

Obtaining a pilot certificate is a license to learn but there are a few things we wish we knew before we passed our checkride. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we were taught during our flight training to fly safer and operate more efficiently. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Str…

It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go wrong on this perfect night”. I wish I didn’t say that. In the flare to tou…

Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial …

In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus …

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 big…

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 …

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 […] The post SMAC320 FlightSimExpo …

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 post SMAC319 Women’s Air Race Classic 2024 with Emmy Dil…

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…

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 […] The post SMAC317 Building Yo…

Cruise Flight: C17 Loadmaster Noah Cummings Stallion 51 T6 Training https://www.stallion51.com/ Lin Caywood 99’s https://www.ninety-nines.org/ Bryan Turner Just Plane Silly YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@JustPlaneSilly Russ Still Gold Seal Ground School https://groundschool.com/ Bob Santom CGS Hawk Ultralights https://www.cgsaviation.com/ C17…

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 post SMAC315 TJ Flying A…

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 […] The post SMAC314 Benef…

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, collaborative venue for you. Leslie Caubble is one of my favorite flight instructors and aviation mentors because she cares about the advancement of others in the pursuit of excellence […] The post SM…

As a pilot who loves to fly, we try to protect our hobby through prudent planning, budgeting, and training. I often get asked questions about what to do when pulled over by the police to protect our pilot certificate. Should I take the sobriety test or not? To help me answer this question is Chris […] The post SMAC312 Managing Traffic Stops as a Pi…

Many of you have challenges when learning to fly or adding a rating. I encourage you to keep pursuing your wings and aviation goals. Today I have someone who has an inspirational message for you and knows how to overcome numerous challenges during the learning process. Keith Young is the author of “Expect Turbulence” an […] The post SMAC311 Expect …

SMAC310 Florida International Airshow 2023 Day 2 Welcome to Episode 310 This is day 2 of the airshow whose primary mission is to offer opportunities for attendees to learn more about aviation, space, and military services. Joining me today is Tom Frick and I am sure you will enjoy the diverse interviews of exhibitors, vendors, […] The post SMAC310 …

This is day 1 of a two-day airshow whose primary mission is to offer opportunities for attendees to learn more about aviation, space, and military services. Joining me today is Tom Frick and I am sure you will enjoy the diverse interviews of exhibitors, vendors, and performers prompting aviation, space, and military service. FIAS provides […] The p…

Today I am speaking with the first female President of the Florida International Airshow and an all-around great person. Denise Dull. 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. We are excited to be part of the Florida International […] The…

Welcome to Episode 307 In past episodes, we mentioned we would be participating in the Triple Tree Fly-In but didn’t explain the purpose and details of the event. Today we have Robb Williams, the Executive Director of the Triple Tree Aerodrome, to give us some background and explain why this might become one of your […] The post SMAC307 Triple Tree…

Welcome to episode 306. Today Brianna Dittman will discuss how to successfully run a flying club. Brianna is involved with the administration of the Jacksonville Naval Flying Club, an administrator for a company ferrying airliners worldwide, and an adjunct aviation professor. Preflight Checklist: Pay It Forward. http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.co…

Welcome to episode 305. Today we recap our best experiences from AirVenture 2023. Joining me today is Bill English. Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide. Cruise Flight: The Airventure experience is both o…

Welcome to episode 304. Can online training help you become a better pilot? To discuss this with me today is Gavin Leake of https://www.pilotproficient.com Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide. Cruise Fli…

Welcome to episode 303.. Today is our annual Sun N Fun edition which is slightly different from years past. We are only including an interview with Bill English where he flew with one of his co-workers to Sun N Fun in a Cessna 337. Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots […] The post …

Welcome to episode 302. Today we discuss how the FAA’s Flight Inspection Group, better known to us pilots as “Flight Check”, insures 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 […] The post SMAC302 How The FA…

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’…

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 […] The post SMAC300 Demystif…

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 […] The post SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of “Mr. Mig –…

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 […] The post SMAC298 Keeping Your Flying Passion Alive Through Flight …

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 […] The post SMAC297 Carl Upgrades To Captain O…

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. Preflight Checklist: Before we begin I want to say thank you to all of our listeners who have supported us through Patreon […] The post SMAC29…

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 […] The post SMAC295 Introduction To Threa…

Welcome to episode 294. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly the skyline of New York City? Recently Bill English flew the Hudson River corridor and enjoyed the unique perspective you can enjoy during this flight. In this episode, we will discuss Bill’s journey down the river and discuss how you […] The post SMAC294 Flying The Hudson …

Welcome to episode 293 and happy flying new year! This is our annual best-of addition we publish every year. This year we have 4 episodes running back to back in this annual marathon episode. Preflight Checklist: Before we begin I want to say thank you to all of our listeners who have supported us through […] The post SMAC293 Best Of Stuck Mic AvCa…

Welcome to episode 292. The crew of Stuck Mic AvCast spoke with some amazing aviators about airplanes and flying. Day 2 was busy and filled with some excited attendees. We bring to you interviews from the show highlighting passionate aviators, interesting products, and some really cool airplanes. Joining me at the show are Tom Frick, […] The post S…

Welcome to episode 291. The crew of Stuck Mic AvCast spoke with some amazing aviators about airplanes and flying. In the next two episodes, we bring to you interviews from the show highlighting passionate aviators, interesting products, and some really cool airplanes. Joining me at the show are Tom Frick, Bill English, and Eric […] The post SMAC291…

Welcome to episode 290 and our first annual Holiday Shopping Guide. Every holiday season we try to decide what to get our friends, loved ones, and relatives for the holidays. Why not make it a holiday season for aviation! In this episode, we describe our favorite holiday gifts to include products, services, and experiences. Joining […] The post SMA…

Welcome to episode 289. This holiday season is one we have much to celebrate. The pandemic is subsiding in most of the world, businesses are opening, and we are all ready to get out and enjoy the world again. This also means more of us are in the air both in the general aviation world […] The post SMAC289 Preflight For A Safe And Fun Holiday Flying…

Welcome to episode 288. What Is It Like To Fly Without An Engine? Glider Instructor Chris Pezalla relates his experience flying through the air without an engine! Preflight Checklist: Sponsor : http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/ http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free Cruise Flight: Joining me today is Chris Pezalla. Talking P…

Welcome to episode 287. In this episode, we continue our series of IFR questions that started in Part 1, episode 245, and discuss a few questions many have discussed online: “If I go around below MDA, am I in protected airspace?” “Is there a “non-protected side” of a holding pattern?” “The Missed Approach Point doesn’t […] The post SMAC287 Beyond t…

Welcome to episode 286. Today we have a special guest who followed Amelia Earhart’s around the world solo flight in a single-engine plane. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor : www.stuckmicavcast.com/patreon http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free Coupon Code Spartan. Cruise Flight: Joining me today is Brian Lloyd who flew a solo round-the-world flight…

Welcome to episode 285. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Flight Sim Expo for 2021 and the newly launched Flight Simulation Association. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor : www.stuckmicavcast.com/patreon http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free Coupon Code Spartan. Cruise Flight: Joining me today is Even Reiter from the Flight Sim Expo and newl…

Welcome to episode 284 today we discuss how to choose a REAL Alternate. It is the season of extreme weather and many times we find ourselves searching for an unplanned landing at an airport other than our destination. In this episode, we will discuss how to choose a “real” alternate, not one required by the […] The post SMAC284 How To Choose A REAL…

Welcome to episode 283 in which we discuss a new podcast Wonder Women of Aviation with host Natalia McAlee. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor : Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Please visit them at www.Spartan.edu http://www.StuckMicAvCast.com/Free Coupon Code Spartan. Cruise Flight: The Wonder Women of aviation is a podcast that helps pre…

Welcome to episode 282. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly a powered parachute? I know I love watching them fly and have been curious to find out what it takes to fly and possibly own a powered parachute. Joining me today is Roy Beisswenger from https://www.easyflight.com Preflight Checklist: Cruise Flight: […] The post SMAC282 Pow…

Welcome to episode 281. Summer flying has arrived and today we start off our annual discussion of summer flying with some interesting experiences and great advice from our experienced co-hosts. My name is Carl Valeri and joining me today is Tom Frick and Sean Moody. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: StuckMicAvCast.com/Free Coupon Code Spartan. Ready fo…