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Welcome home for another episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Rick shares a story about a flight where he experienced some porpoising which led to a group discussion on tips and techniques to help reduce porpoising and ideas for recovery. We also speak about flying into Canada from the United States which stemmed from a flight Carl did where a crew member got detained in customs. This led Carl into some research about Canadian flying where he discovered some helpful information to minimize your time with Customs in addition to some real world experience shared by Len from a flight he did to London, Ontario in a Piper Seminole. And then we wrap up the show with the co-hosts Picks of the Week and share our thoughts about the ever-so-cool OpenAirplane.

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The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society is hosting a cookout and lunch for fundraising to help keep the airport open both at 11:30AM on August 4th, 2012 and again on September 1, 2012. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Albert Whitted Airport holds a historical value in the American aviation books when on January 1, 1914, the FIRST regularly schedule airline flight departed. These cookouts help the airport raise funds to remain open to the public.

Cruise Flight

• Solo Cross Country to Keene, NH
• Bad Landings blog post from the EAA
• An excerpt from the Pilots Flying Handbook about Porpoising
• Expert Aviator – Flying to Canada
• GoToCanada.com
• AOPA – Going to Canada
• Canadian Border Services Agency
• NAV Canada
• CANPASS
• Flying to Canada
• Canadian Air Transport Security – Canadian TSA

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

Victoria – Pilots Share the Ride

Carl – Flying Musicians

Len – Fat Gecko Co-Pilot Camera Mount

Rick – OpenAirplane

Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund

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Ever wonder what an “Objectionable” Airport is? Rob recently wrote in to ExpertAviator.com on our Questions page and asked what objectionable means on a sectional chart. Some airports have objectionable printed next to the airport symbol on the sectional chart just west of Chicago.

Thanks for the question Rob. When a person proposes to construct, alter, activate, or deactivate a civil or joint-use (civil/military) airport or to alter the status or use of such an airport they must comply with Part 157 of Code of Federal Regulations. These rules only apply to airports that are not required under federal agreement to have an approved airport layout plan with the FAA. Therefore, most of these airports will be privately owned airfields.

The air traffic office must conduct an airspace review to evaluate the effect on the safe and efficient utilization of airspace by aircraft and the effect that such proposals may have on the movement and control of air traffic and associated resources (personnel, facilities and equipment), and ATC program planning.

Upon completion of the airspace review, and the airspace has not passed the review process, the airspace is deemed objectionable. When this occurs the airport will be printed on the VFR chart with the words OBJECTIONABLE next to it.

Thanks again to Rob for submitting the question. If you have any questions concerning basic knowledge, aviation careers, or more complex topics please click the Ask Expert Aviator tab at the top of this page. We welcome all questions.

Safe Flying!

For More Information:

JO 7400.2J - Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters

PART 157—NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, ACTIVATION, AND DEACTIVATION OF AIRPORTS

Ever wonder why you don’t see many female pilots? I never truly reflected on this fact until one day while boarding the plane a young girl pointed at the First Officer and said “Look Mom A Girl Pilot!” She then turned to me and said nothing. Upon further reflection I realized a man with silver hair is more inline with what we see as an airline pilot. But why?

After my flight that day I decided to do some research. I discovered there are over six hundred thousand pilots and only six percent are females. Additionally only three percent are Airline Transport Pilot rated. Of the five hundred thousand non-flying jobs in aviation 3.85 percent are women.

So why are there not more women in aviation and how do we attract more women to the field of aviation? To help answer these questions I am joined with Lynda Meeks of GirlsWithWings.com.

Lynda is an accomplished pilot and an inspiration to all those who wish to pursue a career in aviation. She is one of the key players in motivating young girls to pursue a career as a pilot and is one of the shining lights in the flying world. If you or someone you know wants to fly and they think they can’t because they are a female, you need to hear what Lynda has to say.

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Lynda and I discuss:

• Why there are few female pilots.
• Why Lynda became a pilot.
• Her varied career in aviation.
• What challenges are unique to women in the male dominated aviation industry.
• Organizations available for women who wish to become involved in aviation including:
• Whirly-Girl : International Women Helicopter Pilots
• Ladies Love Taildraggers
• Women Military Aviators
• Women In Aviation International
• Women Of Aviation Worldwide

Recommendation:

GirlsWithWings.com is a unique and fun website. It is entertaining, informative, and inspirational. I encourage you to visit the website if you have a young aviator interesting in flying.

If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 11 I highly recommend the wonderfully illustrated and inspiring story of Penelope Pilot and Her First Day as Captain. Join Penelope as she and the crew prepare for her exciting flight! All profits from the sales of this book benefit the non-profit organization Girls With Wings, Inc. It Includes a bonus stand up Penelope doll!

Thank you for listening to Aviation Careers Podcast. I encourage you to contact me with any questions, comments, or suggestions for future shows. I can be reached at AviatonCareersPodcast.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and by e-mail.

The path to an aviation career is varied and exciting. By clearly defining your career aspirations and continually moving towards your career goal you will succeed.

If you or a girl you know wants to become a pilot remember the advice of Penelope Pilot, “Girls need Flight Plans, not Fairy Tales”. So start making your plans today.

I look forward to speaking with you in the next episode!

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Do you have an interest in becoming both a pilot and a mechanic? You would be surprised how many pilots hold a mechanic’s license. There are some advantages to being both. I discuss:

• How you can be an operational asset because you can repair items which break and a mechanic is miles from your location.
• Certain seemingly simple repairs must be signed off by a mechanic especially if it includes a safety wire.
• Some pilot jobs including corporate jobs require a mechanic's license.
• Story of a simple bird strike which grounded our plane and how having a mechanic on board saved the day.

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Interview

Teresa Ferent of National Aviation Academy in Clearwater, Florida invited me to speak with a variety of employees at their Clearwater Florida facility. National Aviation Academy has a long history of training mechanics and recently has added pilot training to their curriculum. I have worked with many of the mechanics and pilots who have graduated from the National Aviation Academy and can say first hand that they provide outstanding training.

We discuss:

• Job Prospects for Mechanics and Pilots
• According to Boeing Aircraft “Airlines will need 23,300 new pilots and 30,000 new maintenance personnel per YEAR from 2010 to 2029.”
• Financing Your Education.
• Advantages of having both a pilot certificate and aviation maintenance technician certificate (AMT).
• AMT programs offered by NAA.
• Why mechanics should consider aviation training.
• Pilot programs available.
• Why FAA part 141?
• Degree programs offered and the benefits of a degree.
• Veterans Benefits - 2 week transition training.
• Locations.
• Association For Women In Aviation Maintenance.
• Free Application For Federal Student Aid.
• AMT Society Scholarships.
• Women In Aviation International.
• FinAid! - The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
• FastWeb - Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Student Loans.

A special thanks to those I spoke with at National Aviation Academy Including:

Teresa Ferent, Community Resource Representative
Angie Capriotti, Director Of Career Services
Richard Rios, Director Of Student Finance
John Okenfus, Assistant Director of Admissions
Marty Carpenter, Director Of Admissions for Professional PIlot Technology.

Recommended Products and Services:

The National Aviation Academy website has one of the most extensive repositories of information concerning careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians and Pilots. They have outstanding online presentations concerning job prospects, salary expectations, and how to get your certificates. This is the first website I tell folks to turn to for information concerning becoming an aircraft mechanic. Even if you are not planning on attending the school I highly recommend the information they provide on this website.

For those who are interested in getting a jump start on becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician or for those who already are AMT’s there is a handy reference for the iPhone and the iPad. I use their app for pilots and think it is one of the best organized and easiest to read Aviation Regulation reference for a mobile device. For more information on what is included in this reference click below:

FAR/AMT for the IOS device.

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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Today’s show contains information about aircraft valuations, the first part of Len’s story about airline Captain training, and some notes about the FAA. Rick wasn’t able to join us on this episode due to some unforeseen circumstances that were out of our control although he sends his best wishes!

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NOTE: there were a few struggles with audio quality during recording due to poor Skype reception. That and Len was away from his studio equipment so his audio isn’t as smooth as usual. Our apologies, sometimes these things happen, and we believe we’ve found a good backup to safeguard against similar issues in the future. But enough about that, let’s get to the nitty gritty, y’all!

Pre-Flight

The Stuck Mic AvCast received our official media credentials to the EAA’s AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin! If you recall from a previous show Ms. Victoria will be at Oshkosh working the Aviation Insurance Resources booth if you’d like to stop by and say hello. Carl and Len are working to free their airline schedules to stop in for a couple of days and visit with everyone so we’ll continue to keep you posted on that.

There’s an additional airshow happening right about the same time, the Sioux Falls Airshow in South Dakota on July 21st and 22nd, 2012. Check out the entire airshow schedule here: Sioux Falls Airshow Schedule.

Cruise Flight

• All about aircraft valuations
• Barnstormers – Aviation’s Busiest Marketplace™
• Trade-A-Plane – Everything That Keeps You Flying
• Controller – aircraft for-sale including parts and salvage aircraft
• Airline Captain jobs – note, Carl and Len don’t make $200k like this article mentions
• Moving to the Left Seat – an inside baseball look at Captain training around the globe
• Preview: Flying to Canada – coming in Episode 29

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

Victoria – Free Aircraft Valuation Service provided by Aviation Insurance Resources

Len – SocialFlight iPhone app

Carl – Society of Air Race Historians

Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund

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For those of us passionate about aviation there are a modicum of positions which allow us to foster our passion even if you don’t want to fly. As a matter of fact most aviation jobs are non flying positions. There is a wide variety of jobs available with the airlines and other businesses and government organizations that support the airlines.

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Delta Airlines has approximately 80,000 employees including all of their subsidiaries. Of that number approximately 12,400 pilots are employed with the airline. So if you are interested in a job in aviation but don’t want to fly there are many more career options. As a matter of fact for every pilot at an airline there are approximately 6 other employees which include ramp personnel, reservation agents, security, mechanics, managers, and customer service agents to name a few.

Interview: Today I have with me Max Flight who has enjoyed a long career in the field of aviation. Max has surrounded himself with aviation and airplanes all his life. Max has held many different positions with an aircraft engine manufacturer and we are excited to have him with us today to share his journey and some of the interesting jobs he has held in the field of aviation.

Max And I Discuss:

• His background in aviation.
• His educational background and how he obtained his current position with a large aircraft engine manufacturer.
• What type of degree he has and what degree he would recommend for the type of jobs he has held.
• Advice Max has for those interested in aviation wanting a regular schedule.
• What other jobs in aviation Max has knowledge of that you may never have thought of but would be very interesting and which may foster your interest in the field of aviation.
• Max's other interests online including Thirty Thousand Feet, a huge online aviation directory; and The Airplane Geeks Podcast.

Product Recommendation:

Would you like to know more about becoming a flight attendant. One of the leading producers of aviation training materials has a good book for you to get started on your career path towards becoming a flight attendant.

Welcome Aboard : Your Career As a Flight Attendant

A resource suggested by our guest Max Flight is Betty In The Sky With a A Suitcase Podcast. Betty takes us along on her travels as a flight attendant and relates some very unique stories. Want to know what it's really like to be a flight attendant then listen to her podcast. She also has a very popular book by the same name. You can read more about her book on Amazon.com.

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The majority of the pilots at the major airlines have a four year degree so to be competitive you should get your degree. Should you get a degree in aviation or in another field you are interested in?

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This episode will take on a different format. Instead of having a guest I will share with you my guest appearance on the Airplane Geeks Podcast. We discussed many topics during the podcast and including information concerning job prospects and your degree choices. I think you will find the conversation interesting and insightful.

Before I get started I always like to begin the show with a readers question or some advice. Having helped many people find jobs in aviation one thing has always perplexed me. Why do so many people turn down flying jobs which will advance their career ? I have an interesting story where you can learn from the hardship of other pilots who turned down flying jobs that they felt were beneath them only to find out they can’t find a job anywhere else.

Let’s listen to my interview with the Airplane Geeks. We discuss:

• Why I am doing the Aviation Careers Podcast.
• The many jobs in aviation that are non flying and very fulfilling
• Should you get a degree in aviation; a discussion with Rob Mark

Recommended Reading

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

This is the book I read when I began searching for a new career. It has been available for many years and is one of the best resources for discovering the career path you should choose. Not only does it help you discover what direction to take it helps you along the path towards finding a job.

I hope you have enjoyed Episode 4 of Aviation Careers Podcast. You can reach me at AviationCareersPodcast.com, on twitter, facebook, or by e-mail. If you have any questions concerning aviation jobs please feel free to contact me. I hope I have inspired you to further your career or look into a career in aviation.

It’s time to start living your dream and fulling your career goal today. Remember every step is an important step towards your career goal.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast! We’ve got a special guest interview today from a brave woman who, at 140 hours of flight time as Private Pilot, decided to embark on the flight of a lifetime as she used general aviation aircraft to circumnavigate the continent of Australia. Join us as we interview Monika Petrillo about preparing for this flight, her scariest moments as a VFR-only pilot, and inspirational stories about seizing the day and living life to it’s fullest. But first, a few house keeping items below.

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The Dayton Airshow is this month on July 7-8, 2012 and includes performances by the US Navy Blue Angels. Find yourself in one of their premier, air-conditioned, catered tents and enjoy the airshow in the lap of luxury.

Secondly, a reminder (as if we could really forget) that EAA Airventure 2012 in Oshkosh, WI is at the end of the month from July 23-29, 2012. This airshow requires no introduction as it’s the largest in the WORLD. If you’ve never heard of it before then you may be living under a rock. Our Stuck Mic co-host Victoria Neuville will be there all week staffing the Aviation Insurance Resources booth so make sure to stop in and catch a photo with our favorite sassy redhead! Also, co-host Carl Valeri and Len Costa will be wandering the grounds on various days of the event so keep a look out for the guys in Stuck Mic AvCast t-shirts.

Last is the Arlington Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention located in Arlington, WA from July 11-15, 2012. Not just a fly-in but also vintage aircraft rides, air show performances, pilot workshops, and more so you should check that out, too.

And now onto the show!

Cruise Flight

• Meet Monika Petrillo
• Australian Air Safaris
• Dirt runways
• Unfamiliar terrain
• VFR into bad weather
• Facing your fears
• Aircraft equipment failures
• Flying with family
• Aboriginal Walkabout
• Dingoes
• Flyabout DVD
• Flyabout on Twitter
• Flyabout on Facebook

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

No picks of the week were included in this interview episode. Of course we would like to support our guests product Flyabout : Some Things You Can Only See From Above.

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Thinking of flight instructing part time? Today we will address the many benefits and challenges you will face. There are many reasons why you might choose to flight instruct part time which include:

• You have a career you enjoy but want to share your passion for flying in a more profound way.
• You are an experienced pilot who feels you can give back to the aviation community by passing along your knowledge.
• You are thinking of a career as a pilot but don’t wish to make a full time commitment.
• You are retired and are looking for another challenge in life.

Whatever your reason we will discuss becoming a successful part time flight instructor. I will discuss some of the aspects of being a flight instructor if you are currently a professional pilot including:

• Getting permission from your employer.
• Fight time and how it affects your full time flying position.
• Violations and other risks that could affect your career as a professional pilot.

Today’s guest is Tom Halvorson. Tom has a challenging career unrelated to aviation and has been doing an outstanding job as a part time flight instructor. Tom and I will discuss:

• Why he became a flight instructor. Tom's story of how he changed a child's life is truly inspirational and may bring tears to your eyes.
• What he finds are the most rewarding aspects of being a flight instructor.
• How to market yourself and obtain students.
• Should you teach at more than one airport.
• Insurance.
• How to balance your full time job, family, and your instructing.

Recommendation:

Professional Pilot's Career Guide by Rob Mark. If you are considering a career in aviation this should be the first book you read. You will discover what it is like to be a professional pilot and understand all aspects of the job including pay, work hours, lifestyle, and the not so glamorous side of flying. This is the book that was instrumental in my decision to become a professional pilot. To read more about the Professional Pilot’s Career Guide and discover what others have to say about this book go to Amazon.com.

Thanks for listening to the Aviation Careers Podcast. If you have any comments or questions for me or my guests feel free to contact me on facebook, twitter, or by e-mail.

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