Stuck Mic AvCast

Seaplane-A-Palooza 2019 is a mini airshow held the weekend before Sun N Fun at the Tavares Seaplane Base near the Sun N Fun grounds. Our very own Victoria Neuville attended this weekend, and has a number of interviews to share from the event. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. News And Announcements: Don’t forget to...

Welcome to a special edition of The Stuck Mic AvCast. Victoria Neuville attended the 2019 WIA Conference in Long Beach, California. The event and interviews are inspiring for future aviators. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. News And Announcements: Don’t forget to stay tuned for interviews from Sun N Fun 2019...

We are told to trust our instruments but many times our body tells us we are descending and turning when in reality we are flying straight and level. It takes discipline to trust our instruments and also vow to never fly into IFR conditions if we are not instrument current and competent. Today we discuss how to prevent and how to mitigate spatial disorientation. “The majority of weather accidents...

Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Today we are live from Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at Plant City Airport in Florida. This event introduced young people to all aspects of aviation. Visitors get to see real & remote control airplanes, model trains, CSX & classic car displays, and flight demonstrations. The local scouts were able to obtain their merit badges in aviat...

Welcome to episode 200! This is a big milestone for us, not only 200 episodes but never missing a scheduled episode (1st and 15th of each month). Today we will be discussing Changes in Aviation since 2011, when we had our first episode. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. Use coupon code Shamrock and receive 15%...

Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Today our guest is Adam Sipe of The Prebuy Guys and the Airplane Intel Podcast. If you are interested in aircraft ownership the Prebuy Guys are the people you should speak to. They have an informative podcast discussing the process of acquiring and owning an aircraft. There is much you can learn from the Airplane Intel Podcast. Before we begin...

The Florida Pilot Conference is a new conference happening May 4th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. It is an educational event for pilots that would like to learn more about flying IFR and glider flying, as well as a social event for pilots. Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast is your source for aviation training, scholarships, and courses related to learning to fly and pursuing an aviation career. Check...

The Type Rating: Is One In Your Future? Welcome to the Stuck Mic AvCast. Today we interview Russ Roslewski who recently completed his rating in the Citation II. Are you thinking of getting a rating? Why get a rating and how much does it cost? Today we talk about the reasons to get your rating and discuss how to get a rating with Russ. Maybe you are up for the challenge? Preflight Checklist: Sponso...

Welcome to the US Sport Aviation Expo 2019 Day 2! We are here for the first two days of this expo, collecting interviews from experts working at this show, which focusses on light sport aviation and General Aviation for fun and enjoyment. Pre-Flight Checklist: Announcements: The 2019 Scholarships Guide is available online by clicking on the scholarships guide in the right hand column of our websit...

Welcome to the US Sport Aviation Expo 2019 Day 1! We are here for both days of this expo, collecting interviews from experts working at this show, which focusses on light sport aviation and General Aviation as a hobby and for fun and enjoyment. Pre-Flight Checklist: Announcements:  Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we want to celebrate early. Type “Valentine” at checkout a...

Stalls, Spins, and Type Ratings. Welcome to our first episode for the new year. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. Use the coupon code “ MLK ” from now until Martin Luther King Jr Day for a 10% discount on all products. News And Announcements: 1 Million Thanks Russ is currently at CAE Simuflite in Dallas gettin...

Happy New Year and Welcome to a special edition of the Best Of 2018 Stuck Mic AvCast. Every New Year we compile the 5 most popular shows and interviews. During the selection process each co-host selects their favorite podcast. Then we take the top 5 and bring you into the process by selecting the podcasts with the most downloads. But before we begin the show some news and a word from our sponsor....

The Texas Air Museum is a fantastic aviation museum, and in this episode we have a great interview about it. Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Larry Overstreet visited the Texas Air Museum in San Antonio, TX. The museum is located on the grounds of Stinson Field (KSSF), the second oldest continuously operated General Aviation airport in the US. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Avi...

When to declare minimum fuel and when to declare an emergency was inspired by an email from a listener. We discuss the terms, the rules, and some practical advice in dealing with emergency. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. News And Announcements: Top 20 Career Podcasts You Must Subscribe and Listen To Next ep...

How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate. Looking for an adventure? Why not rent a small plane and fly around Australia? Better yet, why not get your Australian pilot certificate? Today I have with me someone who decided not only to ponder these ideas but put them into action by obtaining his pilot certificate and flying in Australia. And most importantly he wants you to realize that you ca...

Empowering Youth in Aviation. Welcome to a special episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast. To create a more sustainable and diverse aviation community we must inspire all to join this wonderful world of flying. Jacob Peed is achieving this goal by reaching out to an underrepresented segment of our flying population and that is our youth. Jacob is the publisher of AviNation Magazine is fun to read, visual...

Let’s Talk Flying! Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. We love aviation and love people who share their passion for aviation. Today joining me is Kevin Strieter the host of Let’s Talk Flying Podcast. Before we begin a word from our sponsor. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. Do you know...

Is Your Airport Aviation Friendly? As many of you know we recently moved to Lakeland, Florida. The move has been a tremendous boost to our business and to this podcast. We really love being in Lakeland and close to the many aviation venues and events in Central Florida. Since I am between airplanes I decided to try and find somewhere local where I can hang out, rent planes, join a flying club or s...

Teaching Skills or Creating Aviators? While reading an aviation magazine I read a statement from the editor that “Flight training is great for teaching skills, but it’s terrible for making pilots”. This started a thought process in my head and made me realize that in many cases he was correct. Today we discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for the real world of flying while also accepting th...

We rarely do them and when we do they usually don’t go as planned. Your instructors always told you to be ready for one and be spring loaded to perform one. We hear many accidents and incidents of pilots performing one with no success. What are we talking about? The go around. In this episode we will discuss how you can have a successful go around every time you fly. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor:...

How to Be a Good Safety Pilot. In this episode I am joined by Russ, Tom, Larry, and Rick join me to discuss what a safety pilot is, what the rules are, and what the responsibilities are. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: https://aviationcareerspodcast.com/courses Tools to help you move forward with your aviation career – resumes, cover letters, scholarships, and career coaching. Visit Aviation C...

Welcome to a special episode of the StuckMic AvCast. Today we bring you Interviews from AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The show was well attended and our reporters in the field really enjoyed visiting with friends and listeners. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships News And Announcements: The July 2018 version of the Scholarship Guide has been published wit...

Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know. As pilots we enjoy sharing our passion for aviation and want to take our friends and family flying. One topic which many times comes up in conversation with our potential passengers is how safe is flying. Well one person who has addressed this issue is John O. Graybill in his book “Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know”....

We had a listener write in recently asking if we can discuss how to determine if our aircraft is airworthy, The recent crash in Daytona Beach, FL caused him to think more about determining if an airplane is airworthy from a legal and practical standpoint. He also wanted to know how to determine if the school, club, or FBO you rent from has airworthy airplanes.  All good questions. Preflight Checkl...

Pilot Deviations and how to avoid them. We have seen some consistency over the years in the number and type of pilot deviations. Some deviations cause certificate action and others can cause worse. What can we do to prevent these deviations? Well today we will describe the most common deviations and discuss what we can do to prevent them. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com On...