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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast releases a 2 new episodes every week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Every Monday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our IFR Online Ground School. Every Wednesday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our Private Pilot Online Ground School.    We are working our way through both Online Ground Schools for students to listen to ground school for FREE! If you don't want to wait for new podcasts or you don't want to hear ads or course updates, you can join us in our VIP podcast. In order to join the VIP podcast, you must purchase our Online Ground School. When you do, you'll get sent an email invite to the VIP podcast to download and listen on your favorite podcast app, plus all the amazing lifetime features inside our Online Ground Schools (lessons, videos, audio, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, test prep PDFs, grade tracking, digital notes, trained AI instructor chat, 7-day a week email support, online study group, scholarships and more).    The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is expensive. But every student pilot knows this and budgets for it when they decide to do it.   The actual #1 reason a student pilot fails is because they do not have a good, fundamental understanding of the private pilot knowledge they are meant to learn in ground school.    You see when a student does not have a good grasp of this knowledge they get to a point in their flight training where their mind just can't keep up. They start making mistakes and having to redo lessons. And THAT is when it starts getting too expensive.    This audio ground school is meant for the modern day student pilot... aka the part time student pilot. Let's face it, the majority of us have full time responsibilities on top of flight training. Whether it is a job, kids, family, school, etc. we all keep ourselves busy with the things that are important to us. And with today's economy we have to maintain that job just to pay for the training. The modern day student pilot is busy, on the go and always trying to find time throughout his or her day to stay up on their studies. The audio ground school allows them to consume high quality content while walking, running, working out, sitting in traffic, traveling, or even just a break from the boring FAR/AIM or ground school lecture.    Did I meant high quality content? The audio ground school is taken straight out of the 5-star rated Part Time Pilot Online Ground School that has had over 2000 students take and pass their Private Pilot & IFR exams with only 2 total students failing the written. That's a 99.9% success rate! And the 2 that failed? We refunded their cost of ground school and helped them pass on their second attempt. We do this by keeping ground school engaging, fun, light and consumable. We have written lessons, videos, audio lessons, live video lessons, community chats, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, study guides, eBooks and much more.   Part Time Pilot was created to be a breath of fresh air for student pilots. To be that flight training provider that looks out for them and their needs. So that is just what we are doing with this podcast.    Private Pilot Section 3 Lesson 2: This episode breaks down different types of certificates you will need to have in order to become a private pilot including a student pilot certificate, medical certificate and private pilot certificate. We also go into detail on the regulations you'll need to know for each.   Links mentioned in the episode: Online Ground School: https://parttimepilot.com/private-pilot-online-ground-school/?utm_source=podcast Free How to Become a Private Pilot course: https://parttimepilot.com/free-how-to-become-a-pilot/ Pilot Certificates Video: https://youtu.be/pF372wDIEZc   Info on BasicMed: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med   Follow on Instagram for Giveaways: @part.time.pilot & @katana_aviation_foundation   Recommended Products & Discounts: https://parttimepilot.com/recommended-products-for-student-pilots/    PPL Online Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parttimepilot/ 

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In this episode of Fly the Transition, we're diving deep into the FAA's 2024 medical certification changes and what they mean for pilots at every stage of their aviation journey. With new rules aimed at reducing processing delays, pilots now face a different landscape—one where incomplete medical applications can result in initial denials rather than lengthy deferrals. We'll break down the specifics of these changes, explore why they've been implemented, and share actionable advice to help you navigate this evolving system. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, just beginning your aviation dreams, or exploring alternatives like BasicMed or Sport Pilot certifications, this episode will equip you with the tools to make informed decisions about your flying future. AeroExploration: Check out Jim's new YouTube Channel. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flythetransition@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Max talks with Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro about the value of advanced flight training and aviation experiences. Catherine shares her family tradition of gifting adventures instead of physical items, often involving flights to places like Fredericksburg, Texas, or Ireland, blending fun, learning, and aviation. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu-3-anr-headset/?campaign=Zulu%203&ref=63 They discuss using flight training as a “gift to oneself,” encouraging pilots to pursue new ratings or specialized courses to improve skills. Catherine highlights the instrument rating for enhancing precision and multitasking, and the commercial rating for smoothing out flying and improving passenger comfort. She advocates for specialized training like spin training to build stall confidence, mountain flying for high-terrain safety, tailwheel training for better rudder control, and quick, rewarding ratings like seaplane flying. Catherine emphasizes the importance of real IFR training, which focuses on enroute and departure procedures rather than just approaches, helping pilots confidently use their aircraft for travel. Both also stress the need for advanced avionics training to master modern glass cockpits, improving safety and proficiency. The episode inspires pilots to embrace continuous learning, specialize in skills, and have fun while becoming safer, more capable aviators. Many of these experiences can count toward a flight review. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. News Stories Two confirmed dead in Kamaka Airlines crash 737 Landed At Long Beach While DA40 on the Runway FBI: Pilots of aircraft misidentified as drones hit by lasers FAA Institutes Multiple TFRs In Response To NJ Drones New Policy on medical deferrals might not affect BasicMed privileges. Twin crashes after running out of fuel Student pilot loses control during engine start Border Patrol Helicopter Down In California, Pilot Killed Pilot Convicted Of Criminal Charges In Fatal Australian Crash Mentioned on the ShowVideo of Week: Dash cam view of Twin crashing landing on road #156 Atlas Air 3591 Accident - Somatogravic Illusion Humidity Article by CFI Alan DavisHumidity & Density Altitude Calculator AV8RGear.com Backpack Deal – $99.50 with promo code MAX IFR Training Trips with Doug Stewart - NY area West Coast IFR Training Trips with Field Morey Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Mark Baker retires from AOPA after highlights that include thousands of pilots flying under BasicMed; almost 100,000 students learning about aviation careers; and a vow to earn his instructor certificate. Plus Ian and David discuss ownership of a seized Wright Model B, an Alaska turkey drop, the "Citizen of the World's" final flight, GAMA numbers, and the Texas warbird collision.

Hear vintage aviation parts and supply champion Jim Dyer of Univair talk about keeping the classics flying. Plus, Ian and David share why they are thankful for aviation and then discuss BasicMed expansion, the latest McSpadden ASI report showing safety improvements; more DPEs to the rescue; a tenth anniversary for the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium; and how new DJI drones may hit a roadblock.

Max talks about the tragic crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter (N881KE) in Houston on October 20, 2024, which claimed four lives. The accident occurred during an air tour when the helicopter collided with a radio tower at night. While the immediate cause—the helicopter hitting the tower—is clear, the episode delves into the broader contributing factors, offering lessons for all pilots. The tower struck was lit and operational despite a recent NOTAM suggesting otherwise, but a significant factor was the operator's recent move to a new location. This change introduced risks as pilots flew new routes they were less familiar with, potentially increasing workload and reducing situational awareness. Distractions, a leading cause of aviation accidents, likely played a role. The pilot, engaged in radio communications, may have lost focus on obstacle avoidance. Limited night vision, reflections from the helicopter canopy, and passenger interaction may have compounded the challenge. Key takeaways include heightened vigilance during operational changes, minimizing distractions, and prioritizing night vision by dimming cockpit lights. Pilots are also encouraged to study and memorize local obstacles. These lessons emphasize safety awareness to prevent future tragedies in both helicopters and airplanes. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. News Stories FAA relaxes BasicMed limits to allow pilots to fly larger aircraft FAA Adds More DPEs To Ease Certification Delays FAA stays controversial Moss Interpretation after industry backlash Pilot crashes after failing to check position of fuel selector 2 Dead After Civil Air Patrol Plane Crashes in Colorado Mountains Pilot in deadly helicopter crash had student license, report says Time-building flight ends with deployment of ballistic parachute Beechcraft Bonanza hits parked Cessna during go-around Airliner Grounded After 130 Hamsters Escape From Cages Mentioned on the ShowVideo of the Week: Robinson R22 loses control and hits parked plane Checkrider Platform for DPE SchedulingThe U.S. Commercial Air Tour Industry: A Review of Aviation Safety ConcernsBuy Max Trescott's G1000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Buy Max Trescott's G3000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

The success of BasicMed proves the third class medical is obsolete—that's according to senior AME Brent Blue. He covers a wide range of medical topics in this episode, including how to fill out the FAA medical application, what the latest rules are on mental health treatment, and whether new drugs like Ozempic are safe for pilots. Dr. Blue is also a leading advocate for pulse oximeters and carbon monoxide detectors, and he shares his rules of thumb for using both in the cockpit. In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll hear why patients need to occasionally say no, a simple habit for healthy living, and what it's like to fly a Canadian bushplane. LINKS: Brent's AOPA articles: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/articles-by-author/brent-blue Video on pulse oximeters: https://youtu.be/pOEBoeuyR0U Sporty's 2025 Pilot Training Courses: https://www.sportys.com/learntofly

In this episode, Max discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and the dozens of provisions that may impact GA pilots. Here's are a few of the many points covered: Pilots using BasicMed can fly larger and more capable aircraft, and DPEs can fly under BasicMed. CFI certificates will no longer expire, though CFIs will have to meet recent experience requirements. The FAA has to reduce the aircraft registration backlog and shorten the time to respond to Part 135 carrier applications. The FAA must accelerate remote tower implementation at three airports by December 2024.  If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you'd like to send a recorded message, or if you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast, record a message using your phone. Mentioned on the Show Episode #292 Remote Towers with Rod Mark FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 AOPA's Summary of GA Related Provisions Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Welcome to the first episode of our new series at VSL Aviation! I'm Seth Lake, an experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, and in this video, I'm going to break down the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) like never before. This series aims to provide detailed insights and practical tips for aspiring pilots. Whether you're a student pilot, an instructor, or just an aviation enthusiast, this series will deepen your understanding of the ACS, helping you become a more knowledgeable and confident pilot. Stay tuned for more episodes where we'll dive even deeper into the world of aviation standards and training! Chapters: 00:50 - ACS Guide 01:40 - Part 61 Qualifications 03:35 - ACS Element Decoding 06:09 - Use of Written Test Report 07:40 - Checkride Script 10:22 - Introduction to Task A 12:32 - Scenario-Based Questioning 22:40 - BasicMed 25:25 - Private Pilot License (PPL) Limitations 28:13 - Discussion on Illegal Cost Sharing 46:40 - Closing Statements

The FAA medical is just another check ride and pilots should prepare for it the same way. That's according to Dr. Keith Roxo, an aviation medical examiner and former Top Gun adversary pilot. He shares plenty of practical tips in this episode, including: what to do if you're unsure of an answer on the application, why some pilots are stuck in medical limbo for over a year, what SODA and CACI mean, and how the FAA is handling mental health issues these days. Keith also talks about flying the F/A-18 and F-16, and how Top Gun taught him the difference between a standard and a technique. In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll hear why color-blindness isn't a disqualifying condition, whether BasicMed has been successful, and what Keith's favorite aviation movie is. SHOW LINKS: - MedXPress simulator: https://wingmanmed.com/medxpress-simulator/ - Avoiding adverse drug interactions: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2022-01/Avoiding_Adverse_Drug_Interactions.pdf - Sporty's Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html 

The CTP crew is at it again! Much has happened in the world of flight simulation and real world aviation. Join us as we cover a whirlwind of aviation news from BasicMed to "Diesel Engines?" In addition, do we finally have the regional jet "to rule them all" in X-Plane? See what happens when Johnny shows off his amazing production skills! Of course as always, much to unpack in the world of MSFS 2020. Don't miss this one! Claim Your 10% Off at FlightsimExpo! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ Article Link: https://www.flyingmag.com/deltahawk-gains-type-certification-on-jet-fueled-piston-powerplant/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/message

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of November 21, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about:     BasicMed limitation lifted Pilot job market has never seen numbers like this Helicopter pioneer Frank Robinson remembered New panel replacement option for older model Cessna 172s   ASI releases Wings over Dallas midair early analysis video  

This is the audio version of an FAA Safety Briefing LiveVideo Broadcast.The original LiveVideo broadcast can be accessed at https://www.FAASafetyBriefing.com/January-February2021.html and qualifies for FAA WINGS and/or AMT Credits. After the podcast click on this link to take the quiz to earn immediate WINGS / AMT credit - https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?enrolled=true&cID=780This issue of the FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on aerospace medicine. Articles discuss the pilot medical certification process and the various roles and responsibilities of the FAA's Office of Aerospace Medicine.Feature articles include:• BasicMed is Turning Five! - How It Works, and How It's Making a Difference• Smooth is Fast - How to Speed Up Your Medical Certification•The Human Factor - How FAA Medical & Human Factors Research Helps Aviation•Courses, Sources, and Training Resources - What Pilots Can Learn from the FAA's Aerospace Medical Education Division•Who's Who in the Office of Aerospace Medicine - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the FAA's Aerospace Medicine Decision Makers

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of February 8, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: NTSB calls for carbon monoxide alerting requirement; Father-daughter student pilots solo on the same day; AOPA supports proposed expansion of BasicMed for safety pilots; Texas' Midland Airpar;k to remain open; FAA's Dickson updates Congress on 5G progress

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! What a show we had at EAA AirVenture this year! Join me as a I recap statistics from this year and look at stories from the past month in aviation, including advancements for BasicMed and new regulations regarding training in LSA, Warbird, and Experimental Aircraft. Questions or comments? Email me at - simon.isidore53@gmail.com A link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/squawk5353 My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/squawk5353/ Need to register your aircraft for training if it doesn't fall in the standard category - Email: 9-AVS-AFG-LODA@faa.gov A special thanks to bensound.com from providing music for this episode! Looking for a link to today's resources? Click here!

The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2+ now has more thrust, and better connectivity. Watch Blue Origin make Wally Funk an astronaut at last. Also, reflecting on five years of BasicMed.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 12, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about:  The FAA Registry's digital upgrade is set for an October launch, AOPA and COPA are urging Canada to accept BasicMed pilots, aviation groups speak out against a dangerous airport precedent, acclaimed CFI Wally Funk is finally punching her ticket to space, and a new flying car flies and drives for an audience.    

Check out an airplane that can cruise the flight levels at 300 knots and yet be flown under BasicMed. Also, the avionics industry convenes in Dallas, and a very sentimental barn find.

Let's talk Aviation Medical Certificate To get your medical certificate you have to get a physical exam done by an FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner AME. You will first have to fill out an application on the medexpress website and the you will schedule an appointment with your local AME.  Before you go for your appointment you will have to complete an application on the FAA MedXPress website: https://medxpress.faa.gov/medxpress/ https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ You will need to fill out some preliminary medical questions prior to your appointment. During your examination you will have to meet certain medical standards depending on what class of medical certificate you are trying to get. Three classes of Medical Certificate If you want to be an airline pilot, using your ATP certificate, the you will need a first class medical. The first class medical is valid for 12 months and then defaults back down to a second class medical. If you are over the age of 40 you will have to return to your AME (Aero Medical Examiner) every six months to get it renewed. The second class medical is needed if you want to fly in any kind of commercial capacity. So that means for example pipeline flying, another aerial surveillance, flying tours and other time building gigs in addition to agricultural flying such as crop dusting. Again this medical certificate is valid for 12 moths and then after that this will default back down to a third class certificate. And that last tier, the third class certificate is needed for private pilots and student pilots. This has the longest validity of 60 months for pilots younger than 40 years of age and 24 months fo those that are older.  Three outcomes of the examination - Your medical certificate will be issued - your medical certificate is denied, or - your medical certificate is deferred.   There are a few things that could potentially complicate your application for a medical certificate: - prescription medications - certain physical limitations  - any prior hospitalizations - a history with substance abuse - any history with mental disorders Even if you indicated that you have one of these disqualifying, you might be able to get a medical certificate anyway through a “special issuance authorization” that the FAA issues. In that case your medical is only valid along as your special issuance is valid for which can be shorter than the standard time that specific class of medical is valid for.    “Statement Of Demonstrated Ability (SODA)”.  This is a waiver that would be issued if you have a condition that is not likely to change. For example upper or lower limb amputees could qualify for  a SODA after doing a flight test. I personally have seen a pilot that was lacking a thumb on his right hand for example, and was able to fly with a SODA. In that case, this statement is part of your medical and you don’t have continue to provide additional documentation any longer.   Basic Med Now there is an alternative to holding a medical which is called BasicMed.  BasicMed is an alternative medical qualification to the third class medical so you can be PIC if have held a medical before and if your airplane complies with the following:  - not carry more than five passengers - operate under VFR or IFR, within the US, at less than 18000 feet MSL, not exceeding 250 knots - and you can’t fly for hire In order to be eligible for BasicMed you personally have to: - Hold a U.S. driver’s license. - Hold or have held a medical certificate issued by the FAA at any point after July 14, 2006. - Answer the health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) and complete your examination by any physician – required every 4 years. - Take the online medical education course (required every 2 years) and complete the attestations/consent to the National Driver Register (NDR) check. Keep the course completion document. I would love to hear from you, let’s have a conversation. Are you planning on getting your medical soon? Or if you are already flying what medical certificate did you get? Leave your thoughts here in the comments Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/  

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 2nd, 2020. In this episode you will learn more about: A multi-industry coalition letter to the Senate about Ligado, AOPA works to save this Oahu airport, scholarships keep flying dream alive for youngsters, AOPA's High School Aviation STEM Symposium goes virtual, and Dogs are this doctors co-pilot!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 26th, 2020. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA’s Air Safety Institute releases latest Nall Reports, GA leaders meet at Redbird Migration online, Hayward Air Rally beats COVID-19 and wildfires, Able Flight pursues drone training options, and AOPA investigates FlyThisSim complaints.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 19th, 2020. In this episode you will learn more about: Boeing’s Pilot and Technician Outlook predicts a drop in demand, FAA calls new attention to older Piper PA-28 fuel selector valves, BasicMed reaches 60,000 pilots, Colorado group presses public benefit of seaplanes, and one young pilot STOL the show!

When you apply for a medical certificate, you are required to complete FAA Form 8500-8. Falsifying any information on this form can subject you to a five of $250,000 and five years in prison. If you have concerns about your ability to obtain a medical certificate, I recommend consulting an advisor before applying for your medical. One such advisor is David Hale, who you met in RFT 364. There are several situations in which a pilot can find himself/herself without a medical certificate. One such case could be where the pilot has simply allowed his/her medical certificate to lapse. Another case could be where the pilot applies for a certificate and is denied due to a medical issue that the FAA considers disqualifying. In that case, the pilot may not use any of the other strategies, such as BasicMed or Sport Pilot medical. Even with a denial, the pilot may continue to fly with a certificated pilot acting as Pilot In Command (PIC), as long as the aircraft does not require a copilot. The pilot may operate the controls, from either seat, but the pilot without a medical is officially a passenger. Many aircraft owners who have lost their medicals use this strategy. If there has not been a denial from the FAA, there are other avenues available to General Aviation (GA) pilots. The pilot may operate as a Sport Pilot, flying a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). An LSA is an aircraft that: Has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 1,320 lbs. Has a maximum stall speed of 51 mph (45 knots) Has a maximum speed in level flight of 130 mph (120 knots) Has two-place maximum seating Has single, non-turbine engine, fixed propeller, fixed landing gear. With a Sport Pilot certificate, the pilot may use his/her driver’s license in place of a medical certificate. See more at https://www.flysportusa.com/med_cert.php. One step up from the Sport Pilot medical is BasicMed. Under BasicMed, pilots can get an authorization from their personal medical providers rather than from FAA Airman Medical Examiners (AMEs). The pilot completes a BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklistand gets a physical exam with a state-licensed physician. The pilot then completes a BasicMed Online Course. That’s it – nothing else required. Under BasicMed, the pilot may operate an aircraft with: a maximum gross weight of 6000 lbs up to 6 seats capable of flying at a maximum speed of 250 knots maximum altitude 18,000 feet VFR or IFR Using BasicMed, the pilot cannot operate for compensation or hire. One additional avenue for a pilot is to fly a glider, since no medical is required to fly a glider. Above all, common sense should prevail – if you’re not healthy enough to fly (whether or not you have a medical), don’t fly!

Robert rudely leaves out Lee and Scott from the intro as the episode quickly turns into a argument about whether or not you need a commercial pilots license to run booze out to the island and also, private vs. commercial for selling photography services. Scott schools Lee and Robert on BasicMed and more.https://robertberger.com/faraim004/Send Us An Email:faraim@LeeGriffing.comfaraim@ScottBores.comfaraim@RobertBerger.com

As we start a new decade, I'd like to share my experiences of the last decade with you. As I've mentioned in episode 300, my employment with Jet Airways in India ended toward the end of 2009. The Indian pilots were fully up to speed, and it was time for us expat pilots to leave. So there I was, 64 years old, unemployed, and no pension. I filed to start drawing Social Security payments and started looking for work. As so many of our podcast guests have advised, networking is the key to finding employment. In my case, I recalled reading an update from a former United pilot in our retiree newsletter. He had mentioned that he had a job performing airline audits, and I contacted him to learn more. He put me in touch with the company he worked for, ARG/US Pros. Toward the end of 2009 I visited them for an interview, and they hired me. https://youtu.be/Xxk3IIdJ7MU In January 2010 I attended Auditor Training, and then went on my first assignment, to Japan, in February. One of the reasons the company sent me to Japan for a month - four audits - was because I mentioned in the interview that I spoke Japanese. Each audit was five days long, and our team of five auditors (plus myself) would look at every area of an airline's operations, and debrief the airline CEO at the end of each day. On the weekends between each audit our team would work on our post-audit report and prepare for the next audit. During the first audit I mostly was observing, although toward the end I performed a lot of the auditing duties. For the last audit, I was "cleared solo" and operated by myself. The audit process is called IOSA - IATA Operational Safety Audit - and during an audit the team uses an IATA (International Air Transport Association) checklist to look at everything an airline does, to determine if the airline conforms to the ISARPs (IATA Standards and Recommended Practices). There are over 1000 ISARPs the team examines. It's hard work. For the next two years, I performed about an audit each month, and eventually became an audit team leader. Since I had studied Russian some 40 years earlier, I led a team to Moscow for a few weeks. By the end of the visit I was able to conduct the debriefs in Russian. Leading the team entailed planning for each audit and writing a detailed audit report at the end of each audit. It was a great experience, but I wanted to get a bit closer to airplanes. In 2012, through networking with some of my former Jet Airways pilots, I heard that Boeing was looking for instructor pilots (IPs), and I applied. I went out to Seattle and interviewed, and was hired to be an IP on the new B787. I started as a contract employee on the anniversary of my United new-hire date, October 16th. I went through the 787 course as a student, took a check ride and received another type rating: B787. Then I went back through the course again as an instructor-trainee. Since the 787 was not yet flying, Boeing didn't have any real airline students, so three of us instructors would practice our teaching on each other. Two of us would play student while the other instructor would go over the planned lesson in the simulator, then we would each trade places. Finally the 787 was cleared to fly and we started getting real airline students. I really enjoyed being back in a cockpit environment, but wasn't crazy about always being away from home. One day, a Boeing check airman told me that Omni Air International was looking for B777 IPs, and they were using the United simulators in Denver for their training. I applied to Omni, had a telephone interview with the Chief Pilot and the Director of Training, and was hired on a contract basis. So now I had two contract jobs: Boeing and Omni. Omni was great with scheduling, giving me work assignments a month in advance. Boeing operated a bit differently. Typically, I would get a call saying I had a work assignment in two more days. Sometimes I could accept the assignment, but often it conflicted with my Omni commitment. After I turned down several assignments, Boeing advised me I was no longer a contract employee. So I was all-in on Omni. Unfortunately, the United Training Center in Denver was getting busy with internal training, so Omni had to look elsewhere for simulators. Eventually, all of the Omni training was conducted at the Delta Airlines training center in Atlanta or in the Boeing training facility in Miami. In 2016, again through networking, I heard that a training company in Tennessee, ARCS Aviation, was looking for a B777 Subject Matter Expert (SME) for some software development. I contacted the owner, and he drove up to Atlanta to meet me when I had finished an Omni simulator period. We hit it off, and I started doing consulting work for ARCS. After a few years, Omni decided to use only their line pilots as simulator instructors, so we parted ways, and I spent all of my time as an SME, first on the B777, then the B787, then the B747. It was a great job that I could do at home, on my computer. Finally, the software programs were complete, and my work for ARCS was over. In 2016 I started the Ready For Takeoff Podcast at the urging of an Omni pilot, Phil Pagoria, and my son Steve. Phil became one of my first guests on the podcast, and will make an appearance again soon! Steve walked me through everything I needed to do to produce a podcast, and has been my go-to person every time I need help. In 2018 I heard from a friend, Nick Hinch (former RFT guest) that Wheels Up was looking for pilots. I hadn't flown in nine years, but had stayed current in simulators, and figured this would be my last chance to be employed as a pilot again. But, of course, my medical certificate had expired. So I made an appointment with my Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). And I did something really stupid. For over 30 years, I had gone to the same AME, and every time on my application I had listed all of my visits to healthcare professionals since my previous visit (6 months earlier). And for some reason, I don't know why, I simply did the same thing. I listed all of my doctor visits since seeing him last. This is important: the form only asks for doctor visits in the last three years. But I foolishly listed all of them, and some from five, six or seven years earlier, were no one else's business, certainly not the FAA's. My AME said he needed to send my information to the FAA, and the FAA Medical Department wanted some tests. Expensive tests, over $10,000 worth of tests. I saw the Wheels Up job disappearing, and asked the FAA if I could change my application from First Class medical to Third Class. No can do. Once you apply for a medical certificate, it must be either Approved or Denied. After many exchanges of letters, mine was Denied. After a Denial, an airman cannot get ANY medical certificate, including the new BasicMed. So, the only solo flying I can legally perform is in a glider, which does not require a medical certificate. One of my first jobs when I had retired from United in 2005 had been teaching at Metropolitan State College of Denver, in their Aviation Department. In 2018 I visited them, now renamed Metropolitan State University of Denver, to see if they needed a classroom instructor. My timing was perfect, and I started teaching Fundamentals of Aviation and Basic Instrument Flight, two days each week, as a contract employee. Eventually, I became a full-time employee with the title of Lecturer, and I still teach courses two days every week. In 2018 I was accepted to the Writers Guild of America Veterans Writing Project, and started working on a screenplay adaptation of my Hamfist novel series. (That's my son Steve sitting next to me in the first picture that comes up on that website). In the next RFT episode I'll visit the year 2019. Have a GREAT 2020!

Dr. Jonathan Sackier and Gary Crump return with the next episode of the Pilot Protection Services podcast, tackling the topic of ageism in aviation. With humans living and staying healthier for longer, pilots are comfortably taking advantage of the ability to fly under the new BasicMed rules - and that's a great thing for GA.   Gary Crump Gary is the Director of AOPA’s Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Section and has spent the last 32 years assisting AOPA members. He is also a former Operating Room Technician, Professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, and has been a pilot since 1973. Dr. Jonathan Sackier Dr. Jonathan Sackier is an expert in aviation medical concerns and helps members with their needs through the AOPA Pilot Protection Services plan.

Listen to the top five general aviation news updates for the week of October 21, 2019, in under five minutes! In this episode, get all the updates from NBAA in Las Vegas this week! Also, find out about new technology helping GA pilots fly more efficiently, get the inside scoop on a recently-settled lawsuit between uAvionix and Garmin, learn what country BasicMed pilots can fly to next, see what flight schools and CFIs won top honors at AOPA's Flight Training Experience Awards, and see if the copper bust of Orville Wright has been found in North Carolina! 

We strap into a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F–16. The best flight instructors and flight schools of 2019 are revealed. Pilots under BasicMed can now fly to Mexico. The NTSB reveals new details of the B–17 disaster in Connecticut.

Dr. Randy delves into the details of BasicMed and regular class medicals in this in-depth discussion. Check out the Medical Matters forum on SuperCub.Org    

Listen to the top five general aviation news updates for the week of September 3, 2019, in under five minutes! We hope your Labor Day was filled with lots of flying! In this episode get the inside scoop on general aviation relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian, hear more about the "Safe and Quiet Skies Act," celebrate BasicMed reaching 50,000 pilots, and stay up to date on a recent FAA Flight Advisory for GA travel in the Southeast ahead of a potential GPS and ADS-B interference on Thursday, Sept. 5th.     

On today’s show we’ll walk through some new flight training scholarships available that have approaching deadlines, BasicMed renewal, and some recent news on ADS-B rebates.   Resources https://www.flymauihi.com/ https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/equipadsb/rebate/ https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/february/26/basicmed-checking-for-clearance https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships https://air-pros.com/scholarship/ https://honolulu-hi.aauw.net/tweet-coleman-aviation-scholarship/   Gain the knowledge you need to pass your Private, Instrument or Commercial FAA written exam, plus “whole picture” learning that will make you a lifelong, safe aviator. Check out Aviator Training online ground school (LIVE and recorded formats): https://www.aviatortraining.com/   Get a Kore Aviation headset! Use this link and you’ll save 10% at checkout: https://www.koreheadset.com/discount/FLIGHTSCHOOL?rfsn=1947882.ec1885&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1947882.ec1885   What’s Next? COMMENT on www.flymauihi.com FOLLOW us on social media at @flymauihi, @johncaubble, @lcaubble SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or your favorite podcast provider EMAIL US! john@caubble.com or leslie@caubble.com

Join PIC medical specialists Jacquie Brown and Jeena Tyler as they discuss the process of renewing your BasicMed certificate as we approach the end of the first two-year cycle. Recorded live at Sun N Fun on April 4th, 2019 on Sun N Fun radio. You can find more info on Sun N Fun Radio at www.SnFRadio.com , and find their radio archives are at www.ChatsFromTheDeck.com .

Join AOPA's Pilot Information Center staff Gary Crump and Ferdi Mack for an update on the BasicMed program.

Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance. Send us an email - http://www.sjflight.com/Forms/inquiry.htm Max talks in detail about Night Flying, the horrendous accident rate for night flight, night illusions that can lead to accidents, and how to stay safe flying at night. Garmin introduces the GDL 52, an ADS-B plus SiriusXM weather receiver. Click here for the current listener survey. Tell us about the aviation headset you use most, what you like and dislike about it, and if you're planning to buy a new headset. Please visit my new Patreon page and make a contribution to help me with my goal of improving the AviationNewsTalk.com website. Mentioned in the Show Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself for Christmas. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do.  Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself for Christmas! FAA's Personal Minimums PAVE checklist News Stories Fairbanks Pilot Faces Possible Jail Time DOT Tweet on ATC Privatization Violated Anti-Lobbying Rule Mayo Clinic launches free online BasicMed course All-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver now available from Garmin Flight into IMC fatal for two EASA certification for 141hp Rotax 915 engine Australian Company Wants To Host The World's First Flying Car Race

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There are many ways for a pilot to flight plan a trip. Traditionally, it was done with a paper map, pencil, and a plotter. But now there are many new flight planning tools available on the Internet and as smartphone apps for iPhone and Android phones. We first talk about which percentage of listeners use each tool, then describe the most popular tools, and finally describe how user use multiple tools. Some of the tools described include: ForeFlight Skyvector.com Garmin Pilot FltPlan.com OzRunways 1800wxbrief.com WingX AOPA Flight Planner DUATs SkyDemon NavPlan EFB FlyQ EFB AirNav Pro Mermoz To reduce iPad discharge in flight, Greg Brown recommended turning the brightness down and this USB charger. Click here for the listener survey. Tell us what what ADS-B portable receiver you own or plan to buy, and what you like and dislike about it. Please visit my new Patreon page and make a contribution to help me with my goal of improving the AviationNewsTalk.com website. You can Dictate a listener question from your phone and I’ll try to answer it on a future show, or send an email. News Stories Eleventh-Hour Reprieve For Santa Monica Airport Wheels Up looks to buying more King Airs First Midair Collision between a Drone and an Aircraft Garmin Unveils Three New Touchscreen Displays UND launches $1.5 million scholarship endowment BasicMed: 20,000 Pilots Now Flying With It FAA Considers Canceling Certain Circling Procedures New Notes on Instrument Approach Charts Vintage Air Rally - Free, all expense paid Adventure

BasicMed is here! This week we talk with AOPA's medical certification expert Gary Crump about BasicMed. What is it? What does it mean for aviation? And most importantly, what does it mean for you? Plus tune in for the week's top headlines.

This week we meet the EAA government advocacy team, including Vice President of Advocacy and Safety Sean Elliott, Senior Government Advocacy Specialist Mack Dickson, and our own podcast host, Government Relations Director Tom Charpentier. Sean, Mack, and Tom provide an overview of EAA’s government advocacy work, including the recently implemented BasicMed medical certification rule, EAA’s work to bring inexpensive retrofit equipment to type-certificated aircraft, and new policy that expands legal protections on hangar use.

News Stories Arizona flight instructor jailed in Kansas Cessna ending production of Citation Mustang FAA complying with “two-for-one” executive order GA piston sales increased. Cirrus #1 in piston shipments Air Wisconsin offers cash bonuses for pilots Remote ATC tower testing continues in Leesburg, VA New Garmin Heads Up Display (HUD) AOPA Scholarship deadlines coming up FAA Publishes Clearance Delivery Phone numbers Skydiver drops from drone Colorado approves new Aviation license plate Piper Aztec strikes truck and loses landing gear Plus discussion on the limitations of portable ADS-B receivers, and listener questions on BasicMed and reducing the cost of flight training. You can also Dictate a listener question from your phone and I’ll try to answer it on a future show, or send an email.

Have you ever thought about being an airline pilot? Or just wondered what the flying was like? This week we chat with Pete Bedell, a pilot for a major carrier. Bedell is a freelance contributor to AOPA Pilot and Flight Training magazines, and comes from a flying family. Also this week, BasicMed rolls out and we cover the top headlines.

This week GA pilots rejoice as the doctor checklist for BasicMed goes into effect. Plus new flying cars get off the ground.

This week the JPR crew talk about the official start of BasicMed. Plus the movie that inspired Airplane!