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 … Continue reading SMAC045 – SUN n FUN Radio with Dave Shallbetter The post SMAC045 – SUN n FUN Radio with Dave Shallbetter appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Apr 01, 2013•1 hr 23 min
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 … Continue reading SMAC044 – Carl’s First Landing, Overcoming Training Obstacles, Trusting Your Instruments The post SMAC044 – Carl’s First Landing, Overcoming Training Obstacles, Trusting Yo...
Mar 15, 2013•1 hr 5 min
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 … Continue reading SMAC043 – Stuffy Noses, Flying the Airbus A320, Top Gun 3D The post SMAC043 – Stuffy Noses, Flying the Airbus A320, Top Gun 3D appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Mar 01, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Holy heaping podcast episodes, Batman, the boys at Plane Crazy Down Under just released their 100TH EPISODE!!! From all of us here at the Stuck Mic AvCast, we wish Steve, Grant, and the entire PCDU crew another awesome 100 shows 🙂 Cheers, mates! PS – Don’t forget to check out PCDU’s 100th episode: http://www.planecrazydownunder.com/2013/02/21/pcdu-episode-100-the-ton The post SMAC042a – CONGRATS on 100 Episodes of Plane Crazy Down Under appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Feb 22, 2013•20 sec
And we’re back for another episode where we talk Sun n Fun 2013, Rick’s 100th Flying Video, and a whole heaping host of winter flying goodies! As many of you know, Carl is in training for the Airbus A320 and so his schedule has been difficult for podcasting so he wasn’t able to join us … Continue reading SMAC042 – Sun N Fun is Coming, Rick’s 100th Video, Primer to Winter Flying The post SMAC042 – Sun N Fun is Coming, Rick’s 100th Video, Primer to Winter Flying appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ...
Feb 16, 2013•1 hr 5 min
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 … Continue reading SMAC041 – Flying Resolutions, Tailwheel Adventures, and the 787 The post SMAC041 – Flying Resolutions, Tailwheel Adventures, and the 787 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ...
Feb 01, 2013•1 hr 4 min
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to study aviation at the college or university level, then this special episode is for you. Co-host Rick Felty sat down for a one-on-one interview with Andrew Blanchard, private pilot and freshman at Purdue University’s College of Technology. Andrew is specifically enrolled in the Undergraduate Professional … Continue reading SMAC040a – Freshman Year at Purdue University’s Aviation Technology Program with Andrew Blanchard The post SMAC040a – Freshman...
Jan 23, 2013•43 min
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. … Continue reading SMAC040 – Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts – Part 2 The post SMAC040 – Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts – Part 2 appeared first ...
Jan 15, 2013•51 min
In this exclusive, heard-it-here first interview, Len Costa sits down with Brent Owens, creator and founder of iFlyBlog.com to learn more about: Aircraft ownership Corporate flying Being a new aviation blogger Why you shouldn’t teach yourself aerobatics Flying the Cessna 152, 172, Twin Beech, Luscombe & more Becoming an EAA Chapter Vice President The Young … Continue reading SMAC039a – Best of 2013: iFlyBlog.com with Brent Owens The post SMAC039a – Best of 2013: iFlyBlog.com with Brent Owens...
Jan 08, 2013•39 min
First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Because of your support and listenership 2012 was a record breaking year as we out grew ourselves nearly month over month. Thank you from the bottom our our props for tuning in week in and week out. We couldn’t do it without you! Cheers 🙂 Welcome to one of … Continue reading SMAC039 – Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts – Part 1 The post SMAC039 – Behind the Scenes of Flying Wild Alaska with John Ponts – Part 1 appeared first on Stuck Mic ...
Jan 01, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Co-host Len Costa reads this aviation twist on a holiday classic. This excerpt comes directly from Chapter 13 of The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles written by Mort Mason. Listen to Episode 38a Below The post SMAC038a – Twas the Night Before Christmas Aviation Style appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast .
Dec 21, 2012•5 min
In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we deliver quite a lineup of announcements before jumping in to a detailed discussion of the new changes in obtaining an FAA Medical specifically with regards to the paperwork process which has recently gone all digital! Join us for this educational chat about working with the new … Continue reading SMAC038 – 12 Flights of Christmas, FAA MedXpress, iFlyBlog The post SMAC038 – 12 Flights of Christmas, FAA MedXpress, iFlyBlog appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCa...
Dec 15, 2012•1 hr 10 min
In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we sit down for an interview with Lynda Meeks. Join us as she talks about her flying background, the military, working for the airlines and a fractional operator flying corporate jets, and finally about her non-profit organization promoting aviation to women. Pre-Flight Last episode we announced co-host … Continue reading SMAC037 – Jester Is Dead, Corporate Flying, and Girls Girls Girls The post SMAC037 – Jester Is Dead, Corporate Flying, and Girls Girls G...
Dec 01, 2012•1 hr 1 min
[flagallery gid=3] Recently co-host Len Costa had a chance to fly a Cirrus SR22 G3 with Maui Flight Academy in Maui, Hawaii. The flight originated in Maui’s Kahului Airport (PHOG) making a $100 hamburger run to the island of Lanai (PHNY) where we took a shuttle bus trip up the mountain to the Four Seasons … Continue reading SMAC036a – Flying Cirrus in Hawaii with Maui Flight Academy The post SMAC036a – Flying Cirrus in Hawaii with Maui Flight Academy appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Nov 23, 2012•21 min
Todays show discussions involved some information and chatter about formation flying and each co-host’s experience with this flying pleasure. We also shared a story of nearly one of the coolest $100 hamburger flights known to man and then wrapped it up with a segment on obstacle departure procedures explained, as requested by one of our … Continue reading SMAC036 – Formation Flying, $100 Hamburgers in Hawaii, Obstacle Departure Procedures The post SMAC036 – Formation Flying, $100 Hamburgers in H...
Nov 15, 2012•58 min
Todays show discussions involved what to do when losing radio communication in Class Bravo and Charlie airspace and the results of a survey involving the topic of Track Up vs North Up when flying and navigating with moving map displays. Pre-Flight First flying video of Rick’s bird dog flight with Paul Santopietro that brought us … Continue reading SMAC035 – Lost Comms, Squawking 7600, Track Up Vs North Up The post SMAC035 – Lost Comms, Squawking 7600, Track Up Vs North Up appeared first on Stuck...
Nov 01, 2012•1 hr 2 min
Thanks for joining us again on this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Before we get started today an apology and best wishes to us all from co-host Carl Valeri as he was not able to be with us on today’s show. We did, however, find a stunt double to step in with our VERY … Continue reading SMAC034 – First Solos & How to Maximize Flight Training The post SMAC034 – First Solos & How to Maximize Flight Training appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Oct 15, 2012•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast we ended up spending the bulk of our show on a discussion about ways that pilots can stay flying and ways to stay involved in aviation versus quitting altogether. Many factors can play into such a decision to quitting aviation such as time constraints and increasing costs … Continue reading Episode #33 – Ways to Stay Flying vs Quitting Aviation The post Episode #33 – Ways to Stay Flying vs Quitting Aviation appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Oct 01, 2012•1 hr 3 min
Recently co-host Rick Felty had a chance to fly with and simultaneously interview Paul Santopietro, a 13,000 hour pilot, ATP, CFII, MEI, Commercial Glider, Commercial Single Engine Sea and 8,000 hour tailwheel pilot. The interview was conducted during cruise flight at about 2000 feet above southeastern Massachusetts while flying in a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. … Continue reading Episode #32a – Flying Tailwheel with Paul Santopietro The post Episode #32a – Flying Tailwheel with Paul Santopietro appear...
Sep 23, 2012•31 min
Welcome back to this weeks edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast – your aviation podcast about all things Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly! Pre-Flight We’ve got a very special guest interview today with a rockin gal who, during her flying career, earned her Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine ratings, as well … Continue reading Episode #32 – Airline Pilot Turns Rock Guitar Goddess The post Episode #32 – Airline Pilot Turns Rock Guitar Goddess appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCa...
Sep 15, 2012•1 hr 2 min
During this field interview at the Hartford Municipal Airport KHXP in Hartford, Wisconsin, Stuck Mic AvCast co-host Len Costa interviewed Larry Overstreet about learning to soar and flying gliders at age 15. Larry takes us on a journey for a virtual glider flight from start to finish as he explains the preflight weather process, hooking … Continue reading Episode #31a – Learning to Glide with Larry Overstreet The post Episode #31a – Learning to Glide with Larry Overstreet appeared first on Stuck...
Sep 08, 2012•37 min
It’s that time of the month again where we bring you an episode of one of aviations finest, up and coming podcasts out there! Today we share the real story of Oshkosh 2012 from those who lived it in the trenches, weathered the storm, and even worked the event as vendors and photographers. But let’s … Continue reading Episode #31 – Bye Bye ThePilotReport, Behind the Scenes & What Really Happened at Oshkosh 2012 The post Episode #31 – Bye Bye ThePilotReport, Behind the Scenes & What Really...
Sep 01, 2012•1 hr 3 min
And we’re back! In this episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast we interview our most distinguished aviator to date. But before we get to that… Pre-Flight Carl shares some information about the upcoming Cleveland National Air Show. Victoria tells us how you can get in touch with her if you want to host your own … Continue reading Episode #30 – Performing in the Thunderbirds, Afterburner Explosions, & Teaching the Embraer Phenom The post Episode #30 – Performing in the Thunderbirds, Afterburner Explo...
Aug 15, 2012•1 hr
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 … Continue reading Episode #29 – Porpoising, Flying in Canada, & OpenAirplane The post Episode #29 – Porpoising, Flying in Canada, & OpenAirplane appeared first on Stuck Mic ...
Aug 01, 2012•1 hr 15 min
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 … Continue reading Episode #28 – Aircraft Valuations, Running the Captain’s Gauntlet, & The FAA The post Episode #28 – Aircraft Valuations, Running the Captain’s Gauntl...
Jul 15, 2012•1 hr 9 min
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 … Continue reading Episode #27 – Oshkosh is Coming, the Australian Flyabout, & the Flight of a Lifetime The post Episode #27 – Oshkosh is Coming, the Australian Flyabout, & the Fligh...
Jul 01, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Today’s show is an unusual one, more off the cuff, no topics, other than sharing a celebration of our first anniversary here at the Stuck Mic AvCast, stories of how each co-host got started in aviation, and reminiscing on our first year of podcasting, the experiences it’s afforded us and even how it’s changed our … Continue reading Episode #26 – Our First Anniversary, How We Got Started Flying, & A Year in Podcasting The post Episode #26 – Our First Anniversary, How We Got Started Flying, &a...
Jun 15, 2012•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to a special feature of the Stuck Mic AvCast. My name is Carl Valeri and I will be your host today as I share with you some interviews and lectures from Long Island Air and Space Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This is a special event hosted by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation and the Cradle … Continue reading Episode #25a – Cradle of Aviation Hall of Fame Day The post Episode #25a – Cradle of Aviation Hall of Fame Day appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast ....
Jun 08, 2012•43 min
Another day, another show! This episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast brings conversations of what to do when experiencing multiple aircraft system failures, including flight considerations, and adverse aircraft behaviors. We also discuss becoming disoriented with the cockpit layout of a new airplane and even some stories of co-host go arounds and much, more! Pre-Flight … Continue reading Episode #25 – Multiple Aircraft System Failures, Flying A Bonanza, & Gusty Go-Arounds The post Episode #25 – M...
Jun 01, 2012•1 hr 9 min
We’re back in action this episode with comments on the Cessna 421 crash in Florida, unmanned aircraft systems, Carl’s interest in model airplanes and rocketry, flying at non-towered airports, the definition of an airport non-movement area with a quiz included, references to Pontiac, MI KPTK airport, the sleeping tower controller at DCA, ferrying the Shuttle … Continue reading Episode #24 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Non-Towered Airports, & Transporting the Space Shuttle The post Episode #24 ...
May 15, 2012•1 hr 6 min
