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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Flying Podcast a show that will continue to teach not only the aviators of today but will educate and influence the aviators of tomorrow. We talk about Flight Instruction, Aviation Safety, Aviation Education and the Aviation industry as a whole. We will have guest co-host from different walks a life in the industry, Everywhere from a flight school to an airline ramp agent all the way up to an airline pilot and more. We will always try to keep you up on the industry, ...
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In this episode Kevin and Rob talk about picking up those IFR and VFR Clearances and they talk about the advantages of using Flight Following when not using a flight plan. This Episode is packed full of good knowledge from experiences and useful information that hopefully makes it a bit easier fro you to understand the clearances and how to pick th…
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In this episode Kevin and Rob talk about making the transition from flying single engine airplanes and moving forward with the transition to multi-engine airplanes. Rob shares his experiences with students and some of his own personal stories from his days flying piston twins while flying for a few charter outlets before moving to his current roll …
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In this episode, Kevin and Rob chat about how this Pandemic (COVID-19) is affecting aviation. Rob chats with us on what it's like to be in the flight deck during this time and what it's like traveling the country while the airports are basically empty. Kevin tells you how the gate and ticket agent life is affected along with the flight instructing …
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In this episode, Kevin and Rob sit down with Sonia Sani. Sonia shares with us her passion for aviation and talks about her day job and what brought her to come to love aviation. She explains what got her youtube channel popular and gives a few words of wisdom to those who maybe thinking about aviation and how to get started. This episode is a great…
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In this episode, Kevin comes to you from Oshkosh 2019 and is talking with Gary Velasco of FightingColors.com who for over the last 20 plus years has taken his gift of painting and his love for aviation and turned it into a career that focuses on restoring history. Gary is a key part in restoring a warbird that once had nose art and he is the one th…
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In this episode, Rob and I talk with James Cox from Method Seven Aviation in Lakeland Florida while we attended Sun N Fun 2019 where he talks about his AMAZING eyewear and We release this now just before we head to OSHKOSH 2019 and plan on doing an interview with them again as we have been wearing our glasses since April. James talks about this ama…
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In this episode, Rob takes the lead as he leads this interview with Matt Younkin and his beautiful Twin Beech 18 Magic by Moonlight. He talks about his 1943 Twin Beech and a the history behind it. Rob and I talk with Matt about his routine and his AMAZING night show. We also take the time to talk with Jeff Gibbs his crew chief as well and he talked…
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Andy Ovans aircraft maintenance manager for Sun n Fun and Aerospace Center for Excellence accompanied by our friend Lizzy. We had the pleasure to sit down with Andy on top of the TBM Trailer that sat near the flight line and just down the way from the Mig-21 that Andy has put so much time into working with …
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking about our time down at Sun N Fun 2019. We will tell you about the interviews we conducted and what you can plan on listening to following this episode. We talk about Camp Radio Active and about Sun N Fun Radio and about some of the acts that were performing, our time doing the live open pod night and much more…
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Dustin Woodhouse of Wing Tents and we have a special co-host on with us who was helping us out with our interviews from Sun N Fun Radio Lizzy. Dustin Has a great product and there is nothing else like it on the market. This product was designed for back country camping when landing on remote runways and bac…
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking to Trevor from Chart It All and also talking to Dare to Fly Fashions. We were in the field doing interviews for Sun N Fun Radio at Sun N Fun 2019 and felt we should share these with you. Sorry about the sound inconsistency as we were in a loud environment. Please check out Chartitall.com for custom navigation …
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In this episode, Rob and I talk about what were going to be bringing you from Sun N Fun 2019. https://www.flysnf.org/snfradio/ PLEASE SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON PAGE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW AND BRING YOU ONLY THE BEST CONTENT. Click the link below to help support the show. www.patreon.com/Letstalkflying Please subscribe and follow us on: www.let…
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking to you about the Polar Vortex and Winter Ops. Winter flying can be very dangerous and requires training to safely be done. As we talk about in the episode we wouldn't go out and fly in the mountains without the proper training so why would you go fly in winter areas with out the peoper training? This is a grea…
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In this episode, Rob and I are talking to you about Social Media in Aviation. Rob talks about his Instagram following and how he built it and we talk with how social media helped us form a following in aviation and how we use it to connect with all the other Avgeeks out there. Social media in aviation is changing the way we all connect in the aviat…
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In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are coming to you and wishing you a Happy New Year and give you a sneak peek at what is on the horizon for 2019. Medical Series Questions please send them to: Medical@flythepanda.com also, Rob has a new email for you to reach out to him at Rob@flythepanda.com We really want to engage with all of you on our social …
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In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are talking to you about Preflight. Part two focuses on the whole picture as you walk out to your aircraft and then we break down some of the key things we see as instructors with our students. Also, we share some personal experiences that we have encountered during our careers that affected our preflight. Please …
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In this episode, Rob Ericson and I are talking to you about Preflight. We have broken this into two parts. Part one focuses on the preflight of the pilot using the IMSAFE checklist and other items to help you determine if you're safe to fly. We talk about all aspects of the preflight before you even walk out to the airplane. Weather, IMSAFE, Person…
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In this episode, I am talking with Rob about our time at Oshkosh 2018 and about some of the things we did and saw. We also talk about our interviews done at Oshkosh and share some of the published stats that came out for the 2018 show. Please listen to this great episode and we hope you enjoy. Please subscribe and follow us on: www.letstalkflying.c…
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In this episode, Rob and I are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Kyle Fosso and Samantha Hagan of Adventure Above. This was a very fun and enjoyable interview as this couple is full of inspiration and have a true passion not only for their project and their mission at hand which is to travel all fifty states by the way of their Cessn…
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In this episode, we are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Linda Cioffi. Linda is a true aviation adventurest and Avgeek. She will be telling us about her Cuba adventure in her 182 and how she was the first woman to land in Cuba after the embargo was lifted. She has many other exciting adventures she will share with us in this awesome…
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In this episode, we are coming to you from Oshkosh 2018 and talking with Sarah Rovner of Full Throttle Aviation. Sarah is a well know ferry pilot ferrying and delivering aircraft all over the world. She is very experienced at Trans-Atlantic crossings and South America Flying. Sarah has a unique and special qualification and that is flying and deliv…
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In this episode, we're talking to LCDR. Brandon Hempler of the Blue Angels. Brandon flies Blue Angel number 6 and is an opposing soloist. Brandon listened to our podcast and really liked what we were doing and wanted to be part of it. He was happy to share what it is like to be a Blue Angel and what he plans to do after his days of flying for one o…
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In this episode, we are talking to two of America's Finest Aviators who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our country while flying the military's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft the F-35. We interviewed two pilots who came and showed these amazing aircraft to all the Avgeeks in Traverse City for the National Che…
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In this episode, we are talking with World Aerobatic Champion and Redbull Air Race Champion Mike Goulian. Mike was performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI and he was happy to take a half hour out of his time to talk to us about aerobatics, the Redbull Air Racing and so much more. Mike put on an amazing performance this year …
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In this episode, you will learn the background of your host Kevin Strieter and his background in flying. Please visit our website www.letstalkflying.com Please Subscribe and Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/letstalkflying also on Instagram www.instagram.com/letstalkflying and lastly please follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/letstalkflying W…
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In this episode, we are talking with a good friend and fellow pilot who has a pretty exciting background in flying Matt Haase. Matt is the owner and operator of Above Traverse Balloon Rides and is a commercial balloon pilot as well as a pilot of fixed-wing aircraft. He talks to us about balloon flying and his career as a pilot. Please visit Above T…
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In this episode we will be talking to Ken VeArd President and CEO of Pilot Partner E-Logbook. Ken has an awesome flying background which he will talk quite a bit about. Ken will explain his AMAZING product and his new and upcoming Venture Pilot Partner Flying Club. Please Visit Pilot Partner's website: www.pilotpartner.net and for all of our lister…
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In this episode, we are talking about the steps we feel as instructors that should be taught or followed to minimize the risk of an accident on takeoff. Our Co-Host Rob Ericson and I will be exploring some of the steps that we use to keep our students and ourselves safer on takeoff. Please listen in to this great episode. Please Follow and subscrib…
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This is a quick recap on my short time at Sun N Fun 2018. As Sun N Fun was in full swing and I was stuck in my day job and not able to attend the whole event this year I was able to secure a few days off and received the invitation to come down and hang out with the Camp Radioactive group. This invitation came from my buddy and coworker Rob who has…
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