SMAC034 - First Solos & How to Maximize Flight Training

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 Pezalla from the Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC. Chris is an airline pilot and aviation attorney who has been a frequent guest on this and our sister podcast Aviation Careers Podcast. Before we begin a quick reminder that 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 https://stuckmicavcast.com/ Cruise Flight: If I am pulled over and asked to take a sobriety test, what should I do? Be professional and truthful. Anything you say can end up in a police report. Always take the breathalyzer and blood tests. This advice is specific to pilots. Failing to get a BAC alcohol level recorded will cost you your medical certificate. Even if pleading guilty to the DUI, get a blood alcohol test. 14 C.F.R. § 61.15(e), which mandates that all Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors certified under FAR Part 61 to report any Motor Vehicle Action (MVA) related to drugs or alcohol to the FAA in writing within 60 calendar days. The 60-day period begins when your driver’s license is revoked. What is a roadside suspension? Can I wait until after my court case to file the 60-day report? (No) Considerations for Light Sport, BasicMed, and Class III medical. Reporting on your next (and all future medical applications). Links: https://www.strumorlaw.com Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41 April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

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 inspirational read. I think everyone will be able to relate to at least one of the challenges he overcame during his journey to his pilot certificate. Joining me today are Bill English, and Leslie Caubble. 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 https://stuckmicavcast.com/ Cruise Flight: Book Title - Expect Turbulence: The title has an obvious double meaning. Learning to fly is hard. Overcoming health issues. Time is the biggest factor Money is the second biggest factor. Finding a flight School/Instructor Have a support system Have Fun Links: Expect Turbulence: My Real-Life Experience Learning to Fly by Keith Young https://amzn.to/48GXc28 Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Sun N Fun 2024 Booth A-41 April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

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, and performers prompting aviation, space, and military service. FIAS provides multiple benefits to the community through direct charitable donations and fundraising opportunities for nonprofit and civic groups during the show. FIAS events provide beneficial exposure to the Punta Gorda Airport as a significant local economic asset. Since its conception, the Air Show has distributed over $3 million to southwest Florida working charities. Cruise Flight: Welcome with Tom Frick. Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Dan Beaulieu -Tropical Smoothie Cafe- Sponsor Valor Gear - David Ligon - https://shopvalorgear.com/ Aircraft Nose Art - Ashley Guerzo -Charlotte County Youth Librarian https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/ Charlotte Country Veterans Services - Mathew McGee- Veterans Serice Officer https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/human-services/veteran-services/ Operation Warrior Resolution - Scott Schwalm - Directory of Community Engagement - https://www.operationwarriorresolution.org/ Wolfhounds Legacy - Mark Fry - https://wolfhoundslegacy.org/ Southwest Florida Honor Flight - Naomi Horton Copeland - https://wolfhoundslegacy.org/ Allegiant Airlines Pilot Recruitment - Jimmy Riehl - https://www.allegiantair.jobs/careers/pilots/ Amanda Fox - Charlotte Technical College - https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/ctc Abbey White - Florida International Airshow Assistant Director of Volunteers - https://www.floridaairshow.com/ Close of events with Tom Frick. Links: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaAirShow https://www.floridaairshow.com/ https://www.flypgd.com Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

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 multiple benefits to the community through direct charitable donations and fundraising opportunities for nonprofit and civic groups during the show. FIAS events provide beneficial exposure to the Punta Gorda Airport as a significant local economic asset. Since its conception, the Air Show has distributed over $3 million to southwest Florida working charities. Cruise Flight: Welcome with Tom Frick Master Sargent White Air Force Recruiter FPL Sarah Marmion - Manager of Education & Outreach Centers - Corporate Philanthropy & Community Engagement - FPL.com Derek Knuffke - MilitaryHeritageMuseum.org Lee Collins, CEO National Flight Training Alliance - NFTAUS.com Drones and Schools - Tad Douce - Executive Director https://www.dronesinschool.com/ https://www.edueverything.org/ Dream Big Entertainment, Dewey “JellyFish” Larson https://www.dream-bigllc.com/index.html Close of events with Tom Frick. Stay tuned for more tomorrow! Links: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaAirShow https://www.floridaairshow.com/ https://www.flypgd.com

SMAC308 Florida International Airshow with Denise Dull Welcome to Episode 308 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 Airshow this year and will be in a tent at the show so please stop by and say hi. Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC - you can find them at www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw” The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at www.strumorlaw.com Cruise Flight: I am honored to be speaking with Denise Dull, President of the Florida International Airshow. My favorite quote from Denise is “An AirShow is like taking football, pizza, beer, baseball, fireworks, NASCAR, and Skynyrd and rolling it all up with a bang! If you've not been to an AirShow, you're missing a lot of fun. And we all need more of that.” What can we expect to see this year? I’m a first-time attendee and participant. What is the purpose of the show? Is this an event for the entire family? When and why did you get involved in the airshow? Denise and her connection with aviation. Partnerships with local organizations such as the airport authority. How her past experience with nonprofits will help this event soar. How do you plan for an airshow? (in 60 seconds…just kidding) The challenges of having some A list performers such as the Thunderbirds and Patty Wagstaff. Why are you proud to be part of the organization and airshow? How do we buy tickets and find places to stay? How can our listeners volunteer? Final thoughts. After Landing Checklist: Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC - you can find them at www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw” The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, including, FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at www.strumorlaw.com Links: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaAirShow https://www.floridaairshow.com/ https://www.flypgd.com Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: NOV. 4TH & 5TH 2023: THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW https://www.floridaairshow.com April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

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 favorite aviation events. Welcome to the show Robb. Preflight Checklist: Pay It Forward. Our next event is the Tripple Tree Fly-In https://tta.aero/ttfi/ Bill English is planning to attend so please say hello. Cruise Flight: Welcome Robb Williams What is Triple Tree Fly-In Fun, Fellowship, and Hospitality The history of Triple Tree Aerodrome Educational Programs Where is the airport Who should attend Why we should attend. Events other than the fly-in. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Interview no picks of the week. Sponsor: Patrons Links: https://tta.aero/ttfi/ https://youtu.be/oroquCI0XtY?si=XtwU4pbnxCI3zBBk Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: September 18-24, 2023: 16th Annual Triple Tree Fly-In https://tta.aero/ttfi/ NOV. 4TH & 5TH 2023: THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW https://www.floridaairshow.com April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

SMAC306 The Successful Flying Club 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.com/pay-it-forward/ Our next event is the Tripple Tree Fly-In https://tta.aero/ttfi/ Bill English is planning to attend so please say hello. Cruise Flight: Why a flying Club? Resources to create a flying club. How to operate a successful flying club. Brianna’s experience and her advice on forming and running a club. Establishing a purpose. Limiting the type and number of members Rules Appearance standards Social events Safety events Selecting the best plane for the club Own or lease the plane? Maintenance. Costs other than airplanes must be considered. Communication, Properly maintained aircraft, safety. Resources https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs https://www.eaa.org/eaa/pilots/flying-club/flying-club-manual http://stuckmicavcast.com/aviation-podcast/episode-14a-flying-clubs-explained/ Starting and Growing a Flying Club- Jamie Beckett, AOPA https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-25.pdf After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Interview show not Picks of the week. Sponsor: Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannadittman/ www.jaxnfc.com jaxnfc@gmail.com Brianna.D.Dittman.naf@us.navy.mil Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: September 18-24, 2023: 16th Annual Triple Tree Fly-In https://tta.aero/ttfi/ NOV. 4TH & 5TH 2023: THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW https://www.floridaairshow.com April 9-14 2024: https://flysnf.org

SMAC305 Airventure 2023 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 online and in person. The Safari - Flying into OSH - preparation, what you need, the NOTAM, where to stay, etc. - This year's attendance - "What do you do here?" - All the different aircraft areas Workshops - I did a fabric workshop Forums - Training safety, multi-engine, engine teardown, The show planes, airshows Twilight fest Night show Vendors, food, swag, People make it great. Visiting the airshow family and bringing new people. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://youtu.be/5MMpz8sIang When AirVenture ends, but you can’t let go yet… Bill - Like a little slice of OSH on a grass field!! https://tta.aero/ttfi/ Triple Tree Fly-In, South Carolina. SC00 Sponsor: 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. Whether a student pilot is preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals as well as BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test. Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years and younger. Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://www.eaa.org/airventure

SMAC304 Become A Better Pilot With Online Training Join us in the online studio at https://sqdc.st/studio/8KD1 ========================================== 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 . Gavin has many years 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: What is online training? How online training has evolved over the year. How online training has impacted learners from a financial and efficiency standpoint. Certificate and Rating or Certification training vs. Familiarization or general knowledge training How to get the most out of a flight training budget (online and in person) Preparation for check rides and/or training events. Our own success stories with online training. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Interview no pick of the week. Sponsor: 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. Whether a student pilot is preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals as well as BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test. Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years and younger. Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://www.pilotproficient.com

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 by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide. Cruise Flight: Flying a warbird into Sun N Fun. What is a Cessna 337? Advice for flying into Sun N Fun. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Interview no pick of the week. Sponsor: 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. Whether a student pilot preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals as well as BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test. Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger. Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_Skymaster