ExpertAviator.com

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Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know. As pilots we enjoy sharing our passion for aviation and want to take our friends and family flying. One topic which many times comes up in conversation with our potential passengers is how safe is flying. Well one person who has addressed this issue is John O. Graybill in his book “Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know”.

Although John has written this book for passengers we can all learn from his advice in this simple to read and informative book. We can help our potential first time flyers by having them read this book along with reading it ourselves. This book can help everyone learn the advantages or private flying, dispel myths about private aviation, and help us as pilots project a positive image as an aviator and upon the aviation community as a whole.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships. Scholarships for all ages, backgrounds, and ratings.

News And Announcements:

See you At AirVenture 2018 July 22-28. I’ll be the guy in the Orange Stuck Mic AvCast T-shirt. Please say hello.

Cruise Flight:

• What Prompted John to write this book.
• How do we answer the question is flying safe?
• Common passenger fears and concerns.
• Traits of private pilots.
• Why fly a private airplane?
• The different types of passengers.
• Techniques passengers use to evaluate us as pilots.
• Resources for passengers.
• What passengers can do to prepare themselves for their flight.
• Why we as pilots should buy this book and recommend it for our passengers.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No Picks of The week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need To Know

AOPA

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Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Recently I finished seven days straight of flying and I am not going to do that again. I had a wonderful trip which included an overnight in Bermuda!  What a great time I had exploring the island and the lighthouses. This is one of the many great benefits of working for an airline. Today I am going to answer your e-mails but before we get started I have a few announcements.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Further your skills and do something fun by winning a scholarship for a new rating, training, or flight experience.

June 29, 2018 edition is now live which includes two new scholarships :

OX–5 Aviation Pioneers Scholarship Flight Training $250-$1000

Charles J. Colgan Aviation & Aerospace Scholarship (VABA) Virginia Aviation Business Association $2,000.00

Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career?:

The wonderful places you can visit and get paid when working for the airlines.

A&P Jobs At The Airlines

Which major airline is best to work for considering Quality Of Life.

Can I be geographically specific when choosing a career in aviation?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Episode 006 – Career Prospects Are Good for Both Pilots And Mechanics, A Panel Discussion with Guests From National Aviation Academy.

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We had a listener write in recently asking if we can discuss how to determine if our aircraft is airworthy, The recent crash in Daytona Beach, FL caused him to think more about determining if an airplane is airworthy from a legal and practical standpoint. He also wanted to know how to determine if the school, club, or FBO you rent from has airworthy airplanes.  All good questions.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:  AviationCareersPodcast.com/scholarhsips - Further your skills and do something fun by winning a scholarship for a new rating, training, or flight experience.

June 29, 2018 edition is now live which includes two new scholarships :

OX–5 Aviation Pioneers Scholarship Flight Training $250-$1000

Charles J. Colgan Aviation & Aerospace Scholarship (VABA) Virginia $2,000.00

News And Announcements:

FAA CUTS COST OF TRAINING, PROFICIENCY

INSTRUMENT AND SPORT PILOTS BIG BENEFICIARIES

Cruise Flight:

Is your aircraft airworthy.

The rules.

Your responsibility.

Using your judgement when purchasing or renting.

Who is doing the maintenance on the plane you’re flying? 

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Bill - http://www.airfields-freeman.com/

Carl - Flight of Passage: A Memoir

Rick - “Density Altitude +” iOS app

Tom - 101 Things To Do With Your Private Pilot's License

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/era18fa120.aspx?utm_source=release&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=mr&utm_content=aviation

https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/airworthiness_certification/aw_overview/

https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/maintenance-and-inspections/aircraft-airworthiness/guide-to-aircraft-airworthiness#6

https://www.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/articles_eaa/EAA_2010-04_is-your-engine-airworthy.pdf

https://www.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/articles_aopa/AOPA_2016-07_what-does-airworthy-mean.pdf

Video Of The Week:

https://youtu.be/fjCntM0qx2s

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One of the exciting and constantly changing jobs in the airline industry is Airline Revenue Management Careers. It is a mystery to many how airlines set their pricing. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

To maximize revenue at an airline, a group of individuals at the airline who use various analytics to predict customer behavior. If you are envisioning a room full of smart people combined with a crystal ball then you wouldn’t be far off from what the revenue management department consists of. The field of revenue management is both a skill and an art. Today I have with me Matt Haft a former revenue manager for a New York based airline to discuss his job and how to qualify for a revenue management position.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Airline Revenue Management Careers:

• Economics (Supply/Demand)
• Industry Metrics: RASM, CASM, Average Fare
• Consumer behavior/patterns
• Competition (frequency, modern fleet, product offerings)
• Corporate life
• Interviewing tips
• How to get the job
• Qualifications
• Listen to earnings calls
• Investor section of the website

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Compass Airlines - We are West

Brief video explaining Revenue Management

CNN Video on The Science Behind Airfare Pricing

Great video on How Airlines Price Flights

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Should You Become A Military Pilot? With the airlines hiring at a rapid rate and a shortage of qualified pilots, many don’t even consider flying for the military. Joining us today is Sarah Fritts who switched from being an officer to a warrant office to fulfill her career flying goal. If you or someone you know is considering a career as a military pilot Sarah has some advice for you.

Announcements:

If your considering a career in aviation we have a few videos you should watch in our free courses section at:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

Should You Become A Military Pilot?

1. The differences to consider between the different aviation branches of service
2. Why I wish I had flown for the Coast Guard
3. Why it's better to be a Warrant officer in the Army if you want to fly (and why you just need to do high school to flight school if you want to fly helicopters)
4. Why I switched from being a Major to a Warrant Officer
5. Job prospects leaving the military and why you should consider that before you choose a branch
6. What it's like to fly in the military and how that makes you a better pilot....and a worse pilot (worse because we only tend to fly one airframe and know nothing about Part 121, 135, 133 etc)
7. Why you should consider location when you choose a branch of the military (ie the south vs the coast, vs ship duty)

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Should you fly for the military PDF Info Sheet

WOFT: Warrant Officer Flight School video (Army):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hehe9wYrRbc

http://thinkaviation.net

https://www.facebook.com/thinkaviation

https://www.notamsmadeeasy.com

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Pilot Deviations and how to avoid them. We have seen some consistency over the years in the number and type of pilot deviations. Some deviations cause certificate action and others can cause worse. What can we do to prevent these deviations? Well today we will describe the most common deviations and discuss what we can do to prevent them.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com Online courses, Career Coaching, and Scholarships plus a free podcast where we answer your career questions. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

Carl renewed his CFI online with AOPA FIRC.

Aerospace Scholarships Guide has been updated with new scholarships. The most current edition is the May 29, 2018. There are scholarships for everyone.

Airventure.

Cruise Flight:

Pilot Deviations And How To Avoid Them

Common Pilot Deviations For VFR pilots

• Airspace
• VFR into IFR
• Low Level Flight “buzzing”
• TFRs
• Surface issues (runway/taxiway incursions)

Common Pilot Deviations For IFR Pilots.

• Altitudes.
• Course Deviations.
• Airspeed Violations.
• FAA calls lost-comms “Security events” now (if you aren’t squawking 7600) makes a big deal of nordos. Monitor 121.5

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Bill - Radial engine cutaway wall hanging. Really cool inside look at radial engine cylinders in action.

Carl - Aviation Careers Podcast Online Class Bundle We have a bundle of courses, including Adva

Russ - Bryan Turner’s Youtube channel - Just Plane Silly

Victoria - IAT Insurance Group - new carrier available through AIR for hard to insure aircraft

Larry - Airventure, of course! Info on programs, airshows, events, camping, workshops, forums, camping with your plane or with your tent/RV in Camp Scholler. It’s a perfect time to plan your itinerary and buy your tickets. ALSO! If you’re going to be flying into OSH, READ THE NOTAM! DO THE NOTAM! BE THE NOTAM!

ALSO - Look for the Stuck Mic Avcast crew at OSH, sporting our snazzy orange SMAC shirts. Or whatever shirts are still clean later in the week!

Tom - Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) - 14 CFR 91.25

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

ASI_eFIRC_PilotDeviations

Video Of The Week:

Accident Case Study: Delayed Reaction
Air Safety Institute
https://youtu.be/0JkLR_xgayM

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This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby, but what happens if you call in sick at an airline? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and  transparent aviation careers podcast. Thank you for listening and thank you for all those who reached out to me during this trying time.

I had a wonderful trip with an amazing overnight at a resort on the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, I became sick towards the end of my trip and had to call in sick for my next trip that started after only one day off. So what happens when you call in sick at an airline? Well before we start that discussion a few announcements:

Announcements:

The May 29, 2018 Scholarships Guide is available online:
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Since we are still months behind on our questions we are considering adding additional episodes throughout the week until we are caught up. If your question is specific or you need more individual assistance you can always sign up for a career coaching session at http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.

This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby:

• What happens when you call in sick at an airline?
• Make sure you review your your attendance policy at work.
• It’s not a hobby it is a career. When you realize this you will start making more money in aviation.
• The accelerated school seems very attractive with their “guaranteed” job but is it really worth the extra money?
• Financing pilot training.
• What should I be doing now while I am in the military?
• Using disability benefits to pay for a new career in aviation.
• Having trouble financing flight school because of past credit problems.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Orbital ATK’s ninth contracted cargo resupply mission with NASA to the International Space Station will deliver approximately 7,400 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Have you ever watched a NASA rocket launch? Would you like to go behind the scenes, meet aeronautics scientists, and even an astronaut? Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Victoria’s friend put a link on her Facebook page inviting her to apply for passes for a rocket launch. She applied and an acceptance letter arrived in her inbox.

Not knowing what she was getting herself into she accepted the invitation. Little did she know she would get a behind the scenes look at NASA Wallops Launch Facility,, make new friends, meet amazing scientists, and visit with an astronaut! Today’s episode is interviews from NASA’s Wallops launch facility in Virginia ending with an incredible launch.

But wait, there's more! The incredible event becomes truly Amazing when Carl gets to see the Launch flying over the Atlantic Ocean while Victoria is reporting from the ground. Today we share with you what we think may be a first ever perspective of a NASA launch from the ground and the air, as Carl and Victoria share their experiences.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: AerospaceScholarships.com

Announcements:

Get into the AIR Aviation Scholarship

Cruise Flight:

What is the NASA Wallops Flight Facility.
The purpose of the resupply mission.

Interviews from the rocket launch:

1. Jean Wright - Docent at Kennedy Space Center and Aerospace Composite Tech Soft Goods for the shuttle mission
2. Keelan Hamilton - Science Ambassador for #NASASocial and works in Space Station Program Science for Barrios Tech

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

NASA Sends New Research on Orbital ATK Mission to Space Station

Wallops Flight Facility

Sextant Navigation for Exploration Missions (Sextant Navigation) - 05.02.18

Upcoming NASA Social Opportunities

Victoria's Instagram

Video Of The Week:

Professional view

Victoria’s view (cell phone video)

Dr Valeri Tribute - YouTube

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In this special episode, I want to share some thought about your passion and your career, and some of the lessons I learned from my Dad. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I had an amazing flight from San Juan Puerto Rico to Newark, NJ last week.

While over the Atlantic a large rocket flew across the sky, a plume from the rocket exhaust filling the sky. The morning climax was the reentry of the first stage of the rocket lighting up the ocean with a giant orange fireball! Views like this are one of the many perks to this job.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Your Passion and Your Career:

• Lessons from my first flight with Dad.
• The intersection of passion and vocation.
• It is ok for a passion to be fulfilled through an avocation.
• The Renaissance man polymath.
• Volunteerism.
• The bus may never hit you.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Tribute To My Dad: