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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is Brian Shul SR-71 pilot, keynote speaker and author Of Sled Driver, Flying The World’s Fastest Jet. In a time where many have given up on their dreams of flight Brian’s story will truly inspire future aviators.

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward and you may receive a year access to the scholarships guide. Quantities limited.

The most recent update includes 120 million dollars in scholarships.

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Brian and how his passion for aviation took flight.
• Overcoming tragedy and moving forward with his flying career.
• What it was like to fly the SR-71.
• Transition to photographer and author.
• SLED DRIVER- Flying the World's Fastest Jet
• What is Brian’s favorite book he has written?
• Photo Gallery in California.
• Why it is important to never give up on your dream of flying no matter what level of pilot you are or aspire to become.

After Landing Checklist:

https://www.sleddriver.com/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer listener mail and discuss how companies have changed recruiting in the recent downturn.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Also for career coaching, online courses, and the scholarship guide visit AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

The July Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The guide is updated monthly and is only $10 for one year access. Use the coupon code to receive a free one year access.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Thank you to all who have contributed to the pay it forward campaign and our Patrons who give monthly.

Our latest video:

What Are The Maximum Holding Speeds? Pilot Interview Course Episode 4

Talking Points:

• Instagram Post "Never Give Up"
• How recruiting has changed during the recent downturn.
• Pilots willing to work for free.
• Working in The US and various visas.
• What is Business Aviation and is it a good career?
• Lost logbook now what. 8710 and medical.
• Class 1 medical necessary?
• Bring your kids to work as a pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/courses 

Working in the United States  - USCIS.gov

What is Business Aviation - National Business Aviation Association

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we start a special series on the 737 Max. Although a general aviation podcast we feel this is an important topic which all aviators can learn valuable lessons from. Joining me today is Ben Bohlman and Justin Ash.

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward and you may receive a year access to the scholarships guide. Quantities limited.

The most recent update includes 26 new scholarships, 17 updates, and a new "Scholarships for Adults" category.

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Ethiopian 302
• Asked to turn on autopilot but it wouldn’t due to excessive control forces (5lb pitch 3lb roll) 
• Once the autopilot was engaged, it was left on Command A (the failed side) which resulted in flight control issues due to erroneous AOA values, i.e. the Autopilot accelerated to what it thought was the minimum control speed, which was abnormally high due to the failed AOA sensor. 
• Autopilot automatically disconnected after 32 seconds due to the airspeed being too low relative to the computed minimum operating speed. 
• MCAS began as the autopilot disconnected and the flaps reached the 0 position.
• Autothrottles remained in ARM mode as they were receiving erroneous AOA data. This meant they were effectively at full climb power.
• The crew repeatedly counteracted the MCAS inputs but did not match the trim run time of the MCAS, resulting in ever-increasing control forces
• After realizing the continuously running trim, the crew disconnected the electric stabilizer trim, effectively terminating the MCAS involvement
• Due to excessive control forces (around 80-110lbs for the remainder of the flight), the crew was unable to actuate the manual trim.
• After a few minutes, the crew turned the electric trim back on in an attempt to retrim the aircraft, but while they did trim the aircraft manually, it also allowed the MCAS system to start trimming again “in the gaps”, which it did for much longer than the manual inputs, effectively worsening the situation. 
• Crash occurred at 500kts, 40 degrees nose down, and 33,000fpm down
• At the time when the crew attempted to move the manual trim, it would have taken 40 complete rotations of the trim wheel to return to hands-off control forces.
• AOA vane never failed, just the heating portion, which is why it showed a rapid then gradual increase as it “drifted”.  Because the AOA resolvers never failed, SPD and ALT flags never showed on the LH PFD.
• The minimum operating speed values were higher than the maximum speed limits, and the stick shaker value was higher than the MMO of the aircraft (.82).

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss airport planning careers with Ben Crooks.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The July 2020 Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 90 million in scholarships

Video describes the pay it forward campaign.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

What Are The Maximum Holding Speeds? Pilot Interview Course Episode 4

Talking Points:

• How he developed his aviation passion.
• What Does An Airport Planner Do?
• The importance and value of airport planning.
• Working as a consultant vs. for an airport.
• Education and paths into the airport planning field.
• Interdisciplinary skill sets in planning.
• Impact of COVID-19.
• Working conditions.
• Pay and Benefits.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/airport-planner-salary-SRCH_KO0,15.htm 

Airport Planning Careers Video 

https://www.cip-icu.ca/

https://ontarioplanners.ca/home

https://www.airporthistory.org/

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Recently, Carl returned the plane to the person he was leasing it from and is now between planes. Putting emotions aside we reflect on the real cost of ownership and how you can feel like an owner in some creative ways. 

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First a quick word from our sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. 

Coupons are limited so act quickly.

Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/scholarships to redeem your coupon and possibly win one of the over 90 million in scholarships listed.

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Carl regains his multi engine currency….what fun!
• Update from episode 247 concerning the rule of thumb for climb gradient and rate of climb.
• Carl says goodbye to the Cherokee and on to the next adventure.
• Putting emotions aside….who am I kidding.
• The feeling you get from owning.
• The real cost of airplane ownership. 
• Insurance.
• Ancillary costs.
  • Hangar
  • Airplane Wash
  • Fridge
  • Couch
  • Beverages for Fridge.
  • Decorations.
  • Headsets.
  • Bags for inside the plane….
  • Tugs.
  • Tools.
• The benefits of ownership.
  • Clean plane.
  • No one moves your stuff.
  • Intimate knowledge of the plane.
• Challenges of ownership.
  • Maintenance
  • Payments
• Clubs, Partnerships, and sole ownership.
• Leaseback.
• When it is time to let go.
• Flying Other Peoples Planes.
• Become a CFI and teach people in their planes.
• The opportunities we get to fly planes because we are a CFI.
• Rent a plane.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - Mike Busch on Airplane Ownership (Volume 1): What every aircraft owner needs to know about selecting, purchasing, insuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, modifying, and flying light airplanes https://amzn.to/321xTYM

Victoria - Aircraft Bluebook Valuation https://air-pros.com/aircraft-valuation/

Bill - Flying Circus: https://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/

Russ - Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/ku/sign-up

Sean - Airborne Films: https://www.airbornefilms.com

Rick - YoungEagles.org 

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://expertaviator.com/2011/02/03/departure-procedure-climb-gradient-and-calculating-your-rate-of-climb/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question “How Do I Prepare For Future Hiring At The Airlines?”.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Thank you to listener Paul for Paying It Forward by buying 10 scholarship guides. We add two more since for every 20 scholarship guides purchased we pay it forward by giving two more away.

This video describes the pay it forward campaign: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

What Are The Maximum Holding Speeds? Pilot Interview Course Episode 4

Talking Points:

• I have your 2019 Aerospace Scholarship Guide, but I am afraid sometimes I don’t qualify for a lot of them.
• July 2021.
• I would like to take this time to get ready for when the airlines do start hiring again. What can I do to stand out once they start accepting applications?
• • Hours
  • Ratings
  • All your licenses and certificates.
  • Degrees
  • Activities.
  • Network.
  • LinkedIn like a resume
• Should I pay for my own ATP certificate?
• How can I get a head start on the technical knowledge of the ATP process like getting familiar with jet engines etc?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/ 

7 Steps To Become An Airline Pilot

https://flywithlift.com/

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we start a special series on the 737 Max. Although a general aviation podcast we feel this is an important topic which all aviators can learn valuable lessons from. Joining me today is Ben Bohlman and Justin Ash.

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward and you may receive a year access to the scholarships guide. Quantities limited.

The most recent update includes 26 new scholarships and 17 updates, a new index, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category.

News And Announcements:

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Lion Air 43
• Flights over previous days reported repeated problems with CA ADIRU and CA ADM, and AOA issues that eventually led to replacement of L AOA (repeat issues are defined as 4 occurrences in 30 days for Lion Air, 3 occurrences in 30 days for Batam Aero Technic (BAT)).  Previous 2 flights reported issues with CAS and Altitude, previous flight automatically recorded 21 differences disagree in AOA (not visible to crew)
• LNI 43 experienced an IAS Disagree immediately after takeoff, along with the activation of the left stick shaker.  CA transferred control to the FO while running checklists. FO jump seater exclaimed that the aircraft was diving down, flying FO said the aircraft felt heavy, so CA instructed the FO to retrim the aircraft.  CA noticed that the trim kept automatically trimming down without input from the First Officer, so identified a trim runaway situation.  The STAB TRIM CUTOUT switches were placed into the CUTOUT position and the trim problem resolved.
• The flight continued with the left stick shaker activated the entire flight, no autothrottle, no autopilot, no left side instruments, and no electric trim to its destination.
• CA wrote up IAS DISAGREE, ALT DISAGREE, and FEEL DIF PRESS
• CA assumed that the automatic mis-trimming was due to the Speed Trim system, caused by the IAS DISAGREE, so, therefore, did not write up the stick shaker or the runaway trim
• No AOA DISAGREE message displayed, though it is assumed that would have been written up had it been available.
• Lion Air 610
  • CVR 610 experienced AOA fault of 21 degree disagree, which started during the takeoff roll (FO was 13 degrees up). 
• Flaps were extended, which corrected the MCAS Auto Trimming.  Aircraft was at 306-318 knots indicated.  56-68 kias over max extended speed.  At one point, airspeed was 90 kias over max extended speed.
• MCAS trim resumed after flap retraction and continued to the remainder of the flight.  Captain input consistent and repeated nose-up trim to compensate for the MCAS.  After transferring control to the FO, main electric trim inputs reduced drastically, and control forces went from approximately 30lbs to over 100lbs
• CAS and Altitude differences on 610 were between 10-15 KIAS and 200-500ft respectively
• FO repeatedly asked if checklists were wanted to no response from the CA.  CA didn’t appear to be responding or listening to FO checklist challenges when actually reading the checklist
• AOA installation service tests were inadequate to determine whether or not bias (or calibrated error) existed.  A bias could inadvertently be introduced during installation by the resolver gears and main gear on the AOA drifting during installation.  Basically there are two resolver gears, but if one resolver gear is inadvertently moved during installation, then if the calibration tool is inadvertently moved into the Relative instead of Absolute position on one of the gears, that could result in an inherent bias between the two gears that are not detected by a calibration or return to service test.

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer listener mail and discuss why you should not fly as a pilot, crew member, or passenger if you think you may have Covid-19.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Thank you To a listener Paul for Paying It Forward with buying 10 scholarships guides and we will throw in 2 more. 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. 

Coupons are limited so act quickly.

Our latest video:

Can You Fly 300 KIAS in Class B Airspace? Pilot Interview Course Episode 3

Talking Points:

• Why you should not fly if you think you may have Covid.
  • It is not about you.
  • The ramifications from a public health perspective.
  • If you are a passenger the effects of your flying with Covid.
    • Canceled flight.
    • Crew must now Self Isolate for 2 weeks.
    • Crew may not be able to see their family now due to the exposure.
    • The plane must be cleaned and taken out of service.
    • Costs. Administration. 
    • You won’t make it to your destination.
  • Why you should not fly as a crewmember.
    • Much of the same as above plus you have an obligation by law not to fly.
• Don’t be selfish, stay home if you are sick.
• Listener mail:
  • What are the options, or what is the likelihood of being hired as a pilot by a foreign airline either cargo or passenger?
  • Could you discuss checkride failures, especially on the 121/135 level?
  • Does a stage check or an end of course check at a part 141 school, that has examining authority, count as a check ride failure? 
  • Do the airlines or other employers put a lot of weight on stage check failures in regard to you getting hired?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

FAA Covid-19 News Updates

CDC Isolate If You are Sick.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special guest Kayleigh Bordner, Assistant Director of Publicity for the Air Race Classic. Kayleigh is a past and future competitor in the race and when she is not racing planes she works as an airline pilot flying cargo. 

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. 

Coupons are limited so act quickly.

News And Announcements:

The 2021 Air Race Classic is scheduled for June 22 – 25.

https://www.airraceclassic.org/future-race-dates.htm 

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

What is the Air Race Classic?

The history of the race.

The only Woman’s Air Race in the USA.

Benefits.

Challenges.

How to get involved with the organization.

How to become a competitor.

The 2020 Air Race and results.

The future of the race.

What is next for Kayleigh?

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbordner/

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp283-cargo-pilot-kayleigh-bordner/

http://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac120-air-race-classic-pilot-lin-caywood/