Stuck Mic Avcast – An Aviation Podcast About Learning To Fly, Living To Fly, & Loving To Fly

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 FAA Flight Inspection Group Insures Our Safety – Interview with A Flight Check Pilot appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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’ve […] The post SMAC301 What Is Your Most Challenging Approach? appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 Demystifying Non-Towered Airport Operations appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 – The Real Story of the First MiGs in America” appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

  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? […] The post SMAC298 Keeping Your Flying Passion Alive Through Flight Simulation appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 On The Airbus A320 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 SMAC296 Redbird Migration 2022 Lakeland Florida appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 Threat and Error Management appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 River Corridor appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 AvCast 2021 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 SMAC292 2021 Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show Day 2 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

  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 2021 Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show Day 1 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 SMAC290 2021 Holiday Shopping Guide appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 Season appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

  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 Points: Can you really fly without an engine? Yes, first glider […] The post SMAC288 What Is It Like To Fly Without An Engine? with Glider Instructor Chris Pezalla. appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 the IFR Checkride, Part 2 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 in his Mooney named “Spirit” to commemorate Amelia Earhart’s […] The post SMAC286 Commemorating Amelia Earhart’s Solo Round The World Flight with Brian Lloyd appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 newly launched Flight Simulation Association. Talking Points: The Industry […] The post SMAC285 Flight Sim Expo 2021 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 Alternate. appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

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 preserve the history of women […] The post SMAC283 Wonder Women Of Aviation Podcast with Natalia McAlee appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.