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The Pilotcast Flight Crew — **SPC #036-Podapalooza 2010 from Oshkosh** Aug 14, 2010
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It’s that time again…now that we’re home from Oshkosh, it’s time to share this year’s edition of Podapalooza. This was recorded live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 30th, 2010. Enjoy.

@FlyingCheezHead, @BillWil, and @StephenForce — **SPC #036-Podapalooza 2010 from Oshkosh** Aug 14, 2010
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It’s that time again…now that we’re home from Oshkosh, it’s time to share this year’s edition of Podapalooza. This was recorded live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 30th, 2010. Enjoy.

SPC #035-Stage III Check Prep, Hijacked! Apr 28, 2010

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Welcome to episode 35, finally, of the Student Pilot Cast, “Stage III Check Prep, Hijacked”. I’m Bill Williams, and I’m learning to fly in front of the world. Come join me as I prepare for my Stage III Check with a different instructor. This has been updated to point to the proper media file.

SPC #034-Solo, Shorts, Softs, and FOD Nov 06, 2009

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Hello again SPC listeners. Today’s episode takes us on a solo training flight on a very busy day to practice performance landings and takeoffs (shorts and softs). We have everything from FOD to go-arounds in this episode, so enjoy.

I was nearing the end of stage III in my training, so I was almost in the home stretch. I also explain in this episode the cramming of flights I had to do over just a few days to finish stage III. This flight was the first of them.

As mentioned, If you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide, an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way.

Lastly, don’t forget to go check out the newly released (out of beta) myTransponder. This aviation oriented social networking site is great. To commemorate the recent full release and the fact that it is now open to anyone to join, I’ve created a group on myTransponder called, “Fans of the Student Pilot Cast.” Please head over to the site and sign up if you haven’t already, and by all means, join my new group!

Thanks again for listening, and enjoy the episode. Then, get out and fly!

SPC #032-Podapalooza 2009, Part II Sep 14, 2009

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This is part II of Podapalooza 2009, the part of the show that was not broadcast live on EAA Radio. This took place at Oshkosh, July 31st, 2009.

If you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide, an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way.

Enjoy the episode.

20090731_2435 — **SPC #031-Podapalooza 2009, Part I** Sep 02, 2009
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Hello, everyone! Here is the first part of the audio from Podapalooza 2009 from Airventure in Oshkosh, July 31st, 2009. This part contains the audio from the show that was broadcast live on EAA Radio. After the radio station had to cut away, we continued Podapalooza and I will bring you that audio in the next episode. By then, I’m hoping to have my Remos flight video completed, and I will release that shortly thereafter. Here are a couple of photos from this years show.

Getting ready to start The Pavillion filling up as we get started

Stu talks about his first impressions of Oshkosh Stephen Force cracks wise, I’m sure

Jack getting a comment from Rod Threw in a pic of the Terrafugia for good measure

Don’t forget, if you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide, an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way. Freddy has included many stories from his over 9000 hours of dual given time that help you learn what to expect and how to make decisions as you start your training, perfect for the beginning pilot. Air Freddy sponsors this podcast through these e-book sales, so you’ll be supporting The Student Pilot Cast as well with a purchase, and I appreciate that.

Let me know what you think of Podapalooza 2009! I hope you enjoy it. Now, get out there an fly!

20090731_2441 — **SPC #031-Podapalooza 2009, Part I** Sep 02, 2009
Show notes

Hello, everyone! Here is the first part of the audio from Podapalooza 2009 from Airventure in Oshkosh, July 31st, 2009. This part contains the audio from the show that was broadcast live on EAA Radio. After the radio station had to cut away, we continued Podapalooza and I will bring you that audio in the next episode. By then, I’m hoping to have my Remos flight video completed, and I will release that shortly thereafter. Here are a couple of photos from this years show.

Getting ready to start The Pavillion filling up as we get started

Stu talks about his first impressions of Oshkosh Stephen Force cracks wise, I’m sure

Jack getting a comment from Rod Threw in a pic of the Terrafugia for good measure

Don’t forget, if you are thinking about learning to fly, check out Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide, an e-book that will answer many of your questions beforehand, and do it in an entertaining way. Freddy has included many stories from his over 9000 hours of dual given time that help you learn what to expect and how to make decisions as you start your training, perfect for the beginning pilot. Air Freddy sponsors this podcast through these e-book sales, so you’ll be supporting The Student Pilot Cast as well with a purchase, and I appreciate that.

Let me know what you think of Podapalooza 2009! I hope you enjoy it. Now, get out there an fly!

20090802_2611 — **SPC #030-Nexair Saratogo NX** Aug 14, 2009
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We continue my coverage of EAA Airventure with episode 30. Today I present an interview with David Fetherston of Nexair Avionics about their new airplane, the Saratoga NX. The NX is a rebuild from spinner to tail of Piper’s Saratoga, but with all new avionics, speed mods, etc. It’s a very interesting value in a travelling six-seater mini-van.

Along with the interview, I want to share several pictures with you of their first product of this program, a 1982 fixed gear Saratoga. Enjoy.

The Saratoga NX The Rear and Baggage Door

Panel from the Rear Seats The New Interior

Weight-Saving LED Light The Panel from the Pilots Door

Avidyne’s R9 PFD The FMS Display and Keyboard

The Whole Panel The New Switches

I hope you enjoy the interview, and I want to once again thank the folks at Nexair. I’m impressed with what they’ve done. I’d love to hear from you on what you think.

20090802_2587 — **SPC #030-Nexair Saratogo NX** Aug 14, 2009
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We continue my coverage of EAA Airventure with episode 30. Today I present an interview with David Fetherston of Nexair Avionics about their new airplane, the Saratoga NX. The NX is a rebuild from spinner to tail of Piper’s Saratoga, but with all new avionics, speed mods, etc. It’s a very interesting value in a travelling six-seater mini-van.

Along with the interview, I want to share several pictures with you of their first product of this program, a 1982 fixed gear Saratoga. Enjoy.

The Saratoga NX The Rear and Baggage Door

Panel from the Rear Seats The New Interior

Weight-Saving LED Light The Panel from the Pilots Door

Avidyne’s R9 PFD The FMS Display and Keyboard

The Whole Panel The New Switches

I hope you enjoy the interview, and I want to once again thank the folks at Nexair. I’m impressed with what they’ve done. I’d love to hear from you on what you think.

SPC #029-It’s About the People Aug 08, 2009

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Airventure 2009 is over, but I’ve got a bit of good material from Oshkosh that I’ll be publishing. This is the first of it. In this episode, I confirm why everyone loves Oshkosh so much with a quick discussion with John and Christine Halbrook around the campsite one evening.

Obviously, this is a small break from the normal episodes of my training, but I think you’ll find these quick podcasts interesting and worthwhile…at least I hope you do. Please let me know what you think. As usual, I’d love to hear from you.

I have a few more things to share from Oshkosh, as well as a short video about recording cockpit audio that is ready to go, and will be published in the next couple of days. After that, we’ll resume normal programming and finish up my training. Enjoy.

**SPC #028-Into the Night, Part I** Jul 26, 2009
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Hello SPC listeners! Today we will follow my outbound leg of my dual night cross country. I had to take a couple of weeks off because of extensive travel, including some family vacations. I’m back now, though, but headed to Oshkosh this week. This means lots of content coming up hopefully. For most of it, follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/billwil, and I’ll keep you updated.

In this episode, we did a dual night cross country from KCHD (Chandler) to KAVQ (Marana) which is in north Tucson.

KCHD-KAVQ (around Eloy)

Thanks again for listening, everyone. I hope to see you at OSH!

**SPC #027-Out of the Nest, Part II** Jun 28, 2009
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This episode chronicles my return flight to Chandler from Tucson international, and is the second part of my first solo cross-country flight during my training. There’s some interesting things that happen, and another bonehead move on my part with the radio. Please enjoy this flight as I learn to fly in front of the world.

The route home was only slightly different than when I went to Tucson. I needed to do a touch and go at Ryan Field down in Tucson, so that changed the route slightly. Here is the return.

NavMonster, KTUS-KRYN-TOTEC-KCHD

Remember, If you are thinking of learning to fly, find out everything you need to know to get started and what to expect during your training with Air Freddy’s Learning to Fly Guide. You help support this podcast by using my link here, so if you consider purchasing this e-book, please click above.

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Getting ready to start	The Pavillion filling up as we get started
Stu talks about his first impressions of Oshkosh	Stephen Force cracks wise, I’m sure
Jack getting a comment from Rod	Threw in a pic of the Terrafugia for good measure

The Saratoga NX	The Rear and Baggage Door
Panel from the Rear Seats	The New Interior
Weight-Saving LED Light	The Panel from the Pilots Door
Avidyne’s R9 PFD	The FMS Display and Keyboard
The Whole Panel	The New Switches