Podcasts about Reno Air Races

What happens when an airline pilot, air racer, and social media powerhouse collide? Meet Tommy Suell, a man whose passion for flight takes him from the cockpit of United Airlines planes to the thrill of the Reno Air Races. In this episode, he opens up about how his aviation journey began, his family's deep ties to flying, and the rush of low-altitude air racing. Tune in and catch all the action!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How Tommy Suell transformed from a self-described shy kid to a social media sensation, using his passion for aviation to build an Instagram following of tens of thousands. Explore how obtaining a seaplane rating has unlocked new possibilities for Tommy, allowing him to land on beaches and fly over water, adding a whole new dimension to his aviation pursuits. How homeschooling his four daughters has created the flexibility for spontaneous international travel, hands-on learning, and a lifestyle of freedom that blends adventure with education. How Tommy transformed his flying passion into a thriving social media presence, inspiring thousands with his adventurous aviation posts. Inside look at the intense world of air racing, from pylon schools to racing at 50 feet off the ground.     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Pylon Racing Seminar at the National Championship Air Races      ABOUT TOMMY SEULL Tommy is a passionate aviator and commercial airline pilot who showcases his love for aviation through his popular Instagram account, @planejunkies. Growing up in a military family, Tommy was immersed in the world of flight from an early age, and he now shares his thrilling experiences in aerobatics, air racing, and seaplane flying. With a deep-rooted commitment to aviation, he has cultivated a dynamic social media presence that inspires fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Beyond the cockpit, Tommy involves his family in his flying adventures, creating unforgettable moments that reflect his lifelong passion for the skies.     CONNECT WITH TOMMY Instagram: @planejunkies     CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call ‭704-717-8900 x120‬ to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.  

Over the weekend, the Reno Air Show celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of aviation events in Reno. This event known as the Reno Air Races will be moving to Roswell, New Mexico, beginning in 2025. Despite Reno losing its premiere aviation event, local aviators were excited to engage for a final time with an aviation-minded community. Report by Alin Beane

Thanks for listening to the June 3, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here's what we talked about this week:   Reno Air Races find new home in Roswell, NM Survey finds pilots who use home flight simulators get to checkride quicker Practice your Oshkosh arrival with SimVenture Maryland bills extend tax break for aircraft owners   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Imagine yourself soaring through the air - sometimes just a couple hundred feet above the ground - at hundreds of miles an hour, performing such maneuvers as spins, loops, rolls, as well as the somewhat ominously titled ‘Hammerhead', all while being subjected to up to 10 g's of force and knowing full well that one misstep could very possibly lead to hitting the ground! Welcome to just another day at the office for today's exceptional guest. Born and raised in California, Vicky Benzing is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, aerobatic performer and air racer. With over 9500 hours of flight time and over 1300 parachute jumps, Vicky's flying career has spanned nearly 40 years, and she currently holds an airline transport rating as well as a commercial rating in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders. Fascinated by flight since childhood, Vicky was eventually fortunate enough to receive training from the legendary pilot, Amelia Reid. After earning her PhD. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and working in the Silicon Valley high tech industry, Vicky returned to her lifelong passion full time where she now holds a surface level aerobatic waiver, and has flown in hundreds of air shows across the country. She was voted “Rookie of the Year” in her first year of air racing, and currently holds the crown of the “Fastest Woman Ever” in the history of the Reno Air Races. In addition to all of these spectacular achievements, Vicky has also worked on a number of film, television, and media projects. Today, Sandy and Sandra sit down with Vicky to explore her inspiring journey from her early fascination with aviation to her remarkable career including her many, many achievements along the way as well as her unique perspective as a truly extraordinary woman in aviation. Episode Highlights: What sparked Vicky's passion for aviation and aerobatics Her aerobatics training Amelia Reid's impact upon Vicky and her career Her flight from New Jersey to California in her own plane The California Aeronautical University Vicky's PhD in Chemistry and work in the tech industry What kept Vicky from becoming an astronaut Vicky's Extra 300 planes Surface level aerobatic waivers Her favorite and most difficult maneuvers Air racing Vicky's P-51 Mustang Becoming a movie and TV star with her planes Vicky's interest in parachute jumping Her experience over the years as a woman pilot Vicky's advice for young girls who want to follow in her footsteps Her thoughts on the future of aerobatic flight Quotes: "You can have it all. Absolutely. You don't have to make those choices… you can have it all." "My uncle took me flying when I was a little kid, and I remember it distinctly." "The moment I stepped into the airplane and took the controls, I knew that was something I would do for the rest of my life." "But at an air show, they pay you to come, they pay for your hotel and car. The crowd tells you how much they love you." "You need a lot of g-forces to make the maneuvers look crisp." "It's an amazing time to be a pilot, especially for young people entering the industry." Keep the adrenaline rush going at: Homepage: theadrenalinezone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadrenalinezone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adrenalinezonep TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theadrenalinezone Vicky's Homepage: https://www.vickybenzing.com/

Wrapping up our week at the Reno Air Races, and firing on all cylinders. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com  

It's the last Reno Air Races.  We were there, and received a whole lot of the unexpected. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Mail Call - AFRS WWII Radio    

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this weeks packed show! In this week's show we've got fake....engine parts....news, a flying eye in the sky, more droning on (and not just from Carlos), and a couple having a LOVE MOMENT!     We've got an update from Armando about the Reno Air Races, and in the military we have simulator training in Ukraine, more droning on from Nev, and Fortnite comes to the B-52! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Tune in as Ron and Dave discuss the last of the Reno Air Races, the Remote ID delay, a couple small crashes, and the Streator Fly In. 

Welcome to your weekly General Aviation news update, we have 3 stories for you; Cirrus SR10, A Mid-air at the Reno Air Races, and Joey, who has announced the location of their new plant!

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Ever wished you could just pack up, hit the road and free yourself from the constraints of conventional life? Well, Patti and I did just that—we sold our worldly belongings, bought an RV and embarked on an unforgettable journey of discovery, adventure, and profound life lessons.Our compelling stories about our nomadic life will take you from the awe-inspiring Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque to the mesmerizing sight of manatees in Crystal River. We share candidly about our fears, our triumphs, and the life-altering decisions we made along the way. We also recount the enriching encounters we had with unique individuals, like the remarkable family we met in Lake Mead, and the life lessons we learned from them.This episode isn't just about our extraordinary experiences; it's about inspiring you to live a life without regrets and packed with rich experiences. So, whether you're a seasoned traveler or contemplating trading your house keys for a set of RV keys, our tales are bound to stir your spirit of adventure. We also delve into the practicalities of RV life, including picking the perfect campground and navigating the technicalities of maintaining an RV. So buckle in and embark on this inspiring journey of living life fully, nomad-style.In this episode we mentioned:Reno Air Races https://youtu.be/A2B3AegXqgMAlbuqurque Balloon Fiesta https://youtu.be/txMlqtDWXQsKelly Park Natural Spring In Florida https://youtu.be/8wavXp6dY78The Manateeshttps://youtu.be/jTorEkk1W5kHeceta Lighthouse https://youtu.be/aBKQXNqXMNUExploring Through Our Lens  YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2YjkNqfLAzB207o_QJ0xwThe Electric Bikes:  Kracken Adventure Bikes    $400 off with Code: HUNTLink : https://www.krackenadventurebikes.com/discount/HuntWant to know how we camp for less than $9 a night?Fill out the form to get the latest information & special promotions. Episodes Sponsors & Discounts: • RV Trip Wizard Code: RVLIFEPodcast for 25% off • Harvest Hosts Code: HUNT20 for 20% off • Open Road Resorts Mention RV LIFE Podcast for discounts • Boondockers Welcome Code: HUNT20 for 20% off • Kracken Adventure Bikes - Code: Hunt for $400 off • AirSkits Use Discount Code: RVPOD • Liquid Rubber Code: RVLIFEPOD for 15% off • Wholesale Warranties • National Indoor RV Centers • MotorHome Tires Follow, Leave Comments, or Message Us On Social Media: Facebook Instagram Linktree Check Out Dan & Patti's RV Lifestyle Youtube Channel

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nick Codling for this week's episode. In this week's show we have more unruly behaviour in the skies and Carlos breaks down the REAL costs of learning to fly in the UK.   Armando brings us some sad news about the Reno Air Races.  In the military, the new AC-130 Gunship unleashes hell on a Korean island and the US Air Force's mobility and transport fleet go incognito!  Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are some of the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL New budget airline coming soon to Glasgow International Airport https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23369354.new-budget-airline-coming-soon-glasgow-international-airport/ Chaos erupts on airline flight after passenger tries to open door midflight https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2023/03/chaos-erupts-on-airline-flight-after-passenger-tries-to-open-door-midflight.html Airline introduces paper plates in premium class and passengers are absolutely livid https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/asia-middle-east/airline-introduces-paper-plates-premium-29415062 London City Airport is scrapping the 100ml liquids rule in time for the Easter holidays https://www.cntraveller.com/article/london-city-airport-scraps-100ml-liquids-rule Loganair pilot Rachel Gilmour flying flag for female pilots https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23370156.loganair-pilot-rachel-gilmour-flying-flag-female-pilots/ Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-indicates-the-airbus-a380-has-no-long-term-future-at-the-airline How much it really costs to learn to fly aeroplanes https://flyer.co.uk/feature/how-much-does-a-private-pilots-licence-cost/ Best long haul flight essentials, from neck pillows to earplugs https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/gadgets-tech/gadgets-accessories/best-long-haul-flight-essentials-b1065332.html MILITARY AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ac-130-ghostrider-gunship-unleashes-hell-on-south-korean-island Air Mobility Command's Fleet Of Tankers, Cargo Planes Go Incognito https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-mobility-commands-fleet-of-tankers-cargo-planes-go-incognito

Welcome back! This week we talk about the breaking news of the Reno Air Races announcing that their last year of putting on the races will be in 2023. Very sad and unfortunate news, but also not surprising, unfortunately. We get a bit into sportsman, but we really focus on the excitement of advanced and unlimited this year with it being team selections for unlimited, and WAAC being in the US, so we are gearing up as the season starts here later this month with The Snowbird Classic being the first contest in FL coming up in 3 weeks. We talk about new airplanes, how well-supported the French team is, and so much more! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off!

Join me not only for the return of the show, but for my Grandfathers return to the Reno Air Races after over 41 years.  During this episode, we not only experience some great racing, but we were graced with learning about a wonderful man and airmen, Lt. Col. Robert Friend. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!!!!!!! Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Robert J. Friend, Tuskegee Pilot who led UFO Project, By Sam Roberts Robert Friend (pilot) - Wikipedia

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for a special recorded show this week. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Nev and Carlos bring us some more of their time at the Jersey International Air Show, Captain Nick continues his discussion with Chris Burwell and Armando shares with us an amazing chat he had with Vicky Benzing at this year's Reno Air Races.

Hey all! Welcome back! We had a couple of weeks of messiness and Jeff couldn't record, so I wanted to throw a solo podcast out just to update everyone on what is going on and, to shoot the shit a bit. It was weird talking to myself, which is something I only do in the shower… Anyhoo, I ramble on about the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach this weekend, a recap of the Reno Air Races, and I get into the Advanced category at Nationals, as well as what aircraft are being flown. Hopefully, we are back to our scheduled programming and will bring you a bunch of content for Nationals this week!Thank you to LIFT Aviation. Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off your order!

Jet aircraft are well known for their role in air warfare, appearances on the silver screen, and wowing audiences at airshows worldwide, but did you know a small group of brave, mostly former military, pilots meet in the desert north of Reno, Nevada each September to race them?On this episode, retired Nevada ANG Major Rick Vandam and retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Peter "Tool" Stavrides discuss the who / what / when / where / why / and—particularly—how former military jet aircraft compete in the Reno Air Races jet class, the fastest competitive motorsport on (...ok, just slightly above) earth.Listener questions addressed on this episode include how ordnance, fuel tanks, and other stores attach to fighter aircraft, the AN/APX-111 antenna blades on the front of some F-16's and F/A-18's, and why pilots' heads bump forward slightly at the end of an aircraft catapult stroke.Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Peter Zaccagnino went to Embry Riddle for an engineering degree. While he was learning about aerospace engineering, he was taking flight training and was getting to amass experience with flying sky-divers and getting tailwheel experience initially in a Pitts Biplane and then a Cessna 195, with a rotary engine. He was 19 when used that Pitts to get into aerobatic flying and discusses what that preflight entails. Peter loves to flight instruct in the MIG-29. He also likes to teach out of larger seaplanes to include the Grumman Mallard, Goose, and Albatross. Peter used his engineering knowledge to also fly as a test pilot. Peter has also raced both prop and jet aircraft in the Reno Air Races and has won 4 times, making him an Air Racing Hall of Famer. Peter is also the author of several books. The first one is Relevant and has just released the sequel called the New Cold War. Peter has also been on television shows such as Air Dogs and Aircraft Repo. Links from the show:  Park City Aviators Website   Park City Aviators Instagram   High Performance Air Racing Instagram   Relevant: A Military Thriller Inspired by True Events Amazon Link   The New Cold War Amazon Link   Pete's Air Racing Biography

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Vicky Benzing. Vicky enjoyed an extremely successful career in tech and then decided to pursue an encore career as a stunt pilot, where she performs heart-stopping moves in airshows across the country. In both careers, she was often one of the only leading women which led to some interesting money stories. Born and raised in California, Vicky is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, aerobatic performer, and air racer. With over 9000 hours of flight time and over 1300 parachute jumps, Vicky has a passion for everything airborne. Her flying career has spanned nearly forty years and she currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating as well as a commercial rating in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders. Vicky still remembers her first flight in her uncle's airplane when she was just a small child. Inspired by that flight at a very young age, Vicky learned to fly in an antique airplane at a small airport on the California coast while working on her PhD in Chemistry from UC Berkeley. Following obtaining her doctorate, Vicky spent three years as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Oregon. During this time Vicky authored over a dozen scientific papers on a novel laser-based technique for analyzing embedded surfaces. Her first job outside of the university environment led her to the semiconductor industry and then later to the semiconductor equipment industry. During her time in the high-tech world, she assumed positions of increasing responsibility including serving as Vice President of Technology for a $2B corporation. During the 24 years that Vicky worked in the semiconductor industry, Vicky's passion for flying never waned, and her appetite for spins, loops, and rolls returned when she took an aerobatic flight with air show legend, Wayne Handley. Following that memorable flight, Vicky began aerobatic training in earnest. She competed in aerobatic contests throughout the US, working her way up through the many categories. In between contests, Vicky also began performing in local air shows. In 2012, Vicky fully retired from corporate life to focus solely on her flying interests. Today Vicky holds a surface level aerobatic waiver and has flown air show performances at venues across the United States, including as an invited performer at the greatest airshow in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. In addition to aerobatics, Vicky got the racing bug when a friend invited her to “come play in my sandbox” at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV. In her first year of racing, Vicky was chosen as “Rookie of the Year” after having won her first race ever, and in 2015 Vicky became the “Fastest Woman Racer” ever in the history of the Reno Air Races when she qualified an Aero Vodochody jet on the racecourse at 469.831 mph. Vicky currently serves as an officer of Racing Jets Inc. Vicky has also had the opportunity to work on a number of film, television, and other media projects. Vicky can be seen flying her beautiful Boeing Stearman in the documentary film “Mercury 13” which is currently airing on Netflix. Other film and television projects include episodes of “Ice Pilot” and “NCIS LA,” and extensive stunt work in her Stearman for the short film “Niner Echo Foxtrot.” And now open in Las Vegas NV is the immersive flight- ride experience, “FlyOver Las Vegas - The Real Wild West,” where Vicky can be seen barrel-rolling her red Stearman across the sky. Vicky's passion for science, technology and aviation have led her on a winding road throughout her life. She believes that by building her self-confidence and being willing to continually step out of her comfort zone is what has created new opportunities and experiences that have enrichened her life. You can learn more about Vicky by visiting her website at vickybenzing.com. Learn more about Money Tale$ > Subscribe to the podcast Recent episodes See all episodes > Form CRS

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Vicky Benzing. Vicky enjoyed an extremely successful career in tech and then decided to pursue an encore career as a stunt pilot, where she performs heart-stopping moves in airshows across the country. In both careers, she was often one of the only leading women which led to some interesting money stories. Born and raised in California, Vicky is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, aerobatic performer, and air racer. With over 9000 hours of flight time and over 1300 parachute jumps, Vicky has a passion for everything airborne. Her flying career has spanned nearly forty years and she currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating as well as a commercial rating in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders. Vicky still remembers her first flight in her uncle's airplane when she was just a small child. Inspired by that flight at a very young age, Vicky learned to fly in an antique airplane at a small airport on the California coast while working on her PhD in Chemistry from UC Berkeley. Following obtaining her doctorate, Vicky spent three years as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Oregon. During this time Vicky authored over a dozen scientific papers on a novel laser-based technique for analyzing embedded surfaces. Her first job outside of the university environment led her to the semiconductor industry and then later to the semiconductor equipment industry. During her time in the high-tech world, she assumed positions of increasing responsibility including serving as Vice President of Technology for a $2B corporation. During the 24 years that Vicky worked in the semiconductor industry, Vicky's passion for flying never waned, and her appetite for spins, loops, and rolls returned when she took an aerobatic flight with air show legend, Wayne Handley. Following that memorable flight, Vicky began aerobatic training in earnest. She competed in aerobatic contests throughout the US, working her way up through the many categories. In between contests, Vicky also began performing in local air shows. In 2012, Vicky fully retired from corporate life to focus solely on her flying interests. Today Vicky holds a surface level aerobatic waiver and has flown air show performances at venues across the United States, including as an invited performer at the greatest airshow in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. In addition to aerobatics, Vicky got the racing bug when a friend invited her to “come play in my sandbox” at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV. In her first year of racing, Vicky was chosen as “Rookie of the Year” after having won her first race ever, and in 2015 Vicky became the “Fastest Woman Racer” ever in the history of the Reno Air Races when she qualified an Aero Vodochody jet on the racecourse at 469.831 mph. Vicky currently serves as an officer of Racing Jets Inc. Vicky has also had the opportunity to work on a number of film, television, and other media projects. Vicky can be seen flying her beautiful Boeing Stearman in the documentary film “Mercury 13” which is currently airing on Netflix. Other film and television projects include episodes of “Ice Pilot” and “NCIS LA,” and extensive stunt work in her Stearman for the short film “Niner Echo Foxtrot.” And now open in Las Vegas NV is the immersive flight- ride experience, “FlyOver Las Vegas - The Real Wild West,” where Vicky can be seen barrel-rolling her red Stearman across the sky. Vicky's passion for science, technology and aviation have led her on a winding road throughout her life. She believes that by building her self-confidence and being willing to continually step out of her comfort zone is what has created new opportunities and experiences that have enrichened her life. You can learn more about Vicky by visiting her website at vickybenzing.com. See all episodes >

As promised, Joe and Matt invite Chief UAS Pilot Red Jensen to help Matt and Joe Learn about the Reno Air Races. Of course they all talk about B-17 bomber, flight stories, and Community events. Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we're doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avaitionrcnoob/message

recorded on the 21st of September, 2021 Welcome aboard Flight 90 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Air Shows and Slot Times. On today's flight Rob D. and I discuss how we wrapped up the Summer of 2021 with some fantastic adventures. I highlight my first aviation event in years as I detail the Redlands Inaugural IAC Acrobatic Cup at KRAI - Redlands Municipal Airport in Southern California. That is where I met the owner of the first Cessna 172 to be sold off the production line in 1955. We also are so very honored to have had the opportunity to help reconnect one of our listeners with one our or favorite guests of Squawk Ident. We will discuss that, and the 2021 Reno Air Races. They just wrapped up the STIHL National Championship Air Races on the 19th of September, and we are so excited to hear the event was a success. And we are excited to hear some audio feedback from our very own Captain Roger as he highlights some moments from his flying adventure across the Atlantic. All this and more onboard Flight 90 of the Squawk Ident podcast. references: Ft. Worth Alliance Air Show Redlands Aerobatic Cup 2021 Uno - N5001A C172 GA1 Super Legacy on Instagram Reno Air Races 2021 Slot Times EDCTs Air Show Schedules Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Follow, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Interview intro music - Immortality by Aakash Gandhi Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Copyright © Squawk Ident 2021, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2021, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

The Gallaping Ghost is participating in the 2011 Reno Air Races when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash into the stands at this popular air racing event? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-landings-podcast/support

Cheers to a great first season of Coffee with a Criminalist! As we have discussed not all our calls for service are criminal in nature, we will assist with mass casualty scenarios and suspicious circumstances as well. This week we look at how we aided in the investigation of the 2011 Reno Air Races crash.   This week we are fueled by Blush and Bone, a local business that is all things radical self-care. From non-toxic mani/pedis, reiki and massage, to rad apoptogenic elixirs - this place has a little something for everyone! you can find them here!   Be on the look out this fall for some Season 2 teasers and when to expect us back full time!

This episode we interview the crew behind Deadstick Radio! Brian Murray and Scott Holmes started their podcast project with the goal of sharing aviation stories that haven't been heard before. They draw on their own wide variety of experience, from flying gliders, air racing, and building experimental aircraft, to interview people from across the country, and around the world. Brian Murray has always had aviation in his blood. He started his aviation journey in flight simulators as a kid and worked his way up through RC aircraft, gliders and now holds a private license. Brian is the proud owner of a Lake Buccaneer, which he hopes to take around the world.  Brian's career has been marked by an entrepreneurial drive, and a desire to leave aviation better than he found it. He now hosts two podcasts, and a YouTube channel that focuses on aviation technology and amphibious adventures. Brian has also written several successful mobile apps, including a Glider navigation and optimization app.    Scott Holmes has been flying since before he could drive. Starting in the Air Cadet Program and finishing his PPL in high school, Scott soon set his sights on learning to fly aerobatic aircraft while studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. After graduation, he looked to a new challenge… air racing: a sport that requires engineering, aircraft construction, and high performance flying to be successful. Scott now races in the Formula 1 class at the Reno Air Races and globally in the Air Race 1 World Series. He is also working on two aircraft development projects. The first is his electric Cassutt conversion, and the second is a unique racing aircraft being purpose built to challenge speed, altitude, and distance records Deadstick Radio can be found on many streaming services, including YouTube, podbean, Spotify, Google podcasts, and Apple podcasts. They are also on Facebook and Instagram @deadstickradio. Brian is on YouTube under Brian Murray, as well as Instagram @intheblueyonder. Scott is on Instagram @holmes540, and his race team, Outlaw Air Racing is on Facebook.

The Reno Air Races held at Reno-Stead Airport is one of the most exciting events globally, taking place every September. In 2011 a P51 Mustang named The Galloping Ghost piloted by the veteran pilot Jimmy Leeward amazed the spectators when it reached speeds over 500 mph! Tune in to hear about that fateful day. Whitefiled, B (2012). "NTSB: Deteriorated Parts Caused Reno Crash" (flyingmag.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/collin-sugg/message

I spoke to Ross Edmondson , who is currently flying his single engine piston cessna around the world!!! We spoke to Ross about his passion for touring and flying including:A flight down to the Reno Air Races.Multiple coast to coasts across the USA.And his trip around the world and how Covid-19 has effected it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Dec 14th, 2020. In this episode you will learn more about: What the FAA decided about the COVID-19 vaccine and flying, how insurance relief might be available for some pilots, why AOPA is asking pilots if the SFAR was effective enough, the FAA is reaching out to operators of numerous Piper Aircraft as a safety precaution, and Reno Air Races is halfway to its fundraising goal to save the races!

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and the legendary Bob Mills for this week's aviation silliness. In this week's show the Boeing 737 Max can finally fly passengers, Singapore airlines installs their new first class onto all its A380's & two pilots get into trouble for drawing non-family-show content in the sky. In the military this week The US Air Force continues to expand options for enlisted Airmen and some officers to seek pilot positions and the first F/A-18C from the Blue Angels lands in Washington for display at the Smithsonian. We welcome to the live show, guest Bob Mills to talk about the National Championship Air Races. If you'd like to make a donation please go to : https://airrace.org/save-the-races/ If you want to learn more about the appeal, you can watch it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZZR1qcXiA Neil Cloughley continues his chat with Carlos about the fascinating Faradair project and this week we learn the details about the proposed propulsion system. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning about Engine Failures & Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 737 Max cleared for take-off https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/18/business/boeing-737-max-approval/index.html https://uk.reuters.com/article/boeing-737max-regulators/analysis-as-regulators-prepare-to-weigh-in-on-737-max-faas-global-dominance-fades-idUKL1N2I42I3 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-18/boeing-max-cleared-to-fly-as-faa-lifts-longest-u-s-grounding https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-16/boeing-max-declared-safe-to-fly-by-europe-s-aviation-regulator https://www.flightglobal.com/farnborough-2020/737-max-certification-remains-urgent-for-boeing-even-as-new-jet-demand-sags/139027.article https://www.aerotime.aero/ruta.burbaite/24277-ryanair-s-737-max-200-design-issue-prompts-new-delays https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54981658 http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/Return-of-the-Boeing-737-MAX-to-service-OPS-DIS-11/default.aspx Qantas Centenary Celebrations https://simpleflying.com/qantas-boeing-787-sydney-harbor/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktoI40GCSFg&feature=youtu.be British Airways and American Airlines launch transatlantic Covid-19 tests https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/british-airways-and-american-airlines-launch-transatlantic-covid-19-tests-1.1113503 Is MOM Air, a new and familiar-looking budget airline, for real? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/mom-air-new-budget-airline https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-iceland/ https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-artwork-not-real/ Singapore A380 New First Class to be installed on all A380s https://mainlymiles.com/2020/11/15/singapore-airlines-will-fit-all-12-of-its-a380s-with-new-cabin-products/ Two pilots are under investigation for allegedly altering their flight path to draw something rude in the sky https://www.airlive.net/two-pilots-are-under-investigation-for-allegedly-altering-their-flight-path-to-draw-a-gigantic-penis-in-the-sky/ MILITARY Air Force Will Now Offer Enlisted Troops a Path to Pilot Training https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/11/18/air-force-will-now-offer-enlisted-troops-path-pilot-training.html Taiwan Grounds F-16s After Second Fighter Accident in Less Than a Month https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/taiwan-grounds-f-16s-after-second-fighter-accident-less-month First Blue Angels F/A-18C Has Arrived At The National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/19/first-blue-angels-f-a-18c-has-arrived-at-the-national-air-and-space-museums-udvar-hazy-center/

Segment 1 - Back the Pack: Nevada vs. New Mexico: Three keys to victory and a prediction Segment 2 - Pack player preview: Freshman Alem Huseinovic is a high-level shooter Segment 3 - Murray's Mailbag extra: What is more likely to get built first in Northern Nevada? Segment 4 - Chris Nikic becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon Segment 5 - Honoring Joel Edwards' legacy in the Special Olympics Northern Nevada community Segment 6 - Reno Air Races starts $500,000 fundraising campaign to save event

In this episode, we explore the strange world of lucid dreams. There will be a brief definition, some benefits of lucid dreaming, we'll tell you how to practice and of course tell some fun lucid dream stories. We also discuss our favorite place, Trader Joe's and tell about the scariest experience we ever had during the 2011 Reno Air Races. We know it's still early September, but we're already talking about Halloween. Make sure you listen to see how you can win one of our latest gift boxes: Stressed Out, Anxiety Ridden and Pissed Off. Tonights drink: The Vivid Dream - Malibu Black Rum, Pineapple Juice, Blue Curacao, & Moonshine Cherries --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ripplepod/message

Like most airshows this year, the STIHL National Championship Air Races suffered a cancellation this year due to COVID. Dr. Fred Telling, is the Chairman and President of The Reno Air Race Association. Listen to his inspirational message on his experience with the Reno Air Races, and the future of air racing in Reno! Please consider supporting The Reno Air Race Association: www.airrace.org https://www.RenegadeAV8R.com https://www.WorldRecordJet.com We combine a Jet Airshow Demonstration with The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show. David Costa is your host of this show that promotes aviation, by bringing guests to you that demonstrate excellence, have overcome great obstacles, or have achieved huge success. David is also the airshow demo pilot of our TS-11 ISKRA jet. This jet has served over 50 years in military service with the Polish Air Force. We are here to inspire and help YOU achieve your dreams in whatever it is that feeds your passion! RenegadeAV8R. Copyright 2020. All music under license with TeknoAXE.com. Creative licenses on file and available on request. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show, Salem Radio Network, all rights reserved.

Segment 1- Reno Air Races, scheduled for September, canceled due to COVID-19 Segment 2 - Interview with Justin Bridgman on his new coaching position at Cal Poly Segment 3 - Interview with Jake Silverman about Justin Bridgman joining his staff at Cal Poly Segment 4 - GOAT bracket challenge: No. 1 Greg LeMond vs. No. 2 Marion Motley Segment 5 - Dollar Loan Center Money Play of the Week Segment 6 - Alex Margulies is Road Trippin' to Oregon

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Mentour Pilot Petter Hörnfeldt for this weeks recording of the PTUK Aviation Podcast. We had a great chat with the one and only Mentour Pilot and Armando talks to Bob Mills about his time as a Naval Aviator, Airline Captain and President of the Sports Class at the Reno Air Races in the first part of a new interview series. There was the usual round up of the latest commercial news too. Check out Mentour Pilot at his channel at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwpHKudUkP5tNgmMdexB3ow This is the reporter Petter mentioned : https://www.seattletimes.com/author/dominic-gates/ The Pilot Programme Petter mentioned : https://theairlinepilotclub.com/ Check out the Plane Talking UK on Social Media where you'll find out more about the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PlaneTalkingUK  To get in touch, Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website via https://www.planetalkinguk.com/ or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Delta will fly the final MD-88 and MD-90 flights on June 2nd https://aeronewsglobal.com/delta-will-fly-the-final-md-88-and-md-90-flights-on-june-2nd/ EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs and reduce capacity https://www.ft.com/content/73e0664c-14a6-4b35-b5ff-2fa37a33db65 Major fire at Bombardier’s aircraft factory in Belfast https://ukaviation.news/major-fire-at-bombardiers-belfast-site/?fbclid=IwAR2isPDfHIaDZecCCfQKgrCknuFR6YqmXFMVojujLoNX5ImV726imQFWq5w EMIRATES PRESIDENT TIM CLARK DENIES RUMOURS OF MASS A380 RETIREMENT https://samchui.com/2020/05/23/emirates-president-tim-clark-denies-rumours-of-mass-a380-retirement/#.XtLljzpKjIV Boeing restarts 737 Max production https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-restarts-737-max-production/138571.article Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more plannedhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-jobs/boeing-cutting-more-than-12000-u-s-jobs-thousands-more-planned-idUSKBN2332EP?feedName=businessNews&feedType=RSS&MessageRunDetailID=1893545432&PostID=15445088&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io SpaceX makes history with successful first human space launch https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/27/virgin-orbit-provides-more-details-about-what-went-right-with-its-first-launch-demo/  Russian Student Stranded In Frankfurt Airport https://simpleflying.com/russian-student-stranded-in-frankfurt-airport/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=22052020 

Today's episode special guest is Tommy Suell. He is a Reno Air Races competitor, a PC24 pilot and an aerobatics junky. He is a very passionate aviator willing to share his flying adventures with his family and his youtube channel subscribers.

Segment 1 - What would a Brian Sandoval presidency do for Nevada? GOAT Bracket update Segment 2 - Interview with Nevada football defensive coordinator Brian Ward part 1 Segment 3 - Interview with Nevada football defensive coordinator Brian Ward part 1 Segment 4 - Takeout Tuesdays: Food + Drink Segment 5 - Reno Air Races on NSN and watch party for Nevada basketball Segment 6 - Sports producer Jenna Holland writes travel blog on nevadasportsnet.com

Segment 1 - John Ramey dominates Minister of Culture competition, Ramiz Ahmed signs free agent deal with the Bears, G.O.A.T Bracket update Segment 2 - Interview with Voice of the Wolf Pack and newly crowned Minister of Culture John Ramey Segment 3 - Interview with Spanish Springs decathlete Patrick Nelson and he signs his NLI to Grand Canyon University Segment 4 - Interview with TMCC AD Tina Ruff Segment 5 - Reno Air Races on NSN, Raiders Post Draft show on NSN Segment 6 - Final Thoughts

Hosts Even Muth and Kathie Taylor ask Dan Davis, Carson County School District's public information officer, about his involvement  at Renown Health during the 2011 Reno Air Races crash.

Investigators discover that the Galloping Ghost, the plane that crashed at the Reno Air Races on September 16, 2011, had its wings modified to make it faster. Was this a factor in its loss of control? The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.

At long last the gang are all back together - Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that the in-flight water isn't necessarily fit for purpose, a Luton based low cost carrier are a tad careless with a customer's suitcase and it appears that edible packaging is now actually a thing. In the military there are fresh orders for Sikorsky from the United States Air Force and there's a very heartwarming story of a D-Day veteran who vows to still be parachute jumping when he's 100 years old. Armando chats to James Stringer during his visit to the Reno Air Races. The link to James's YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASPdczHTa-DstEWaqHOLSQ. We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or suggestions in how we can improve the show, get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/easyjet-passenger-furious-after-airline-20097286 2. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-ethiopia-airplane-ryanair/ryanair-expects-to-be-flying-boeing-737-max-by-february-march-2020-idUKKBN1W418X 3. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-india-crew/ 4. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/vietnam-airlines-crew-fail-lower-787-landing-gear/ 5. https://www.cbs58.com/news/what-s-in-your-airline-s-water-new-study-ranks-water-quality 6. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/17/plastic-free-edible-flight-meal-trays-designed-reduce-airline/ 7. https://www.dmarge.com/2019/09/uncomfortable-truth-british-airways-airbus-a320neo.html 8. https://www.theceomagazine.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/virgin-galactic-space-tourism/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tower-intervened-to-stop-transavia-737-taxiway-take-460918/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beijing-daxing-international-airport-opens/index.html 11. https://simpleflying.com/dubai-airport-airside-taxis/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-projected-fleet-demand/ MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29108820/air-force-jet-tuskegee-airmen/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-to-order-10-sikorsky-combat-rescue-helicopters-460945/ 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/20234/darpa-will-reel-in-its-gremlins-drones-and-pluck-them-out-of-the-sky-like-flying-fish 4. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/09/19/at-98-d-day-vet-jumps-again-with-eyes-on-the-big-100/

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's programme. In today's show we learn that Europe's aviation governing body decide to make their own decisions about when the MAX should return to service, the UK's legacy carrier continues it's battle with their pilots as the fallout from a recent round of strikes continue and one low cost US carrier loses it's court battle over hidden bag fees. In the military we find Leonardo are to support the RAF with future counter drone technologies and there's a rare site in Flintshire as the Osprey pays a flying visit. Armando sends his apologies from the Reno Air Races and we learn things weren't all that smooth for Carlos when he returned to the UK from Malta. We'd love to hear from you if you've had any experiences during the recent BA strike action, maybe you're a pilot who's been involved; we've all heard BA's side of the story but we're keen to YOUR story. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/subpoenaed-boeing-documents-fifth-amendment-2019-9 2. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-pilots-lose-flight-benefits/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49681088 4. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-05/aviation-ceos-warn-of-europe-u-s-split-on-boeing-737-max-return 5. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/british-airways-strike-fare-hikes/index.html 6. https://airlinegeeks.com/2019/09/12/hidden-bag-fees-bring-spirit-to-court/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/sas-livery-reveal-september/ 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/09/12/the-coolest-airline-souvenirs-and-how-you-can-get-them/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-retirement-when/ 10. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-trials-connected-experience-internet-of-things-platform-2019-9?r=US&IR=T MILITARY 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/leonardo-to-support-raf-with-future-counter-drone-technology-programme/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2019/09/11/air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel/ 3. http://www.deeside.com/rare-sight-in-flintshire-as-two-us-military-osprey-aircraft-pay-a-flying-visit/

Drag racing with aircraft? Listen to Kevin Quinn describe this great new addition to the Reno Air Races! Learn how one simple idea and some people of action can create a whole new element in aviation! stoldrag.com License to use music and clips contained in this program was issued by ASCAP and/or BMI through the Salem Radio Network.

Your hosts for today's programme are Carlos, Armando and Matt. In this episode we discover that one low cost carrier's passenger is hit with a massive fine for being disruptive, everyone's favourite budget airline renames their new planes and there is chaos at Terminal 5 after a glitch with their baggage systems. Armando talks to George from the Reno Air Races about how he found his love of aviation. We also talk planning with Colin Hitchins ahead of the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/jet2-com-orders-abusive-passenger-to-pay-85k-after-raf-jets-escort-plane-back-to-uk-11765183 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-boeing-737-max-8200-name-new-crash-a9004896.html 3. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-777-club-suites/ 4. https://eu.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2019/07/16/fedex-top-cargo-airlines-emirates-iata-report-amazon-shipping/1744495001/ 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a321neo-operators-alerted-over-excessive-pitch-ano-459718/ 6. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/337682/ryanair-helps-southend-passenger-numbers-take-off 7. https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/transport/33392-video-british-airways-plane-almost-strikes-tourists-in-insanely-low-landing 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-to-pick-up-batch-of-used-737-700s-459708/ 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49030162 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-49037505 11. https://www.ocala-news.com/2019/07/16/exclusive-fly-in-community-jumbolair-home-to-john-travolta-on-the-market-for-10-5-million/

The Green Dot crew sat down with 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Race Sport Gold champion Andrew Findlay to talk about his beginnings in aviation and his victory in Reno.

This week, my good friend, Tom Kelley, sits down to discuss faith, family, friendships, and finances. You won't want to miss as Tom shares fascinating stories from his aviation and automotive businesses, including his Indy racing team and competing in the Reno Air Races. God has continued to intervene in his life, even saving him in the midst of a near-death experience.

71 Broadcasting live video from AirVenture - Watch Us Live on Facebook 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. Max interviews Air Show pilot Vicky Benzing about how she first got interested in flying, and how she progressed to flying in air shows and as a racer in the Reno Air Races, where she earned the title “Fastest Woman Racer” flying in a one-of-a-kind L139 jet. She also talks about the importance of being a role model for women and girls. You can watch the last Live versions of Aviation News Talk that will be streamed this week from AirVenture on Friday at 10 AM CDT from the Lightspeed tent. To get notified when the Live shows start, go to Facebook.com/maxtrescott and click the Like button. Please visit my new Patreon page and make a contribution to support me, so I can continue to produce the show for you each week.. 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! 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.

From Jacqui's website: Jacquie traces her love of flying her to her earliest days, when, as a newborn, her first outing was to the Los Angeles County Airport Air Show. Her pilotfather’s interest in airplanes and flying inspired Jacquie to want to dream of flying. Jacquie spent many years dreaming of flying but was unable to do much about it until years later after working and saving her money. By the time she was 32 years old, she decided she was tired of hearing herself say “I wish I could fly and airplane”. She enrolled in ground school and the rest is history, as they say. She earned her Private Pilot certificate in 1987 and shortly thereafter was introduced to the world of aerobatics. Shortly thereafter a friend offered her a ride in a Pitts Special and she jumped at the chance to do a different kind of flying. With that first flight of loops, rolls, spins and a few other very scary maneuvers, she was instantly hooked on aerobatics. Once she discovered aerobatics, there was no question in her mind she was destined for aerobatic flying. It took 10 years longer to save enough money to take aerobatic lessons, but save she did and took her first “formal” aerobatic lesson in July 1997. She joined the International Aerobatic Club in August 2000 and for the next 4 years she flew aerobatic competition. She raced her biplane at the Reno Air Races from 2001 through 2004 to learn a whole new kind of flying. Jacquie is now flying an Extra 300 monoplane. She made the switch from a biplane of many years to something new. Her beautiful red Extra is faster, more capable of gyroscopic maneuvers and has two seats! She can now give rides and share her love and passion of flying with others across the country. She holds a Commercial Certificate in land-based aircraft as well as a seaplane rating and holds a Level 1 ACE card which allows her to perform air shows down to the surface. Jacquie B has earned her wings. She no longer qualifies as a newcomer flying for gas-and-a-hot-dog, as the saying goes. Her time has come. With over 3,200 flight hours and more than 1100 coast-to-coast air show performances behind her, Jacquie has proven that she has the talent, stamina, discipline and guts to reach beyond the limits placed on her by naysayers. In fact, she broke even more stringent cultural boundaries when she became the first female solo pilot to perform at the 2010 Al Ain Aerobatic Show in the United Arab Emirates. Jacquie is a powerful inspiration to the millions of fans who realize that they too can accomplish great things in life. Jacquie spends a large part of her time as a role model by way of speaking to kids at schools, speaking to civic groups, private groups, and particularly groups of women and young girls. In March 2013, she organized a week-long program to offer airplane rides to young girls and women of all ages in a concerted effort to introduce them to the joys of flight and all things aviation. Jacquie flew 31 girls/women with the help of several other pilots during that week and made some life-long friends! Most had never been in a small airplane before. And the first two riders – Mom and her high school aged daughter, both said at the conclusion of their ride that they “needed to buy an airplane”!! Poor Dad didn’t know what to do! But the result is these girls/women got to experience something they always wanted to do and may someday go on to do great things in aviation. “We must give back” says Warda. “Our real job is to educate others of the vast opportunities in the world of aviation and share our passion and make sure others learn about and experience what we love so much. We must help others get started down the path of achieving their dreams, and by simply giving a ride in an airplane, it works! It’s a small gesture but makes a HUGE impact on the lives of many”.  

We're joined by legendary Air Race Pilot, Thom Richard, who immigrated to the United States at age 17 with one goal: to become an air racer.

To celebrate FlightCast's 50th episode, we're diving into my aviation history with the help of my Grandmother, Donna "Nanny" Ketcheson.

What happens in Reno rarely stays in Reno! Bryan and Marty swap stories and tips from the recent Reno Championship Air Races, and from years gone by at the fastest motor sport in the world. See some eye candy from the 2015 Reno Championship Air Races in the show notes for this episode. That and more "fuel for an unconventional flying career" at OddballPilot.com!

"Professional Air Race Pilot" is a rather unique job title. Thom Richard always knew he wanted it. In this conversation, you'll hear how he worked his way up through flying and wrenching to eventually racing (and winning) at the Reno Air Races and the Air Race One World Cup. Discover more about Thom in the show notes for this episode. That and more "fuel for an unconventional flying career" at OddballPilot.com!

We talk with faculty members from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University about their unmanned systems degree programs. Embry-Riddle Worldwide's College of Aeronautics currently offers a Master of Science in Unmanned Systems, a Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Applications, and an undergraduate minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems. We talk about how programs are developed, the types of programs offered, the value they provide to students, and the opportunities available in this emerging industry. Embry-Riddle actively works to bring UAS awareness to the aviation community with participation at events like AirVenture Oshkosh and the Reno Air Races. For a detailed look at the career opportunities, see the Embry-Riddle study, ERAU-Worldwide Unmanned System Related Career Opportunities: 2015 [PDF]. Guests Faculty from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Dr. Ken Witcher is the dean of the College of Aeronautics. In this role, Ken leads a team of more than 700 active faculty members who support more than 14,000 students enrolled in 15 degree programs. Witcher's aviation experience includes 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. During this time, he served as superintendent of an operational test and evaluation squadron and field training detachment chief for F-15, F-16, F-22, H-60, A-10, MQ-1, and MQ-9 aircraft and supporting systems. He also served as a team member of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds. Witcher was an appointed member of the Nevada UAS test site selection panel and previously served as Chair of the Nevada Aerospace and Defense Sector Council reporting directly to the Governor's Workforce Investment Board. Reach Dr. Witcher at Kenneth.witcher@erau.edu. David Thirtyacre is an assistant professor and chair of unmanned flight operations in the College of Aeronautics. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, master's degree in aerospace science, and is currently a doctoral student in aviation at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus. Thirtyacre recently retired from the U.S. Air Force with 27 years of duty in the fighter community and over 3,500 hours in fighter aircraft. He spent the last 17 years of his career at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas and served as an operational test pilot and director of advanced programs at the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. In this role, he was the point person for advanced program operational planning; and the integration of air, space, and cyberspace domains with fifth-generation aircraft, unmanned systems, national capabilities, and other Department of Defense assets. Additionally, he is a multi-engine commercial pilot and certified flight instructor - instrument. Reach David Thirtyacre at thirtyad@erau.edu. Stefan Kleinke is an assistant professor and program chair for the Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Application (BSUSA) degree program in the College of Aeronautics. Stefan earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Worldwide in 2010 and is a military aviation veteran with 15 years and 3,000 total flying hours experience as pilot and instructor on Tornado and T-38 jet aircraft. In this role, he was heavily involved in student and instructor training, standardization and evaluation, and aspects of air traffic control and airfield management. He also holds civilian qualifications that include Airline Transport Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License for helicopter and seaplane, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and Aircraft Electrical Technician certifications, as well as FCC GMDSS Radio Operator and Maintainer license with Ship Radar Endorsement. Reach Stefan Kleinke at kleinkes@erau.edu. Video of the Week AtlantikSolar - 81 hour endurance world record flight The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich recently established a new world flight endurance record with an 81-hour continuous solar-powered and autonomous flight. The 6.

Hosted by Eric McClintock, and Brendan Farmer. Listen Here: Download Here PS, if you're looking for the video version please see here for a recording of the live broadcast. We are working on improving the quality of the high resolution version for next week! Orbx FSX Go Tweak & Launch Released Welcome to Tweaker's Heaven! The ULTIMATE FSX Launcher. Orbx's FSX Go puts your favourite tweaks and saved flights together into a single profile. Setting your tweaks and launching FSX with your saved flight is now done in one simple action. FSX Go has been designed with both casual and ardent tweakers in mind. The package comes with a lengthy list of the most popular tweaks for the FSX.cfg which should satisfy most tweaking needs. It also ships with a tweak editor, which allows you to add and edit your own tweaks to the Master Tweaks list. For those with some knowledge of batch file scripting you can point FSX Go at your own batch file to launch FSX giving you even greater flexibility. Features The ultimate FSX launcher application Add as many or few custom tweaks as you want Create your own master list of tweaks Launch your saved flights, plus apply tweaks on launch Launch using your own custom batch files Apply custom FSX splash screens Many more features! More Info Real Environment Xtreme FS2004 Service Pack released REX for FS2004 has been updated with the released of their Service Pack. Changes Added WASys icon to taskbar when in use (per user feedback) Added FSUIPC options to Configuration window to allow user to config custom general FSUIPC settings (per user feedback) Fixed cloud handling and missing clouds issue with the REX weather engine Fixed the cloud layer issue within the wxtemp.xml file Fixed reset of re-load of weather if aircraft passes weather range before auto re-load Fixed issue with importing FSBuild flight plans and waypoints not showing Fixed water environment reflections Fixed Cumulus 32 transparency (per user feedback) Fixed Cumulus 53 transparency (per user feedback) Fixed Restore function in Configuration window Fixed Ocean Water colorization and installation Fixed Ocean Water Set 1 (per user feedback) Fixed Wave Animation set 05 (per user feedback) Revised aircraft reflection file (per user feedback) Increased time before auto-loading weather into FS9 when using the REX weather engine Adjusted formula for winds aloft More Info FS(X)Pilot Is Now Freeware Both versions of FSPILOT, the universal and standalone autopilots for both helicopters and fixed wing planes, have been transformed to freeware recently. Go to the homepage (-> downloads) of their development team to grab your copy of the program and your registration key. Via Avsim.com, More Info. Orbx Releases BOB For FSX For Free Merry Christmas everyone! Here's your little gift from all of us at Orbx - BOB! "He's had a few birth pains over the past week as we've wrestled with the black science of the FSX aircraft dynamics to get him to behave like something resembling human motion. Anyway, he's now ready for you to take on leisurely strolls through our airports." via Avsim.com, More Info. Airshow Pilot Released from JustFlight More Info. RealityXP GPS for X-Plane Leveraging the latest capabilities offered with X-Plane 9.41, the Reality XP GNS 430/530 WAAS can guide you to fly your aircraft through holding patterns, procedure turns and other position-critical IFR flight procedures, with full autopilot coupling for both lateral and vertical path guidance. The new integration also permits coupling HSI LCDI and VCDI for maximum awareness during any phase of the flight. You can now fly fully coupled LPV approaches with the autopilot and experience the extra capabilities of the GNS WAAS in mission rehearsal scenarios and personal self-paced learning environments More Info. Chicago X From Aerosoft Remember the good old days when MS Flight Simulator dropped you in Meigs Field for your first flight lessons? Meigs was sadly closed a few years ago but now it's back in FS(X)! Together with the fourth, largest city and windiest in the US Cities range so far: Chicago! This scenery will bring you Chicago with as much detail as you never seen before. In this scenery there are hints to the past as it includes Merrill C Meigs fiels and (optional) a glimpse of the future as you are able to see the Chicago Spire, a skyscraper in development that will put Chicago back at the top of skyscraper cities. US Cities X is a series of city scenery for FSX that covers US cities created by LimeSim. Based on an extensive aerial image it will have all the major buildings and landmarks plus all the airports and heliports that are inside the covered areas. It is clearly intended to fill the gap between the default scenery and very high dense city scenery such as Manhattan X, London VFR or Venice X. Because the file size is rather large due to the ground image it only includes one season (in most cases this is not a real issue) and no night textures. The VFR flights over these cities are mostly a day time affair anyway. Features: Aerial image coverage (see attached Google Earth file) More than 2,000 major buildings included About 210,000 (!) autogen buildings placed realistically "Retro style" version of Meigs Field that was sadly demolished in 2003 Major airports in and around the city are covered with new high res ground images (no new building structures added) Chicago O'Hare (including new runway layout) Chicago Midway Chicago Executive (formerly known as Palwaukee Mun) Schaumburg Regional Brookeridge Airpark (where homes are next to the runway) 9 heliports as start locations Sound effects like downtown- and highway traffic, gulls... Traffic on most major roads Low price, very good value for money Includes a separate Scenery Density tool Manual as a .pdf-File (English) More Info. SimFlight3D Announces Spirit Of Texas SimFlight3D is currently designing its first racing plane, the Spirit of Texas aircraft. This Sea Fury aircraft raced in the Elite Unlimited Gold race at the 2009 Reno Air Races. More Info. VAFlash Provides VA News I would like to wish everyone out there a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year! 2009 was a great year and we saw lots of transition at VAFlash.com.  The site was brought back from the brink of extinction partly because of the generosity of the J.A, the founder and former owner of VAFlash. We also have partnered with many new and older VAs alike and continue to give the flightsim community the very latest news in the virtual airline arena. More Info. FS Recorder 2.0 beta released Finally here is the first beta of FS Recorder 2. It is now almost exactly a year since I started the complete rewrite of the code for version 2. The code has grown to more than 13000 lines (without comments and blank lines), and I spent lots of hours hacking FS9 and FSX to get the new features working. FS Recorder 2 is rewritten from scratch. There are some exiting new features and lots of improvements in v2. Besides the new features I improved the FSX version a lot: Playback performance should be much better now, it should now be similar to the FS9 version; camera features (called advanced views in v1) are now also available in the FSX version. I won't list all the new features here, I don't even remember all the small improvements right now. Just try the new version and read the manual, then you'll discover all of them. More info and download links here! IVAO’s IVAP FS9 Updated VAO.AERO’s Christmas gift is a new version of their pilot client IVAP for FS9. This new version includes major changes which improve the realistic experience on the biggest online FS network enhanced realtime weather support like worldwide aloft winds, new traffic interpolation and peer-to-peer traffic engine for smooth multiplayer environment. More Info. E-Mails Orbx PNW News from Ted Not sure this was on Today's show... but, this is from John Venema over at Orbx http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=17022.msg148377#msg148377 "We don't announce release dates at Orbx. We were hoping for a xmas release but at this stage it's looking more like January sometime, since there's still some work to do with the seasonal colouring, traffic and also the night lighting, which I just don't see getting done in time for Santa's sleigh, sorry."   Ted Also Writes in with: For another show idea, you might also want to tell folks about the EAA Young Eagles program for kids ages 8 to 17. http://www.youngeagles.org/ My daughter is 10. We'll see if she wants to take an intro flight or not and then see if she wants to join. One of the benefits is, when the youngster is a member of Young Eagles they get FREE access to Sporty's online pilot training course. http://www.youngeagles.org/sportys_faq.pdf I know you have several listeners of the podcast who are under 17 years of age and they might benefit from this. Ted Engine Failure Procedure Absolutely love the podcast, listen every Wednesday night, litterally since day one. My names Jordan I'm a PPL from Windsor, Ontario (next to Detroit) and have been a flight simmer for since the 95' days. This message is with regards too Mark's Engine Failure Procedure. I like to shed some light on how it's done here in Canada, and would really appreciate if you posted this on the sight. So there you are flying along in let's say a 172. Then the engine quits, what now? First thing you do is Trim from your Best-glide-speed; let's say 62kts, then you need to find where the wind is coming from, some ways of doing this would be looking at smoke from a stack at a factory, maybe look at some water if there is any around to get an idea. If all that fails you could listen to a nearby ATIS or contact TWR etc. Now that you have Trimmed and you know where the wind is coming from, Only now can you truly find a proper "field." In this part of SW Ontario most fields run length ways from West to East, so now you will have somewhat of an idea of which direction you will be landing. Finding a good field (highway etc) involves a few simple things. Number one, you'd like anything long, level with no powerlines and the less obstacles the better. You also want to take into account the crops/conditions (if your landing in a field). For example, if its fall and your landing you 172 on a field that has been plowed recently your probably going to kill yourself and your airplane because its so rough. If its late summer and Corn has been planted your going to have reduced depth perception because by that time Corn is 6' tall. Soybeans however work great... They provide a soft, usually level surfac to touch down on. Now, you want to confirm that the engine has actually failed... Why wait until now, isn't it logical to do this at the beginning instead of waiting? No! Why? well .....because the time it takes you to figure out if the engine actually failed or if you accidently pulled the Mixture out instead of the Throttle, is time you could have spent at a higher altitude looking for a good surface to touch down on. Remeber, if at this stage you realize you screwed something up all you have to do is restart and go back up right? Makes sense doesn't it. This procedure (of finding out what happened is called a Cause Check), essentially, and memorized checklist of things to look at before you make the next step. Ok, so here we are. Got 62 KIAS, we are TRIMMED, we know the direction of the WIND, and we also have a FIELD picked out. All the while you turing that key too ATTEMPT A RESTART of our failed engine. It won't start! Ok, now we need to do a couple things. First I'm going to "Sqwauk" 7700 (emergency code on the transponder) so ATC knows something is wrong and can give the Emergency crews a idea of where you are. Next I'm going to contact someone. Who you contact depends on where you are. You'll get much faster assistance if you contact an ATC facility near you, you don't have to be talking to anyone. So a nearby TWR, UNICOM, or the famous 121.5, which is the universal emergency frequency, which by the way pilots are suppose to be monitoring so that when something like this does happen they can relay it back to FSS or whatever. A transmission would contain the following: MAYDAY MADAY MAYDAY (yes says it 3 times) C172 Tail Number (3 times) ENGINE FAILURE, 3 miles south-east of Essex, Landing in a field two miles East of Highway #3. MAYDAY C-GDIO OUT. You want to tell the ATC facility who you are, where your going, what your intentions are and what the problem is. Remember the better the information, the faster the Emergency services can get to you if things go South. Now, if you have PAX (passangers) aboard they are going to be soiling there pants, there is no denying to them (nor should you) that there is a problem with the airplane, so you want to complete the PAX BRIEF. Talkt to them like a human being, tell them that everything is fine, the airplane is having problems and you doing to have to put it down in a field in the interest of safety. Before you took off (by fed. regulations) you should have shown them how to use the fire extengishers, locations of exits, how to operate to exits etc, you do this in the pre-flight so that you don't have to do it all now, saves time right? Remember where are getting lower as a write this. The PAX Brief should sound something like this: "Ladies and Gentlmen (lol in a big Captain voice), where are expereincing as engine failure. We are going to be landing in a field," (point it out) so they have an idea of whats going on. "If you are wearing glasses or have pen's, pencils or anything else sharp in your possesion, please put them in the seat back pocket infront of you. When the airplanes lands we will be exiting and meeting at (so and so spot) where we will wait for emergency crews." Now you get the idea right? Just talk to them. I'm not going to get into specific Aircraft types, becuase every plane is differnet, esepically when you get into multi's. At my flight school we never had a "checlist" for engine failures. It was memorzied and that way we could keep our heads out the window and not looking a a piece of paper. Next security, after flying over or around your field you set yourself up for an approach, set your final flaps (when landing assured). A few hundred feet before landing you want to SECURE the airplane. This involves turning everything off, from pulling the mixture too turing the battery off. Try to insure that there is no power going through the airplane when you touch down, it will make things better for ya if you acutally crash. Insure everyone has there seatbelts on, and in some models of airplanes you actually open the doors before landing so that if you do smoke the ground the doors don't jam and you can get out incase there was a fire or something. And thats pretty much it. SUMMARY: BEST GLIDE SPEED WIND FIELD CAUSE CHECK ATTEMPT RESTART PAX BRIEF MAYDAY CALL SECURITY FINAL WORDS: I was assuming VFR in a 172 at lets say 3500' over a non-populated area. This is a general way of following through with a "forced landing." All of these things can change depending on WX, Terrain, Aircraft Types etc etc. This may seem like a lot of information and procedures, but in the hands of a good pilot it should happen very fast, this way you can keep your eyes out the windows looking for traffic and assessing the field you may want to land in. A last tip would too anyways, no matter where you are, to have your eyes out the window looking for a field, even if the engine is working fine. Failures will NEVER EVER happen when its convient for you. Hope someone finds this interesting. Thanks........ Jordan Collins say...I always wondered, with Mark's high level of knowledge, what ratings does he have? Commerical, ATPL? Thanks.....hey if you ever need a fill in on the show, let me know. Take Care. FSBreak Changed Me... From Tim Hi Everyone! I've been a listener to the show for about a month now, and love it! I don't even mind those long 3-hour episodes because of my long commute. I'm nearly caught up with all the shows. Yes, I really did listen to them all in only about a month...! FSBreak has really changed the way I do my simming. Here is a list of things that I now do differently compared to prior to the time I was a listener: I now use more than one flight sim. Before I only used FSX. Now I have reinstalled FS9 and purchased X-Plane. I have doubled my frame rates in FSX (average is now about 40) but I keep it locked at 30 to avoid studdering. I have switched from primarilly being a commercial pilot in the sim to GA. I once again am active on VATSIM (after a 3-year drought). I have purchased numerous add-ons for the sim based on the recommendations of the show hosts. I want to thank you for producing the show, which I look forward to listening to when I am stuck in my car! - Tim

Rare Bear ScareThis is what happened to the Rare Bear this year at the Reno Air Races.  I could explain what happened here in these notes, but it's better to hear the story as it unfolds ...