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John & Martha King are icons of pilot education. For the past 50 years, King Schools has delivered millions of courses to pilots in training, teaching more pilots than anyone in the history of aviation. I'm far from alone in regarding John and Martha as personal aviation mentors. Hear their story and thoughts on the future of general aviation! BROUGHT TO YOU Lightspeed – AMAZING Delta Zulu Headset with Kanari® Carbon Monoxide smart alert technology & Hearing EQity delivering crystal clear flight communication tailored to your individual hearing profile ***AND it's our FLY2WIN Challenge PRIZE! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avidyne www.avidyne.com Bose Aviation www.boseaviation.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com

Are you considering taking to the skies with your drone for commercial purposes? If so, obtaining your FAA Part 107 certificate—sometimes known as your drone pilot license—is an essential step. This certification not only legitimizes your operations but also ensures that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge of safety and regulations to navigate the airspace effectively. In this article post, we'll guide you through what you need to know to get your drone pilot license, drawing key insights from our FAA Part 107 information session that we ran on Drone Safety Day: "Get your drone pilot license | FAA Part 107 Information Session | Drone Safety Day."  https://youtu.be/CrS1562mzCs?si=oDRfKydRlUDK8Pu2 Understanding FAA Part 107 The FAA Part 107 certificate is crucial to operate your drone commercially. This isn't limited to direct business transactions; any flight not strictly for recreation falls under commercial use. Whether capturing aerial footage for a YouTube channel or conducting inspections for a construction site, you'll need this certification to comply with legal standards. Eligibility Requirements to get your drone pilot license To get your drone pilot license, you must meet specific criteria set by the FAA: Age: You must be at least 16 years old. Language: You should be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. Physical and Mental Fitness: You must be physically and mentally capable of safely operating a drone. The Knowledge Exam The Part 107 exam is a multiple-choice test covering many topics necessary for safe and legal drone operation. This includes understanding airspace classification, weather effects on drone performance, loading and performance, and emergency procedures. Remember, the exam focuses on theoretical knowledge rather than practical flying skills. Preparing for the Exam Proper preparation is key to passing the Part 107 exam. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you're ready: Study Resources: Use the Airman Certification Standards as a study guide. This document outlines all the topics you'll be tested on. Resources like the FAA's study materials and practice exams from King Schools can be extremely beneficial. Understanding Learning Preferences: Identify how you best absorb information, whether through videos, reading material, or interactive courses. Tailoring your study methods to your learning style can enhance your understanding and retention of the material. Registering and Taking the FAA part 107 Exam To get your drone pilot license, you must register for the exam through the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA). After registering, you can schedule your test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center. Make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID to the test. After the Exam Upon passing the exam, you must complete additional steps to get your drone pilot license officially. This includes submitting an application through IACRA and passing a background check. Once approved, you'll receive your remote pilot certificate in the mail. Maintaining Your Certification Your drone pilot license is valid for 24 months. To renew it, you must complete a recurrent online training course and pass a quiz with a 100% score, available through faasafety.gov. Staying current with this certification complies with regulations and ensures you remain knowledgeable about the latest drone operation safety and standards. Conclusion Getting your drone pilot license is an investment in your future as a commercial drone operator. It demonstrates your commitment to safety and adherence to regulations, making you a trustworthy choice for clients and collaborators. If you're ready to take the next step in your drone career, begin preparing for your Part 107 exam today and ensure you are well-equipped to take to the skies safely and legally. Watch the YouTube video "Get your drone pilot licens...

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Scholarship Information: Apply Now!   The NAFI/King Schools scholarship deadline is approaching on the 4th of January. Listen for information on the scholarship, how to apply, and a special thanks to King Schools for such a great program!

John and Martha King's use of technology and clear, simple, and fun teaching have made aviation knowledge more accessible to pilots throughout the world. After a dismal failure in a business for which they did not have a passion, John and Martha King decided to relax and indulge their love of flying for a while. In the early 1970s, they began teaching flying to mark time while looking for a “serious business.” After teaching live seminars for over a decade, they put their courses on video and began to revolutionize the flight training industry.For more than 40 years, King Schools has delivered many millions of courses to pilots in training. Through intimate video instruction, John and Martha King have taught more pilots than anyone in the history of aviation—for many years teaching more than half the pilots in the United States learning to fly. About King Schools, Inc.King Schools, Inc. is the world's leading producer of aviation training videos and computer software. It was first established in 1975, when John and Martha began flying throughout the country to teach aviation ground school courses. A decade later, they began producing video courses in a spare room of their house. Today, King Schools operates from an 18,000 sq. ft. complex, housing a dedicated video and software production facility. King has delivered more than 700,000 video-based knowledge courses and millions of short-subject video “Take-off” courses.King Schools is keenly aware of the importance of the work we do. During the time someone is learning to fly, flying is the most important thing in his or her life. We are privileged to play such a significant role in the lives of so many committed individuals. We take pride in producing quality work for these special people. Learn more at KingSchools.comhttps://kingschools.com/LIFT-BOOK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org   Scholarship Information Link: https://kingschools.com/king-schools-nafi-scholarship-information   Special Thanks to King Schools for their continued Support of NAFI and our Members!

Our guest speaker, Capt. Gema Goeyardi, gives advice and explains about acceptable visas for flight training for international students wishing to train in the United States. Flight School Mentioned in Episode - https://14daypilot.com/ (14DAYPILOT Flight Academy) https://www.youtube.com/c/14DAYPILOTFLIGHTACADEMY (YouTube Channel for 14DAYPILOT Flight Academy) Online Ground Schools For Student Pilots(Not endorsed by us, just a place to help you get started.)-https://rodmachado.com/products/rod-machados-40-hour-private-pilot-elearning-ground-school (Rod Machado's eLearning Ground School) https://www.kingschools.com/ (King Schools) https://www.gleimaviation.com/product-category/courses/ogs/ (Gleim Online Ground School) https://courses.sportys.com/training/portal/home/learn (Sporty's Pilot Training Online) https://www.asa2fly.com/Online-Ground-School-C460.aspx (ASA Online Ground School) https://groundschoolacademy.com/online-ground-school (MzeroA Online Ground School) Speakers – https://www.clubhouse.com/@ldgswithaflair (Captain Theresa) https://www.clubhouse.com/@gemagoeyardi (Gema Goeyardi) https://www.clubhouse.com/@hcarneiro (Henrique Carneiro) Show Resources – Clubhouse: https://clubhouseapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us (New User Guide) Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/pilot-flight-trainin (Pilot Flight Training Club) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landingswithaflair/?hl=en (@landingswithaflair) Show Website: https://landingswithaflair.com/ (landingswithaflair.com) Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Our guest speaker, Capt. Gema Goeyardi, talks about visas and requirements for international students wishing to receive flight training in the United States. Resources Mentioned in Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfMMrUM9ik (YouTube Video by Capt. Gema: "CAN WE USE B1/B2 USA VISA FOR FLIGHT TRAINING") https://www.usa.gov/visas#:~:text=B%2D1%20visa%20classification%20is,amateur%20contests%20for%20no%20pay (General Information about US Visas) https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ (ESTA Visa Waiver Program) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html (B-1 & B-2 Visa Programs Overview) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html (M-1 & F-1 Student Visa Programs Overview) https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/prepare/students-and-the-form-i-20 (Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” ) https://www.ice.gov/sevis/overview (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)) https://fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home/dod (TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) Online Portal) Online Ground Schools For Student Pilots(Not endorsed by us, just a place to help you get started.)-https://rodmachado.com/products/rod-machados-40-hour-private-pilot-elearning-ground-school (Rod Machado's eLearning Ground School) https://www.kingschools.com/ (King Schools) https://www.gleimaviation.com/product-category/courses/ogs/ (Gleim Online Ground School) https://courses.sportys.com/training/portal/home/learn (Sporty's Pilot Training Online) https://www.asa2fly.com/Online-Ground-School-C460.aspx (ASA Online Ground School) https://groundschoolacademy.com/online-ground-school (MzeroA Online Ground School) Free Aviation Handbooks & Manuals- https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak (Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge) https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation (FAA Aviation Handbooks Master List) Speakers – https://www.clubhouse.com/@ldgswithaflair (Captain Theresa) https://www.clubhouse.com/@gemagoeyardi (Gema Goeyardi) https://www.clubhouse.com/@hcarneiro (Henrique Carneiro) Show Resources – Clubhouse: https://clubhouseapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us (New User Guide) Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/pilot-flight-trainin (Pilot Flight Training Club) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landingswithaflair/?hl=en (@landingswithaflair) Show Website: https://landingswithaflair.com/ (landingswithaflair.com) Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Brian Hough Senior Vice President at King Schools brings his wealth of knowledge on developing aviation curriculums, insights into training efficiency, how best to serve a student, the pilot shortage and making collegiate education flexible for flight students.

King Schools is a school that has been focused on helping pilots learn the knowledge portion of their flight, safety and equipment training. John and Martha have really been all in with the aviation community trying to drive the skills that will make pilots safer.John and Martha founded the King Schools more than 4 and a half decades ago back in 1975 (Actually that was the year I was born). They started by giving ground schools while traveling to different cities and then moved into video production. Their usage of green screen technology was revolutionary and frankly these videos from 30 years ago can still be an inspiration to those of us involved in online training today.Their flight instruction video's have grown incredibly over that time and they now have self-study courses that cover pretty much all of the ratings and certificates you would likely be looking for. They have grown to more than 50 employees from their headquarters in Montgomery Field which is near San Diego California and they have their own in house digital studio.All of this has made John and Martha two of the most recognized flight instructors in the world and for what it's worth, it was their video series that I personally used to pass my Private, Instrument and Commercial knowledge tests. It's also what I plan to use to help with my CFI this year.

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86 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Aviation Deals on ForeFlight, Garmin, iPads and more for Private and Instrument Pilots 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 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. Black Friday and Cyber Monday Aviation Deals Garmin D2 Delta PX, GPS Pilot Watch + Pulse Ox Sensor $1249 Garmin D2 Delta, GPS Pilot Watch with Brown Leather Band $949.00 D2 Charlie Aviator Watch, Titanium Edition (Americas) $799.00 D2 Charlie Aviator Watch, Leather Band (Americas) $694.95 Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Aviation In-cockpit Bundle $499.99 Garmin aera660 Touchscreen Aviation GPS Portable $749 Garmin inReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicator $449.99  ForeFlight DealsThis promo is for people who don’t have a ForeFlight subscription and want to buy a new one, or for people who have a subscription AND they want to upgrade to a higher level plan. You can get 13 months for the price of 12 on a new ForeFlight subscriptions, or on a upgrade of your subscription now through Monday. To get this promo, you have to go to www.foreflight.com/buy and use the promo code FLYDAY18. Note that you can only use this promo by going on the web site; you can’t get access to it through the app.ForeFlight Gift Certificates (no discount) You can save some money on ForeFlight, or on any app that you might buy through the Apple App store if you buy by an iTunes gift card at a discount. These retailers are offering discounts on iTunes cards: Walmart – iTunes $50 card for $40 Target – iTunes card Buy 1 Get 1 30% Off Costco - iTunes $100 card for $15 off Limit 2 per Member The best discount I know of for ForeFlight is a 33% discount if you are a member of SAFE, the Society of Aviation and Flight Aviators, which is a Professional society for flight instructors. It costs $45/year to join SAFE, and I always encourage all flight instructors to join SAFE. By the way, membership in SAFE also gives you a free subscription to Flying magazine, which saves you about $14/year right there. And you get discounts for many other apps and products of interest to pilots. Headsets Deals - LightspeedLightspeed is offering a deal now through December 24, 2018. You will get $150 off when you buy two Lightspeed ANR headsets at the same time. Plus they’ll give you an additional $75 off for each additional headset you purchase. You can find this offer on their website at lightspeedaviation.com. Just enter promo code MHSD at checkout Headsets Deals - BoseThe offer is for the Bose A20 Aviation Headset, which sells for between $995 and $1095, depending upon whether it includes Bluetooth. The Black Friday Special offer is that when you purchase one of the A20 headsets at the normal price, you’ll get a free SoundLink Revolve speaker (a $199.95 value). And Additional A20 headsets purchased in the same cart transaction will receive a discount of 10%. The Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling Headset. Normally $349, is $50 off or $299. Note this is not an aviation headset; it's the type passengers wear on airliners. Ray-Ban Sunglasses20% off any online order at Ray-Ban.com. The promotion is valid through Monday, 11/26/2018. PilotSafety.org IFR Mastery DVD course, $149, but you can get $50 off if you use the Promo code “turkey”. 3-day clinics in Texas, combo of ground and flight instruction in a Cessna 206. Normally cost $2900, but you can get $500 with Promo code “turkey”. King Schools 20% off on all King School courses now through 8 PM PST on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Please use the code PUMPKINPIE at checkout online. Sporty's Sporty's Deluxe Learn To Fly Course Kit (Online and App) - 2019 Edition or DVD version is normally $430.02 is 25% off or $322.51. Sporty's Deluxe Instrument Rating Kit (Online and App version) or DVD version is normally $479.52 is 25% off or $359.64. Seattle Avionics Seattle Avionics is offering lifetime subscriptions on some of their apps. For example FlyQ EFB, is available for a one time price of $299 for VFR data, and $449 for VFR and IFR data. However the deal is limited to the first 300 buyers. Phone 425.806.0249. Garmin Panel Mount Avionics Deals Garmin G500 or G600 display owners. Trade-in your original system and receive a $2,000 credit toward the purchase of a new 10.6-inch G500 TXi, or $3,000 credit toward the purchase of a new 10.6-inch G600 TXi. Or $500 or $750 rebate with the purchase of a new G500 TXi or G600 TXi. If you currently own a Garmin GNS430 or 530 with with or without WAAS, you can get big credits toward the purchase of a new GTN 650 or GTN 750 touchscreen navigator. Trade-in credits range between $2000 and $5000, depending upon which unit you’re trading in, and whether you’re purchasing the GTN 650 or GTN 750 touchscreen navigator. If you’d like to put a new autopilot in your plane, Through December 28, 2018, customers can receive $500 via a mail-in rebate with the purchase of a GFC 500, or $1000 with the purchase of a GFC 600 advance autopilots. The GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponder meets and is available at a special promotional price of $2,995 through the end of 2018. iPadsMost Black Friday deals you’ll find are for WiFi only iPads, which don’t have a built-in GPS, so you don’t want one of those if you want to see your current plane position when you’re flying. Instead you’ll need a version labeled +Cellular or +LTE. MacMall.com which is offering $30 off all of their iPads with Cellular. B&H Photo has discounts that range from $30 off up to $130 off on iPads with Cellular. At Verizon, if you buy a new iPhone, they’ll offer you a 9.7-inch iPad with LTE for $99 at checkout when you sign up for a two year contract. Sprint is offering a iPad 6th Generation 32GB for $4.17 per month for 24 months. And if you buy a new iPhone at the same time as the iPad. Apple is offering a Apple Store Gift Card of up to $100 when you buy select iPad Models. The fine print says customers can receive an Apple Store Gift Card with the purchase of select Apple products. Offer is valid at Apple Store locations, on apple.com, and by calling 1 800 MY APPLE for purchases on November 23-26, 2018. Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do.  Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Please Take our 2018 Listener Survey. I'd love to get your feedback and ideas for improving this podcast. Social Media Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Online UAS training offered by both King Schools and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

John and Martha King are aviation legends. The husband and wife duo has produced thousands of products through King Schools, and the pair continue to delight audiences with a playful back and forth that anyone who's married can appreciate. But not only do the Kings live and work together, they fly together as well. Tune in to this week's show to hear who is the better pilot and how they keep things fun and safe in the cockpit.

In this episode you will hear the recording of Podapalooza 2011. It was a different format this year being held at the Sennheiser tent. It was more a party than a podcast. I hope you enjoy it.Shoutouts:Shout outs go to our sponsors who with out their support, this event could not be possible.myTransponder.com Sennheiser Aviation HeadsetsAnd to the participants.Hangar Flying Podcast (www.Upgrd.com/hangarflying) Gabrielle Palmas @TwiliteFlyerStuck Mic Avcast (www.stuckmicavcast.com) Victoria Neuville @ToriaFly Preflight TV (www.preflight.tv) Mark Newman @mrcnwmnOther Peoples Airplanes (www.otherpeoplesairplanes.com) David Allen @DaveFlysPursuit of Wings (www.pursuitofwings.com) Damon Favor @PilotDamonIn The Pattern Podcast (www.inthepatternpodcast.com) Chris Holub @cholubaz John  Conway @PilotConwayAirplane Porn (www.airplaneporn.com) Chris Bachelor @airplanepornPilots Journey (www.pilotsjourneypodcast.com) Stu Stevenson @PilotStuPlane Crazy Down Under (www.planecrazydownunder.com) Steve Visscher @stevevisscher Grant McHerron @falcon124Flight Time Radio (www.flighttimeradio.com) Milford ShirleyPowered Sport Flying Radio Show (www.psfradio.com) Roy BeisswengerAirplane Geeks (www.airplanegeeks.com) Robert Mark @jetwhine David Vanderhoof @DMVanderhoof Dan Webb @danwebbagePilot's Flight PodLog (www.pilotsflightpodlog.com) David Allen @DaveFlysAirPigz (www.airpigz.com) Martt Clupper (@airpigz)New Pilot PodBlog (www.thenewpilotpodblog.com) Robert Cigliano @RobertCigliano Mile High Flyers (www.milehighflyers.com) Nate Duehr @denverpilot Doug Hindman @dhindmanjr PilotCast (www.pilotcast.com) Kent Shook @flyingcheezhead Bill Williams @billwilStudent Pilot Cast (www.studentpilotcast.com) Bill Williams @billwilAirspeed (www.airspeedonline.com) Steve Tupper (@stephenforce)Also LiveATC.net for providing live internet streaming.And finally, those who provided prizesSennheiser (www.sennheiser.com)King Schools (www.kingschools.com) @FunFlyingThe Aviators (www.theaviators.tv) @TheAviatorsTVPilots Journey Podcast & WindTee (www.pilotsjourneypodcast.com) @PilotsJourney (www.windtee.com) @WindTeeBlue skies and tailwinds always.You can reach me at TheNewPilotPodBlog@gmail.comPlease send comments and suggestions.You can follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/NewPilotPodBlogAnd LIPilot on myTransponder.comPlease join the myTransponder.com group Friends of The New Pilot PodBlog.The New Pilot PodBlog is now on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheNewPilotPodBlogThe intro and closing song is John Mellencamp's My Aeroplane.Direct access to the mp3 is here

Hello everybody. This is a special episode. PJ Gustafson has joined me on the podcast to talk about the 1940 Air Terminal Museum and the vintage Cessna that they are raffling off.  Each year, the museum gives away a vintage Cessna airplane to raise money for the continued operation and restoration of the museum building.The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in a beautiful art-deco air terminal building at the William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, Texas. It pays tribute to the history of civil aviation including the airlines, general aviation and business aviation.The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is open to the public between the hours of:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on SundayThe Museum is closed on Mondays.Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Admission is free for members of the United States military, law enforcement, firefighters, and their families.The third Saturday of every month the museum has an event called Wings and Wheels and it features aircraft and cars on static display out on the ramp. Each month there is a different theme. This month's theme is the raffle give away and they will also be unveiling next year's raffle plane. August's theme is experimental aircraft. So anyone with an experimental aircraft is welcome to fly in.Raffle Plane This year the museum is raffling off a beautiful vintage 1958 Cessna 172. The tickets are $50 and no more than 2,500 tickets will be sold. These are great odds, better than Sportys, King Schools or AOPA.This beautiful Cessna sports polished a aluminum exterior, with black and white trim and full VFR vintage panel.  The drawing is on July 17, 2010, only two weeks away. Currently 1,400 tickets have been sold, so the odds are even better. So please purchase some tickets to help support this wonderful museum and you might just win this beautiful 1958 Cessna 172.You can find out more about the raffle on the museum's website at http://www.1940airterminal.org. You can also follow the Museum on Twitter at @1940ATM or "Like" them on Facebook by searching for 1940 Air Terminal Museum.You can follow the Raffle Plane on Twitter at @N4285F and you can follow the planes flight progress live at http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N4285F.Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 713-454-1940, in person at the museum, or by going to  any of the locations where they bring the raffle plane until the drawing takes place.Oshkosh 2010I have all my tickets for The Worlds Greatest Aviation Celebration, EAA's AirVentue Oshkos 2010. I will be there Thursday, July 29,  through Sunday, August 1. Me and my 2 boys, Robert and Joey will be camping at Camp Scholler. So if anyone would like to meetup, please drop me a line. I would love to meet with you.                                         Happy Independence Day Everyone. Get out there and exercise your freedom to fly in the greatest country in the world.Thanks for listening.Blues skies everyone!You can reach me at TheNewPilotPodBlog@gmail.comPlease send comments and suggestions.You can follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/NewPilotPodBlogAnd LIPilot on myTransponder.comPlease join the myTransponder group Friends of The New Pilot PodBlog.The intro and closing song is John Mellencamp's My Aeroplane.Direct access to the mp3 is here.

This episode is the first in a series that will run through spring. No yet idea how many episodes will be in the series or exactly what the content will be, but we know this: Spring will be here soon and with it the best time of year in the Northern Hemisphere to learn to fly. And, for that matter, there's still a lot of good flying weather left for those listeners in the Southern Hemisphere.If you've never been up in a general aviation airplane - or if you have, but haven't yet made the decision to start flight training in earnest, these episodes are for you. They're also for people who have started training on a certificate or rating but, for whatever reason, have stopped training.I know exactly what I'm talking about here. I didn't start flight training until my mid thirties. I had a year-long hiatis in my training for the private pilot certificate when my son was born. And I always seem to have a hiatis toward the end of the year because my law practice tends to get very busy at that time of the year. Case in point, I'm probably four or five flights away from the instrument rating in a Part 141 program, but I'm almost embarassed to say how long it's been since I was last at the flight controls of anythng other than a Frasca 142 simulator - mainly because the weather hasn't been flyable, I'm slammed at work, and I have a couple of great kids that justifiably demand my attention.But this is the year. I'm going to polish off the instrument rating. And if you have unfinished business at the airport - or have yet to start that business, the time is either now or very soon.So we're doing a few episodes to give you the motivation and drive to get to the airport - or get back to the airport, as the case may be.And what better way to start than to bring you John and Martha King. John and Martha King are two of the best-known flight instructors and aviation advocates in the world. Starting in the early 1970s, they have built a business that has grown into an 18,000 square-foot complex in San Diego and reaches to every corner of the general aviation world through mail order, multimedia training, and personal appearances. Not to mention at least one podcast episode.The Kings' bios would take at least 20 minutes to try to completely cover (I know - I tried), so we're just going to hit the highlights here. Each holds every single category and class of FAA pilot and instructor certificate. Each of them continues to be active in many categories, regularly flying everything from jet and piston airplanes and helicopters to weight-shift trikes and powered parachutes. They even serve as backup pilots for the Fujifilm blimp.They lecture widely and make many public appearances. You may guess from some prior episodes that it was tough to get access to the people I've interviewed and you'd be right in some cases. Not so with the Kings. I was on the phone with then very quickly after requesting the interview. Lots of aviation icons talk a good game at the big events about being champions of general aviation and aerospace education, but the Kings put their day-to-day time and energy where their reputations are.Lastly, I should tell you that I've been through the Cessna Pilot Center (or "CPC") series of CD-ROM training courses for both private and instrument pilot. Those programs featured the Kings heavily, in addition to Rod Machado and others. Even though I had already been through a private ground school in a Part 141 program before taking the CPC courses, I learned new things from the CPC courses and developed a better understanding of the things I already knew. I have not been through other multimedia courses except a but of the ASA instrument DVDs, and can say little one way or another about other courses, but I was already a pretty sophisticated consumer as private pilot training materials went, and found the Kings' materials very effective.Anyway, on to the interview with John and Martha King.[Interview audio.]Thanks to John and Martha King for appearing on Airspeed. You can find more information about John and Martha and about King Schools at www.kingschools.com. There's a link in the show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com to the article that I mentioned: Battling the "Big Lie:" John King's Crusade to Change Aviation's Culture. It's definitely worth a read by every pilot and by every every pilot's family and friends who have questions about safety in general aviation.One other thing. I make it a point of telling you guys when I have anything that comes close to a conflict of interest. Like the episode about ballistic recovery parachutes where I disclosed my small stock holding in BRS Parachutes. One could be forgiven for thinking that my enthusiasm about the Kings is motivated by some advertising deal. But I received no promotional consideration from King Schools or anyone connected in any way with the Kings for this episode. None asked and none offered. Their materials are just that good and their generosity with their time is just that . . . well, generous.There might be better training materials out there - and you should avail yourself of whatever works for you - but I was really happy with my experience with the Kings' materials and you probably would be, too. It's all about what makes your flight training experience most productive and what gets people up in the air sooner, more safely, and so inspired after each lesson that they spend five minutes in the parking lot of the flight school trying to figure out which key unlocks the car. Yeah, it can be that way sometimes. And it can be that way soon if you get yourself to the airport and take the first - or the next - step.Lastly - and I'll get to this more in depth in a future episode - the best first step in pursuing pilot training is to visit www.beapilot.com. You can obtain a certificate right then and there that's good for your first flight lesson for $99 or less at any of about 2,000 flight schools that participate in the program.More about John and Martha: http://www.kingschools.com/MeetJohnAndMartha.aspKing Schools: www.kingschools.comBattling the "Big Lie:" John King's Crusade to Change Aviation's Culture: http://www.kingschools.com/news/BigLie.htmCessna Pilot Centers: http://learntofly.com/howto/cpc.chtml