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Like most people that love aviation, I find myself addicted to the experience.  Our community shares that passion regardless of all the other things that make us different.  And it's that love that drives our desire to share the experience with others.  Hence the reason for Simpleflight Radio.  It provided me the venue to share with all of you.  And not too many years ago, I started PF Flying, a YouTube channel that brings both in-cockpit audio and video to our followers. The experience has led to me learning about all the power of recording my flights and sharing them with all of you.  It also led to a new love tied to producing the output in a way that resonates with people.  Along the way, I have made a lot of mistakes that are relatively common across the pilot community.  So when Max Trescott (aviationnewstalk.com) approached me about producing a show or two on the ins, outs, gotchas, and best practices of recording aviation, I jumped at the chance.   I enjoy my discussions with Max, because there always seems to be great value in our shared experiences and our listeners seem to share that sentiment.  So thanks to Max for allowing me be a guest on his show and replay it here.   Today's show is all about the audio end of the topic.  Stay tuned for Part 2, in which we will focus on video.  Hope you love listening as much as we enjoyed talking about it. Blue Skies and Tailwinds!

Our guest on the show is Marc Epner. Mark is a Chicago-based pilot who started his love affair with aviation when he was a young boy growing up in the southern suburbs of Chicago. After earning his private pilot certificate in 1976, life forced Marc to take a break from flying. A full 25 years later, he returned to flying and has since accumulated 2400 hours and purchased a Cirrus SR22. He is co-host of the SimpleFlight Radio podcast and is active with his "Passion For Flying (PF Flying)" YouTube Channel. Mark recently landed his SR-22 in a field after an engine failure without pulling his chute.

Yes, SimpleFlight Radio is still here.  We took an extended break, but not without missing all of you.  Some of you have found me with my YouTube channel, PF Flying.  If you checked it out, you saw that I had a catastrophic engine failure at about 1500 ft AGL.  When it happened, I was completely caught off guard, but the surprises didn't stop there. With over 2300 hours, I always feared an engine out.  I didn't think about it often, but if someone was to ask, it would've been in my top 3 list of things I didn't want to experience.  I wondered how I would handle it.  Would I be frozen by fear and panic?  That's when surprise #2 hit me.  I felt no fear, I had no indecision, and I had complete confidence I was going to be OK. So join us in our first episode for 2022,  with Brandon and myself doing a completely unscripted hangar talk session about what happened, how it happened, and what came after the dead stick landing.  I learned a lot about myself and more specifically, how my brain was the key to a successful outcome.  I believe the same can happen for you, so encourage you to listen and learn about how to increase your chances for success when facing an emergency. ​We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions.  Please share them with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio

233 What You Need to Know about Advisory Glide Slopes and Update on Cessna 208 Caravan Crash in Burley, ID + GA News 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, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 233 Max talks about advisory glide slopes found on some RNAV approaches and what most pilots don't know about them. He also gives an update on the crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan that he talked about in episode 230, and how the advisory glide slope could have helped in that crash. We also hear from Marc Epner, who recently had an engine failure in his Cirrus SR22 and successfully landed in a field. News Stories Pilot Who Became Unconscious Mid-Flight Leaves Hospital Foreign pilots rush in as U.S. carriers struggle to staff up Landon Lucas, pilot known for emergency landing, survives NM crash NY State Supreme Court Keeps East Hampton Airport Public, for Now Near miss is actually a strike Pilot credentials will be investigated in fatal plane crash in Covington China Eastern Black Box Points to Intentional Nosedive Homeowner Backed for Threatening to Call Cops on HOA Over Airplane Pilots presumed dead in plane crash lost control in freak weather Man shines laser beam at helicopter believing it was a UFO Mentioned in the Show AIM: Avoid Flight in the Vicinity of Exhaust PlumesBurley, ID Plans to Move Airport, Lost FAA FundingBurley, ID FAA Recommends Shortening RunwayMarc Epner's Engine Out YouTube video SimpleFlight Radio podcast First commercial pilot with diabetes approved to fly Laser Eye Protection for Pilots Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium 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.

Marc commonly says that YouTube is his favorite app.  The main reason comes down to access to education and people doing really cool things.  And as no surprise, Marc spends a lot of time watching aviation videos.  One of the "Tubers", Mike Ojo (mojogrip.net) became a favorite of Marc's, due to his love of aviation and diversity of topics he covered. With Brandon out of pocket, earning his VisionJet Type rating, Marc went solo in talking with Mike about the genesis of his channel and the back story of how it came to be and where he's taking it.  Then recently, he made a major shift, with the decision to purchase and build a Sling TSI.  And he's bringing all his listeners along for the ride.   Listen in to this episode of SimpleFlight Radio and learn what it takes and the surprises that come along with purchasing a kit plane.  You'll also hear Mike talk about not building a plane, but rather building a life around flying.  Now that's a concept we can all get behind. We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

With Covid-19 being so front and center in everyone's mind, it's very common and appropriate to hear people sending wishes for safety and good health.  Certainly, SimpleFlight wishes the same for you and yours.  The path to getting to a healthier state, starts with a cultural change that now requires us to stand apart physically.  Ironically, the desire to be safer, may also require a cultural shift.   Brandon and Marc welcome back Karlene Petitt to SimpleFlight Radio.  As an international airline pilot, author, pilot advocate and aviation safety subject matter expert, Karlene spoke to the crew about her doctoral research into the relationships between safety culture, pilot training, aircraft knowledge, aviation passion, and the impact of automation usage.  The goal was to determine the root cause of performance issues.  And unlike what we are used to hearing, it goes far beyond "pilot error". Listen in to this episode of SimpleFlight Radio, and hear first hand, the surprising results of her research.  We enjoyed the conversation and hope you do too. We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

With our reoccurring theme of aviation bucket lists,, many would say flying into KOSH during Airventure is near the top of the list.  But once you've done that, how do you top it?  How about being a part of one of the mass arrivals.  Sounds pretty good, but how do you prep GA pilots to take on the risk and responsibility of flying in formation to the world's business airport? That's what Brandon and Marc wanted to find out when they sat down with Chip Gentry – Director of Legal Affairs and Assistant Director of Operations's for the Cherokees to OSH mass arrival team (https://www.cherokees2osh.com).  Suffice it to say, there are a lot of considerations for logistics planning, pilot preparation, and coordination across pilots, airports, and airspace.  This year, the 60th anniversary of the Piper Cherokee, brings special meaning, as the group is capping participation to 60 PA24, PA28, and PA32 pilots. Listen in to this episode of SimpleFlight Radio, as Brandon and Marc sit down with Chip to go behind the scenes to find out how a group of people can team together to ensure the end result is a safe and smooth arrival.  We hope you enjoy the show. We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

It seems every pilot has an aviation bucket list.  Sometimes its a type of airplane, an experience, or a destination.  And sometimes it's all three.  Regardless, the lists are wide ranging and not often duplicated.  But there is an exception.  A flight to Alaska is found on most lists. It's easy to understand why.  No other state is as dependent on general aviation as Alaska.  The challenges it presents to pilots is legendary.  Even getting there adds the challenge of flying through another country.  Once there, with a reputation that precedes it, the inexperienced pilot might find it both beautiful and foreboding.  All of this adds up to a very special feeling about what it would be like to fly there.  Which brings up the question, what is it like to start your PPL training in Alaska?  Do the same rules apply?  Do CFI's in Alaska teach differently than those in the lower 48?  These are the questions Brandon and Marc had.  And thanks to one of our loyal listeners (Edward from Alaska), we were introduced to Dr. Raymond Weber of the University of Alaska Anchorage.  Dr. Weber, is a member of the faculty in the Aviation Technology Division, with a background in Aviation Safety. Listen in to this episode of SimpleFlight Radio, as Brandon and Marc sit down with Ray to learn about the special considerations that comes with teaching and learning to fly in our 49th state.  We hope you enjoy the show and end up adding an Alaskan adventure to your personal bucket list. We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

When Marc earned his PPL in the mid-70's, he learned from young CFI's, who were on a path to the airlines.  Getting a job was tough, as young pilots were competing with military pilots and those that were having their training paid for by the GI Bill.  Fast forward 40 years, and while it's still tough to get with the majors, the candidate pool and job landscape has changed dramatically.   Those looking to earn their living in aviation have a lot of diversity in gender, background, age, and career goals.  It is not unusual to find first time CFI's approaching retirement age, as they prepare for their second, or maybe, "final" career.  For some, the CFI role is a stepping stone to flying passengers, while others view the instructor job as a way to share their passion for flight and to help others achieve their aviation dreams, as well as achieving their own.   Listen in to this episode of SimpleFlight Radio, as Brandon and Marc speak with Jared Dellinger, a Chicago-based CFI, who is enjoying his "new and improved" career as a CFI.  As for his future in aviation, Jared is letting that be a work in progress.  With the cockpit of a GA plane being "the best office in the world", there is no need to rush towards that next job.  That's a very refreshing attitude and in that spirit, tune in and Enjoy The Ride! We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

For those of you that read Rinker Buck's memoir, "Flight of Passage", you'll understand the romance associated with a cross country flight in a Piper Cub.  If you haven't read the story, you only need to love General Aviation to understand the smile that comes with a low and slow flight of 1500 nautical miles across the Western and Midwestern United States.  Imagine a pilot that has been flying for close to 50 years and amassed 39,000 hours, but never achieved a goal to make that kind of trip, until now.   This week on SimpleFlight Radio, Marc and Brandon welcome back Bob Schmelzer for his third visit to the crew's Chicago studio.  Two and a half years ago, one of Bob's students ordered a brand new Carbon Cub (LSA).  When it became clear the plane would be delivered in November of this year, the owner asked Bob if he would fly out to Yakima, Washington to pick up the plane and fly it back to its new home in Chicago.  Seeing an opportunity to fulfill a goal of making such a flight, Bob jumped at the chance.  After spending most of the last decade flying Boeing 777's between Shanghai and Chicago, the idea of flying at 100 knots just above the terrain, over three days, in a taildragger, must have created some interesting emotions and thought processes.  Listen in and find out directly from Captain Bob, what he expected and what he experienced on his trek across the mountains and flat-lands bringing this little Cub to its new home. We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

Whether it's Trade-A-Plane or Controller.com, many GA pilots spend a fair amount of time window shopping for their dream plane.  It's fun and results in a smile.  But then the spreadsheet comes into play as the prospective plane owner starts to rationalize and compare rental costs vs. the cost of ownership.  Soon, the math starts to make sense and it's time to take next steps.  Hey, this can happen! But what are those next steps?  What questions need to be asked and where are the answers found.  Will my "significant other" support me?  How do I broach the subject?  All of a sudden the simple finance question has turned into a long and unknown journey into the abyss.  Well, maybe not.  This week on SimpleFlight Radio, Marc and Brandon sit down with two members of Leading Edge Flying Club (KPWK), who are part of a larger group of members that are asking for some answers on how to go about buying a plane.  Andy Thome and Edward Forman have similar missions, but different budgets and goals for what they are trying to achieve.  Tune in to hear the process they've followed to date and the path they've laid out in front of them.   We're interested to have you join the discussion with your opinion and any questions you have of the SimpleFlight crew.  And at the same time, share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

Since 2004, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has been recognizing its members for extraordinary performance in turning a potentially bad situation into a "non-event".  Or as they call it, "A Save".  Named after the first Air Traffic Controller, The Archie League Medal of Safety awards are announced each September to controllers across the various regions in the US.  See the link below.       The award winners commonly remark, they were just doing their job.  While true, no one can argue with the positive results they achieve in the face of impending disaster.  It's noteworthy that it goes beyond situational awareness and the ability to solve complex problems in the face of a ticking time clock.  Being able to communicate as a reassuring voice to a distressed pilot cannot be overstated.  On this week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio, join Marc and Brandon as they listen to multiple replays of the radio transmissions between ATC and pilots. It's no surprise there is plenty to learn from these examples, which leads to an informative discussion between our co-hosts.  As always, we're interested to have you join the discussion and tell us what you think.  Please share your thoughts with the rest of the SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio https://natca.org/index.php/media-center/other-natca-awards/archie-league-awards ​ Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

For some of us, our aviation dream started with a goal to earn a private pilot certificate.  On this week's SimpleFlight Radio episode, you'll meet Andrew Holmes, whose dream was to buy a jet, but knew that the process must start with him learning to fly, and to do so with dedication, patience, and no short-cuts.   What Andrew learned during his training, is that flying is a skill that is acquired through practice.  What Al and Marc learned about Andrew, is that he is someone who is dedicated to being a safe pilot and brings a significant respect for the learning process, and it goes without saying that if Andrew sets a goal, he will achieve it.  With this episode, our goal for you, is to have you ask yourself the question, "Why Not Me?"     As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio ​ Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!

Sometimes getting to sporting events is quite the hassle, often taking multiple days to enjoy a 3 hour game.  Well now, the game has changed.  Listen in to this week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio as Marc and Al sit down with Todd Rubin, of Big Game Air (biggameair.com).  Todd and his business partner wanted to go see a college football game and for reasons you'll hear, had to do so via a business jet.  Finding others that could help pay for the flight turned out to be an easy task, which gave them the idea of making a business out of getting people to sports venues.  But it is so much more.  Todd understood the travel was only a small piece of the puzzle.  Listen in and learn how this "accidental entrepreneur" put it all together to create an Experience!       As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio ​ Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

Pilots and Avgeeks share a special bond which can usually be described in one word.... Passion.  In today's world, it's not uncommon to find pilots that are making their way back into the sky after an extended hiatus.  What is less common is to come across a pilot that after being "bitten" by the flying bug, immersed himself into the journey that included earning his private and instrument ticket, the purchase of a plane, and taking trips that previously were only dreams.  That's when the story makes a 180 degree turn.  Because in this case, the pilot voluntarily decided it was time to walk away.    Listen in to this week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio as Marc and Al sit down with Kirke Machon, a Chicago-based GA pilot that embarked on and completed a journey that most only dream about.  And once the dream was complete, had the strength and conviction to walk away.     We found the discussion empowering and uplifting.  We hope you do as well. As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio ​ Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

We often think of airports as just pieces of concrete, maybe a control tower, and a place to land. Its easy to forget about the people behind the scenes putting their best foot forward to make your airport run! This week, we sit down with Jamie Abbott, the Executive Director at our home airport - Chicago Executive (KPWK).  Jamie has some incredible stories on how he and his team work hard to keep the airport safe, valuable to the community, and make a home for your favorite Aviation Podcast, SimpleFlight Radio! As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio

Ask most pilots, and they will tell you that learning to fly was one of the most rewarding and challenging things they have done in life.  And while similarities exist, each pilot's journey is unique.  Something that can be depended on are the many challenges that will be faced throughout the training process.   This week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio has Marc and Al  talking with Kseniya Polinsky, a friend of the show, who recently earned her Private Pilot certificate.  Like all of us, Kseniya, had to answer the questions of how to go about getting started, finding a school, a CFI, and establishing a timeline that made sense for her, while life around her continued to change.     Kseniya's story serves as a reminder that the path is not always straight, but it is within the student's ultimate control.  The crew enjoyed hearing about her strategies for understanding and navigating both the human and technical factors that come into play during the process.  Of course, establishing, and when necessary, reestablishing momentum is a topic we can all identify with.  We hope you you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio ​ Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

As a General Aviation pilot, many of us think of flight planning in terms of weather, NOTAMs, fuel planning, altitude selection, routing, timing, and ensuring the pilot and plane are capable of making the flight.  From there it's executing the plan.  Simply, Plan The Flight and Fly The Plan.  The burden is on the PIC.  In the world of the airline pilot, many GA pilots assume the Dispatcher does all the flight planning and then delivers the plan to the Captain, without further discussion.  Nothing could be further from the truth. This week's episode of SimpleFlight Radio has Marc and Al  talking with James Tochihara, former International Dispatcher for United Airlines.  One lesson learned is the Dispatcher is an essential crew member responsible for the safe and comfortable completion of the flight.  That means, their vigilance, communication, and decision-making continues until the plane is parked safely at the destination gate.     James takes us through the role, responsibilities, and skills that come into play, as well as a day in the life of a Professional Airline Dispatcher, including the emotional connection to every flight they touch.  September 11th was discussed, with James recommending a video (https://bit.ly/2UmhCKS) to hear the story from 5 dispatchers.  So welcome to this week's episode.  We hope you find the conversation as enlightening as we did.   As always, we love hearing from you and ask you share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community @simpleflightradio Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

77 Twenty Things your CFI Didn’t Teach You as a Student Pilot, NTSB Report on Air Canada 759 SFO Incident + GA News. 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. Twenty Things your CFI Didn’t Teach YouListeners share stories about things they wished they had learned as student pilots, but had to figure out for themselves as Private Pilots. Here's my list of those items. 1. How to Prepare for a Flight Review 2. Using Clearance Delivery, approach and departure control 3. Complex and High Performance Endorsements 4. Checking Out in Other Airplanes 5. Flying in the Mountains 6. The dangers of flying at Night 7. It Can Happen To Me 8. Flying at Night without a Moon 9. Renting a Plane at another Flight School 10. Planning Entries to Airports with Multiple Runways 11. Managing Descents 12. How to Buy a New or a Used Airplane 13. How to Conduct Flights so Passengers will want to fly with you again -- "Fly the plane like you have 100 passengers in back who you want to come back." 14. What to do if you’re ramped checked by the FAA 15. What to do if you’re given a phone number to call 16. Part 134 ½ charter operations 17. If you’re going to hit something while taxiing, hit something cheap! 18. How to Use Self Serve Fuel 19. How to Hear a weak signal on the radio; what to do when you Center or Approach gets so weak you can no longer hear them. 20. How to disconnect the Hobbs Meter before you fly, and how to remember to Reconnect it after the flight! If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts  in the Blog section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! 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. Mentioned in the ShowCirrus Migration 16 Event - Las Vegas, October 11-14, 2018 AOPA's Rusty Pilot's Online Presentation Private Pilot's Chronicle blog article - Lost Luggage Max Interviewed on SimpleFlight Radio podcast Conducting an Effective Flight Review Videos Houston Hobby SR20 Traffic Pattern Accident Midair Collision: Piper Cherokee vs. Robinson R22 Helicopter News Stories Long Island flight instructor involved in deadly 2016 plane crash arrested FAA Publishes New Settlement Policy for First-Time Violators of Drug, Alcohol Testing Requirements Used Skyhawks a Hot Item Night-flying by fire agencies in California gains interest as state's wildfire threat grows NTSB Report on Air Canada 759 Taxiway Incident at SFO Pay only when you fly insurance launched Should the U.S. Air Force Bomb Forest Fires? 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.

This week on SimpleFlight Radio, Marc and Al discuss: The PreFlight With the impending return to flight of Marc's airplane, the SimpleFlight crew talked about the preparation for flying a plane that is fresh out of a major maintenance event. For all it's structure and formalization, it's surprising to see the variability employed by pilots in conducting a PreFlight.  That is true between pilots and even with one pilot in different situations.  Listen in to hear Marc and Al discuss different factors, like: First Flight of the Day, vs. Subsequent Flights Type of Mission Impending Weather or Deadline Risk Profiles "Mandatory" vs. "Optional" Tasks PreFlight Hacks Congratulations to our Avgeek of the week!  Eva K. - Eva_Koz_Photography Eva's name was randomly drawn to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card for submitting her responses to our Listener Survey during September.  Thanks to all of you that took the time to share your feedback.  If you want to earn a shout out on the show as the avgeek of the week, make sure to follow us @simplefligthradio on Facebook and Instagram. Come see us in person!  October 5th and 6th - KMDH - AOPA Fly In at the Carbondale, IL Airport.

This week on SimpleFlight Radio, we welcome: Max Trescott  National CFI of the Year, Author, Avionics Guru, and host of his own podcast - Aviation News Talk There is so much we can learn from somebody like Max. Here is what we get into with Max: Night Flying His Podcast - Aviation News Talk Quality in flight training Making a leap into an aviation career Bringing professionalism in to the cockpit The book he authored - Max Trescott's G1000 and Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Congratulations to our Avgeek of the week!  David H - @gkdave He answered our question correctly on Instagram. If you want to earn a shout out on the show as the avgeek of the week, make sure to follow us @simplefligthradio on Facebook and Instagram. Come see us in person!  October 5th and 6th - KMDH - AOPA Fly In at the Carbondale, IL airport. Remember you have only one week left to complete our listener survey and be entered to win the $50 Amazon Gift Card.  http://www.simpleflight.net/listener-survey.html  

What are the odds?  That's the question Marc was asking a lot this week.  For instance, what are the odds that he would sit down to dinner in a hotel ballroom in Oshkosh and talk to a table mate that is a neighbor of Marc's CEO on the other side of the world?  And what are the odds that Marc would receive two unrelated calls on one morning from pilots vising the U.S from "across the pond" to meet him at the same time at the same hangar on the same day.  The odds of Rhonda bumping into someone (literally) in Hawaii that is one of a few pilots that can fly a helicopter and then hang from the skids to trim trees and run high wires is probably in the same ballpark as Marc's.  Indeed, this was a magical week.  Let's just call it Oshkosh.  Listen in as you hear about these chance events, as well as some of the goings on at Osh18.  We know you'll echo Rhonda and Marc's sentiments about this show being a "fun one" This was also a special date in SimpleFlight history.  6 years ago, SimpleFlight Radio was born.  We are so excited about our 7th year, but are sad to see Rhonda step back from her "full-time" role.  Our sincere thanks to her for the last 18 months and we look forward to her "part-time" involvement in the future.  ​​​                            =============== ​We hope you enjoy listening as much as we love talking to others who share our passion for aviation.  Please subscribe to the Podcast via iTunes or your favorite broadcast source, and rate, review, and let us know what you think! ​ ​​​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!

Welcome to the end of 2017!!!   What a wonderful year for SimpleFlight Radio.  A year of great guests and most important..... great listeners!  Our sincere thanks for your loyalty and providing the spark that keeps us going.  On this eve of starting 2018, we decided against canceling this episode in favor of a prerecorded show (so Rhonda & Marc can enjoy the New Years Eve festivities).  The stars appear to have aligned, as Marc's son. Jeff, happened to be in town.  Jeff recently started a podcast on two of his passions.... Games and Craft Brews.  So what's the connection to aviation?  Turns out that craft brews are very regional in nature, so as Marc travels around to different cities, Jeff suggests different breweries to visit.  I can't think of a city I've visited that didn't come with a recommendation from him.  It's an interesting world these beer aficionados live in.  Listen in and find out for yourself.  And stay with us in 2018, as we deliver an impressive lineup of guests and some cool technology additions to help us engage with our listeners in new and fun ways.  It'll be a great ride and we look forward to all of you continuing to being part of the SimpleFlight family! Most of all, we send you and yours best wishes for a fantastic 2018, filled with good health, happiness, and peace!!! ​​​                           =============== ​We hope you enjoy listening as much as we love talking to others who share our passion for aviation.  Please subscribe to the Podcast via iTunes or your favorite broadcast source, and rate, review, and let us know what you think! ​ ​​​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!

The Boeing 747 was launched in 1968, and United made its first commercial 747 flight in July 1970 with a trip from San Francisco to Honolulu. It was called the Friend Ship.  On November 7, United Airlines will retire the "Queen of the Skies" on a farewell flight on the same route as her beginning.  Other airlines are also retiring this iconic aircraft. Replaced by more efficient airplanes, it is doubtful that any aircraft flying today will replace the emotion and connected feeling that the 747 earned from pilot and passenger alike. The 747 in the 1970s was known not just for technological achievements but also for its glamour. With a lounge, cocktail service and sometimes even a piano, it held the promise of an elegant, relaxing travel experience.  She didn't disappoint.  This week's episode brings back a SimpleFlight Radio favorite, Karlene Petitt  to chat with Marc and Rhonda about her experience as a pilot, trainer, and engineer in the 747.  Join us and listen as Karlene helps us take a trip down memory lane, as we honor this magnificent and classy symbol of the promise of aviation. Karlene's Doctoral Research Site: www.petittaviationresearch.com ​ ​                                         =============== ​We hope you enjoy listening as much as we love talking to others who share our passion for aviation.  Let us know what you think! ​ ​​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!

Over the last 4.5 years, we at SimpleFlight Radio have talked to a lot of "amazing people doing amazing things in aviation".  And our listeners have loved the journey.  What we discovered is our listeners, are pretty amazing too.  And they have lots to teach us.  This week, we took the opportunity to spend some time talking to a loyal friend of the show, Fred Canavan.  Fred did what some of us think about doing, but rarely do we actually do it.  But Fred turned his dream into reality.  He decided that he wanted a professional aviation career at age 60.  And that's exactly what he did.  You'll hear his story about making that decision and executing it right on schedule.  Flying a Part 135 PC-12 is a dream come true, but he's not finished yet.    Listen in as we discuss the path he took, with all the decisions he made along the way.  We'll find out together if there are any regrets or what he wished he knew before the trek started.  The one thing we can tell you now is that Fred is on CLOUD 9!!! The other news you will hear, is that Marc and Rhonda made it official.  Rhonda will join Marc as the regular co-host of the show.  It's a partnership that is sure to please.  Thanks for the positive feedback and thanks for listening. ​ ​​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!

One of the things Marc has loved about the last 4 1/2 years, is the ability to meet some real superstars in the aviation industry. This week is no different. SimpleFlight Radio welcomes Dick Rochfort to the show.  Dick has been training pilots (rwrpilottraining.com) since the early 90's.  He has differentiated himself by focusing solely on the Piper M Class (Malibu, Mirage, Matrix, Meidian) and putting himself in the position of delivering instructor level knowledge that goes far beyond stick and rudder skills.  Check out his website and YouTube videos to experience it firsthand. The show was prerecorded, so no live social media activity tonight, but navigate to the podcast page on Sunday night and listen in.  You'll figure out why Marc has always held a high regard for the professionalism and quality Dick has brought to the aviation community.  We're sure you'll agree. ​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!

Congratulations to all of us, as SImpleFlight Radio celebrates its 4th anniversary with this show.  And what better way to celebrate and kick off our 5th year, than by talking about the current state of the market and a vision of what's to come.  As usual, we welcomed Janine Iannarelli of Par Avion LTD (paravionltd.com) to lead us through the goings on in the business jet market.  From there we talked to the piston side of things.  Of special note, was the high energy associated with OSH16 and the feel good vibe that was evident from start to finish.  The air was filled with a sense of innovation, energy, and optimism.  That combined with what looks to be record crowds, puts a big stamp of approval on our current and future state. As always, Al and Marc would like to thank each of your for your continued loyalty and active involvement with the show.  We are proud of what we've built over the last four years, and look forward to making year five, the best one yet. Blue Skies and Tailwinds!  

This week on SimpleFlight Radio! How often do you practice manuevers that you might often need? If you're like most general aviation pilots, your answer will probably be, "rarely".  Whether it's an engine out, runway trim, loss of automation, or the need for a go around, being ready for these incidents is more than just theory.  This week's discussion also included examples that impacts the non-pilot in the aviation community.  For example, how often does ATC practice commanding airliners to "go around" or to "abort a takeoff"?  After listening to the ATC tape of the aborted take off of a British Airways 777 (engine fire) in Las Vegas, you'd guess that they practice it all the time (take a listen)!