AviatorCast: Flight Training & Aviation Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Palmer | Angle of Attack
Aviation safety, motivation, flight training, flight simulation, step-by-step guides, career mentoring, pilot interviews and more — there’s something for everyone with AviatorCast from Angle of Attack. Become a better, safer aviator with AviatorCast.
It’s a new year, and many are thinking of goals ahead. Pilots are goal oriented, but a new year brings on a whole new meaning to completing the mission. In this podcast, we’ll talk about how to make this YOUR year for success.In this podcast we will: * Discuss Goals and Steps in Aviation * How your mind keeps getting in the way, and will hold you back this year if you let it * SMART GOALS * Some examples of how to breakdown certain aviation ratings * What the end of your year will look like.
Come join to get the year started right!
Have you seen the classic movies series Rocky? It's incredibly motivational. What makes this story the most compelling of all is the wrestle with that inner struggle we all have -- pain vs gain.
When a pilot goes through flight training, self doubt, destructive inner voices, victimhood and excuses are abound. There are absolutely things that will get in your way, barriers to break through.
On this episode we'll pump you up with a round of motivation through those hard times. It's the old "when the going gets tough, the tough get going".
In this podcast we will discuss:
Talk about Rocky! When you get “knocked down” in flight training, or your career How to “get up” How to “keep moving forward”
Come join for this fun-filled and motivational podcast.
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A few weeks ago I would have never envisioned myself in the ER a few times, in pain for weeks. Along the way, I learned a lesson or two that helps we as pilots recognize the incredible responsibility we have.
A recent medical event that had me out of action, the result of that medical event and how it relates to aviation The fear of the unknowing in aviation our duty as aviators
Come join us for this episode of the AviatorCast Podcast.
All too often I get student pilots that succumb to self doubt. That is, not believing they can make it through flight training or that they don't have what it takes. This is a VERY common occurrence that we all face, so we're going to tackle it head on in today's podcast.
In this podcast we will discuss:
Enter the mind of a student pilot (you?) Discuss the self doubt we all face The CFI Perspective on Student Progress What to do with that self doubt
If you're going through self doubt of your own, you for sure need to listen to this episode.
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What a year it's been! There's much to look back on and be grateful for. Not only on a personal level, but throughout the aviation industry at large.
In this podcast we will discuss:
A perspective on today’s aviation What we have to be thankful for as a community at large A few things I’m thankful for Thank a mentor challenge
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The future is here. It's actually been here for a while, but it's here. That is the EFB, or Electronic Flight Bag. With all the data a pilot needs to manage into today's data rich world, you NEED ForeFlight as a pilot.
So, let's talk about WHY you need it, and some of the features of ForeFlight.
In this podcast we will discuss:
-- General overview of EFBs -- Where we’ve been, and where we’re going -- The "Modern Aviator" -- ForeFlight as a platform -- The features I love -- When you should get it
Listen in for the how, why, and what of ForeFlight and why YOU should be using it. (#aviatorcast #flying #aviation)
They say "build your time" and "pay your dues". But in aviation, is it worth giving EVERYTHING up for that ultimate dream? Or are there limits to the insanity we should put ourselves through?
In this podcast we will discuss:
The typical path followed in an aviation career The Good part of growing in a career The bad or dark side of building time, hours, and experience Is everything really everything, and nothing else matters? What a successful and meaningful aviation career SHOULD look like
This is wisdom that I feel a lot of aviators should know before getting into a difficult job or an untenable situation.
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For some, aviation is a religion. Not sure that's good or bad, but it is what it is. There is something spiritual about flying, so it makes sense.
I came up with 10 Aviation Commandments, most of them fairly 'serious' and spot on. They're mostly safety-related, but many are related to growing and improving as an aviator.
Without spoiling too much, they are...
THOU SHALT BE SAFE THOU SHALT AVIATE, NAVIGATE, COMMUNICATE — IN ORDER THOU SHALT FIGHT HAZARDOUS ATTITUDES THOU SHALT STRIVE FOR PROFESSIONALISM THOU SHALT PAY IT FORWARD THOU SHALT BE A FOREVER STUDENT THOU SHALT HAVE FUN ALONG THE WAY THOU SHALT CHOOSE A GOOD SCHOOL & INSTRUCTOR THOU SHALT NOT GET DISCOURAGED THOU SHALT MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO AIRVENTURE
Come join for this podcast and enjoy some good insight.
Flight training is a load of fun if you're lined up with the right instructor and school. But even then, eventually it'll get difficult. Not because it isn't fun, but because it's a lot of work. That's why you need to be committed to "The Grind". In this podcast we will:
Discover how making up your mind is the most important step And by doing what it takes, you’ll have the personal determination to get there But then you’ve gotta take it one step at a time… Then, the real work starts. The GRIND. when things get tough, the tough get going. — STAY DETERMINED AND FOCUSED.
AirVenture takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin every July. It's a theme park for aviators and aviation enthusiasts. Everywhere you look, rare planes of all varieties are flying. It's an aviation Mecca. In this episode, I share 10 of the standout memories I have from AirVenture. This could be an exhaustive list, though, as there's so much more that's happened over the years. Heck, I could share 10 from just this year!
3000+ miles, 36+ hours, a whole lot of snacks, and a whole lot of pretty scenery. But Alaska and Canada are unforgiving in the winter, and this journey shouldn't be taken lightly. Relive our transport of 23U, our flight school 172, from Alaska to Wisconsin for upgrades.
In this podcast we will:
Discuss my journey from Alaska to Wisconsin for upgrades The intense preparation with paperwork and planning
Leg-by-leg replay and the challenges we faced
Aviation Safety is a choice? Yes, it is. You're not subject to the winds like you think, and ultimately have a say in your safe passage through a long career.
Well, it's been a minute since I've posted a podcast. But, I want to get back into it and share all the things going on.
I'll hit the high points on this episode, including:
Busy 2020 Summer Flying Commercial Seaplane Rating Got a Hangar! Bought an Airplane! Flew to Wisconsin Upgraded Airplane Sun n Fun 21 Oversaw Final Install Flew Home to Alaska
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PilotAnnie aka Anna Rusinowski joins us on today's episode of AviatorCast. If you're curious about the differences between Canadian aviation and that of the FAA way in the United States.
Anna has an awesome Instagram and is a very active member of the aviation community. In the podcast we discuss her aviation journey and how she went from wanting to fly, picking a flight school, and eventually deciding to pursue a career as a pilot after some pretty big life events.
"Annie" talks about ways to get through your flight training, how to overcome obstacles, why it's important to take your moment of opportunity, and making the most of adversity when it comes.
Join on this fun podcast with "PilotAnnie".
Ryan is a dad of 2 young kids, has a full time job, is a part time owner of a Cessna 172, runs this great YouTube channel called SuperAero, and is a real force for good in aviation. He joins us on this episode of the AviatorCast podcast.
Just days from her commercial checkride, Rose suffered a very dangerous and life threatening ruptured aneurysm. It was only minutes earlier that John (husband and CFI) and Rose were landing at KOSH after a training flight. She shares her story on AviatorCast.
The journey of a corporate pilot can be really great... or it can be... not so great. Cory Schow gives us a glimpse of life as a corporate pilot, the ups and downs, and how it can end up being one of the best jobs in the aviation industry.
Find yourself with clipped wings? Jake knows what that's like. And, he knows what it's like to push your way through and achieve your goals. This new airline pilot inspires us with his story of PHD; Passion, Hard-work and Determination.
Maj. John "Rain" Waters joins us today on the podcast, as we cover everything from Duty, to Dedication, and even Demonstration. John served in active duty USAF as an instructor, F16 deployed aviator, and F16 Demo pilot at various airshows. Tune in for the full episode to learn about his All-American story.
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Questions on this episode: 1:43 As a very new student, what do you recommend I do to learn/study both towered and non-towered airport communications? 5:16 Which online course do you recommend for ground school refresher? 5:51 What is the procedure to come over to Alaska and finish my commercial license? 6:21 If I wanted to get into flight sim, what are the basics I would need for a home setup? 6:49 When descending from cruise say at 8500 ft, and leaned, do you mixture rich as per landing procedure? 7:35 Is there a difference in students who completed their ground and written before they fly? 9:03 What’s your opinion on accelerated flight training for PPL? 10:44 Number 1 tip for the CFI ride? 12:21 What are you doing to stay current amongst all of this? 13:46 What is the best way to build hours with a PPL? 15:28 Haven’t flow in 4 years… Where do I start? 17:31 How do you keep your CFI knowledge up as a newly rated CFI? 18:25 Who would you recommend spin training to (besides certificates that require it)? 19:50 Tips for staying proficient during this time? 20:13 What’s your opinion on having a minimum maneuvering speed in the pattern? 21:26 Should I become a CFI so I can build hours? 22:27 What are your thoughts on getting my commercial rating before my instrument rating? 23:12 Working on private and studying for oral. Any tips? 25:22 Best way to prep for the written and checkride? 26:19 How do you take care of night requirements during Alaska summer? Do students just wait until winter? 27:01 Just 10 hours in, any advice for getting nauseous during flight training? 28:36 Would a 2nd class medical be important for someone who wants to be a CFI but currently working on PPL? 30:21 What do you think about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020? 30:34 What’s the story for GA in your country? Here in Italy we can’t fly. 34:00 As a CFI in the US, do you have any tips on teaching the roundout and flare? 36:49 What parts of the regulations do I need to study to eventually open my own flight school, freight, and people moving service? 37:42 What are your top 5-10 GA YouTubers? 39:51 Haven’t flown in 12 years. Any advice for getting back into it? 41:29 How can I have a flight experience in Alaska? 42:07 Can an Indian private pilot license be converted to an FAA PPL? 42:31 Would you ever fly for a commercial airline? 43:12 Any technique for a short field landing precision that has worked well for you? 45:21 Do you think simulators like X-Plane 11 hurt or help a student pilot?
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Questions on this episode: 1:21 Having a hard time with my power off stall. Any tips? 4:40 I’m about 10 hours away from my checkride. Do you have any tips or any podcast episodes I should listen to leading up to it? 6:11 Best way to memorize airspace dimensions, etc? 8:49 Thoughts on ATP flight school and other fast paced programs? 10:50 What do you think about the situation in the aviation industry for new CPL pilots? 12:42 In case of engine failure after take off what is the best action in different aircraft positions? 15:29 Is an undergrad degree beneficial if I want to become a commercial pilot? 17:55 How did you develop your rudder control and feel of the aircraft when you were a student pilot? 21:51 How many hours per week should a student pilot average to stay proficient? 22:41 I’m looking into buying and renting out a small plane. Any advice? 24:54 Do online ground schools actually teach you enough for the written and so on? 26:24 Do you prefer a Piper or Cessna for PPL training? 27:38 I have .4 hours remaining of hood training prior to my checkride. When do you think schools will open again? 29:38 What do you recommend to obtain an American PPL if I already have a Venezuelan PPL? 30:40 What is induced drag? 31:54 What is the most effective way to get your ratings in the shortest amount of time? 35:03 What drove you to enter into the flight school business and what tips do you have to anyone wishing to do the same? 36:53 Do you recommend getting an MEI? 37:41 How long have you been flying? 37:58 Keeping in mind the current situation of the aviation industry, will it be a good time to start flight training towards the end of 2020? 38:45 What helped you retain all the information there is when obtaining a private license? 41:25 Is it possible to have flaps out of sync on a Cessna 172? 41:35 What are your thoughts on taking on a $30-40k loan during these times for a Part 61 program? 42:25 What’s next for Angle of Attack? 44:39 Any tips to master the trim? 48:03 Why did you move up to Alaska?
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On this episode of AviatorCast, Josh Flowers from Aviation101 joins us to talk about filmmaking on YouTube. We also talk about his trip to Alaska, some specific stories of that trip, in addition to his background in aviation.
https://youtu.be/-VkUJsjBdz8
Questions on this episode: 1:40 Can you explain the ceiling for class G? Books say 14,500 sections 1,200 unless marked? 3:48 As a student, how do you ensure no stall spin on base to final? 7:23 Slow flight - should we hear the stall horn or not? ACS says no but shouldn’t we be used to the controls at that AOA? 10:29 What’s the best thing a student pilot can be doing in these uncertain times? 12:26 What is difference between POH, AFM, and PIM? 14:19 I’m working on my private and doing cross countries. Any suggestions on getting through diversions? 17:50 What are all the regs you have to know to be a CFI? Just by # 19:45 Something students unknowingly do and annoys CFIs? 21:52 What’s the best way for students to remain proficient for a PPL check ride after not flying because of this virus? 24:14 What’s really important to an FAA Examiner during a PPL checkride? 26:34 Is a flight simulator ok to use for IFR practice? 27:39 Are you still allowed to fly during COVID-19? 29:13 Is air law the same in the US as it is in the UK for a VFR pilot? Are there any key differences? 30:01 After the current situation is over do you think it’s a good move to invest money in an aviation career? 31:36 How can I alleviate the costs of flight training? 32:00 Can you explain the difference in answering a question on the oral exam at the private pilot level vs on the commercial level? 33:22 If you could fly in a different decade, what decade would you choose? 34:32 Is it true that there’s a shortage of flight instructors? 35:28 Best way to start studying for CFI? 37:17 After completing your commercial what is left to get your CFI and how many hours to expect? 38:58 What are your favorite aviation related books? 41:08 What kind of content do you recommend for instrument knowledge/practical prep? 41:56 Are there any bad habits to avoid when practicing IFR in a simulator? 43:21 Top 3 tips on mountain flying? 45:23 I’m a high schooler looking to become a pilot. How should I juggle flying and school? 46:08 Is learning/starting training in glass cockpits a good idea? Or should there be a bit of gauges as well? 47:17 I’m doing your IFR ground school and got to shoot some approaches for the first time today! Just wanted to say it was awesome and thank you. 47:31 When becoming a CFI, how much of a challenge is it to teach a student to fly the airplane, communicate with ATC in those tough situations? 48:31 Can’t find the right place to put my feet on the rudder. Especially for short field.
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What do you do with this available time? This podcast will outline a handful of tips that can help you "line up and wait" for that time when you can get flying again with flight simulation, studying a ground school or books, and remote instruction.
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Questions on this episode: 1:32 Is it a good idea to take flight lessons during the outbreak? 3:18 How does your ground school differ from King’s and Sporty’s? 4:35 New trip with Josh soon? 5:22 What exactly should one do when you find water in your fuel tester? I’ve seen people just keep syphoning until the water is gone. 6:52 Do you have any tips and tricks for unpublished holds? 7:28 What’s your guess for AirVenture 2020? 8:35 Do you think rates (CFI/rental) will go down? 9:24 Am I too old to start a track to CFI at 50? 10:06 How do I know if it’s a fouled spark plug or a bad magneto on the run-up? 11:12 What’s a good rule of thumb for density altitude? And do you calculate it before every flight? 13:25 Got my PPL last month in part 61 school. Need some help deciding whether I should go for 141 or stay? 14:51 Do you think it’s a good idea to rent a plane right now? I’m worried about renting a plane that is contaminated. 16:25 Thoughts on commercial pilot jobs being effected by corona? 18:21 How difficult is it to learn to fly? 20:31 What’s your favorite aircraft to fly? 20:55 Headsets…What’s your recommendation for a new student pilot? 22:45 Are you offering a bush flying or Alaska course? 24:00 Any tips for conquering apprehension of turbulence? 24:56 Where can I find a good test question bank and/or study material for the PPL knowledge? 25:29 Thoughts on doing CFI/CFII around the same time? 26:04 Best resources or ways to learn systems if not mechanically inclined? 28:20 Tips and tricks for crosswind landings? 30:30 On my home flight sim, what should I practice the most? 31:06 I’m starting training in May and the school I’m with has an option to start out with analog or go straight to the Garmin G1000 which one do you think would be best? 34:18 Is there anyway we can order Angle of Attack shirts? 34:50 What can you recommend for IFR course beginner? 35:41 What are some student pilot must haves? And some apps besides foreflight? 37:50 Can you talk about risk management and flying low? 39:43 Tips on flying over the Grand Canyon for the first time? 40:12 What age do you recommend to start flight training? 41:03 Say I’m flying a NPA approach and need to fly a FPA of 3.0. What’s the best way to do this? 42:35 23U plans? 43:06 What’s the difference between CFI and CFII? 43:29 Would like to come to USA to complete me commercial license. Suggestions? Better to stay in Europe for EASA rules?
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The world seems to have changed over night! Many unknowns are ahead, but it's time to start to plan some positive outcomes. What content can Angle of Attack create for you? Fill out the survey!
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Questions on this episode: 0:59 Is it a bad idea to start my training now given the state of the economy and airline industry? 3:22 Teach the impossible turn? 5:07 Are you having a good day? 6:09 Is king schools course worth the money for IFR training? 7:30 Best online ground school? Just finished the free part of Sporty’s, should I pay and finish it? 8:09 Training on a Cirrus vs 172? 8:47 Major differences and how to choose a flight school. Not looking into commercial. 9:40 Having trouble with landings, and getting a stabilized approach. Any tips? 13:32 Any tips for retaining ground school information? 14:42 How do you feel about CFIs and flight schools continuing to train during this time of social distancing? 16:17 Best way to build hours for commercial? 17:39 What is the easiest way to reach PPL? 19:11 My Aeronca Champ doesn’t have a stall horn. What’s the best way to mitigate a stall? 21:48 Headset recommendations for private pilot? 23:43 Mid IFR Training. Other than banging out the written, what else can I work on? 25:13 How long do you think it would take to get used to electronic instrumentation? 26:32 What is the best way to ensure my time spent with my instructor is well prepared and used well? 28:18 Do you think there will be a restriction on GA due to the current situation? 29:04 Is it worth it to pay a little more for a nicer flight school (CFI’s with more hours/better maintenance on planes)? 30:19 What could happen if regular small sized flight schools closed? 31:40 Commercial done. How did you go about getting your CFI? Do you have any tips looking back on how to approach it that would help me? 35:21 What are the biggest reasons people fail their private pilot checkride? 38:34 Non-polarized or polarized sunglasses in a steam gauge C172SP? 40:45 Starting accelerated PPL program on Thursday. Advice for me going into day one? 41:15 What effect do you think coronavirus will have on aviation in the long run?
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It's what everyone is talking about, but no-one wants to talk about. Coronavirus (COVID19) has taken the world by surprise, changing life as we know it. We'll go through some of the basic details of the virus, but mostly we'll get into the potential impact on aviation.
In this podcast we will discuss:
How this risk of COVID19 is a lot like aviation safety Brief overview of where things stand currently Where things MAY be going What you should be doing immediately Our role in this… together.
We're all in this together and hope that you all keep a good plan moving forward. We all still need something to be working toward. We will get back to flying soon, enjoying the skies, and helping the aviation industry put itself back together.
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Questions on this episode: 1:15 I’m 35 and I got my PPL, how do you see the chances of getting a job once I get my CPL in 2-3 years? 2:54 How long after private to wait before going into instrument training? 5:23 What sets your online ground school apart from others? 8:05 Finished my PPL straight into instrument ground school with no break how to avoid burn out? 10:41 How could a VFR-only pilot effectively use a FTD like a Redbird? 12:23 Best strategy to study for your PPL written? 15:21 Do I need to know EVERYTHING before my PPL written exam? 17:14 How can I convince my flying buddy to scream CLEAR instead of just saying clear prop? 18:49 Should I wait until I pass the test before I start flight training? 21:38 Any tips to help get into the mindset for FOI? 23:54 Switching from part 61 PPL to part 141 instrument and commercial? 26:43 How long would you expect to train before first solo XC? CFI had a plan but curious on your take… 29:27 Is there a benefit to doing VMC practice approaches even while flying solo/VFR? 31:25 How important is understanding weather for PPL & can you recommend some resources? 36:28 Biggest tip on private pilot oral? 38:41 What recommendations do you have for a PP that is about to begin instrument training? 40:02 Adding a tail wheel endorsement to keep learning while time building? 41:06 Best way to stay determined to finish your flight training? 43:48 How in the world do you stay motivated with all there is to running a business such as yours?
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Do you think you're the only one struggling to put together the pieces for your training plan? We speak today with Jacob, not yet a student pilot, and gain some perspective on the challenges and triumphs he is facing in the beginning stages of flight training.
https://youtu.be/n7rFgOIsD2Q
Questions on this episode: 2:06 Advice for commercial maneuver mastery? 4:34 Are you allowed to fly an instrument approach at a controlled field with a non IFR rated safety pilot on a VFR day? 5:21 Tips on establishing personal minimums? What are yours? 6:53 Planning on coming to Cape Fear Aviation in the summer to fly with Dave? 7:06 Advice for the private pilot oral and practical? 9:28 Has there ever been a time when you demonstrated poor ADM? What happened? How did you learn from it? 13:18 University that offers an aviation pathway or a flight school? 14:35 Finally did my solo flight, I’m about $7k in my lessons, maybe 30 hours and have done one cross country, how do I keep my costs down? 17:43 Becoming an aviation professional not just a PPL in commercial training? 20:09 How long did it take to get your PPL? 21:33 I’m going for my IR, what can I do at home, car, road to practice? 24:36 As a CFI, how would you advise a student to tell their instructor about mistakes made soloing? 26:51 Even as a licensed pilot I’m still not great at crosswind landings. What’s the best way to improve? 29:51 Advice for chair flying? Do you use chair flying? 30:38 Thoughts on training in a Cirrus SR20 for PPL? 31:36 What is your opinion of using cameras in the cockpit for flight review for PPL? 33:02 How do you feel about ATP as a school as far as building hours? Do you think it’s best to piece it out CFI etc etc or going to the full thing? 36:05 What is the average time to get your IR? 39:10 What do you think is the best airplane to train in? 39:31 Advice for a young adult wanting to get into aviation? 42:07 Is it common to have to re-learn landings in a way when transitioning planes? 43:09 Do you recommend doing spin training while doing your private pilot training? 44:27 How do I improve my rudder skills? 45:30 How to perfect my landings? I keep floating a little. I might solo this week! 46:41 If you were a fresh CFI, what state would you move to for the best student/CFI ratio? 47:35 Any advice for a 17 year wanting to get into aviation? 49:07 Currently at 11 years active duty Army, do you think I’ll have a hope of a career in 9 years?
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Got a solo coming up? Soloing an airplane is a thrill. It's the culmination of a lot of training and effort. At that point things really click, and for the first time you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
But what is the process like?
In this podcast we will discuss:
Why a congratulations are in order The Pre-Solo Written Test What you should be like as a solo pilot The traditional way the flight is done Things that happen after the flight
I know this solo flight will be a blast for you. I'm looking forward to hearing your stories.
Flying an airplane isn't inherently difficult. Learning to fly is fun, in fact. Anyone willing to put in the time and effort can become a pilot. But your first solo will just be so much fun, I know it!
https://youtu.be/r88ydvPG0Q4
Questions on this episode: 1:36 Important tips for a flight instructor check ride 2:47 How do you incorporate the student into a lesson plan/teaching guide? 4:50 Struggling to learn the E6B and make flight plans. Any advice? 8:29 Hi Chris, what’s your process to determine a VFR flight is a go or no go? 12:27 What plan do you recommend for a rusty IFR commercial pilot to get back into the cockpit without breaking the bank? 15:42 I’m considering switching instructors. Will this cause much of a setback in my training? 18:03 I’m due to solo soon… any advice? 19:44 Any tips on feeling nauseous under the hood? First time and felt a little nauseous. Does this get better with time? 23:05 Thoughts on chair flying? 24:49 Best way to study before you start PPL? 28:42 Favorite flights in Alaska? 30:37 Please advise on how to keep track of how part 61 schools are billing for hours and minutes, etc. 31:51 Tips on how far to let a student take a mistake? Is it kinda a feel thing? 33:36 How big of a demand is there for A&Ps right now? 34:57 What rating can I get from your school? 35:26 What materials would you advise a CPL student to use while studying for their CPL exams? 36:14 Is it possible to work towards a commercial pilot’s license while working full time? 36:53 Best way to prepare for private pilot oral? 38:28 How do you stay motivated when you didn’t pass an exam the first time? 42:13 Any golden rule to master good landings on different terrain and aircraft types? 45:03 Is it ever too late to become a pilot?
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This podcast is sure to be thought provoking for those pilots who want ultimate safety, growth, and success in their aviation journey. That starts, first and foremost, with being a safe and proficient pilot. But when that proficiency program isn't required, that's where we have to self commit to a 'higher way'.
I've held off on commenting and sharing my thoughts on the Kobe Bryant accident. Now that more facts are available, it's time for us pilots to have a serious discussion about ways we can learn from this tragic accident.
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Every 2 years, flight instructors have to go through recurrent training to remain legal. This course is called a Flight Instructor Refresher Course or FIRC (FURR-K). It's an opportunity to stay up to snuff on a lot of things that are foundational, in addition to learning something new.
In this podcast we will discuss:
Going to San Francisco and flying with Jason Miller to Sacramento What is a FIRC and why does it matter An outline of some of the highlights and things that stood out
I hope you enjoy getting a bit of a glimpse into the professional world of being a flight instructor and keeping the CFI active. It's a pleasure to continue to build my set of tools and offer quality training to customers and clients.
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Questions on this episode: 0:48 Tips for the oral side of the instrument checkride 4:17 Have any tips for remembering the numbers for the regulations? 6:49 What is the best way to not get “burn out” during instrument training towards the end? 11:06 What app do you use for the FAR/AIM? 11:34 Do you have to have a beard to be a good CFI? 11:54 Are loans beneficial for acquiring a CPL? 13:49 What are your tips and recommendations on cloud types and cloud forms to avoid when flying in IMC? 17:24 Should I fly with multiple instructors? 19:28 What’s the most important thing for me to do once I have my PPL? 21:09 Where’s the best place for get accurate winds aloft for my navlog? 22:36 I live in MN, do you need any rating for skis and to land on lakes/fields? 24:22 What’s the best study program for instrument? 25:50 What’s the key to being a good instructor? 28:26 Flaps or no flaps for high crosswind landing? 29:20 Ever lose the motivation to teach? What keeps you going? 31:26 Hi, I’m a student aspiring to do a PPL. Do you have any advice against air sickness? 32:54 At what point do would you recommend introducing ForeFlight on your PPL? 36:52 What advice would you have for someone going through Part 141 training? 40:25 I’m getting close to my PPL written what is your best advice to pass it? 41:10 As a low hour pilot, will renting a C172 throw off my training in a DA40 as I continue my IR and CPL? 42:41 What’s going on in the aviation industry? Too many accidents. 49:26 How do you copy with a school that has a culture of breaking FARs? Stay and be the black sheep or leave?
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Questions on this episode: 0:55 Instrument Rating. How do you keep everything straight in your head? 2:34 Ownership expenses/upgrades, and what to prioritize? 4:47 In your opinion, what’s the most difficult subject for PPL? 7:04 Hello Chris, I will start flying school soon and I will fly twice a week due to full time job. I’m thinking of taking 1 week vacation… 8:54 Good situations for VFR on top? 11:06 I have flown twice in 3 weeks. How do you suggest I stay proficient during this terrible Ohio weather? 14:05 Can you use different instructors? For example if I wanted to fly with you? 17:01 About to take instrument checkride. Any advice for calming nerves? 20:16 I’m about to solo for the first time, it is nerve racking. 21:36 PPL! How do you know what CTAF to use when over an area? Not necessarily going to an airport? 25:33 Do you advise to have a minimum hours of VFR before going IR as a recreational pilot? 27:54 How quickly can someone get a PPL? 30:14 What regulations should I know as a commercial pilot? 33:02 I’m starting an integrated flight training program in October. Any advice on how I can make a good start to the flight training? 34:31 I stopped flying in 2018 because I joined the military. Should I start from 0? 36:00 Any plans of upgrading 2423U’s instrument panel? 36:42 Any jobs you could recommend for a SEL commercial pilot? Looking to go to the airlines ASAP. 39:01 Advice to improve your radio calls? 40:20 What FAA approved mobile weather and flight plan apps do you recommend? 42:36 I am trying to get a better grasp on weather. Instrument check ride in two weeks. 47:56 What’s your opinion on military aviation? 48:53 Any tips for a college student on a budget trying to stay current?
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Episode Transcript Hello aviators, welcome to another motivation Monday. Thank you for being here. Hope you enjoy these questions that I’m about to answer for all sorts of different areas of fight training. Today it seems like there’s a little bit more of an emphasis on affordability of flight training, on commercial training, on passing Checkrides and building time, which are fairly typical questions, but that’s a lot of what we get in today in addition to some other things along the way. So thank you for being here and make sure to subscribe, like this video and join the conversation here in the comments. Really appreciate you being here. Come back every Monday, ask a question on Instagram where I do this live and we will have this good time together where you can learn something new every single week here on the Angle of Attack channel. So thanks for being here, let’s get right into it. So, instrument rating, how do you keep everything straight in your head? So the instrument flying is pretty interesting because there are so many precise technical details about where you are and where you’re flying that you need to be obviously on top of those things because we’re flying to a greater precision in instrument flying. So really it’s important to take notes on clearances you get and things that you need to remember. It’s important to even take notes on say your instrument approach, play, highlight them, things like that. In ForeFlight for example. There is a way to highlight your approach plates and find the areas that are the most important. And of course you can brief them there as well. You can put those on top, GL reference on top of the map. And then in terms of you, which is the most important part, you just staying ahead of things and being on top of things that just comes with practice. So those things that you could forget and could throw you off, like stuff that’s on the charts and clearances you get, those are things to write down,
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What is the biggest liability we have as pilots, in our support of aviation safety? It's OURSELVES. We are the ultimate decision makers. If we don't make good choices, then bad things happen while flying.
That's why we need to stupid-proof our flying as much as possible, in the name of aviation safety.
In this podcast we will discuss:
Why getting your head right FIRST, NEXT and LAST is the most important thing you can do. How Checklists help keep us pilots in check. Why habits, gouges and routines are essential in a fast paced environment. How using recurrent training can make your skills skyrocket.
As a pilot I hope you're always seeking to make better decisions, because your life and the lives of others depend on it. It's simply part of our being as pilots to reach for that higher way of flying.
Episode Transcript On this episode of AviatorCast, Stupid Proof Your Flying for Aviation Safety. Welcome, aviators, to another episode of AviatorCast. Load up your flight bag with useful flight training topics, interviews and aviation passion. Let’s kick the tires and light the fires. Coming to you from Angle of Attack headquarters in Homer, Alaska, here’s your host and flight instructor, Chris Palmer. Welcome, aviators, to another episode of AviatorCast. My name is Chris Palmer, coming to you from Homer, Alaska. Great to have you here. Hope you’re well. Hope you are working toward your aviation goals here for a little bit more information, inspiration, and just a step forward in this podcast today. So I thought of a topic of talking about like stupid proofing your flying, and some ways that we can build some routines, some checklists, some mindset into stupid proofing what we do, because at the end of the day, a lot of us have tendencies to do stupid things, and I think that’s just the human condition, right? That’s generally what we are always trying to do. So in aviation, we watch out for ourselves that way, make sure that we are trying to keep the ultimate safety. So we are going to talk about in this particular podcast why getting your head right first, next and last is the most important thing you can do. That goes to human factors, that goes to that important decision making. Also being introspective, and knowing what you’re thinking and feeling, and how that plays out to aviation safety. How checklists help keep us pilots in check, also why habits, gouges, and routines are essential in a fast paced environment, and how using recurrent training can make your skills skyrocket. So let’s just dive right in and go through several of these and have a discussion. So first off is the mindset stuff. Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Kind of a funny saying that my wife says every now and again. Now, one thing I talk about every now and again is that humility is one of the traits that we certainly need as pilots. We know that there are hazardous attitudes out there that we learn about when we do flight training, and they are certainly true, they are present. We have all of them to a certain degree or another. We have several of them most, so you’d have to identify what those are. We’re talking about those things like resignation, anti-authority, invulnerability, macho. One I came up with was know-it-all, and there’s several others that I’m forgetting off the top of my head. But those things that are kind of human nature that we tend to gravitate toward as an attitude towards certain things. So those are called, again, hazardous attitudes. You probably heard of them before, but the biggest thing we can do for aviation safety, for stupid proofing our flying, is to have humility. And this goes back to one of the core beliefs I have, even when it comes to aviation accidents, is that I never place myself as being better or more professional than the pilot that had made the mistake. So what I do is I rather take a step back and ask myself, “What would it take for me to get in that situation a...
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Questions on this episode: 1:01 What do you think of programs like Sheppard Air for written test? 2:46 Would you recommend buying or renting an airplane? 4:13 iPad mini or iPad Pro (11”)? 6:03 Do you know of crossovers between being a pilot and geologist? 7:38 What is the hardest instrument approach you have ever flown? 8:53 Where do most examiners stand on allowing ForeFlight on an instrument checkride? 10:33 How do I get the correct tone of “Cleeaaar Prooopp” with my voice? 11:15 How do you determine when you are proficient enough as a new pilot to safely fly family and friends? 13:43 How to stay motivated/proficient after getting private? 16:27 How can you increase opportunities to fly after ppl? (finances) 18:31 Equipment question: which sunglasses should I buy for flying? 20:42 Going for my commercial checkride here soon. Any final tips? 23:46 Tips for a new CFI? 25:30 What is your opinion about flight simulators? Do you recommend for home training? 27:43 What’s the hardest thing about IFR?
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Episode Transcript Hello aviators. My name is Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack. This is another episode of motivation Monday where I answer questions live for you in the community about flight training, the aviation careers that you may be getting into, any technical stuff that you’re going through on your written tests or your online ground school, and this is just a place to kind of gather all those information, all those questions every Monday and just kind of give you my candid thoughts, my candid advice on those subjects. So you’re going to find a lot of information here. Those are searchable down below in the description, and so if you just want to search for something that’s applicable to you, you can click the time code and that’ll jump you ahead to that point in the video. Also, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe, share. Please be part of this community. Comment. I’d love to hear from you and continue on the conversation, and great to have you here. So hope that some of these questions are things that you have as well and they do become helpful. Enjoy this motivation Monday. This question, what do you think of programs like Sheppard Air for the written test? So Sheppard Air is this very popular written test preparation software that’s out there and really it’s literally wrote memorization for the written test. I’ve done it before myself for the CFII test. That’s the only one I’ve done it for and it was very effective in pulling out the questions that were going to be on the test, the block that they were currently working with, but the limitation to the Sheppard Air is it’s kind of like a shortcut or a hack that a lot of people are using instead of actually doing the full knowledge study of the subject that they’re in, and so I think it is a good program to get in the high nineties for your test, however, it is not something to use to study for your test. In other words, you need to be going through and doing the knowledge in a true thorough ground school, and then if you really want to polish it off as something like Sheppard Air, you’re more than welcome to do that. I think for the most part it’s unnecessary, and what I’ve noticed is that most people are confusing it with actual study of the written test material, the knowledge you need for a certain discipline, and they’re using that instead of … they’re using Sheppard Air instead of doing the hard work. I don’t think that benefits anyone longterm and so I’m kind of against it in a way, but definitely if you have put in the work and you just want that little extra nudge to get a slightly better score, then Sheppard Air is something good to go with.
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Questions on this episode: 1:40 Are there well paying aviation jobs that allow you to be home with your family every night? 3:23 Going into the military, do you suggest commercial? Have 135 hours and about to get instrument. 4:24 Transitioning to a new airplane in the middle of PPL training. Good or bad? 5:17 I’m almost done with my commercial license and then will start my Multi IFR. Should I do my training through university? 6:16 What are your thoughts on flying corporate vs regional to build time for majors? 8:12 If going for commercial/instrument rating, do you recommend buying a plane? 9:46 Thoughts on the tailbeacon/wingbeacon vs something like a GTX 335? For cheap ADS-B solutions. 11:25 What is your long term goal? 12:34 As someone who has no contacts, how do I find a mentor within GA? 14:24 Are low-time jobs in Alaska easy to come by? I’ve been doing research but can’t really find much. 15:50 I’ve had a couple pilots recommend getting commercial after ppl and before instrument to be able to make some money. 17:04 Ever flown in a warbird? If not, anything in the works? 18:07 How easy is it to get your complex and high performance rating?
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Questions on this episode: 0:37 Do you offer PPL, Instrument and Commercial flight training and when can I start? 1:49 Any tips for Commercial lazy 8’s and 8’s on pylons? 5:02 Any advice on forming partnerships to buy a plane? 6:21 Best advice for a new CFI? Best advice for a CFI check ride? 8:59 The weather has been bad, both of my CFIs are always booked. What can I do at home? 10:47 Crucial things to remember on the PPL flight test? 13:34 Can I do flying with you if I go to Alaska? 14:13 Are you planning on joining a Major Airline? 16:15 How did you get into flying? 18:00 What exactly should you be studying to have the best results on the written? 21:23 How do you counter ATC fear of reading back long calls? 23:32 When they issue airmet’s whether it be Tango or Zulu, does that mean it is an absolute? 26:08 Do you think that Aviation YouTube is saturated now? 27:53 Tips/Tricks on winter flying? 30:04 Do you have pros and cons of studying aviation in college? 32:00 Have you ever had a bird strike/wildlife strike? 34:45 Being from Alaska I’m sure you get snow packed and iced runways. How do you do the engine run-up? 36:09 Hi, I am 32, just started my flight training part time in South Africa. Is it too late for ATPL? 37:13 I’m an aspiring student pilot. Medical got deferred. Sent in documents. How long until I head back from OKC? 39:37 Do you typically video record lessons for your students for them to use as an aid & help them debrief? 41:19 I start Instrument ground school tomorrow at a Part 141 college. Any tips? 42:15 Does the DPE allow you to miss a certain amount of questions or does it work differently to see if you are good for the private license?
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Episode Transcript Hello, fellow aviators. Welcome to another Motivation Monday. In Motivation Monday, I answer your flight training and aviation career questions and anything else you’re going through or need to know or need help on in your journey to becoming a pilot and an aviator. So feel free to jump into this particular episode here. See the questions that I answered this week. However, on Sunday nights and Monday mornings go to Instagram and enter your questions in there because I will answer them live on the air and then post them here. So just trying to help you guys out in the community. And so I’ll see you inside. Let’s go and answer some questions that you guys have. Do you offer private pilot instrument and commercial flight training? And when can I start? So I actually do have a flight school here in Alaska. It used to be called Aviator Training but it’s just Angle of Attack. So if you’re ever in town, if you’re ever visiting Alaska, I’m open for business. I take people up and fly on the mountains, and you can do a little mountain flying course. Or if you are looking for different flight training, then I can offer certain things at my school. It’s basically just me in a 172, but I have a lot of fun and get to do a lot of great things here in a beautiful area. So if that’s ever anything you’re looking forward to and maybe you want to find a place to train elsewhere, then I do real flight training. Like me coming on this live here. It’s one thing to be someone that talks online and does all that stuff. I have an online ground school and I share a lot of stuff online. But I always want to be someone that’s doing the real thing because I feel like that’s going to help everything else. So I don’t want to just talk about flying. I actually want to be out there doing it. So it’s really important to me that I continue to do that, and I have that flight school. It’s a lot of fun. I really enjoy teaching. Any tips for commercial lazy eights and eights on pylons?
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Questions on this episode: 0:23 I find myself canceling flights for winds aloft. How can I become more comfortable with crosswind? 4:08 Can you quickly explain how the carburetor system works? Plain and simple. 6:11 What type of headsets do you prefer? 8:12 In flying Cessna 172, how soon after takeoff should one adjust the trim tab? 10:44 What technique can I use to turn final aligned with the runway centerline when practicing traffic patterns? 14:07 How much wear can an airplane get before it has to be repainted? 15:04 Is the Cessna 172 overrated? I think it’s an amazing plane, but some speak harshly against it. 17:08 How much time lapse between flights does it affect training? 18:55 I will begin school in 3 months how can I prepare myself for aviation school within English? 20:33 What’s a good way to go about studying pilot materials (like maneuvers and stuff)? 25:18 Go/No-Go decisions on those “it might work out” days? 31:53 Tips to maintain centerline more consistently? 34:04 As a fairly new instructor, what’s the best advice you can give? I’ve already had some scares. 35:38 Any special tips for the written instrument rating test? 36:30 Can you get your PPL before 17? 36:54 Checkride coming up, what is the most important thing to study? 38:58 Any tips on power on stalls when it’s all white above without a specific cloud to focus on? 41:54 After completing the private pilot certificate and an IFR rating, what are the best ways to reach the 250 hour mark? 42:21 How can I make good use of my time on the ground to make myself fly better in the aircraft? (The days that I am not flying)
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Episode Transcript Hey everybody, welcome to another Motivation Monday. I am a few minutes late today. Had some sick kids up all night last night. So, I’ve been a little bit behind today getting started on everything. But here I am. I’ve got a good number of questions already in the hopper to answer for you guys. So that’s what this entire Motivation Monday is about. It’s answering your questions. I find myself counseling flights for winds aloft. How can I become more comfortable with crosswinds? And just to differentiate actually winds aloft or those winds that are at your cruising altitude. But I’m assuming what you mean by winds aloft is you just mean that the crosswinds at your airport and having the confidence to get used to your crosswind landings. And so, this is one of those areas where as private pilots, when you’re first doing your crosswind training, it’s a little tricky because you… there’s a lot going on all at once. And that changes as you’re on approach into your flare and then even into your touchdown, your control movements are changing that entire time. So, this is just one of those things that as time goes on you build more skill. And so, I think overall, this is more of a question of what… or what or how do you build your skills on a certain aspect of your flying over time. And I think with anything in aviation is basically just dipping your toes in the water here and there and testing yourself out a little bit more. Obviously, there are limits that you don’t want to exceed. In this case, that would be the crosswind component of the airplane or rather the max demonstrated crosswind component and find out what you can and can’t do. Now, there were test pilots that figured out that max crosswind component or that’s basically how they figured it out. I even heard, and I’m not sure this is true, that it wasn’t test pilots or it isn’t test pilots to figure out the crosswind component rather it’s an average pilot that does the max demonstrated crosswind component. I don’t know if that’s true or just a rumor but it is in the POH.
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Questions on this episode: 1:58 How do you pay back a student loan after taking one out for a private pilot’s license? 3:23 Can a private pilot log hours towards a commercial pilot’s license if flying an empty commercial plane? 4:41 Is 35 too old to start training for a commercial pilot’s license? 6:09 What is your opinion regarding automation in this industry? 9:05 What was your top flying experience in 2019? What are you looking to in 2020? 12:45 Would you recommend getting IFR after PPL? How long after? 16:47 Recommendation on 121 vs 135 vs 91 straight out of 141 school? 20:27 When purchasing our first aircraft, what should we look for aside from price and hours? 23:11 Is 3 hours a week a good rate for training? 24:45 Scariest moment involving student error? 27:10 What’s your job when you don’t fly? 29:21 What is the best way to gain a tail wheel endorsement? 31:05 Would you ever consider writing a book? 32:02 Just started instrument training. Any good study habits you can advise? 34:57 Advice for a student pilot to perform so he can get his first solo? 36:46 What’s the best learning path for someone interested mostly in backcountry flying? 39:50 Do you have any personal minimums for signing a student off for a check ride? Number of Flights? ACS Standards? 43:56 Would you recommend starting flight training on a non-towered or on a towered airport? 46:31 What’s better: going to aviation college for an ATPL or just a local flight school? 49:52 Favorite plan to fly? 51:07 How does a VFR pilot utilize the Victor airways? 52:47 Is it true that employers will prefer Alaska hours over other standard hours? 55:05 Where and how to keep learning after PPL? 57:41 How can you check on the status of your FAA medical after you’ve sent them everything?
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Questions on this episode: 0:02 How do I keep my #flight lessons productive? 1:38 Commercial 180 Tips — I have trouble getting the aircraft right to my aiming point 3:15 Partial Panel Instrument Tips — Having trouble with timed turns 4:35 Lately I’ve been floating past my touchdown point — Any tips on how to fix that? 5:30 I would like to improve my English Skills with #aviation school, what do you think? 6:55 Where are you planning on flying this spring/summer in the lower 48? 8:20 Any tips for learning about Radio Nav Aids would be great. 10:15 How do you successfully pick up #flying again after a short break? 12:15 How to keep on studying even if one has already passed all of the theory exams? 14:05 Is it worth it in the long run purchasing your own #aircraft to do your ratings and licenses? 15:35 What steps can you take as a young person looking to get #flighttraining? 16:40 While building hours towards an #instrument, what should I add to a normal #VFR routine? 19:05 Can you recommend me some aviation podcasts or audiobooks I can listen to while driving? 20:55 If a person fails his high school but has accumulated enough hours, do you think he might have trouble getting jobs at the #airlines? 22:25 Commercial pilot license flight test next week. Any advice? 23:40 What is the most important part to succeed in #ATPL training? 26:45 Working on my #PPL, don’t have any time to study for my written test due to high school. Any tips? 30:15 Would you ever come flying to New Zealand? 30:40 Tips for choosing a #CFI and knowing it will be a good fit? 32.35 Is it better to take extra speed in landing, or slower than usual? 34:40 I am a new CFI. How did you structure flight training for brand new students? Trial and error? 36:40 Can you fly gliders in AK? Have you ever flown a glider? 37:00 Learning to fly in Qatar. Any thoughts? 38:05 How do you suggest building cross country hours hood time for the instrument rating? 39:50 What is better to learn as a student? A tricycle gear or a tail dragger? 41:15 Is it more productive to train for PPL in a short period of time or over an extended period? 43:55 How do you pay back a student loan for a PPL? 45:25 Moving to Palmer, AK soon. Half done with flight training. What instructor should I look up? 45:45 Do you know any good flight training #scholarships for high school students? 46:25 What exactly is a back course approach? 47:25 What’s the average time a normal #flightinstruction time lasts? When can the CFI start charging his/her services?
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Episode Transcript How to keep my flight lessons productive. This is a good question. So I think the biggest thing about keeping your flight lessons productive is preparing well, and then debriefing well. While you’re in your flight lesson, without the preparation, it’s not going to go that well. But you’re going to be drinking from the firehose, so just relax. Film it if you can. If you’re a instructor unless you do that because you can review it afterwards. But in the cockpit is actually one of the worst places to learn something. So that’s why I say get your ground school done before you go into training. Have good preflight briefings and debriefings, whether that’s with your instructor or without. Just make sure that you’re thorough about the thoughts and feelings and impressions you had during the flight to do a quality ‘here’s what I can do better’ sort of thing. So have a way to take notes to discuss that with the instructor. I find one of the most useful things for my students and what I start out with every single time when we sit down is I say, do you have any questions? And I encourage them that whenever they have a thought or a question,
For teenagers wondering how to become a pilot, you probably have a lot of questions on how to get started. This podcast will go through many of those big questions, in addition to a lot of the steps it takes to reach that dream.
Nervous for an upcoming checkride? Checkride ACE is a new program from Angle of Attack. This podcast exclusive look will breakdown the new course for private, instrument and commercial. We’ll start with the “why” it was created and end with the “what” was created.
Wind is a major factor to flying an aircraft through the sky. Would you believe me if I said we’ve been looking at it all wrong? Let’s dive into the fundamentals of wind, and what you can look forward to in each phase of flight as you are battling (or working) with the winds.
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Are you a bit sheepish about not knowing everything in aviation? Not sure if you’ll ever catch up? The aviation industry and community actually needs what you have RIGHT NOW. What skills have you already built that can benefit the community?
This podcast is all about cultivating and translating over those talents you have into aviation. You’ll be greatly rewarded as a result, and it’ll help with aviation community grow.
In this podcast we will discuss:
The unlikely talents in my own story that helped build Angle of Attack Some creative ideas on talents and how they could be used in aviation An exercise to find your talents and skills to add to aviation A bit on Strengths Finder 2.0 to find some of your strengths
The aviation community really does need what you have to offer. Anyone can learn to fly. But your skills and talents are likely unique assets that could catapult your career or momentum toward becoming a pilot.
Go get after it, aviators!
Episode Transcript On this episode of AviatorCast, aviation needs all your talents and skills. Welcome aviators to another episode of AviatorCast. Load up your flight bag with useful flight training topics, interviews and aviation passion. Let’s kick the tires and light the fires. Coming to you from Angle of Attack headquarters in Homer, Alaska. Here’s your host and flight instructor, Chris Palmer. Welcome everyone to another episode of AviatorCast. I’m really happy to have you here. I kind of have a different and interesting subject for you today, but I’m glad you made it here, whether you’re on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, or any of the other places where this thing shows up. I appreciate you being here. If you’re new, great to have you. This is a podcast all about flight training and becoming a better pilot, a safer pilot, and just you’re able to continually learn. That’s what it’s all about. Okay, so for today we are going to talk about why aviation needs all your talents and skills. So often we think about aviation as a thing we need to learn everything aviation, we need to be all in on aviation. And while to a certain extent, that’s true, and those podcasts helps, like I just mentioned, there are so many things that you already are, so many things you already do that you could bring to aviation to enrich in your career, to improve the community. And that’s kind of the point I want to get across today is how do we actually go about doing that? So what are some of the other talents that you’ve developed in your life? As we’re going throughout this podcast today, I want you to think about your history. I actually have a little bit of an exercise at the end for you to actually sit down and figure some of these things out, what you can bring to aviation, be creative about it and bring it. But what are some other things that you’ve developed, whether you’ve gone to school for it or skills you’ve developed, hobbies you have, whatever it is, how can you bring those things to aviation, and are you unsure if that skill, whatever it is you have, can be applied to aviation. That’s going to be what we go through today. I want to talk about my story a little bit first because I don’t ever really talk about my background, which is fine. I don’t like talking about myself, but I think in this case, it’s applicable to talk about where I came from, okay, and why some of the things that we’re churning on in the background throughout my childhood and teenage years ended up really blessing my life as I went through aviation and as I grew into the position I’m in now owning this company and doing what I do. And just as like an end marker, the biggest thing I do in aviation is I create media like this podcast, like the YouTube videos that I do, the courses that I do. So I do online ground school, I have Checkride ACE as well. Those are all video-based training courses that I do. That takes a lot of different talents to make that wor...
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Are you wanting to quit flight training because it’s become too hard, expensive, you’ve run out of time, don’t get along with your instructor, etc? LISTEN TO THIS FIRST!
Are you wondering the difference between Part 61 and Part 141 Flight Schools? This podcast will share the pros and cons of each to make your decision easier.
Are you the type of person that could burn out because you try and study so hard? Are you so excited about flying that you think you might overdue it? This podcast is all about pacing, and it's for you.
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Learn why there was such a long hiatus from the podcast, and what is in the near and distance future for the show and for Angle of Attack.
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Colonel Clarence E “Bud” Anderson joins us on this episode of AviatorCast. He’s a WWII Triple Ace, with 16 1/4 kills to his name during his 300 hours flying over the European Theatre during World War II.
The most notable airplane that Col. Anderson flew during the war was the P-51 Mustang. This aircraft is an icon among aviation enthusiasts and avgeeks. With just over 1600hp, this aircraft had incredible speed and an astounding service ceiling of 42,000 feet.
This served Bud Anderson well as he fought in the skies over Europe. his main type of mission was to protect American bombers as they pounded the Nazi war machine. By taking out the Germans ability to create war, the men on the ground fighting a difficult fight of their own.
During our interview we discuss how Bud fell in love with aviation in the beginning days of aviation. Back then, very few airplanes were around. As a child, it had to be quite an amazing treat to not only see an airplane, but get to fly in one.
The love for aviation and flying started early for Bud.
He then started to put in the work to become a mechanic at a local technical college where he would get great training, subsidized by the government, to help him advance in his career.
During that time the war in Europe was becoming increasingly worrisome for the United States. It was clear that the US couldn’t avoid getting in the war. While there wasn’t much of an appetite for more conflict, there were preparations being made.
Bud started to fly before the war even started, getting his Private Pilot License (or equivalent) which was subsidized by the government. For the cost of insurance, only $7, all other expenses were paid.
He flew J3 Piper Cubs and very much enjoyed his training.
Soon enough the nation was at War. While on his shift at the local factory making widgets, Pearl Harbor was attacked. That night and forward, it became a 24 hour operation.
A short month and some days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Col. Anderson signed up for the Army Air Corps at the minimum age of 21.
He then went to Arizona to start his training, flying a variety of aircraft, from a Stearman to a T-6 Texan (or Harvard).
Much of his training kept him near California by his family. He’d eventually fly P-39 Cobras before heading off to Europe.
Bud was from the outset part of the leadership of his new Wing, or a Flight Leader.
He started in the P-51B and eventually ended the war flying the P-51D.
Throughout our conversation we talk about what it was like to fly combat in WWII. We also talked about his most harrowing/exciting dogfight, where his group scored 3 kills.
Bud would later be a test pilot with his friend from the war, Chuck Yeager, part of a very select group of pilots pushing aviation to its edge.
He’d also serve in the Korean War and Vietnam in multiple capacities.
All in, he served 30 years in the Army Air Corp and Air Force.
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Col. "Bud" Anderson's Website
"To Fly and Fight", Bud's Book
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Becoming a pilot takes a whole lot of hard work, dedication and planning. Nearly everyone has a unique path to their career in the skies. Whether that’s as an airline pilot, military aviator, corporate pilot or so many different types of flyers in between, there is a path to your dream.
Today we talk to Justin Siems who holds another one of those unique stories. Justin comes from an aviation family but didn’t really catch the bug early. As he went into college playing football for Ohio State University, he became more interested.
Juggling time between football and getting his private license, after school Justin went to flying full time and got the rest of his FAA ratings in North Carolina.
First he flew aerial survey, then he flew cargo on the Pilatus PC-12. Now he’s flying the Citation Latitude and enjoying life.
Jump in and learn more about Justin’s story. Useful Links Justin's Website Justin's Instagram Justin's Podcast
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The IM SAFE Checklist.
As pilots we spend a whole lot of time making sure that our airplanes are running well and we’re setup for flight. We have routine maintenance, we do extensive preflight procedures, engine runups, and much more.
So why not check ourselves as well?
Before you got flying, you should be doing the IMSAFE checklist. It should always be in the back of your mine, part of your subconscious ‘readiness’ evaluation.
It’s true that as pilots we think we can conquer anything. Besides, haven’t we conquered the world? Well, sometimes things are a bit outside our control and we can’t even conquer ourselves.
That is, what is your readiness for flight? The IMSAFE checklist can help you make this evaluation.
It’s as follows:
Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue/Food External Pressures
In this podcast episode we’ll explore the the IMSAFE checklist so you are able to make a fair evaluation of yourself each time you fly.
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Oshkosh AirVenture 2018 Youtube Video
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How do you best prepare for flight training of any kind? What does your instructor expect of you? How can you squeeze the most out of every hour?
Through my time as an instructor, I’ve seen a range of preparedness, from the completely unprepared to the fully prepared.
On this episode of AviatorCast I’ll share the ideal qualities of a prepared student. Regardless if you’re already a pilot, this is going to be helpful for advanced ratings that you’ll do.
We’ll talk about the paradigm shift needed to succeed at training, and what that means for you growing as a person.
We’ll talk about building solid study habits and why study can drastically improve your flight hours.
We’ll talk about asking great questions, taking notes, and having quality preflight briefings and ground sessions with all those things.
We’ll talk about taking care of yourself emotionally and physically to make sure you have stamina for the long haul.
And finally we’ll talk about being relentless in your pursuit of this dream to fly, working hard, being honest with yourself in the process.
It’s a whole lot to cover in a short time, but I hope you’ll find it helpful as you seek your next license or rating.
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Pomodoro Method
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Collision Avoidance. It’s another one of those FAA terms that someone flying a desk came up with. But hey, it’s fairly accurate. And it’s certainly important to avoid colliding with things, especially when you’re in an airplane.
In this episode of AviatorCast, we’re going to go over situations both on the ground, and in the air, on how to keep your head on a swivel. This comprehensive look and refresher on collision avoidance will help you think a bit more, and hopefully fly/taxi a bit more defensively.
In fact, there are some situations and remedies in this AviatorCast that you probably haven’t heard of before. So, jump on in!
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Have you heard of flight following? Have you known about it, but don’t use it? Flight Following is a way to be under the watchful eye of air traffic control for traffic and other advisors. With that come a lot of other benefits.
For example, say you are having difficulty or have a few of talking to air traffic control but want to move up to your instrument rating. Flight Following gives you the opportunity to listen to air traffic control while you’re flying, take some lite instructions, and become more comfortable talking to humans on the other side of the line.
Also, flight following carries with it a lot of safety benefits. Say you’re plugging along and come up against an emergency of some kind. If you’re already on frequency with ATC on Flight Following, then you’ll immediately have someone to talk to, they’ll know where you are and who you are. That’s a large benefit!
Those are just a few things we will cover in this podcast on Flight Following. Don’t forget to also see our Youtube Channel, Angle of Attack, for videos of the podcast.
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IMC Club EAA Chapters Flying Clubs CAF Young Eagles
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AOPA Rusty Pilots SAFE NAFI
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Sun 'n Fun Airventure
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Flight Following
Have you heard of flight following? Have you known about it, but don’t use it? Flight Following is a way to be under the watchful eye of air traffic control for traffic and other advisors. With that come a lot of other benefits.
For example, say you are having difficulty or have a few of talking to air traffic control but want to move up to your instrument rating. Flight Following gives you the opportunity to listen to air traffic control while you’re flying, take some lite instructions, and become more comfortable talking to humans on the other side of the line.
Also, flight following carries with it a lot of safety benefits. Say you’re plugging along and come up against an emergency of some kind. If you’re already on frequency with ATC on Flight Following, then you’ll immediately have someone to talk to, they’ll know where you are and who you are. That’s a large benefit!
Those are just a few things we will cover in this podcast on Flight Following. Don’t forget to also see our Youtube Channel, Angle of Attack, for videos of the podcast.
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Even as pilots, there are still fears we haven’t got over. These are things we need to keep working at to be more proficient, safe and capable. It’s true that you don’t have to overcome these fears, but life is sure easier (and more fun) as a pilot if you do.
So, on today’s episode we’re going to cover 5 Aviation Fears and how to overcome them.
Fear of Landing (Too Hard) Fear of Confined Airports (trees, terrain) Fear of Stalls Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing Fear of Failing
I’ll go through each subject.
Also, this is the first episode that features our Youtube Live feed of the show. It’s exciting (and a lot of extra work) to do this, but we feel it adds a lot more to the show.
Tune in on Youtube (follow and add a notification) so you can get the updates when we’re live.
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It’s been a journey there and back to Valdez this year. I’ve got quite a few stories to tell. Through our difficult trips there and back, I found my limits, and had to adhere to my better self to come out safely.
If you’ve ever wondered about this awesome aviation event, this episode will give you some insight.
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Valdez Fly-in & STOL Competition
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After having just received my CFII, I find myself aware of a lot of things that make a good instrument pilot. They are things that I want to see in myself and things I expect of my future students, at least eventually.
That’s why I decided to do a podcast on the 11 Steps to Instrument Mastery. Of course, these aren’t the only steps that need to be taken, but they’re an awfully good start.
Truth be told, I wouldn’t be where I am today without the knowledge, help and mentorship of aviators that have gone before me, and are still a great part of the industry. I only hope that I can do a justice to their hard work and legacy in the future instrument students that I get to teach.
Master the Scan Proficiency vs Recency Play nice with ATC (and NAS) Use a flight simulator Fly in actual conditions Practice variety of procedures/approaches Learn to use ForeFlight well Aim small, miss small (thanks Jason Miller) Configuration Charts Hands off Flying Continual Learning
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Learning to fly is hard enough. With the time, money and effort required to get it done, there’s a high washout rate and very few people achieve the end result; a pilots license. Can you imagine also going through this process with a “limitation” or “disability” like having the use of just ONE arm.
Well that’s our guest today. Phil is an amputee pilot that lost his arm in a motorcycle accident in his late teens. After a dark time, aviation was a passion that pulled Phil toward his purpose — inspiring others through this tough journey of becoming a pilot with one arm.
Truthfully, we have a ton we can learn from Phil. We can learn a lot about how to control the airplane with less effort, think ahead many more steps, organize our tools in the cockpit better, and overall take a much more natural approach to flying.
This is a long podcast, but it’s worth listening to in its entirety.
Enjoy!
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Ever wonder if you can be a mom AND be a pilot? Well, the answer is yes. Is it easy? Of course not. In our last interview we talked to Zoan who was a CFI while raising her kids.
This time we talk to Sarina, mother of a few young boys, and a STELLAR flight instructor. She’s based in North Carolina and does amazing work.
Not only that, she’s an accomplished writer in the aviation community, an ERAU graduate, and a fellow passionate pilot.
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The epic battles, the last second saves, the crazy things we’d never do as real pilots — this is aviation/astronautics in the Galaxy of Star Wars. What can we learn from our flying friends from a Galaxy… far, far away?
In this episode I’ll share 9 lessons we can learn from the pilots, situations and attitudes of Star Wars.
We’ll answer questions like:
How did Poh learn to fly all those fighters, including the TIE Fighter? How do we get a mechanic as good as a droid? Are we all natural born flyers like Rey (or Anakin)? How to keep a straight face like a TIE Fighter Pilot, even in the most intense situations. Taking pride in our aircraft like Han takes pride in his Millennium Falcon. Finding an awesome flying buddy like Chewbacca. Why the best pilots in the Galaxy seem to fly the worst ships. How to not rush a preflight like the Rebel/Resistance pilots. Not losing your cool even when all seems lost, like when your planet is about to be destroyed by another object from space.
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Zoan and I met at Redbird Migration where we were able to spend a bit of time working on a fun aviation education video. She was full of life, passion and knowledge so I wanted to get her on the show. Turns out that Zoan ended up winning the AOPA National Best Flight Instructor of 2017.
Through this conversation we talk about her journey through aviation, which has always centered around education. Even while she raised her kids she was able to stay active as a flight instructor. Now years later she’s still teaching, albeit in a different state, and at an Air Force Flying Club.
If ever there was a mark of true professionalism, Zoan is it.
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Buckley AFB Article AOPA Hangar Talk Podcast AOPA Awards Video & More Info
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There are types of flying that few pilots ever do. Getting your tailwheel endorsement and seaplane rating are just a few of them. While tailwheel used to be a norm for all pilots, today it is a novelty. And of course, most of us don’t live near laudable water, so it makes sense that not many people use floatplanes.
Tres Clinton is our guest today talking about both disciplines. He’s in instructor in Burnet, Texas. In fact, I got my tailwheel endorsement from Tres just before I got my CFI. He’s a fantastic instructor and a blast to fly with. The area where he flies is really special and gives a lot of variety for off-airport landings.
So… on this episode we talk a whole lot about float flying, tailwheel, instruction, getting into a career in aviation, and the prospects involved. Learn why Tres chose to be a lifelong instructor vs. the other options out there.
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It’s not every day you run across someone that oozes aviation passion. John Chmiel is one of those guys. From the second you step foot into his FBO in Wausau, Wisconsin you’ll feel right at home, and ready to commit some aviation.
John joins us to discuss his unique journey in aviation, how to get kids into aviation, flying an old airplane like his Stearman “Orange Roughy”, thoughts on tech in training, and much more.
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I just got back from a business trip in Wisconsin for the fall. I’ve done my CFI in Wisconsin in May, and attended AirVenture many times in July, but never did spend time in Wisconsin in Fall.
First off, Redbird Migration was on the list. This is a gathering of like-minded aviation training professionals. During the event we share the newest techniques, hear from speakers, and attend break-out sessions.
Next, I flew up through Door Country to Washington Island where Jessica Voruda and I explored. On a stop on the way back, we found someone had landed gear up. Overall, it was a day of great scenery, grass landings, and good food. That night I also got to see a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient speak at the EAA Museum.
The following day we flew down to Hartford where we visited CubAir Flight. CubAir specializes in training with J3 Cubs. My friend was celebrating his 10 years as a PPL on that very day, so we celebrated by flying Cubs. Later, after a failed attempt at dinner, I’d have a harrowing experience getting my night currency.
The biggest day came last when we visited Wausau to the north, to see John Chmiel and fly in Orange Roughy. It was a blast to fly in a WWII airplane, and see the great culture surrounding that airport. Certainly one of the coolest FBOs I’ve ever been in. That night we attended the gala for the 2017 inductees into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame.
Overall, it was a trip jam-packed with unique aviation experiences.
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Redbird Simulations Jessica Voruda Washington Island CubAir Flight Wausau (John Chmiel and Orange Roughy)
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Are you about to start training? Are you starting a new rating? You need an awesome instructor. Find out how to find, pick and keep one.
Find out what it's like to pass off a student for a PPL checkride, and some of the steps and emotions involved.
Big new announcements for the future of Angle of Attack, AviatorCast, AviatorTraining.com and the Angle of Attack Show
It's finally here! Episode 100, and a new era for the podcast. New music, new direction. Hear all about what it's like to go through CFI training.
Join us for the final thoughts on the Commercial Checkride, including the checkride itself. Also, "What Makes a Professional Pilot".
Part II of our series having an honest, frank and educational discussion about what transpired during my commercial training. Get both the student and instructor perspectives.
Join a unique instructor/student candid and honest discussion about the challenges of the Commercial Rating.
Ever been incredibly nervous on a checkride? DPE Ken Whittekiend helps demystify the process, and pass with flying colors.
Dave Herwig, former US Army Golden Knight now CFI joins us to talk about his love and passion for all things aviation.
Here's a quick Christmas message and an excerpt from a podcast several years ago that talks about Santa's training secrets, reindeer aerodynamics, and SOPS -- Santa Operating Procedures
Today's Flight Plan
We owe so much to our Veterans on this Veterans Day. They’ve sacrificed so much for our country. On this episode I share some stories from the recently late Bob Hoover. His passing came with both celebration and sadness in the aviation community.
If you don’t know who Bob Hoover is, this is a good chance to get to know more about him. If you do, this is a great refresher.
Thanks for all you’ve done for aviation, Bob!
Useful Links
Forever Flying (Bob Hoover Autobiography) Flying the Feathered Edge (Bob Hoover Movie)
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Confused about medicals? Want to be updated on Third Class Medicals? Let's go through a comprehensive update.
Today I'll focus on 6 Focus Points of Flying in Alaska this Summer. This area is so much different than the rest of the US!
Today's Flight Plan
What would it be like to strap into a top secret machine, fly at 80,000 feet and Mach 3+? Our guests today did just that as a crew, flying top secret missions. We catch up with Richard Graham and Don Emmons to hear a few stories of what it was like flying missions in one of the most iconic airplanes in history, the SR-71 Blackbird.
Useful Links
SR-71 Blackbird Richard's Books
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Hear our story of AirVenture 2016 from a Massive Water Bomber called Martin Mars, to meeting a Dolittle Raider, and interviewing an SR-71 Crew.
Rod Machado helps us answer important flight training questions. Is all flight instruction created equal? Are pilots of today too focused on their EFBs and not enough on Stick and Rudder? These and more on this episode of AviatorCast.
Valdez Fly-in 2016 in the books. Find out what makes this one of the best airshows in the whole world, and a true bush pilot rodeo.
From a RC Airplanes to F16s, and 727s, MD11s and 777s, Steve Vihlen shares his path in aviation.
My report on Sun 'n Fun 2016 with the people I met, the things I saw, and the flying that happened on the last day.
10 Years! Angle of Attack, parent company to AviatorCast, turns 10. I tell you the startup story, history, and a teaser about what's next.
Join us as we discuss Flight School, the new simulator from Dovetail Games, with the DTG Creative Director himself, Stephen Hood.
Thinking of buying an airplane? You need a knowledgable guy in your corner, ensuring you don't get a lemon. We talk to your guy- Don Sebastian.
Today's Flight Plan
Sick of not being able to fly during the winter months? Well, flight simulation can be your medicine!
Today we talk about what it takes to get into flight simulation, from the cost, all the way to perfecting procedures. We have tips on a whole lot of things that can help you better setup a realistic flight simulator.
Join and find out the insider knowledge on how to get setup with a simulator.
Useful Links
Newegg.com Jetline Systems Flight Controls Prepar3D Simulation Software Oculus Rift ActiveSky Weather Simulator Scenery ForeFlight ForeFlight Simulator Software PilotEdge
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Flying loud grounded. This is AviatorCast episode 81!
Calling all aviators, pilots, flight sim enthusiasts and aviation lovers, you’ve landed at AviatorCast! Join us weekly in our efforts to become better masters of the air through interviews, refreshers, lessons, training topics, simulator set-up, hangar talk, news and more! Buckle up and prepare yourself for this week’s episode of AviatorCast! Preflight complete, fuel on board and flight plan filed. Let’s kick the tires and light the fires! Here’s your humble host, Chris Palmer!
Chris: Welcome, welcome, welcome aviators, you’ve landed at AviatorCast. My name is Chris Palmer. If you have a love for flying things like, you know that flying never really stops. You think about flying while driving, eating and dream about it while sleeping. Yes. It is that wonderment of all things aloft that brings us together today. So welcome to this, the 81st episode of AviatorCast. It is my pleasure to have you here. This podcast is brought to you by Angle of Attack, a flight training media production studio which I found it and which I run. So first of, a little bit about AviatorCast just in case you’re new here at the 81st episode. We won’t hold you to it. You can always go back and listen to the other episodes. So AviatorCast is all about aviation passion. This is where we come together, we talk about certain topics, keep us going, keep our knowledge growing and we just meet together on a regular basis. Also, I bring inspiring aviators on the show and interview them, talk to them about their careers, about what they’re up to, how they got into flying, and any insight they have into the industry and into flying itself.
Maybe you have been out of aviation for a while and you’re looking to rignite the flame. This is also a place where you can do that. Or maybe you are looking to fly for the first time and you’re looking to get the courage to do that. Whether it’s the courage to choose it as a profession and dive right in or courage to try flying because maybe you’re scared of it, probably don’t get many of those here on the show, but over and above everything else, this is a place where we talk about aviation passion and that’s what it is all about. I come to you week after week and bring that to you.
And to share a little bit with you about what that is like for others, we have a review that comes to us from Matt and Matt says, he is from Kentucky, he gives us five stars. He says “Great show. Whenever I’m not in my real airplane working on my instrument rating, you can probably find me on my simulator with this podcast playing in the background while flying on a crosscountry. Here in Kentucky,
Talking/writer about flying is the second funnest thing to flying itself. Dan, our guest for this episode, is a writer for many popular aviation magazines.
Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot and Author, joins us to talk about passenger fears, questions, and the joy of travel as part of an airline pilot job.
Need an aviation mentor? Look no further than Sendaero. Founder Mike Rushforth, also an airline pilot, shares more on this episode.
What's the biggest upgrade you can make to your sim in the new year? Look no further than Oculus Rift with "FlyInside" for an awesome experience.
Merry Christmas! This is just a short message. Refer to episode 49 from last year to get the full story on Santa and the Reindeer!
Today's Flight Plan
Have you seen the new Star Wars yet? Well, it’s aptly named “The Force Awakens”. I had confidence JJ Abrams would pull it off, but I didn’t know it would be this good.
In this episode we travel far, far away, and learn about what flying is like in the Galaxy. We’ll explore pilot training, regulations, the different type of aircraft, and of course nerd out on some of the Star Wars battle stuff.
Truth is, flying a starship in the Galaxy isn’t that much different from flying an aircraft here on earth- it takes skill, practice and a lot of training.
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One of the first steps to any journey through the Galaxy is choosing ones side. That is, are you on the dark side, or are you on the light side? We are inflicted with some of these same difficult choices in aviation her on earth. Are you for Boeing, or Airbus? Cessna or Piper? Military Training or Civilian? Wheels or floats?
The Rebel Alliance and the Empire, now known as the Resistance and First Order, both have their pros and cons. At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself where you stand on principle. Do you want to fly for the Rebellion and Freedom, or do you want to fly with the awesomely powerful and frightful Galactic Empire.
Once you’ve picked a side, you also largely pick your path, and the types of Starships you’ll fly. Much like the military and airlines, you can take a path to fighter jets, gunships, transports, cargo, and so on.
Of course, everyone wants to go the fighter direction. TIE Fighters and X-Wings are the most iconic. These fighters see the most action. However, regardless of all the technology in the Galaxy, dogfighting still remains quite primitive. Even though star fighters are equipped with lasers that house a seemingly limitless amount of ammunition, pilots still must resort to high intensity, close-quarters dogfighting.
Some of the fighters you can select are: - Tie Fighters - Tie Interceptors - Tie Bombers - X-Wing - A-Wing - B-Wing - Y-Wing - Snowspeeder - Naboo N-1 Starfighter - ETA-2 JEDI STARFIGHTER - DELTA-7 JEDI STARFIGHTER - and several more
More on fighters later when we get more techy about the types of fighters.
Of course, pilots don’t have to go the fighter route. The mortality rate in some of the larger battles simply wasn’t great. Chances of surviving were low, on both sides. You’ve seen this in many Star Wars battles. There are tie fighters, x-wings, b-wings, y-wings and more completely covering sky and space. There’s a reason why were hear, “There’re too many of them!” screamed often in these intense battles.
No, one doesn’t have to go that route. As a star pilot, you can choose transports as well. Still involved in a bit of action, but mostly protected by fighters and many ship-mounted cannon systems, both the skill level required and the mortality rate are lower.
Like aircraft carriers, these starship transports are space-bound cities, full of everything needed to wage a full scale galactic battle.
A few of these ships are:
Star Destroyers Super Star Destroyers Darth Vader’s Super Star Destroyer, called the Executor Final Order Finalizers, the upgraded version of the Star Destroyer GR-75 MEDIUM TRANSPORT, the clamshell looking transport seen on Hoth Home One, the mothership of the rebellion fleet
After a short time away, AviatorCast is now back! I've got some stories to share from various journeys- Atlanta, California, Brazil, Texas and more.
Business, corporate and charter is an awesome career path for a pilot. We hear from one of the most influential industry leaders, NBAA President Ed Bolen.
The P-51 is alive and well thanks to a select group mechanics, owners and fliers who keep them in the air today. At Oshkosh, I heard a bit about them.
Craig Fuller has done much for the freedom and growth of aviation. Always an advocate, this former AOPA President is still fighting for pilots today.
If the danger of being a fighter pilot in WWII isn't enough challenge for you, imagine facing racial discrimination as well. That's the Tuskegee Airmen.
You know him for the film One Six Right. His next film, Living in the Age of Airplanes is now in theaters nation wide. Inspiring to say the least!
Kim Furst is a well known filmmaker. Her latest film tells the life of Bob Hoover (who was on the last podcast) in great, inspiring detail. #TEAMHOOVER
Bob Hoover, one of the remaining true - and best aviators of all time, speaks of his time in the war, flight testing and more. This guy is unreal!
"Houston, we have a problem"- a phrase almost anyone can tell you came from Apollo 13. AviatorCast was at an event with Apollo 13 Astronauts, and recorded the session.
Today's Flight Plan
The last month of aviation is one to be remembered. Starting with Oshkosh where AviatorCast picked up a lot of great interviews, it now seems Summer is coming to a close having just celebrated National Aviation Day.
To celebrate National Aviation Day (at least the week thereof), we have a very special treat. Today we are releasing 8 episodes of AviatorCast for your listening pleasure, with more to come soon.
All of these episodes cam from our time at Oshkosh where we were able to pickup interviews and listen in on some interviews of top notch people.
We know you'll enjoy some of these, if not all.
We call this the '8 Point Roll'. Being an aviation term that all acrobatic pilots will know, we're using the '8 Point Roll' to quickly roll out 8 episodes.
They are as follows: Apollo 13 Panel Bob Hoover Interview Kim Furst (Flying the Feathered Edge) Interview Brian Terwilliger (Flying in the Age of Airplanes) Interview Charles McGee - Tuskegee Airman Interview Craig Fuller Interview P51s in Review Ed Bolen Interview
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Imagine being able to rent aircraft with ease, almost anywhere in the US. OpenAirplane does just that- and we learn more from the Cofounder on AviatorCast.
It's not easy becoming a Naval Aviator. It takes hard work, great grades as well as physical and mental endurance. P8 and P3 Pilot Jeffrey Graham joins us.
Helicopter Pilot, Army Officer, War Veteran, and now Regional Airline Pilot, Sarah Fritts from ThinkAviation joins us on AviatorCast.
A lifelong pilot himself, our guest Paul Dye spent most of his career at NASA as their longest standing Flight Director at 35 years.
Have you dreamed of being an airline pilot? Brad Tate is doing just that, and he loves it. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. Have a listen to his story.
To fly in the Wild- that is what BackcountryPilot.org is all about. The founder, Zane, comes on AviatorCast to talk flying in the bush as a weekend warrior.
We were all student pilots at one time or another. Quality aviation education is essential. Today's guest, John Dorcey from SAFE, shares why... and more.
Jim Hoddenbach, and aviation cinematographer, pilot, mechanic (what doesn't this guy do!) joins us to talk all things aviation. What a cool dude!
What do you get when you mold a naval aviator, author, airline pilot, and producer into one? You get Leland Shanle- an aviator of awesome proportion.
The Wright Brothers- you know the name. I recently read the new book by David McCullough. In this podcast, 7 Lasting Wright Brothers Lessons.
Lots to share from my journey to WATS and Sun 'n Fun. A new perspective on the industry, and new passion moving forward.
We are joined by the one and only AirlinePilotGuy. Jeff talks to us about an Air Force career, flying the 727 and L-1011, automation dependency and more.
You've heard of the 7 Habits for Highly Effective People- What about the 7 Habits for Highly Effective Aviators? Listen in to learn more.
The founder of X-Plane joins us to talk all about this flight simulator. Austin Meyer is a very creative and smart guy. You'll be on the edge of your seat.
I took a tip down to the Pacific Northwest for a week full of VIP Boeing Tours, Airliner Simulators, and awesome people.
Jason Schappert of M0A fame joins us to talk Flight Training, the Flying Again Documentary, flying Mopeds, and so much more.
Airline pilot, author, and inspirational aviator Karlene Petitt joins AviatorCast. Talk about a cool pilot!
LiveATC.net founder Dave Pascoe joins us to talk to startup of LiveATC, a behind the scenes look, and also a bit about him as an aviator.
What's it like to be a bush pilot in Alaska? Find out from Don Lee. He's been doing it for 35 years. Floats, skis or tundra tires, he's done it all.
We talk everything flight simulation hardware, software, and setup with Jeroen Doorman.
Red Bull Air Racer + RAAF Top Gun Instructor + Cool Guy= Matt Hall. Checkout this interview with a Top Gun aviator who has spent his career flying the edge.
AviatorCast is officially 1 year old! With 52 episodes under our belt, it's time to say hello to year #2- but not until we have a look back at year #1.
Today we are joined by Brent Owens- corporate pilot, blogger, podcaster, RV-8 owner, author, and an awesome guy.
2014 is gone and 2015 is here. What aviation goals do you have for this next year? We share how you can achieve your goals the S.M.A.R.T. way.
Where did Santa learn to become an aviator? What is Santa's flight plan? What is on Santa's instrument panel? We answer just a few of these questions.
He went from filling spreadsheets to flying F-22 Raptors. Our guest Rob Burgon is a top notch pilot. Find out more about military flying in this interview.
Do you want to setup the Ultimate IFR Simulator? We give you some thoughts and ideas on the what's and how's. In addition, we talk about 7 Healthy IFR Mindets- things you should thinking about before, during and after your IFR training.
Perhaps you've heard of Redbird, who produce some of the best general aviation flight simulators on the market. Today we hear from founder Jerry Gregoire.
Do you require the ultimate realism from your simulations? That's what you get with A2A Simulations. Hear from the owner, Scott Gentile, about their new 182.
Talk about overcoming adversity! Mariano shares how even the most difficult circumstances can't keep you back from achieving the airline pilot dream.
How can you upgrade to some stellar flightsim visuals? & Learning from air accidents, and not repeating them. Remember- "PLAN-B"
Learn about new and exciting technologies in flight training & flight simulation with this report on the Redbird Migration.
What's it like to be an instructor at one of the worlds best collegiate flying programs, UND Aerospace? We sit down Brendan Farmer and ask that and more.
Are you a teen looking to become a pilot? (or looking to become a pilot, and not a teen?) Here are some tips and tricks to help you get your real license.
Rick Todd of NAFI and Chicago Premiere Flight Training talks simulation in flight training, preparing better students, and making higher quality instructors
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly a floatplane? Here you'll learn some of the challenges that come with flying a waterborne aircraft.
Want to hear thoughts, tips and stories from a Gulfstream IV, aerobatic, CFI, warbird, seaplane rated pilot? Enter Ron Rapp, writer and pilot extraordinaire
What do you get when you mix an airline pilot, talented author, great video maker and cool guy together? You get Eric Auxier!
What's it like flying a new CubCrafters Carbon Cub and/or a 172 on floats in the Alaskan Backcountry?
Where does your flight info come from? Flight Service or 1800WXBRIEF is one of the best places for info in the US. Increase safety with these new features.
What is ForeFlight? It's only one of the coolest apps by pilots, for pilots. Seriously, this will help you be an even awesome-er aviator.
What will it be like to be a pilot in the future? Well, you may not have to wait long to see. Aero Glass may just be what the future looks like.
Matt Guthmiller just broke the record to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world SOLO. This guy is inspirational, daring, and pretty much awesome.
What tools and pieces do you need to be an awesome Pilot-in-command? Well, we came up with 10 Commandments.
It's been a huge week at Osh Kosh! Learn about some of the things I loved most, from flight simulation, flight training and aircraft.
We talk about the sad tragedy of MH17, in addition to the great news coming out about the PMDG 777-300ER.
Real Environment Xtreme founders tell us all about their amazing weather program, what's out now, what's coming next, and a lot of other great details.
Who is Louis Zamperini and what does he have to do with WWII aircraft? These two short subjects on this Independence Day!
Nick Collet joins us for part II of our conversation, talking about what it was like to become an airline pilot- after years of flight sim, and hard work.
Do clouds really kill pilots? We don't think so either. So why do people keep dying that way? AND why realistic flight training means a realistic simulator.
Learn or refresh up on 5 popular and important aviation acronyms, and learn about some really interesting developments in flight simulation software.
Have you ever sat in a beautiful, new Cirrus SR22T G5? I have. Ivy McIver, our guest, gave me the tour. She joins us to talk about Cirrus and more!
Are you having trouble with ATC communication? Do you need more practice on the radios? Want to add realism to your sim? You must check out PilotEdge!
FAA Medicals are confusing and a mess, especially mine right now. Kidney Stones? Really? And, why Redbird Flight Simulators (and my wife) ROCK!
What does over 7000 hours in 200 types of airplanes get you? Rick Durden, highly experienced aviator, author and aviation lawyer, talking airplanes!
Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan joins us to talk about his challenges, career, and love for flying Boeing Jets. You'll love this!
Shane Schmidt and AviatorCast talk flight simulation, Redbird, awesome aviation headsets, and a great love for aviation on this episode.
John Venema, owner of ORBX, joins us to share his flight simulation expertise. He's a top notch developer, making the absolute best scenery you can get.
Trevor "Grizz" Bair joins us and talks about the growth of flight simulation, the application of simulators in real world training, and his getting his PPL.
Matt Roesener joins us and talks about growing up with flight simulators, getting started with and getting your private pilot, in addition to other things.
Bruce Williams- he'll make you jealous with his aerobatics, envious of his IFR-eating Bonanza, and thankful for his great flight simulator books.
"The Killing Zone: How and Why Pilots Die" will shape you forever as an aviator. Hear from the author as he answers many of questions regarding his studies.
Swayne Martin, from the popular "From Private to Professional Pilot" blog joins us on this episode of AviatorCast. You'll love this episode!
Jason and I engage in Hangar Talk. We'll talk about his time at the NTSB, and a look at aviation safety. Quite the interesting discussion!
It's time for a Hangar Talk with Nick Collett. He and I get together and talk at length about his journey to becoming an airline pilot. An amazing story!
We've got a big, new announcement. You'll really want to be a part of this! It's called ____________. Learn more inside!
Have you taken a checkride before to get a real pilot rating? Then you may want to listen to why the checkride is a 'big lie'. Also, we give tips to flight simmers on how to correct common errors.
Have you ever wanted to know more about Human Factors? In this episode, I start to lay out just some of the dangers facing aviators. And give you my recommended addons.
During this episode of AviatorCast I share my scariest moment as a pilot. Additionally, we'll talk about the 7 Environment Add-ons for the Perfect Setup.
Welcome to AviatorCast Episode 3! Here, you'll find tips to make you a solid IFR Aviator. Then, we will discuss how to land a virtual jet, in detail.
Welcome to the second episode of AviatorCast! Today we are going to touch on some subjects that are all the rage to talk about these days. Namely, how much we as pilots should be using autopilot.
Welcome to the first ever episode of AviatorCast! We're so happy to have you here and a part of this wonderful new venture at Angle of Attack.