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In this episode we sit down with Dave Shallbetter of SUN n FUN Radio and get the inside scoop on how it all started, what it’s like to run the radio station, behind the scenes of everything SUN n FUN Radio, volunteering, forgetting names, his fur-babies, and a ton more! Be sure to pay close attention to this special episode and don’t forget to Like It, Share It, or leave a Comment.

And even though our co-host Carl Valeri was once again absent from this show as he was flying the Airbus, he does send his best wishes and can’t wait to join us again.

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SURPRISE – It’s April Fools Day! Nothing to see here, please keep moving.

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Show Notes

• Meet Dave Shallbetter
• SUN n FUN Radio
• SUN n FUN Airshow
• Follow @SnFRadioDave on Twitter
• Follow @SnFRadio on Twitter
• Like SUN n FUN Radio on Facebook
• Follow @SunnFunFlyIn on Twitter
• Like SUN n FUN Fly-In on Facebook
• Volunteering at SUN n FUN Radio
• Central Florida Aerospace Academy
• Sequestration impact on SUN n FUN
• What’s coming up at SUN n FUN

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

• No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode

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I am excited to once again share my passion for flight and bring you some interesting interviews as a field reporter for Sun N Fun Radio. If you are unable to make it to the event or want to listen to interviews and keep up to date on the daily events and breaking news, tune into Sun N Fun Radio.

I will be walking around in My Stuck Mic AvCast or Aviation Careers Podcast T-Shirt so Please stop by and say hello if you see me. If you have something interesting to tell us and would like to be on Sun N Fun Radio I would love to interview you. There are many ways you can get in touch with me while at Sun N Fun. Of course you can stop by Sun N Fun Radio at the show but if you want an immediate response send me a tweet or e-mail me:

You can reach me on twitter @ExpertAviator or @FlyingCareers

Send me an email at CarlValeri@Gmail.com

Stuck MicAvCast Live Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 pm.

I will be broadcasting a live show of the Stuck Mic Avcast Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00pm from the deck at Sun N Fun Radio. Our cohosts Sean Moody, Len Costa ,and Rick Felty will be joining us virtually on the internet thanks to the folks at LiveATC.net.

You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio right now at the Sun N Fun Radio page:

Stream it live from your mobile device Courtousy of Live ATC.net

Of course you can always visit the Sun N Fun Website for more information:

Sun N Fun Website

You an even get your free mobile app from Sporty’s below:

Sun N Fun 2013 App for Iphone and Ipad

Sun N Fun 2013 App for Android

Sun N Fun 2013 App for Kindle Fire.

Hope to see you at Sun N Fun or virtually on the Internet!

To Listen To Interviews From 2012 Sun N Fun By The Stuck Mic Avcast Click Here.

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In this episode we hear about Carl’s first landing in the Airbus A320 (caught on film). The Alton Bay NH Ice Runway is open and you can watch this Cessna Landing on the Ice Runway. Also we talk about overcoming flight training obstacles after learning that the student pilot who collided with an SUV recently earned his Private Pilot certificate. It all starts here!

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Florida International Air Show – Named one of the “10 Best Airshows Around the World” as seen on USAToday.com, this event is held in Punta Gorda, FL on March 23-24 and includes demonstrations and performances by high-speed military jets and acrobatic aircraft. Not to mention the static aircraft displays, kids area, refreshments, and more!

SUN ‘n FUN Radio – As you know the 2013 SUN n FUN “Spring Break For Pilots” event is coming up on April 9-14th! For those of you that can’t make the show in person you can always tune in to all that’s happening by visiting SUN ‘n FUN Radio on the web atLiveATC.net/snf and bring the airshow to your living room.

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Show Notes

• 10 Ways to Renew Your CFI
• AOPA Air Safety Foundation CFI Renewal
• Man earns Pilot Certificate after collision with SUV
• Flight training stumbling blocks
• Airsickness

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

• Sean – Infinite Flight iOS App
• Carl – PlaneSpotting.nl
• Len – AviationJunkie.net
• Rick – ForeFlight (recent updates)

 

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If you walked up to a stranger and said you were a pilot they would probably imagine flying a large airline across the world to exotic locations. If you listen to this podcast on a regular basis you realize there are many pilot jobs other than that of a major airline pilot. But what is it like to be a Captain at a major airline? Today I have with me someone who can answer this question.

Jeff Nielsen is a Captain with a major airline. Jeff has over 23 years flying experience and is a senior Captain on the MD88/90. He also is no stranger to sharing his story of being a pilot as he is the host of the Airline PIlot Guy Podcast. Jeff has agreed to join me today to help us understand the job of being a Captain with a major airline.

Jeff and I Discuss:

• How he developed his passion for aviation.
• His path towards becoming a Captain with a Legacy Airline.
• Why Jeff likes being an Airline Captain.
• The Benefits to being a Captain with a Major Airline.
• What it is like to fly the MD88/90 and a few fun facts.
• How being a military pilot helped his career.
• Advice for those looking towards a career as an airline pilot.

Listener Mail:

Question from Steve:

Steve is planning on starting his instrument rating and commercial pilot certificate. Steve will be purchasing Rod Machado’s books and wants to know if there are any books or other materials we recommend.

From Todd:

Are unions really good for aviation?

From Jason:

Jason is a C-130 Instructor Pilot/Evaluator for the USAF with over 2300 hours flight time with 1,000 hours in combat. He is trying to decide if he should fly for the Airlines or stay in the Air Force and wants to know if his current military experience will make him competitive when applying to the airlines.

Recommendation:

Are you interested in getting the inside look at the daily life of an airline pilot? Want to hear some insightful commentary concerning airlines and travel? Would you like to hear an airline pilot’s perspective on the latest industry news? Well there is a show you should listen to, Airline Pilot Guy.

Airline Pilot Guy is a view of the airline industry from a Captain’s perspective. Our guest today, Captain Jeff, is host of this interesting and entertaining show. Jeff introduces us to his podcast Airline Pilot Guy.

Links Mentioned:

Gold Seal described in AC 16-65E

Master Instructor

Auburn University - Professional Flight Management

Recommended Reading:

Flying the Line: The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association

Jeppesen Instrument Commercial

Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A) (Second Edition)

Instrument Procedures Handbook

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Instrument Flying Handbook

Rod Machado’s books

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Join us in this episode as Carl Valeri returns after 2 months of grueling flight training to learn the Airbus A320! We talk type ratings, Airbus flying, and learn about the automation behind Airbus in addition to some upcoming airshows, one of us travels to Australia, and our thoughts on Top Gun 3D. It all begins now!

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Air Fiesta 2013 - this airshow is brought to you by the Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley wing and includes aerial performances and static displays of World War II Trainers, Bombers, Fighters, Aerobatics, to name a few. This show will be on March 9th – 10th in Brownsville, TX.

First Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation – this aviation film festival at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH runs from April 11-14 and commemorates the grand re-opening of the Air Force Museums 400-seat-massive-screen theater. Screenings of 10 aviation classics will be running for your enjoyment. The full schedule can be seen here: Schedule.

Top Gun 3D – you’ve kicked the tires and lit the fires, you’ve felt the need for speed. But have you done it in 3D? Don’t miss this limited engagement opportunity to catch this classic aviation flick digitally remastered in 3D and feel like your there riding behind Maverick!

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Show Notes

• Type Rating Requirements
• FAR 61.31
• Defining “Large Aircraft“
• Airbus A320 family
• Fly By Wire flight controls
• Airbus Automation (pros & cons)
• Stalling an Airbus
• Side-stick Flight Controls
• Flying with Auto Thrust
• Using Vertical Navigation (NVAV)
• Airbus Sharklets
• And more!

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

• Sean – Top Gun (Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray) DVD
• Carl - AOPA ID Wallet with Ramp Pass Insert
• Rick - Seasonality Core – Mac App, Seasonality Go – iOS App, Mophie Juicepack Helium
• Len – Aircraft Intercom/ATC Audio Recording Cable for iPhone

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Most of our discussion is of careers in commercial aviation but there are numerous jobs with the Federal Government. One of the more fascinating jobs is investigating accidents. Today I have with me someone from the National Transportation Safety Board to discuss the job of accident investigation and the various federal jobs relating to aviation.

Bill English is a National Transportation Safety Board Investigator in Charge in the Major Aviation Investigations Division. Bill has a varied background and extensive knowledge in the area of instrument procedures and design which he has shared through various articles in IFR Magazine. Bill also has been an air traffic controller, corporate pilot, and flight instructor.  Bill has agreed to join us today to share with us his exciting career as an accident investigator at the NTSB.

Bill and I discuss:

• How he developed his passion for aviation.
• His current job as Investigator In Charge at the NTSB.
• The various jobs at the NTSB that relate to aviation.
• The experience and education necessary to become an investigator with the NTSB.
• His career as an air traffic controller.
• The many federal jobs relating to aviation.
• Accident investigation careers outside the NTSB.
• His advice for those interested in an aviation career with the Federal Government.

For More Information:

NTSB Careers

Air Traffic Controller Careers from Bureau Of Labor Statistics

Accident Investigator Jobs from AvJobs.com

Association For Unmanned Vehicles International

The Aviation Herald

Recommendation:

Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Ashgate Studies in Human Factors for Flight Operations)

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Glad to have you back for Episode #41! Carl has some exciting news to share about learning to fly the Airbus A320 at a new airline including some stories about jumping out of the airplane in his water ditching class. Also, we’ve had a temporary co-host restructuring – Victoria has been extremely busy as the US Team Leader in charge of organizing and assisting with Women Fly It Forward events throughout the United States that she needed more time to dedicate to those pursuits. While we surely do miss her spunky, ginger perspective on all things flying, please welcome our friend and listener Sean Moody as the interim co-host!

Listen in to learn more about Sean, how he got started flying, his background, and even his new volunteer position with Stuck Mic AvCast! We’re very excited to have him on board not only as an interim co-host but to help out behind in the scenes in an effort to assist us in delivering more quality content for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to Follow Sean on Twitter.

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A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the entire crew of Plane Crazy Down Under for approaching their 100th Episode! As fellow mates and podcasters we know what a crowning achievement this is and wish Grant, Steve, and the everyone at PCDU a prosperous future. In addition, co-host Len Costa will be visiting the Aussie guys in March for what is likely to be a memorable vacation in the land of kangaroos, Vegemite, and Coopers Vintage Ale.

In the spirit of Oz accomplishments, we recommend you check out theAustralian Airshow from February 26th through March 3rd, 2013 located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. This event is a 2 part show consisting of the Trade Exhibition followed by the Public Airshow. If you happen to find yourself down under you should check out this event!

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2013 Aviation Resolutions

• Sean – Work on his CFI Certificate
• Rick – Work on his Instrument Rating
• Carl – Pursue a type rating in the B-25
• Len – More GA flying including tailwheel time

Additional Show Notes

• FAA Advice on Manual Flight Operations (Hand Flying)
• Alaska Cub Training Specialists
• Woes of the 787 – Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Boeing
• New American Airlines Livery

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

• Sean – JetCareers.com
• Rick – World’s Shortest Commercial Flight, Flying Doctor Stories
• Len – Fate is the Hunter
• Carl – NYCAviation.com

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One of the best aspects of a career in aviation is that you are surrounded by people who are passionate about their vocation.  Today I have with me a person who is passionate about his career of designing repairs to airliners which have been damaged.

Did you know fixing a damaged airliner includes engineering the repair. From nicks, scratches, dents, and corrosion, to bird strikes, skin patches, and other major repairs to aircraft primary structure an engineer is involved in providing a solution. I have with me someone who is designs structural repairs to damaged jets and who is passionate about flying planes as a private pilot.

Today we are going to be speaking with Walter Chan a Designer of Structural repairs and truly passionate aviation enthusiast. Walter was referred to me from the host of Stuck Mic Avcast, Len Costa. Len said you really need to speak with Walter about aviation careers and his passion for all things aviation.

Walter and I Discuss:

• His job as a structural engineer.
• How he developed his passion for aviation and flying.
• The type of engineers who work for his company.
• Working conditions and some exciting places he visits while performing his job.
• The educational requirements to become an engineer working on airliners.
• Advice for those interested in becoming a repair design engineer.
• His passion for flying and his journey as a private pilot.
• His interest in flying airplanes for fun and someday to get paid as a pilot.
• The challenges he has faced in completing his ratings.
• Why he likes his current job and career.

Listener Questions:

Should I begin with a an undergraduate degree in engineering before pursuing a masters?

Is it important to have a pilot license to be a test flight engineer?

Links Mentioned In This Show:

Flight Training Magazine

ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor.

ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With Flight Test Engineer Alan Lawless

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In Episode #39 we shared Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts. This audio interview is Part 2 in the series with Ponts as we wrap up our discussion from his desire to be a professional athlete to his transition into flying and includes your listener questions answered by John. Join us as we finish getting down and dirty with the real John Ponts!

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No announcements were included in this interview episode.

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• John at AOPA Summit
• John at Oshkosh
• John at NATCA Atlanta
• Law of Primacy
• Inflight icing
• Mail transport
• Human tissue transport
• Legal Vs Safe Flying
• Situational awareness
• Lynden Air Cargo
• C130 on Floats
• Listener questions!

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

No Picks of the Week were included in this interview episode.

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