Stuck Mic AvCast – An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly

A mix of flight instruction discussion, flying techniques, aviation product reviews, virtual hangar flying, and more! Brought to you by Carl Valeri (airline pilot/flight instructor) with co-hosts Victoria Zajko (GA flying enthusiast/blogger), Rick Felty (GA flying enthusiast/in-flight video artist), and Sean Moody (GA flying enthusiast/aspiring CFI). Fly Smart. Fly Safe.

SMAC331 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Are You trying to decide what to get your favorite aviators for the holidays? This episode is for you. The team at Stuck Mic AvCast has thought long and hard to come up with gifts you can buy your favorite aviators this season! And that includes you! Let’s get started! Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our … Continue reading SMAC331 2024 Holiday Gift Guide The post SMAC331 2024 Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

12-01
48:12

SMAC330 The Successful Flight Review

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 … Continue reading SMAC330 The Successful Flight Review The post SMAC330 The Successful Flight Review appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

11-15
53:48

SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow

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 … Continue reading SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow The post SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

11-01
50:36

SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida

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 giving … Continue reading SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida The post SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

10-15
07:34

SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks

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 … Continue reading SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks The post SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

10-01
58:02

SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot

  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 … Continue reading SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot The post SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

09-15
01:06:23

SMAC325 Introduction To Non-Towered Airport Operations

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 … Continue reading SMAC325 Introduction To Non-Towered Airport Operations The post SMAC325 Introduction To Non-Towered Airport Operations appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

09-01
54:10

SMAC324 Tropic Angel Author Nate Van Coops

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 … Continue reading SMAC324 Tropic Angel Author Nate Van Coops The post SMAC324 Tropic Angel Author Nate Van Coops appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

08-15
47:26

SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic And Improve Your Maintenance Outcomes

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 … Continue reading SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic And Improve Your Maintenance Outcomes The post SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic And Improve Your Maintenance Outcomes appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

08-01
55:26

SMAC322 Too Much Airplane?

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 … Continue reading SMAC322 Too Much Airplane? The post SMAC322 Too Much Airplane? appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

07-15
01:00:19

SMAC321 National Celebration Of Aviation DC Flyover with Bill English

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 … Continue reading SMAC321 National Celebration Of Aviation DC Flyover with Bill English The post SMAC321 National Celebration Of Aviation DC Flyover with Bill English appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

07-01
40:30

SMAC320 FlightSimExpo 2024 and The Effectiveness Of Simulation On Flight Training.

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 … Continue reading SMAC320 FlightSimExpo 2024 and The Effectiveness Of Simulation On Flight Training. The post SMAC320 FlightSimExpo 2024 and The Effectiveness Of Simulation On Flight Training. appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

06-15
37:59

SMAC319 Women’s Air Race Classic 2024 with Emmy Dillon

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 … Continue reading SMAC319 Women’s Air Race Classic 2024 with Emmy Dillon The post SMAC319 Women’s Air Race Classic 2024 with Emmy Dillon appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

06-01
40:34

SMAC318 Plane Crazy Down Under: Australia’s Longest-Running Aviation Show

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 Law … Continue reading SMAC318 Plane Crazy Down Under: Australia’s Longest-Running Aviation Show The post SMAC318 Plane Crazy Down Under: Australia’s Longest-Running Aviation Show appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

05-15
56:53

SMAC317 Building Your Confidence In Aviation – Lessons From A Fighter Pilot

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 … Continue reading SMAC317 Building Your Confidence In Aviation – Lessons From A Fighter Pilot The post SMAC317 Building Your Confidence In Aviation – Lessons From A Fighter Pilot appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

05-01
37:17

SMAC316 Sun N Fun 2024 – 50th Anniversary of Sun N Fun!

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 Aircraft Commander Sammy Bledsoe Links: https://flysnf.org Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: … Continue reading SMAC316 Sun N Fun 2024 – 50th Anniversary of Sun N Fun! The post SMAC316 Sun N Fun 2024 – 50th Anniversary of Sun N Fun! appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

04-15
40:23

SMAC315 TJ Flying Adventures: Inspiring Videos About What You Can Do With General Aviation

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 … Continue reading SMAC315 TJ Flying Adventures: Inspiring Videos About What You Can Do With General Aviation The post SMAC315 TJ Flying Adventures: Inspiring Videos About What You Can Do With General Aviation appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

04-08
32:56

SMAC314 Benefits of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System with James Spearman Aircraft

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 … Continue reading SMAC314 Benefits of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System with James Spearman Aircraft The post SMAC314 Benefits of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System with James Spearman Aircraft appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

04-01
28:44

SMAC313 Leslie Caubble and her collaborative effort to increase knowledge in the flight instructor community.

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 … Continue reading SMAC313 Leslie Caubble and her collaborative effort to increase knowledge in the flight instructor community. The post SMAC313 Leslie Caubble and her collaborative effort to increase knowledge in the flight instructor community. appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

03-15
51:56

SMAC312 Managing Traffic Stops as a Pilot

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 … Continue reading SMAC312 Managing Traffic Stops as a Pilot The post SMAC312 Managing Traffic Stops as a Pilot appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

03-01
23:08

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