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SMAC167 How much fuel is in your airplane

How much fuel is in your airplanePreflight Checklist:

Carl is joined by several co-hosts to discuss several topics including how much fuel is in your airplane.

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Announcements:

Live from Sun n Fun 5:30 to 7:30 Saturday before the night air show.

Thanks for the feedback from the live shows.

Larry did a Shout Out to friend and listener Scott Todd from Tampa, who is working on his Private Pilot Certificate He should be nearing solo right about now!

Cruise Flight:

  • Fuel starvation leads to forced landing
  • What can we do to prevent fuel starvation both with certified and experimental aircraft.
  • AOPA Fuel Training
  • What is your dream airplane? Really…. And why.
  • Larry - Finishing my Sonex. I keep dreaming about that!
  • Considering building your own airplane?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - I Hart Flying Scholarship Opportunities

Russ - FAA’s “Letters to Airman” site  - right side of screen

Rick - RadarScope iOS/Android app - Mentioned before on SMAC 42 but worth an update -

Larry - Plan your Sun n Fun Adventure, or at least see what you’ll be missing. Check out https://www.flysnf.org for all of the details on tickets, daily events, including the air shows, exhibitors, and much, much more.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Flying Lessons News site

Foxtrot revolutionary 4 seat airplane

The Tesla of the sky

 Video Of The Week:

Pitts Special Engine Failure- Fuel Starvation: