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166 Instrument Flying Gotchas, Filing IFR Flight Plans, and a Pilot Deviation + GA News Nov 02, 2020

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166 Instrument Flying Gotchas, Filing IFR Flight Plans, and a Pilot Deviation + GA News

Summary 166 Max talks about IFR gotchas he's encountered recently. He also talks about his recent five-day trip flying a Vision Jet around the West. He discusses closing flight plans at non-towered airports and how failing to do so can lead to a pilot deviation. He discusses his Rule of Two which led to going missed early, the DFC90 autopilot, and a restriction for RNAV-equipped aircraft starting at an IAF.

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Mentioned in the Show AOPA's ASI Nall Reports Night CFIT Accident – Hobbs, NM FAA 7110.65 Controller Handbook FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook

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165 How to get a Helicopter License and a Job Flying Helicopters + GA News Oct 12, 2020

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165 How to get a Helicopter License and a Job Flying Helicopters + GA News

Summary165 Max talks with Steve Bush, owner of Lone Star Helicopters, about FAA requirements for a Private helicopter certificate and the typical hours required. Steve also talks about the different types of helicopters used in the training and their typical cost. He also talks about the current strong market for helicopter pilots, and typical number of hours needed to qualify for different helicopter jobs.

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Videos Mention in the ShowHelicopter Tour over Downtown Austin, TX Lone Star Helicopter - Getting a Helicopter Certificate

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164 Helicopter Rescue from California Fires Sep 30, 2020

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Summary164 In September 2020, the California National Guard rescued nearly 400 people trapped by the Creek Fire. Max gets the inside story of the rescue by talking with Col. David Hall of the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade and helicopter pilot Kipp Goding. He also talked with Henri Laborde, one of the rescued hikers. Kipp talks about the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter and the challenges of flying in heavy smoke.

Mentioned in the Show 40th Combat Aviation Brigade - Facebook page California National Guard - Facebook page National Interagency Fire Center Map Fresno Co. Sheriff - Creek Fire Updates

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163 How Safe is Commercial Air Travel? Sep 21, 2020

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Summary163 Max talks about his roundtrip from SFO to Knoxville on the airlines and an MIT study that estimates the chances of catching COVID on an airline flight. While the terminals appear safe, the highest risk is in flight, as not everyone is properly masked. He shares what he learned about the mask he was wearing and has recommendations for choosing a mask. While safe, airline travel isn't a lot of fun.

Mentioned in the Show KN95 Masks that Max Uses - 10 pack Powecom website to check masks; Click ANTI-FAKE CHECK below the photo FDA.gov Appendix A for authorized masks MIT Paper on Chances of catching COVID-19 on airline flight Forbes article: COVID-19 can spread on long airline flights

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162 Cirrus SR22 Crashes on an Instrument Approach after Unnecessary Fuel Stop + GA News Sep 12, 2020

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162 Max talks about a fatal crash with many risk factors including a pilot who had low total flying time and relatively little experience in an SR22. After a 5-hour flight, flown late at night, he diverted to buy cheap fuel at another airport close to his home. During that time, his home field went below minimums. He appeared to be unaware he was 0.6 miles off course throughout the entire approach.

161 Kobe Bryant Crash Update and Aviation News of the Weird with Flying Magazine's Rob Mark Aug 31, 2020

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161 Kobe Bryant Crash Update and Aviation News of the Weird with Flying Magazine's Rob Mark

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Summary161 Max talks with Flying Mag Sr. Editor Rob Mark about the latest events related to the Kobe Bryant crash plus recent aviation stories of the weird. Island Express Helicopters has sued two SoCal air traffic controllers for wrongful death. Illusionist David Blaine plans to hold onto hydrogen balloons until reaching 29,000 feet. Customs stops a private jet in Florida that was headed to South America with 82 firearms and 63,000 rounds of ammunition on board.

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Mentioned in the ShowFlying MagazineRob Mark's JetWhine.com blog

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160 Electric Aircraft 2020 and Why You'll Want One - Interview with George Bye Aug 24, 2020

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160 George Bye has been on a 12-year quest to make electric aircraft a reality. He explains the many benefits to electric aircraft including aerodynamic efficiency since the aircraft nose can be smaller, improved propeller efficiency, vastly lower operating cost, no CO2, lower noise, and more reliable. He also discusses the purchase price and delivery timetable for the eFlyer 2.

159 Aviation Weather Briefings and other Preflight Action Required by 91.103 + GA News Aug 17, 2020

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159 Aviation Weather Briefings and other Preflight Action Required by 91.103 + GA News

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Summary159 Pilots need to know how to do a weather briefing before they fly, and there are several other things you are required to do by FAR 91.103. For some flights, you're not required to get a weather briefing, and we explain why. We'll show you how to get a weather briefing from a free weather source. If addition to weather, you're also required to consider fuel, alternatives and known ATC delays.

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158 Emergency Landing of Student Pilot, Instructor Passes Out – Interview Max Sylvester Aug 10, 2020

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158 Emergency Landing of Student Pilot, Instructor Passes Out – Interview Max Sylvester

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Summary158 Last year, Australian student pilot Max Sylvester was taking his third flight lesson when his instructor had a seizure and passed out in the cockpit. Max managed to set the radio to the Jandakot Airport tower frequency and declare an emergency. Over the next hour, the air traffic controller, with the help of an instructor from Max's flight school, talked Max down to a a successful landing.

Mentioned in the Show Video of Max's Landing List of talkdown landings Max Sylvester's Instagram page Max Sylvester's YouTube channel

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157 5 Ways Somatogravic Illusion is Killing Pilots + GA News Jul 30, 2020

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157 5 Ways Somatogravic Illusion is Killing Pilots + GA News

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Summary157 Max talks about 5 ways somatogravic illusion continues to kill pilots, including private, instrument, commercial airline, and even glider pilots. It's particular dangerous when taking off at night over a poorly lit surface, when doing instrument takeoffs in zero zero visibility and when an instrument begins the missed approach. There's evidence it also affects glider pilots after cable breaks.

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