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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Flying Podcast a show that will continue to teach not only the aviators of today but will educate and influence the aviators of tomorrow. We talk about Flight Instruction, Aviation Safety, Aviation Education and the Aviation industry as a whole. We will have guest co-host from different walks a life in the industry, Everywhere from a flight school to an airline ramp agent all the way up to an airline pilot and more. We will always try to keep you up on the industry, continue to provide the best flight instruction and help you make the decisions leading into this amazing and exciting career.

Kevin Strieter


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    E31 IFR & VFR Flight Plans: How Do You Get Them, File Them, Activate Them and Cancel Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 59:06


    In this episode Kevin and Rob talk about picking up those IFR and VFR Clearances and they talk about the advantages of using Flight Following when not using a flight plan. This Episode is packed full of good knowledge from experiences and useful information that hopefully makes it a bit easier fro you to understand the clearances and how to pick them up. This is a great episode for those who are starting to use flight plans and flight following. They give you info on using different services or apps to open, close, activate and file your flight plan.  Dedicated IFR Clearance Delivery Number 888-766-8267 RCO Example where you listen over the NAV Source GCO Example from Foreflight  This is a must listen episode if your starting to learn about the Flight Plan process and how to go about using them. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E030 Transition to Multi-Engine Airplanes: Engine Start Up to Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 60:33


    In this episode Kevin and Rob talk about making the transition from flying single engine airplanes and moving forward with the transition to multi-engine airplanes. Rob shares his experiences with students and some of his own personal stories from his days flying piston twins while flying for a few charter outlets before moving to his current roll as a CRJ 900 pilot. Rob takes the roll as the MEI in this episode and brings us understanding on different areas as we talk about important items that you will face while flying twins. We also talk about what to expect on your check ride and Rob shares a good story and learning experience from one of his part 135 rides. This is a great episode for those who are currently working on their multi-engine or are thinking of starting the rating. This would also be a good listen for those who have their multi and just want to listen to two cool guys talking about multi-engine flying. Kevin and the Aztec he did his rating in   This is a must listen episode if you want to hear what the journey from single engine flying to multi-engine flying is really like. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E029 Aviation in a Pandemic: Aviation Surviving COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 41:36


    In this episode, Kevin and Rob chat about how this Pandemic (COVID-19) is affecting aviation. Rob chats with us on what it's like to be in the flight deck during this time and what it's like traveling the country while the airports are basically empty. Kevin tells you how the gate and ticket agent life is affected along with the flight instructing . Overall, we chat about the industry as a whole and how its being affected among this madness.   This is a must listen episode if you want to hear first hand what its like during this time. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E28 Ski Plane Weekend: Flying Ski Planes and Whats coming Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 30:11


    In this episode, Kevin and Rob chat about flying ski planes and whats coming up for the podcast this year. This is a nice short episode as we try out our new Live Track L-8 from zoom. This is a must listen episode and we hope to chat with these two again here in the near future.      ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E27 Tuskegee Airman: Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 10:05


    In this episode, Kevin and Rob sit down with two of the Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col George Hardy. We chat about how they started flying and got into a little about their history with the Tuskegee Airman and their flying backgrounds. We are just thankful that we had the opportunity to chat with these two amazing men that really paved a road for many in the aviation society and helped change the history of our military in aviation. This is a must listen episode and we hope to chat with these two again here in the near future.    ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E26 Sonia Sani: Capturing Aviation through Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 19:46


    In this episode, Kevin and Rob sit down with Sonia Sani. Sonia shares with us her passion for aviation and talks about her day job and what brought her to come to love aviation. She explains what got her youtube channel popular and gives a few words of wisdom to those who maybe thinking about aviation and how to get started. This episode is a great one and we really enjoyed talking with Sonia and hope to chat with her again in the future. Maybe next time we will record the episode on video haha. Please go and support Sonia on her social media accounts and check out her great YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/sonikhanem www.instagram.com/sonikhanem www.sonikhanem.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, episodes, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E25 Gary Velasco: Restoring and Creating Military Nose Art with Fightingcolors.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 27:03


    In this episode, Kevin comes to you from Oshkosh 2019 and is talking with Gary Velasco of FightingColors.com who for over the last 20 plus years has taken his gift of painting and his love for aviation and turned it into a career that focuses on restoring history. Gary is a key part in restoring a warbird that once had nose art and he is the one that is able to bring it to life and recreate the colors and the piece of art work to scale and with even more detail than you could ever imagine. Gary is your one stop shop for anything that you needed replicated from our military's past when it comes to painting nose art or pin-up's. If you love Pin-ups and don't have an airplane to put one on that is ok as Gary has many designs you can choose from and he will create a small piece from history for your hangar or man cave as big or as small as you desire. In this episode you will learn about Gary and how Fightingcolors.com was founded and he will talk all about different art that he has done on many of the warbirds your use to seeing at your local airshow. This episode is a great one and I really enjoyed talking to Gary and I hope you enjoy listening just as much as I enjoyed doing the interview. Please reach out to Gary with your questions and Inquiries at: FightingColors.com www.facebook.com/FightingColorsCollection www.facebook.com/GaryVelasco       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E24 Method Seven Aviation: A Leader in Aviation Eyewear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 24:21


    In this episode, Rob and I talk with James Cox from Method Seven Aviation in Lakeland Florida while we attended Sun N Fun 2019 where he talks about his AMAZING eyewear and We release this now just before we head to OSHKOSH 2019 and plan on doing an interview with them again as we have been wearing our glasses since April. James talks about this amazing product and a little about the technology behind them. Please go and visit Methodseven.com and check these out and order your pair today. www.methodseven.com   James Pictured (left) with some of his pilots and all wearing the Amazing Eyewear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E23 Matt Younkin Twin Beech 18: Magic by Moonlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 23:35


    In this episode, Rob takes the lead as he leads this interview with Matt Younkin and his beautiful Twin Beech 18 Magic by Moonlight. He talks about his 1943 Twin Beech and a the history behind it. Rob and I talk with Matt about his routine and his AMAZING night show. We also take the time to talk with Jeff Gibbs his crew chief as well and he talked with us on the maintenance and care that is required to keep this amazing bird flying. This was a fun interview and Rob really enjoyed leading this one as he has been a HUGE fan of Matts for years. This was just a fun and exciting interview while Matt was here in the beautiful Traverse City, MI during the 2019 Cherry Festival Airshow. Please go and visit and check out Matt's Website and see his amazing sponsors who help him make these amazing shows possible. http://younkinair.com/ http://younkinair.com/sponsors/ www.Facebook.com/younkinair ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E22 Draken Russian Mig-21: The History and Preservation at Sun N Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 23:22


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Andy Ovans aircraft maintenance manager for Sun n Fun and Aerospace Center for Excellence accompanied by our friend Lizzy. We had the pleasure to sit down with Andy on top of the TBM Trailer that sat near the flight line and just down the way from the Mig-21 that Andy has put so much time into working with people to bring the aircraft back to what it looked like when it was in active service.  We shared some good stories and laughs talked about the Mig and its history. Enjoy this episode as you can hear the suttle sound of aircraft flying in the back ground as we came to you from the field on a special assignment for Sun N Fun Radio in the beautiful Lakeland, FL.   This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E21 Sun N Fun 2019: The Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 46:06


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking about our time down at Sun N Fun 2019. We will tell you about the interviews we conducted and what you can plan on listening to following this episode. We talk about Camp Radio Active and about Sun N Fun Radio and about some of the acts that were performing, our time doing the live open pod night and much more. We also give a big Thank You to Dave from Sun N Fun Radio for the camping gear and so much more.  This episode is a good listen and please feel free to reach out to Rob or myself on anything. Kevin@letstalkflying.com Rob@letstalkflying.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E20 Wing Tents: A Tent for Your Aircraft Wing Thats Not A Tarp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 12:40


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Dustin Woodhouse of Wing Tents and we have a special co-host on with us who was helping us out with our interviews from Sun N Fun Radio Lizzy. Dustin Has a great product and there is nothing else like it on the market.  This product was designed for back country camping when landing on remote runways and back country areas where tundra tires are a must. We had the pleasure to sit under one these great tents and conduct our interview with Dustin. It sheltered us from the Florida heat and we were very impressed by this product.  Please listen to this short interview with Dustin about his awesome product the Wing Tent and order yourself one today. You can find the Wing Tents at www.wingtents.com Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. Please subscribe to our newsletter on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. https://www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E19 Chart it All & Dare to Fly Fashions : Awesome Apparel for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 22:45


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Trevor from Chart It All and also talking to Dare to Fly Fashions. We were in the field doing interviews for Sun N Fun Radio at Sun N Fun 2019 and felt we should share these with you. Sorry about the sound inconsistency as we were in a loud environment. Please check out Chartitall.com for custom navigation apparel and Daretoflyfasion.com for awesome aviation wear. Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. Please subscribe to our newsletter on our webpage for all the latest in Let's Talk Flying news, events, and giveaways. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E18 Sun N Fun 2019: Whats Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 7:41


    In this episode, Rob and I talk about what were going to be bringing you from Sun N Fun 2019.    https://www.flysnf.org/snfradio/   PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying    

    E17 Polar Vortex and Winter Op's: Tips and Tricks for Winter Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 48:45


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking to you about the Polar Vortex and Winter Ops. Winter flying can be very dangerous and requires training to safely be done. As we talk about in the episode we wouldn't go out and fly in the mountains without the proper training so why would you go fly in winter areas with out the peoper training? This is a great and informative episode. Please tune in and listen to this amazing episode. Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. As stated in the social media episode we will be giving away five tee shirts and stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E16 Social Media in Aviation: How Social Media Has Changed Aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 30:18


    In this episode, Rob and I are talking to you about Social Media in Aviation. Rob talks about his Instagram following and how he built it and we talk with how social media helped us form a following in aviation and how we use it to connect with all the other Avgeeks out there.  Social media in aviation is changing the way we all connect in the aviation community. Please tune in and listen to this amazing episode. Please follow the links below and Subscribe, Like and interact with us on our social media pages and webpage. As stated in the show we will be giving away five tee shirts and with stickers, if we can grow our facebook page to 150 followers. We also are still looking for questions from our listeners for our medical series please send those questions to Medical@flythepanda.com Rob's Instagram and twitter handle is PilotRob950 PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E15 - Happy New Year: What's Coming in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 16:14


    In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are coming to you and wishing you a Happy New Year and give you a sneak peek at what is on the horizon for 2019. Medical Series Questions please send them to: Medical@flythepanda.com also, Rob has a new email for you to reach out to him at  Rob@flythepanda.com We really want to engage with all of you on our social media platforms so please log on and Like our pages and feel free to share them and reach out to us on any of them. Lastly, PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E14 Preflight the Airplane: Part Two of the Two Part Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 74:23


    In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are talking to you about Preflight.  Part two focuses on the whole picture as you walk out to your aircraft and then we break down some of the key things we see as instructors with our students. Also, we share some personal experiences that we have encountered during our careers that affected our preflight.  Please tune in and listen to part two of this two-part episode. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E13 - Preflight the Pilot: Part One of the Two Part Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 43:15


    In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are talking to you about Preflight. We have broken this into two parts. Part one focuses on the preflight of the pilot using the IMSAFE checklist and other items to help you determine if you're safe to fly.  We talk about all aspects of the preflight before you even walk out to the airplane. Weather, IMSAFE, Personal Minimums and more. Please tune in and listen to part one of this two-part episode. PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E12 Oshkosh 2018: Talking About Our Time At OSH 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 66:59


      In this episode, I am talking with Rob about our time at Oshkosh 2018 and about some of the things we did and saw. We also talk about our interviews done at Oshkosh and share some of the published stats that came out for the 2018 show.   Please listen to this great episode and we hope you enjoy.   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E11 Adventure Above: Kyle Fosso and Samantha Hagan Talk About Their Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 41:13


    In this episode, Rob and I are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Kyle Fosso and Samantha Hagan of Adventure Above.   This was a very fun and enjoyable interview as this couple is full of inspiration and have a true passion not only for their project and their mission at hand which is to travel all fifty states by the way of their Cessna 170 and document the whole trip via video to produce a cinematic picture for all of us to enjoy but also for the true love of aviation and flying.  In this episode, they will give you a glimpse of what its like to live out of an airplane for months and what the country looks like from the air. This couple is an amazing couple and they have a lot to share.  This is a great episode and its a must listen so check it out to hear their cool story. Please Follow and Support this awesome duo on the adventure they have sought out to fulfill and help them introduce people to aviation and help them show people that there are so many purposes for aviation and flying and that ANYONE can incorporate this awesome skill set into their life. Please follow the links below to read about and support Kyle and Samantha and the Adventure Above mission. https://www.patreon.com/adventureabove www.adventureabove.com Kyle@adventureabove.com www.facebook.com/adventureabove www.instagram.com/adventureabove       Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E10 Cuba and Caribbean Flying: Aviation Adventures with Linda Cioffi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 53:07


    In this episode, we are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Linda Cioffi. Linda is a true aviation adventurest and Avgeek. She will be telling us about her Cuba adventure in her 182 and how she was the first woman to land in Cuba after the embargo was lifted. She has many other exciting adventures she will share with us in this awesome episode including her flying in Australia and in Europe, Alaska and the US lower 48. I really enjoyed recording this episode and talking with Linda and look forward to having her back on the show in the future.   This is a great episode and its a must listen so check it out for all the great info that she has to share.   Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E09 Ferry Flying Crossing the Atlantic: Sarah Rovner of Full Throttle Aviation Shares Her Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 38:39


    In this episode, we are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Sarah Rovner of Full Throttle Aviation. Sarah is a well know ferry pilot ferrying and delivering aircraft all over the world. She is very experienced at Trans-Atlantic crossings and South America Flying. Sarah has a unique and special qualification and that is flying and delivering Air Tractors a large single-pilot turbine agricultural aircraft. This is what separates her and her team from many others as she has the experience and expertise to deliver such an awesome aircraft.  Sarah has a very extensive background in ferrying aircraft she will talk a bit about that in this episode. Sarah has flown 117 different models of aircraft in 15 different countries she is an FAA Safety Team Lead Representative and a tailwheel and super cub fanatic.  She will also share briefly a bit about her experience flying for the civil air patrol and her emergency she experienced at night as a fairly new private pilot. This is a great episode and its a must listen so check it out for all the great info that she has to share. Please visit Full Throttle Aviation at: www.fullthrottleaviationllc.com Call 832-510-4673 to schedule our professional ferry pilot today! Email at: info@fullthrottleaviationllc.com Follow us and Like them on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/FullThrottleAviation If your ever in the need of a ferry pilot give Sarah a call she will make sure you're flying your new aircraft in no time. Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E08 Blue Angels: Thrilling Crowds with Opposing Soloist Lcdr Brandon Hempler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 55:17


    In this episode, we're talking to LCDR. Brandon Hempler of the Blue Angels. Brandon flies Blue Angel number 6 and is an opposing soloist. Brandon listened to our podcast and really liked what we were doing and wanted to be part of it. He was happy to share what it is like to be a Blue Angel and what he plans to do after his days of flying for one of the greatest demonstration teams in the world. Brandon will make appearances in the future as he has some great experience and knowledge he would love to share with listeners in the future. This is a great Episode so please tune in and support this episode. Please Follow and subscribe to us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying

    E07 Flying the F-35: United States Airforce Elite Weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 47:47


    In this episode, we are talking to two of America's Finest Aviators who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our country while flying the military's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft the F-35.  We interviewed two pilots who came and showed these amazing aircraft to all the Avgeeks in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival airshow and static display. Lt. Col. Brent "Stagger" Bach of the 33rd Fighter Group Deputy Commander and Maj. Jason "Torq" Ford of the 58th Fighter Squadron who are both stationed at Eglin Airforce Base in Florida. These two are helping to train the up and coming F-35 Pilots who will be defending this great country of ours and we Thank each and every one of the men and women in the armed forces for the dedication and sacrifices they make daily to keep us safe and The Let's Talk Flying Podcast supports you 100%. This is a great Episode so please tune in and support this episode. Please Follow and subscribe to us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E06 Mike Goulian: Flying Aerobatics and the Pylons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 19:33


    In this episode, we are talking with World Aerobatic Champion and Redbull Air Race Champion Mike Goulian. Mike was performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI and he was happy to take a half hour out of his time to talk to us about aerobatics, the Redbull Air Racing and so much more. Mike put on an amazing performance this year as he always does. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Visit Mike Goulian's official webpage for more information on upcoming events and performances at http://mikegoulian.com  Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E01 The Let’s Talk Flying Podcast: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 12:28


    In this episode, you will learn the background of your host Kevin Strieter and his background in flying. Please visit our website www.letstalkflying.com Please Subscribe and Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/letstalkflying also on Instagram www.instagram.com/letstalkflying and lastly please follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/letstalkflying We ask you to follow us on these social media and please subscribe to our podcast as we plan to grow this into a great educational and informative podcast for all of our listeners. Thank You, EVERYONE and we look forward to growing with you.

    E05 Basket Flying: In the Shoes of Matt Haase Hot Air Balloon Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 62:15


    In this episode, we are talking with a good friend and fellow pilot who has a pretty exciting background in flying Matt Haase. Matt is the owner and operator of Above Traverse Balloon Rides and is a commercial balloon pilot as well as a pilot of fixed-wing aircraft. He talks to us about balloon flying and his career as a pilot. Please visit Above Traverse Balloon Rides at: www.abovetraverseballoons.com www.facebook.com/abovetraverseballoons If your ever in the Traverse City Area and want to see this amazing area from an amazing point of view contact Matt Haase. Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E04 Pilot Partner Logbook: Ken VeArd Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 60:30


    In this episode we will be talking to Ken VeArd President and CEO of Pilot Partner E-Logbook. Ken has an awesome flying background which he will talk quite a bit about. Ken will explain his AMAZING product and his new and upcoming Venture Pilot Partner Flying Club. Please Visit Pilot Partner's website: www.pilotpartner.net and for all of our listerners Ken has given them a free 18mo subscription.  Promo Code: letstalkflying18 This is one of the best E logbooks I have seen and I have been looking at them for awhile now. THIS LOGBOOK IS A MUST FOR ALL CFI's and THEIR STUDENTS!! Plus, for all the aircraft owners out there he has a great maintenance and aircraft inspection tracker as well FREE. Please Subscribe and Follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying    

    E03 Steps to Safer Takeoff's: Tips and Tricks to Help in Performing Safer Takeoff's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 80:23


    In this episode, we are talking about the steps we feel as instructors that should be taught or followed to minimize the risk of an accident on takeoff.  Our Co-Host Rob Ericson and I will be exploring some of the steps that we use to keep our students and ourselves safer on takeoff. Please listen in to this great episode.   Please Follow and subscribe to us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying  

    E02 Sun N Fun 2018: The Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 13:44


    This is a quick recap on my short time at Sun N Fun 2018. As Sun N Fun was in full swing and I was stuck in my day job and not able to attend the whole event this year I was able to secure a few days off and received the invitation to come down and hang out with the Camp Radioactive group. This invitation came from my buddy and coworker Rob who has over the years have got to know this awesome group of guys and gals. I came with the hopes of seeking approval from them to join them in the future endeavors of running the radio station with them in the future Sun N Fun weeks and as I continue to build my podcast these are the people who I want to get to know and build awesome friendships with. My trip started out on a Thursday afternoon after finishing my shift at the airlines, I caught the next flight out of dodge and started my adventure down to one of the best events of the year. I got into Tampa quite late and was picked up at the airport by Rob in his Ford Mustang Convertible that he gets every year when he is down there. We had a great night to have the top down and talk Sun N Fun and flying the whole way back to camp. When we arrived at camp we walked over the “Hangout” area where all the Camp Radioactive guys and gals were hanging out, I was introduced to everyone and just sat down and relaxed for a bit before we turned in for the evening. The next morning as the sun was starting to rise I was waked by that sweet sound of airplanes arriving and heading up for practice over the Lakeland Florida Airport. It was between 6:15 and 6:30 am and Rob and I were up and ready to start the day but me being one who likes to travel light I did my best to make this trip out of a backpack and forgot to pack a towel so off to the store Rob and I go and I was able to get a towel and Rob and I a quick breakfast. After heading back to the camp cleaned up quick and I have to say the Sun N Fun campground has one well maintained and clean shower facility I was very impressed. After showering and brushing teeth headed back to camp changed and spent some time with the fellow campers for coffee and a good conversation. The conversation ended with all of us filling our water bottles getting our backpacks and head off to the show. We started out at the vendor booths as when you come in from the campground you go right into the vendor exhibits and the setup and displays were amazing. Went straight to the Bose Aviation tent as we wanted to test out the new Bose Proflight Headset and check out the other Bose displays. We continued on to look at the AOPA, Sporty's, Gliem, Foreflight booths and so much more. We then headed over to the radio station and that's where I met the guys from the Stuck Mic Avcast and Aviation Careers Podcast. We spent some time at the radio station listening to the show and meeting all the great people there also, was able to refill the water bottles and plug in the electronics. We then headed over to the FAA building and was hoping to get into the altitude chamber but due to me having a beard they said no as the mask would not make a good seal when I needed to put it on. So that was a bummer but I totally understand as I would rather be safe than sorry. We then headed down to check out the displays of aircraft that spread over the whole airport and really enjoyed the displays of aircraft there. There we every kind of aircraft you could imagine from vintage to warbirds to float planes to jets they had a little of everything. We then were walking up an appetite as the 86 degree sun was beating down on us we stopped and grabbed some hot dogs and a cold coke for me and Rob a lemonade LOL. As we ate we watched the aerobatic bonanza and a few others, we then headed down to the stands to watch the airshow that was about to begin and saw some great acts like Patty Wagstaff, Gene Saucy, Mike Goulian a great navy demonstration team and so much more. After the airshow, we headed back to the radio station and collected our electronics went over grabbed some awesome donuts and then headed to the museum and check out the 727 that was converted into a classroom and conference room. The museum was awesome had some great aircraft in there and a beautiful wright flyer replica. There were cutouts of a variable pitch prop that you could spin the blades and see the hub move it was a cool place. I loved the piper jet that was out front that was the original and it was never put into production. As we wrapped up the day we headed to the beer tent and sat down with the guys and gals from the radio station and enjoyed some great beers and listened to great music as we watched more great airplanes boreholes in the sky. It was here that we sat with a great lady at the table who is a flight instructor and traveler, teacher and so much more but she shared some amazing stories with us and I was able to get her contact information and will have her on the show in the future as her stories will amaze all of you as it did us. We ended our day back at camp for a large potluck cookout and shared aviation stories and had some training on charts and how they are made from one of our campers that works for the FAA in their charting office. This was a great event this year even though I was only able to be there for a day I was able to see a lot on that day. I do recommend that if the opportunity comes about and you are able to go to Sun N Fun you need to go and experience this amazing opportunity for yourself. I hope to see all of you down there next year or at the upcoming Oshkosh 2018. Until next time Safe Flying. Please Follow us on: www.letstalkflying.com www.facebook.com/letstalkflying www.instagram.com/letstalkflying www.twitter.com/letstalkflying    

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