by CarlValeri
on August 17, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
Everyone is here tonight except for Sean, starting the discussion with airplane shaped foods.
Cruise Flight
Victoria kicks us off with a discussion of getting her Instrument Flight Rating and keeping your rating. This leads into a discussion of best practices for training, and how to handle communicating with the tower and keeping track of information. We also discusses Automation Management and the danger of over-relying on automated systems.
Carl brings up a situation where a friend of his flew an aircraft where she was the Captain and her sister was the Co-Pilot, which may be a first in aviation history. Very few people seem to know that there are female pilots in the airlines, and automatically assume that a man always does the flying.
After Landing Checklist
~Picks of the Week~
Eric: Polk State College is about to become the first state institution in Florida to offer a four year degree in aviation.
Victoria: Bring Fido Web site to find pet friendly places to stay when you are flying to your next $100 hamburger!
Rick: First Air Force One The story of the first plane to be called Air Force One, which is the only plane to use that call sign and not be preserved in a museum or other other collection.
Carl: Aviation: The Invisible Highway This is a new movie coming out next year about flying and what it means to so many people.
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by CarlValeri
on August 9, 2014
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Many of us dream of flying for the airlines as an airline Captain and have a passion for teaching. There is a job that fulfills both your dream of becoming an airline pilot and your passion for teaching. That job is airline check airman and I have with me someone who has recently achieved this goal.
Robert Guyer is an airline Captain who recently became a check airman. Rob will describe his aviation journey and how he was able to reach his goal of becoming an airline check airman. He also will help you understand the process of becoming an check airman and how to prepare now to become a check airman.
Robert and I Discuss:
- Robert’s passion for flight which started at a young age.
- His progression to the left seat of the EMB145.
- His progression to check airman.
- The different types of check airman roles at an airline.
- Why you need to start preparing now to become a check airman.
- The characteristics of a check airman and how to develop them.
- General advice for those wanting to become an airline check airman.
Scholarship of The Week:
Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship
Since its inception, the AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry, as well as technicians from AEA member companies.
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by CarlValeri
on August 4, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
We have a surprise guest host this week! Also this week is the AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Cruise Flight
- This week's main discussion is on getting current in single engine after a long hiatus.
- Practice techniques to keep current or "knock the rust off"
- Finding the time and money to afford practice
- Len discusses the difficulties in keeping current when living in a foreign country
- Differences in aviation and airlines in other parts of the world
After Flight Checklist
Eric: Gyronimo.com weight, balance, and performance planning done graphically
Victoria: Victoria is going to be a published author! She is having a children's book published about Turbo the Flying Dog Check Turbo out on Facebook Instagram and Twitter
Rick: iOS and Android glider game Fsim Space Shuttle Simulator
Sean: Ageless Aviation Dreams
Len: Dynon Avionics Video to the Cockpit
Carl: Bahamas Habitat
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by CarlValeri
on July 25, 2014
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The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring views of our gravity defying world. That is the job of the aviation photographer.
Today I have with me an aviation photographer with the unique ability to capture the essence of flight! Jose “Fuji” Ramos is one of the most talented and respected photographers in the aviation industry and is going to share with us his unique perspective on careers as an aviation photographer.
José is a multifaceted, award winning, aviation photographer based in Lakeland, Florida. For the past 22 years, he has documented military aviation subjects all over the United States. Currently NATOPS qualified as a select passenger for flight in all aircraft types operated by the US Navy, José has logged flight time in various high-performance aircraft including the F-14B Tomcat, F/A-18B/D Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, S-3B Viking, TA-4J Skyhawk, F-5F Tiger II, EA-6B Prowler and the SH-60F/H Seahawk.
- Jose and I discuss:
- How he was able to combine a passion for aviation with a passion for photography
- His path towards his career as an aviation photographer
- The rewards of being an aviation photographer
- Jose shares some of his most memorable moments
- The challenges of being a photographer
- Advice for those seeking a career in aviation photography
Scholarship of The Week:
Gathering of Eagles Flight Training Scholarship $1,500
Links:
Photographer Occupational Outlook
Ramos Aviation Photography
Ramos Aviation Photography Facebook Page.
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by CarlValeri
on July 16, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
The crew is here along with special guest Bill English, Lead Accident Investigator on Asiana Flight 214.
Mr. English is an Investigator-in-Charge for the Major Investigations Division for the National Transportation Safety Board headquartered in Washington, D.C. Mr. English also worked for the FAA and has a background in navigation.
Cruise Flight
This week's main discussion is on the crash investigation of Asiana flight 214 in San Francisco in July 2013.
- How the NTSB learns about an accident and how they assemble a team and get to the accident.
- How the Major Investigation Division team members deal with the tragedy of these accidents themselves.
- How the NTSB determines what pictures and information is what released and what is kept confidential.
- How the NTSB sorts out all the data from an accident to determine the "probably cause" of an accident but also the recommendations the NTSB makes to the FAA, airlines, etc.
- The different products, reports and information put out by the NTSB.
- What's in the investigator's "go bag?"
- Importance of standard operating procedures when calling out what the pilot is doing with the aircraft.
- What we as general aviation pilots can learn from Asiana 214.
- The importance of teaching and instruction even for experienced pilots.
After Flight Checklist
No picks this week, as we enjoy this wonderful interview of our very special guest.
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on July 10, 2014
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This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business.
In this episode we discuss:
- Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places)
- How does a corporation hire a pilot for a day, what is the rate range? ($250-$1500 per day depending on the size of the airframe)
- Dressing for success and professionalism
- Network at the local airport, get your name out there and be seen as a pilot
- Finding a private pilot job could help you get ratings on larger aircraft as the employer upgrades aircraft
- Using pilot placement services to find jobs
- Don't be too cocky and act like you know everything, ask for advice
- Remember that the person you are speaking to today might be interviewing you tomorrow
Scholarship of The Week:
Harrison Ford Flight Training Scholarship $1500
Links:
Wyvern
National Business Aviation Association
Aviation Personnel International
ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com
Finding and Hiring Aviation Leaders
Developing, Motivating, & Managing Your Aviation Talent
Retaining The Right People
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by CarlValeri
on July 1, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
The crew is here except for Victoria who had to take the night off. It's hot hot hot!!
Shout outs from Rick for Andrew Blanchard getting his CFI at Purdue and Sam Debatolo who passed his written for his Private and possibly did his long cross-country!
Cruise Flight
Carl made his first flight to Medellin Colombia!
This weeks main discussion is on the Tecnam P-2006T
- Eric got to fly the P-2006T by Tecnam
- Twin engine, gas powered plane
- Dual redundancy on everything
- Light twin plane but with plenty of room like a cabin-class plane
After Flight Checklist
~Picks of the Week~
Rick: Aviationstatistics.org for learning about General Aviation accidents and how to learn from them.
Sean: Antarctica Flights: Flights that depart from Australia to give aerial tours of the Antarctic.
Carl: Vision of flight: Creating the next generation of people passionate about aviation.
Eric: AOPA Regional Fly-ins, which is a great organization for pilots to get together, talk, and learn. This summer they are having some great fly-ins where you can fly in, meet other pilots, and have a great time.
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on June 27, 2014
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This week's show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, bus as a bonus we started talking about his career as an independent aviation writer. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including:
- Gleim Publications
- AOPA Flight Training
- AOPA Flight School for Business
- General Aviation News, where he has a regular column entitled "Politics for Pilots."
Janie and I talk quite a bit about "General Aviation," which is any aviation that takes place outside of the big commercial airlines that are in the business of moving lots of people or cargo in major, often international airports. General Aviation takes place at small local airports like Gilbert Field in Winterhaven, Florida where we recorded this show. At these small airports you will not usually find a ticket counter and baggage carousel, but you will find flight instructors, personal and corporate pilots, mechanics, rental car agents, travel promoters, and even office workers hired to keep the airport running, ordering fuel, and arranging flight time for students. Jamie makes a very interesting point about seeing your local GA airport like more of a mall, a hub for commerce for your community that can expand your town economically by bringing in people and goods to create jobs.
Jamie shared extensively about how he became and independent writer for airline publications and how that contributes to his passion for aviation, as well as making a living in that field. He also gave some great tips and advice on how to break into the industry.
In the second half of the show, Carl and Jamie answered some great listener questions:
- Should I buy an airplane, and what type?
- Is my flight review still current, do I truly need a flight review? (The answer might surprise you!)
- Carl is NOT moving to Melbourne, Australia
- Keep moving in your career, get your ATP written by August 1, 2014 even if you are not ready for the test.
- How much will a checkered past prohibit you from pursuing a professional aviation career?
- Flying in Papua, New Guinea
- Story about switching to a career as a flight instructor
- How to get hired in the aviation business
- Creating an online resume through a personal website
Links:
If you would like to learn more about Jamie or get in torch with him,, you can do so at his website: JamieBeckett.com
FAA Regulation - Flight Review 61.56
Tom Wachowski discusses this in the Pilot Jobs book video How to Build a Web site. This video is available for free to registered users. The entire Pilot Jobs Book is available to Annual Members Of Aviation Careers Podcast.
Pilot Jobs Book Video : How To Make a Website
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by CarlValeri
on June 17, 2014
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With the growth in the number of government job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying.
Today I have with me Russ Roslewski who has had much experience both in applying and screening applicants applying for government jobs. Russ is a Flight instructor and federal employee. He will help us discover how you can successfully land the government job that will fulfill your aviation passion.
Russ and I Discuss:
- Benefits of working for the government
- The variety of jobs available related to aviation.
- How to find what government jobs are available.
- How to apply for a government job.
- Advice on making your resume stand out.
- The interview process
- Veterans’ preference
- Example job listings
Links:
USA Jobs
USA.gov Government Jobs
How Do I Apply For A Federal Job? USAJobs.gov
USAJobs.gov Pay and Benefits
Veterans Preference
Scholarship Of The Week:
Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship – Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)
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by CarlValeri
on June 16, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
The whole crew is here with a special guest, discussing the wonders of air shows
Cruise Flight
Tonight's show is a discussion of air shows, with special guest Rob Reider. You can also find Rob on Facebook.
- Pilot since 1982
- Announcing Air Shows since 1978
- Announced at 146 air shows all over the country in the last 7 years
- Received the International Council on Air Shows Sword of Excellence (highest honor air show professional can receive)
- Honorary Blue Angel (only one of 48 that have ever received this distinction)
The team discusses Air Shows with Rob, how he got started announcing air shows, and his work with Sporty's Pilot Shops developing flight teaching videos.
After Flight Checklist
No picks this week, as we enjoy this wonderful interview of our very special guest.
After Landing Checklist
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