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A podcast on all things General Aviation from the team at VSL Aviation.
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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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Welcome back to VSL Aviation's series where we delve into the intricacies of the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS)! I'm Seth Lake, your guide on this journey to mastering aviation standards. In Part 2 of our series, we'll continue unraveling the complexities of Airworthiness Requirements. Building on the foundation laid in our firs…
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Welcome to the first episode of our new series at VSL Aviation! I'm Seth Lake, an experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, and in this video, I'm going to break down the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) like never before. This series aims to provide detailed insights and practical tips for aspiring pilots. Whether you're a stude…
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DPE Ultimate Pilot Q&A: Mastering Check Rides, STCs, ACS vs PTS, and More!
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Join Seth Lake, a designated pilot examiner, in this comprehensive Q&A session where we delve into key topics every aspiring pilot needs to know for their check ride and beyond. Packed with insights from my extensive experience, this video is an invaluable resource for pilots at all levels. Chapters: [01:35] - Inop Equipment for Checkride [02:55] -…
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Mastering FAA Ramp Inspections: Your Step-by-Step Guide
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In this highly informative video, we equip you with the essential know-how to confidently navigate an FAA ramp inspection. Whether you're a private pilot, commercial aviator, or part of an aviation team, understanding the FAA's ramp inspection checklist is crucial for a successful evaluation. Using the FAA Order 8900.1 as our compass, we take you t…
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Airworthiness Directives - An Introduction
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Join Seth Lake and Josh Campbell from @FreePilotTraining in a discussion on FAA Airworthiness Directives. This topic is a stumbling block for many new pilots, and our discussion will help you understand ADs better. Check out @FreePilotTraining for a ton of great free content! Check out the podcast website to find the interactive ACS for both commer…
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Join me as I continue the multi-engine add-on series. In this episode, I continue the discussion of the commercial ACS and how I use it to conduct the commercial multi-engine add-on checkride. Check out the podcast website to find the interactive ACS for both commercial and instrument. https://vsl.aero/podcast Check my new Patreon page, where I wil…
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Join me as I start the multi-engine add-on series. In this episode, I cover the training required for the multi-engine rating. I also get into the commercial ACS and how I use it to conduct the commercial add-on checkride. Check out the podcast website to find the interactive ACS for both commercial and instrument. https://vsl.aero/podcast Check my…
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Join me as I discuss the disapproval process, more commonly known as failing your checkride. Failure is always a significant cause for concern; however, I think the more you know about something, the less scary it is. No one wants this outcome, but it happens and is simply a part of being a pilot. Luckily, it’s usually not a big deal and will have …
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Join me as I complete the Commercial Pilot ACS Series. The commercial pilot checkride is just like any other FAA practical test and uses the Airman Certification Standards. This test evaluates your knowledge and skills as a pilot to make sure you have what it takes to fly for compensation. In the fourth and final episode of the series, I discuss th…
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Join me as I continue the Commercial Pilot ACS Series. The commercial pilot checkride is just like any other FAA practical test and uses the Airman Certification Standards. This test evaluates your knowledge and skills as a pilot to make sure you have what it takes to fly for compensation. In the third episode of the series, I discuss Area of Opera…
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Join me as I continue the Commercial Pilot ACS Series. The commercial pilot checkride is just like any other FAA practical test and uses the Airman Certification Standards. This test evaluates your knowledge and skills as a pilot to make sure you have what it takes to fly for compensation. In the second episode of the series, I discuss Aera of Oper…
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Join me as I start the Commercial Pilot ACS Series. The commercial pilot checkride is just like any other FAA practical test and uses the Airman Certification Standards. This test evaluates your knowledge and skills as a pilot to make sure you have what it takes to fly for compensation. In this first episode of the series, I discuss Area of Operati…
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Join me as I discuss the alphabet soup of terminology surrounding the world of GPS/RNAV. I know these terms can cause more than a little confusion for the new instrument pilot. I’m hoping that this short explainer helps introduce the new instrument pilot. Checkout Max Trescott’s excellent podcast on the different kinds of RNAV approaches here: Avia…
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TERPS – Obstacle Departure Procedures (Instrument Checkride Prep)
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Join me as I discuss non-standard takeoff minimums, ODPs, and TERPS. It’s also a topic that might come up in your instrument checkride, and being prepared to answer questions on non-standard takeoff minimums and ODPs is a must! Check out the VSL Aviation YouTube videos! Email: seth@vsl.aeroBy Seth Lake
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Join me in this episode, where I discuss how you can use ForeFlight to help you be successful during your Instrument Checkride! Did you know the FAA doesn’t produce the FAR/AIM? Did you know that ForeFlight has a cloud-based server containing everything the paper commercial FAR/AIM does? Learn how to set up your ForeFlight documents library and som…
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Instrument Pilot ACS Review - Part 3
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This is part 3 of a 3 part series on the Instrument Pilot ACS. Join me as I take a deep dive into the ACS from an examiner's perspective and discuss how I use this document to conduct an instrument checkride. If you plan to take your instrument practical test, you don't want to miss this! https://www.youtube.com/c/SethLakeDPE https://www.facebook.c…
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This is part 2 of a 3 part series on the Instrument Pilot ACS. Join me as I take a deep dive into the ACS from an examiner's perspective and discuss how I use this document to conduct an instrument checkride. If you plan to take your instrument practical test, you don't want to miss this! https://www.youtube.com/c/SethLakeDPE https://www.facebook.c…
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This is part 1 of at least a 3 part series on the Instrument Pilot ACS. Join me as I take a deep dive into the ACS from an examiner's perspective and discuss how I use this document to conduct an instrument checkride. If you plan to take your instrument practical test, you don't want to miss this! https://www.youtube.com/c/SethLakeDPE https://www.f…
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2 Planes in 1 Day - King Air and Cessna 210 ride-along
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In this episode, the VSL team brings you along in the cockpit of a King Air 200 and a Cessna 210. Our full day of flying includes discussions on two different aircraft types, how to use flight service, and some in-flight decision making on a diversion for an early fuel stop. We had a great time putting this one together so I hope you enjoy it!…
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Navlog for your checkride – What you should know
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In this episode of the VSL Aviation podcast, I detail what you should know for the navigation tasks you will have to perform during your private pilot checkride. Most applicants I see don't fully understand that pilotage and dead reckoning have to be used during the checkride. I hate seeing the panicked look in the applicant's eyes when I inform th…
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VSL Aviation Podcast EP5 - Want to be a part-time Air Force Pilot? Here are two ways to do it!
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In this episode, I switch gears a little bit and have a conversation with my friend Josh Campbell about getting into the Air Force Reserves. Josh and I are both flying the C-130 in the Reserves. We also both happen to be active in the General Aviation community. We thought it would be interesting to do a podcast/video about our paths into the servi…
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VSL Aviation Podcast EP4 - Priavte Pilot ACS breakdown by a DPE part 4
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In this episode, I finish up the 4 part series on the Private Pilot ACS. Let me know what you think! I hope this series helps you get prepared for your Private Pilot checkride. Let me know if you have any questions or have any tips for future episodes!By Seth Lake
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VSL Aviation Podcast EP3 - Private Pilot ACS breakdown by a DPE part 3
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In this episode, I cover areas of operations 5 through 7. I discuss performance maneuvers, clearing turns, and simulated instrument flight. I hope you enjoy this episode!By Seth Lake
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VSL Aviation Podcast EP2 - Private Pilot ACS breakdown by a DPE part 2
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In this episode, I cover areas of operations 2 through 4. I also discuss how perfection isn't the standard when completing the checkride. I hope you find this insightful!By Seth Lake
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VSL Aviation Podcast EP1 - DPE thoughts on the ACS
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In this episode, I get some introductions out of the way and cut straight to the content. I have a lot of applicants struggle to understand how to use the ACS when preparing for your checkride. Don't make the same mistake! Listen up for tips straight from a DPE!By VSL Aviation
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E31 IFR & VFR Flight Plans: How Do You Get Them, File Them, Activate Them and Cancel Them?
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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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E30 Transition to Multi-Engine Airplanes: Engine Start Up to Shutdown
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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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E29 Aviation in a Pandemic: Aviation Surviving COVID-19
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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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E28 Ski Plane Weekend: Flying Ski Planes and Whats coming Up
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E27 Tuskegee Airman: Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy
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E26 Sonia Sani: Capturing Aviation through Video
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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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E25 Gary Velasco: Restoring and Creating Military Nose Art with Fightingcolors.com
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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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E24 Method Seven Aviation: A Leader in Aviation Eyewear
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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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E23 Matt Younkin Twin Beech 18: Magic by Moonlight
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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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E22 Draken Russian Mig-21: The History and Preservation at Sun N Fun
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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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E20 Wing Tents: A Tent for Your Aircraft Wing Thats Not A Tarp
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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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E19 Chart it All & Dare to Fly Fashions : Awesome Apparel for Everyone
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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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E17 Polar Vortex and Winter Op's: Tips and Tricks for Winter Operations
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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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E16 Social Media in Aviation: How Social Media Has Changed Aviation
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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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E15 - Happy New Year: What's Coming in 2019
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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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E14 Preflight the Airplane: Part Two of the Two Part Series
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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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E13 - Preflight the Pilot: Part One of the Two Part Series
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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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E12 Oshkosh 2018: Talking About Our Time At OSH 2018
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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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E11 Adventure Above: Kyle Fosso and Samantha Hagan Talk About Their Project
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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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E10 Cuba and Caribbean Flying: Aviation Adventures with Linda Cioffi
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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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E09 Ferry Flying Crossing the Atlantic: Sarah Rovner of Full Throttle Aviation Shares Her Stories
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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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E08 Blue Angels: Thrilling Crowds with Opposing Soloist Lcdr Brandon Hempler
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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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E07 Flying the F-35: United States Airforce Elite Weapon
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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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