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SMAC221 Smoke In The Cockpit

Smoke In The Cockpit

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Recently, Carl made and emergency landing after the cockpit began filling with smoke. Many lessons were learned from this event. Besides relating a tense inflight emergency we discuss how you can better prepare for a smoke or inflight fire.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

 AviationCareersPodcast.com - Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

News And Announcements:

Girls In Aviation Day - Sat Oct 5th

https://www.wai.org/giad 

International Seaplane Fly-in In Maine Sept 5-8 Moosehead lake.

ICAO Flight plan format now required as of 8/27/2019

Reminder - National Clearance Delivery Number no longer available as of 6/20/2019

Cruise Flight:

Why yes that is smoke.

Confusion.

Troubleshooting.

Types of smoke and fumes.

Why oxygen is not the best answer since it can feed the fire.

How you can better prepare for smoke in the cockpit.

Practicing smoke and fire emergencies.

When is it smoke or fire?

Fumes.

NASA ASRS

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/demo-ievac-smoke-hood.html

Tom - https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/

Russ - The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/940621.The_Happy_Bottom_Riding_Club

Michael - https://www.flysnf.org/help_bahamas/

Links Mentioned In The Podcast

iEvac

http://elmridgeprotection.com/wp-content/uploads/brochures/iEvac_Brochure.pdf

ICAO Flight Plan required: https://faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=9616

ICAO Flight Plan guide: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/res_links/media/icao_flight_plan_filing.pdf

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Activities Are About Building a Better You- Not A Better Resume

Activities Are About Building a Better You- Not A Better Resume. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

Thank You, Adam, for Paying It Forward.

How you can help students succeed at Polk State College by supporting the flight team. http://www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate/

In This Episode We Discuss:

Why volunteer.

Getting involved in a sport.

Competitive flying.

Networking.

Winning with integrity.

Don’t just build a resume build yourself.

Joining organizations. 

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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ACP238 Aviation Author Chris Pezalla

Chris Pezalla

Aviation Author Chris Pezalla. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Today we have a guest who has been on the show in the past and has been a prolific writer of aviation books and manuals, Chris Pezalla. Chris is an Airline Pilot, Aviation Attorney, and Writer who has numerous degrees and is currently seeking a masters in Aviation Law.

As we heard in the last episode aviation journalism is both challenging and rewarding. Our guest Chris focuses primarily on informational books and manuals. He also produced a video from one of his books “The Advanced Guide To Holding Patterns” which you can find in our courses page or clicking the link at the bottom of the show notes.

Before we introduce Chris a few announcements. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

Thank You Michael for paying it forward and purchasing a scholarships guide for someone to fulfill their dream.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Chris’s experience growing up

  • Selling the parents on flying
  • Reading technical manuals at age 12
  • Joining AOPA at age 13
  • Meeting Rod Macho at age 17
  • Writing in High School and College

Learning to write

Booking writing experience and Holding patterns

  • Why write about holding patterns
  • Chris tells joke about not having cable tv
  • What were some of the challenges of writing a book

Writing for SeekingAlpha.com

  • Articles about the financial markets
  • Finally got to use the MBA
  • Paid for article, not for specific opinion

The new book

  • New book about airports – Pilots Guide to US Airport Operations
  • The book name and overview
  • Reasons for writing it
  •  Co-authors and others who helped
  • Helping to get co-author an interview
  • The photo work
  • Practical application
  • Cover-to-cover read or reference manual?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Advanced Guide To Holding Patterns

PIlot's Guide to US Airport Operations

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SMAC220 Around The World In A GyroCopter

 

Around The World In A GyroCopter. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special gyrocopter episode and an interview with two people who love to fly gyrocopters so much one will be flying one around the world. Victoria sat down with Frank Noe and James Ketchell.

Preflight Checklist:

AviationCareersPodcast.com - Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

News And Announcements:

Girls In Aviation Day - Sat Oct 5th

WAI.org 

International Seaplane Fly-in In Maine Sept 5-8 Moosehead lake.

Cruise Flight:

Victoria’s experience in Gyrocopters

How to get a rating to fly a gyrocopter.

Carl gets a new hangar

Hangar etiquette

Avoiding Hangar Rash

What are the 3 most important things I need to get for my Hangar?

Getting ready for the storm

After Landing Checklist:

Preview to smoke in the cockpit episode

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - https://www.bydanjohnson.com/great-news-for-gyroplanes-such-as-magni-gyro-a-video-pilot-report-at-midwest-lsa-expo/

Victoria - http://jamesketchell.net/product/the-ultimate-triathlon-book/ James’ first book about climbing Everest, rowing across the Atlantic, and cycling the world. 

Tom- Kermit and Miss Piggy WP-3D Orion https://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/aircraft-operations/aircraft/lockheed-wp-3d-orion

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

http://jamesketchell.net

 

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ACP237 Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant Boyd

Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Today we have a truly inspirational aviator Grant Boyd.  I have known Grant through the air show circuit and can attest to his passion for aviation. Grant Boyd grew up attending airshows with his father, where he fell in love with aviation and received his Private Pilot Certificate at 17. 

For college, Boyd went to Wichita State University, where he received an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA. Today, he combines his love of business and aviation in a number of ways-most notably as a freelance aviation journalist. Having written more than forty articles for publications like Plane & Pilot, Twin & Turbine, Aviators Hot Line, and others, the 22-year-old loves covering a variety of aerospace-related stories and always looks forward to the next one. 

Additionally, Boyd also operates 'Boyd Aviation Group,' which is a niche, aviation marketing firm where he has provided services to several businesses within the industry. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  It is easy! Simply purchase the "Pay It Forward Coupon" and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon that the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

Thank You, Jeff, for paying it forward and purchasing a scholarships guide for someone to fulfill their dream.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Grant and his passion for aviation.
  • Why you should follow your dreams.
  • Advice for aspiring aviation journalists.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Grant’s LinkedIn Profile

Grant’s Email

https://www.exploring.org/aviation/

https://www.aviatorshotline.com

https://www.mgn-airpark.com

First Article

B-17 Article

HGTV Article

Photo Credit: Grant Boyd

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What to tell my child

What To Tell My Child Pursuing a Career I Don’t Like. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Thank you Russ Bonchu.
  • How To Pay It Forward To An Individual.
  • What to do if I am taking medication not approved by the FAA?
  • Living in a high-cost area and starting an aviation career.
  • How do I encourage my child to go into an airline career if mine has been a disaster?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Photo Credit: Ciggy1 on Pixabay

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vintage aviationVintage Aviation Magazine with Martt Clupper. Welcome to the podcast about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today I have with me a special guest to discuss what many of us love and that is Antique Aircraft. Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com - Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation.

News And Announcements:

We have a new video and link on the right side of the webiste. For only 10 dollars you can help someone move forward in their career or obtain additional training. Remember scholarships are available for everyone. Even the pilot who flies for recreation. So check out the video an link on the right side of the website or simply visit stuckmicavcast.com/payitforward.

Now on to the cruise flight. Today I have with me podcaster, publisher, and lover or antique aircraft Martt Clupper.

Cruise Flight (Vintage Aviation):

  • How Martt obtain his passion in aviation.
  • Aircraft restoration.
  • Why he loves Vintage aircraft.
  • http://eaavintage.org
  • Vintage Aviation Magazine
  • Why the mazagine is different?
  • Is my plane vintage?
  • Why we think Martt is not crazy for staring an pring magazine.
  • How we can help

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.facebook.com/vintageavmag/

Vintage Aviation Magazine Kickstarter

http://airpigz.com/blog/2009/1/23/dc-3s-to-747s-who-could-ask-for-more-robert-clupper-my-dad-3.html

Photo Credit: Martt Clupper

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ACP231 Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post

clear for takeoffClear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Thank you William for paying it forward so others can benefit from scholarships and move forward with their flying and their careers.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new editions totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post):

  • Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post.
  • Part 135 Freight Pilot is as an avenue of building time.
  • At 38 years old what would be the best career path?
  • Do you think I can make it to a major and skip the regional?
  • Is online college less credible than actually attending a college physically in the eyes of major airline companies?
  • Can you recommend any good college for aviation?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

www.UAA.aero

Photo Credit: Skitterphoto on Pixabay

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Pink Eye FlyingPink Eye Flying, motion sickness, and older students learning to fly. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we answer your questions but first a few announcements.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pink Eye Flying):

  • What’s a Pink Eye?
  • How to get a head start on flight training.
  • Struggles with motion sickness.
  • Thank You for the Pay It Forward Scholarships Guide.
  • Encore Career at 63.
  • Part 61 school with many older pilots and pathway programs.
  • There are plenty of jobs for pilots with 250 hours.
  • Are there scholarships for other than FAA affiliated licenses?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Jumpstarting A CareerJumpstarting a career by training in another country. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Congratulations Josh on getting hired with a major and obtaining your A320 type ratings.

Coaching Calendar. Please visit to see if I have availability before signing up. I am many times booked two weeks out in advance.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Current Version:

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Jumpstarting A Career):

  • New Plane Instrument Panel.
  • Considering a Career as a Dispatcher.
  • Do you think it is possible to go abroad and get private, instrument, commercial etc. and then have those convert to US equivalents to jump start my career in aviation?
  • Do you know of any program out there or someone that is trying to start to help NON-pilot Military get to the airlines while still on active duty?
  • Career Change at 45.
  • Taking One step by purchasing the scholarships guide.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/category/dispatcher/

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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