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Preflight Checklist:

Welcome to the second day of Sun N Fun 2019! Russ, Carl, and Victoria were live on the deck at Sun N Fun Radio Today along with our assistant producer Robert Cigliano.

We hope you enjoy the daily show summary and interviews from the crew at Stuck Mic AvCast. Remember to follow us on social media by searching for #StuckMicSelfie.

Announcements:

Live stream Sun N Fun Radio at:

LiveAtc.net/SNF

To find out more about Sun N Fun Radio visit: SUN 'n FUN Radio

Cruise Flight:

Interviews From Sun N Fun 2019 Day 2:

Morgan Walker, President of HangarBot

Jason Shappard of M0A

Ben Elison of GweDuck from Ellison - Mahon Aircraft

Vick of TKM Avionics

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned in this Podcast:

HangarBot: https://shop.hangarbot.com/

M0A: https://m0a.com/

GweDuck by Ellison - Mahon Aircraft: https://www.gweduck.com/index.html

TKM Avionics: http://tkmavionics.com

Tune in tomorrow for day 3 of Sun N Fun 2019.

Live stream Sun N Fun radio now at LiveAtc.net/SNF

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Preflight Checklist:

Welcome to the first day of Sun N Fun 2019! Russ, Carl, and Victoria were live on the deck at Sun N Fun Radio Today along with our assistant producer Robert Cigliano.

We hope you enjoy the daily show summary and interviews from the crew at Stuck Mic AvCast. Remember to follow us on social media by searching for #StuckMicSelfie.

Announcements:

Live stream Sun N Fun Radio at:

LiveAtc.net/SNF

To find out more about Sun N Fun Radio visit: SUN 'n FUN Radio

Cruise Flight:

Interviews From Sun N Fun 2019 Day 1:

Richard Frylick of METAR Maps

Russ Still of Gold Seal online ground school course

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned in this Podcast:

Air Pros Insurance

Gold Seal Ground School: http://groundschool.com

METAR Maps: http://metarmaps.com

Tune in tomorrow for day 2 of Sun N Fun 2019.

Live stream Sun N Fun radio now at LiveAtc.net/SNF

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Seaplane-A-Palooza 2019 is a mini airshow held the weekend before Sun N Fun at the Tavares Seaplane Base near the Sun N Fun grounds. Our very own Victoria Neuville attended this weekend, and has a number of interviews to share from the event.

Preflight Checklist:

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

News And Announcements:

Don’t forget to stay tuned for interviews from Sun N Fun 2019 and our live show. You can listen to Sun N Fun All year long and live during the event at LiveAtc.net/SNF. Enjoy the show!

Cruise Flight:

Interviews From Seaplane-A-Palooza 2019:

• Amy & Shawn at Jones Brother's Air and Sea Adventures
• Rob Galloway, owner of Jones Brother's Air and Sea Adventures
• Victoria's Report

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

http://jonesairandsea.com

Photo Credit: Victoria Neuville

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How are logbook corrections viewed by a pilot interviewer or interview board as they plan to look over my logbooks? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Don’t forget to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

The new scholarships guide has been updated for March 20, 2019 and is now live. For those who already purchased the guide visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/courses.

Sun N Fun 2019 April 2-7. Listen Live to us at LiveAtc.net/snf and at StuckMicAvCast.com for daily interviews.

Congratulations to Makaio Anderson, who  attends Central Florida Aerospace Academy, on his acceptance to attend the EAA Advanced Air Academy 2019 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, sciences, and lore of aviation in both classroom and workshop settings.

They join many other young people, ages 16-18, in this aviation program. Several days of the Academy take place during the world’s largest and most exciting aviation event -- EAA AirVenture 2019. Participants in the EAA Air Academy come from around the United States and several foreign countries.

Academy activities will include flight experience, workshops, and classroom study. EAA's Director of Museum & Museum Education, Bob Campbell, says, "The EAA Air Academy teaches young people new skills and instills a pride of craftsmanship. More importantly, it develops their leadership potential and broadens their understanding of both aviation and themselves. The EAA Air Academy is a benchmark of personal experience . . . and an aviation experience that will last a lifetime."

Campbell added that "those who are interested in attending any of EAA's Air Academy Programs, should write to: Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Resident Education Office, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-3086. Applicants need not be EAA members. The prime consideration is an interest
and enthusiasm for aviation."

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy

In This Episode We Discuss (How Logbook Corrections Affect Hiring):

• Can you provide any advice as to the pro's and con's related to having a masters degree for someone potentially seeking to follow in your footsteps?
• US citizen wants to start his flying career in Australia.
• How are logbook changes viewed by a pilot interviewer or interview board as they plan to look over my logbooks?
• Why are regional airlines and majors not able to sponsor work visas for pilots?
• If you ever do a podcast on getting into the industry with a past criminal record I’d love to add my 2 cents.
• How To Be A Guest New Video Course.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Three Point Aviation

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html

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Welcome to a special edition of The Stuck Mic AvCast. Victoria Neuville attended the 2019 WIA Conference in Long Beach, California. The event and interviews are inspiring for future aviators.

Preflight Checklist:

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

News And Announcements:

Don’t forget to stay tuned for interviews from Sun N Fun 2019 and our live show. You can listen to Sun N Fun All year long and live during the event at LiveAtc.net/SNF. Enjoy the show!

Cruise Flight:

Interviews From Women in Aviation 2019:

• Krista, Rachael, and Natalie.
• Barbara Kennedy
• Jennifer Datz

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.wai.org/events/2019-international-women-aviation-conference

https://kennedyflygirls.com

Photo Credit: Victoria Neuville

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am with an aircraft mechanic Adam Sipe from the AirplaneIntelPodcast.com.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. As a special thanks for listening we have specials in the right column of our website so don’t forget to visit AviationCareersPodcast.com for discount coupons before you buy.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on the podcast please watch our video on how to be a guest on our podcast. You can find the video at the bottom of the show notes or on YouTube.

In This Episode We Discuss (Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe):

• So you want to be an aircraft mechanic.
• Why become an aircraft mechanic.
• Pay and Benefits.
• How to become a mechanic.
• The different types of certifications.
• Working conditions.
• The different jobs as a mechanic from small business to large airline.
• The challenges of being a mechanic.
• Why Adam Likes being a mechanic.
• Can being a mechanic help those who want to be a pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Bureau of Labor Statistics Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians

Become a Mechanic info by FAA

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are joined by CommutAir Airlines Joey Dhaliwal.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss (CommutAir - A Program For Every Pilot):

1. The highly competitive $22,100 sign on bonus for aviators (most popular with young aviators, CFIs, or those looking to kick off their career with a regional)

• Look for University partnerships
• C2C program with Ohio University
• Paid ATP
• Partnered schools

2. United CPP – the fastest and most direct path to United Airlines.

• Record 2 years 10 days
• Pilots are eligible for United as soon as they are qualified
• Ran into two former CPP grads in Denver (great story)
• Young seniority list = quickly move up and achieve mainline dreams

3. Rotor Transition Program (RTP)

• $22,100 towards their fixed-wing training
• Train from anywhere
• Open to civilian and military pilots
• Eligible for United CPP

4. Captain Accelerated Program (CAP)

• Offering experienced pilots immediate upgrades “no-wait.”
• $45,000 sign on bonus
• Possible the fastest route to United Airlines (start accumulating PIC hours ASAP)

5. Fly While Working (FWW)

• A program created for internal company employees who would like to complete their flight training
• Paid by CommutAir via the $22,100 sign-on bonus
• Great for pilots within 500 hours of their A/R-ATP minimums
• Train while you remain employed at CommutAir

6. Australian E-3 Program

• Let Australian pilots take advantage of our growth and U.S airline growth
• Company sponsors pilots and helps them obtain their E-3 Visa

7. How to meet the team at CommutAir

• Socials
• Follow on facebook.
• Air shows and other events.
• Linked-In.
• Don’t be afraid to say hello.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

CommutAir Recruiting

https://www.linkedin.com/company/commutair/

http://www.flycommutair.com

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We are told to trust our instruments but many times our body tells us we are descending and turning when in reality we are flying straight and level. It takes discipline to trust our instruments and also vow to never fly into IFR conditions if we are not instrument current and competent. Today we discuss how to prevent and how to mitigate spatial disorientation.

“The majority of weather accidents were VFR flights into IMC. Additionally, this category had the largest number of fatal accidents and the highest lethality rate.” - Nall Report 2018

Preflight Checklist:

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

News And Announcements:

Sun N Fun APRIL 2-7, 2019

Florida Pilot Conference Facebook Info

Tickets for Florida Pilot Conference: May 4th, 2019

In a past episode we briefly discussed basic med and there where a few questions regarding Basic Med. AOPA has a great resource online for basic med. You can find it at AOPA and searching on basic med or simply click on the link here in the show notes:
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/fit-to-fly-pilots

Cruise Flight (Spatial Disorientation):

What Is Spatial Disorientation - Spatial disorientation specifically refers to the lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the airplane in space.

Systems in our body - Vestibular, Somatosensory , Visual.

Why VMC to IMC is usually fatal:

During flight in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), the eyes are the major orientation source and usually prevail over false sensations from other sensory systems

Experiences with spatial disorientation caused by flying.

When these visual cues are removed, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), false sensations can cause a pilot to quickly become disoriented.

“Unless a pilot has many hours of training in instrument flight, flight should be avoided in reduced visibility or at night when the horizon is not visible.” - PHAK

“Illusions rank among the most common factors cited as contributing to fatal aviation accidents.” - PHAKT

Systems our body uses to orient our body

• Vestibular
• Somatosensory
• Visual

Types of spatial disorientation.

• The Leans
• Coriolis Illusion
• Graveyard Spiral
• Somatogravic Illusion
• Inversion Illusion
• Elevator Illusion

Visual Illusions

• False Horizon
• Autokinesis
• Black Hole effect

Prevention.
Mitigation.
Training.
Staying proficient not just current.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - FAA Spatial Disorientation and Aerospace Medicine Reference Collection

Russ - Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot by Mark Vanhoenacker

Tom - Cirus Approach Learning Catalog

Rick - Fly8MA Episode on Spatial Disorientation

Larry - Cloud Topper pilot sight level

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

AOPA Nall Report

Bold Method blog on Spatial Disorientation

Sun N Fun Fly In

FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Florida Pilot Conference

Photo Credit: Russ Roslewski

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have with me a special guest Mary Triana Vasquez. Mary is an airline pilot who moved to another country, learned the language, and was able to land a job. Her story is of challenges and successes which she is here to share with you in hopes to inspire and educate those who may be in the same position.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss (Latina Airline Pilot):

• How to pay for flight training with a low budget/low paying job.
  • Youtube videos, blogs, FAA website training material, bank of questions.
  • Increase your credit score, financial podcasts, 0%APR credit cards.
  • Work for a flight school. Civil Air Patrol
  • Facebook groups, post on airports
• How to convert foreign licenses into FAA license.
  • TSA, FAA & USCIS process and times.
  • Start with visa & TSA (90 day wait period)
• How to land your first pilot job with less than 500 hours total time.
  • Drop zones, gliders clubs, aerial survey, model to scale flying groups
  • 99’s, CAP, flying clubs
• How to excel as a pilot in the US as a non-English speaker.
  • English for aviation online course, ATC Live
  • Free english tutors
• Unique challenges of being a latina pilot in the United States.
  • Cultural difference. Idiosyncrasy, body language and verbal expression.
  • Narco & poverty labels
  • “Language barrier”
  • “Pretty and dumb”

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Facebook Page:
Capi Julieta: https://www.facebook.com/CapiJulietaT/

Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2QvLXCoMkyXI8f6uPHhUA

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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