Stuck Mic AvCast

Today is a very cool in-the-field interview with pilot and aviation website owner, Jon Kessinger, recorded on location from none other than Chicago’s (closed) Meigs Field. In this episode, co-host Len Costa sits down with Jon to learn about Midwest Flight Lines , including: Jon’s background Army helicopter pilot grandfather First flight lesson on Valentines Day Pursuing the Private Pil...

Today’s interview is without a doubt the most UNIQUE and CRAZY story we’ve shared on the podcast yet! A while back one of our listeners sent us an email after hearing a guy tell the story of his homemade flying lawn chair adventure at a local EAA chapter meeting. Curiosity got the best of us so we reached out to this flying lawn chair aviator and asked him to come on the show. The stor...

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...

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 J...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 comple...

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 Over...

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...

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...

In this episode we hear about Carl’s first landing in the Airbus A320 (caught on film). The Alton Bay NH Ice Runway is open and you can watch this Cessna Landing on the Ice Runway . Also we talk about overcoming flight training obstacles after learning that the student pilot who collided with an SUV recently earned his Private Pilot certificate. It all starts here! Pre-Flight Florida Interna...

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 Commem...

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 The post SMAC0...

And we’re back for another episode where we talk Sun n Fun 2013, Rick’s 100th Flying Video, and a whole heaping host of winter flying goodies! As many of you know, Carl is in training for the Airbus A320 and so his schedule has been difficult for podcasting so he wasn’t able to join us on this show. BUT we were able to snag our friend and inventor of The AvPad iPad Kneeboard , Mi...

Glad to have you back for Episode #41! Carl has some exciting news to share about learning to fly the Airbus A320 at a new airline including some stories about jumping out of the airplane in his water ditching class. Also, we’ve had a temporary co-host restructuring – Victoria has been extremely busy as the US Team Leader in charge of organizing and assisting with Women Fly It Forward...

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to study aviation at the college or university level, then this special episode is for you. Co-host Rick Felty sat down for a one-on-one interview with Andrew Blanchard, private pilot and freshman at Purdue University’s College of Technology. Andrew is specifically enrolled in the Undergraduate Professional Flight Technology program within Purdue’s Avi...

In Episode #39 we shared Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts . This audio interview is Part 2 in the series with Ponts as we wrap up our discussion from his desire to be a professional athlete to his transition into flying and includes your listener questions answered by John. Join us as we finish getting down and dirty with the real John Ponts! Pre-Flight No announce...

In this exclusive, heard-it-here first interview, Len Costa sits down with Brent Owens, creator and founder of iFlyBlog.com to learn more about: Aircraft ownership Corporate flying Being a new aviation blogger Why you shouldn’t teach yourself aerobatics Flying the Cessna 152 , 172 , Twin Beech , Luscombe & more Becoming an EAA Chapter Vice President The Young Eagles Lancair 320 Building...

First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Because of your support and listenership 2012 was a record breaking year as we out grew ourselves nearly month over month. Thank you from the bottom our our props for tuning in week in and week out. We couldn’t do it without you! Cheers Welcome to one of our favorite editions of the Stuck Mic AvCast ! Today we had the distinct honor of interviewing ERA Air...

Co-host Len Costa reads this aviation twist on a holiday classic. This excerpt comes directly from Chapter 13 of The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles written by Mort Mason. Listen to Episode 38a Below The post SMAC038a – Twas the Night Before Christmas Aviation Style appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast .

In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we deliver quite a lineup of announcements before jumping in to a detailed discussion of the new changes in obtaining an FAA Medical specifically with regards to the paperwork process which has recently gone all digital! Join us for this educational chat about working with the new MedXPress system including tips and tricks from an actual AME followed as alwa...

In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we sit down for an interview with Lynda Meeks. Join us as she talks about her flying background, the military, working for the airlines and a fractional operator flying corporate jets, and finally about her non-profit organization promoting aviation to women. Pre-Flight Last episode we announced co-host Carl Valeri would be attending the 2013 US Sport Aviati...