General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to A ...
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When it comes to heartbreak, most people fear it. But not Chelsea, who believes in feeling and appreciating it all. On this podcast, Breakup Coach Chelsea Leigh Trescott explores the upside of heartbreak, shedding light on how breaking points are our greatest opportunity to become meaningful, relatable human beings who are stronger in love, life, and character.
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A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals
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343 ACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott
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In this replay of episode #398 of the Aviation Careers Podcast, guest Max Trescott discusses strategies for pilots to stay safe while building flight time toward the 1,500-hour requirement for airline positions. Emphasizing the higher risk associated with general aviation compared to commercial airline flying, Trescott highlights key factors such a…
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ACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott
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During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/ Sponsor: The spon…
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346 Tailwheel Flying: The Art and Challenge with Jim Hopp + GA News
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Max talks with CFI Jim Hopp, who shares insights about tailwheel flying. He explains that tailwheel planes offer a more hands-on flying experience, with fewer instruments and a stick for better control. The primary challenge in tailwheel flying is ground handling due to the center of gravity being behind the main gear, which increases the risk of s…
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ACP399 How To Market Yourself And Gain More Students
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During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing. Preflig…
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345 Cessna 182 Prop Strike: Interview and Analysis using Garmin G3X data and FlySto.net
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Max interviews listener Jim about a prop strike incident that occurred while landing his Cessna 182. The conversation covers Jim's flying background, the details of the incident, and the lessons learned. Jim, who began flying in 2012, purchased his Cessna 182 in 2022 and upgraded it with a Garmin G3X system. During a return flight from New Mexico, …
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344 Truckee Airport’s Challenges and its FLY SAFE Program for Pilots – with Jeff Menasco + GA News
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In this episode, Max talks with Jeff Menasco, the Director of Aviation at Truckee Tahoe Airport, who describes the unique challenges and beauty of the airfield. Situated at a high elevation of 5,901 feet, the airport experiences high-density altitudes, often exceeding 9,000 feet, which can surprise pilots unaccustomed to such conditions. The surrou…
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342 N990PT Cirrus SR22 Fatal Accident at KBHB, Bar Harbor, Maine
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In this episode, Max discusses the recent fatal crash involving of N990PT, a Cirrus SR22, at Bar Harbor Airport in Maine. The aircraft lost control after an IFR approach in low visibility conditions. He emphasizes the importance of proper decision-making, especially in challenging weather. Max also discusses the risks associated with low weather co…
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ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot
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I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a […] The post ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot …
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341 N1089W Bonanza Takeoff Crash at KISP, Long Island MacArthur Airport
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In this special episode of Aviation News Talk, Max discusses a recent fatal crash involving N1089W, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, at MacArthur Airport in Long Island. The aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff, leading the pilot to attempt a 180-degree turn back to the runway, a maneuver often referred to as the "impossible turn." The plane crashed …
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340 Airline Pilot Hiring in 2024 with Career Coach Carl Valeri + GA News
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Max talks with career coach Carl Valeri about current trends in the aviation industry regarding pilot hiring. Major issues include supply chain problems affecting both Boeing and Airbus, with specific concerns about engine inspections and manufacturing delays. Additionally, the premium leisure travel market is thriving, while low-cost travel faces …
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339 Skyryse Revolutionizes Helicopter Controls with Single Stick in Robinson R66 + GA News
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In this episode, Max visits Skyryse, a Southern California-based startup. Its Skyryse One helicopter, has a revolutionary cockpit configuration that eliminates traditional controls such as the cyclic, collective, and pedals. Instead, it features a single centrally mounted control stick and two touchscreen displays, all powered by a triply redundant…
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338 Flying the Loft Dynamics Full Motion, Virtual Reality, Airbus H125 Helicopter Simulator + GA News
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In this episode, Max explores Loft Dynamics, a Swiss company transforming helicopter training with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) simulators. During his visit to their Santa Monica demo center, Max flies the Airbus H125 training device, the only VR simulator approved by EASA. Loft Dynamics offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional full-…
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ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024?
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It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode. Since that episode, we started a […] The post ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024? appeared first o…
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337 Yeti Airlines flight 691 crash – Human Factors for General Aviation Pilots
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Max discusses the critical role of human factors in aviation safety, prompted by the tragic crash of Yeti Airlines flight 691 in Nepal in 2023. The flight crashed during a visual approach due to pilot errors and high workload, resulting in the loss of all 72 people on board. Trescott explains how human factors like high workload, distractions, and …
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ACP395 Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight
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Our scholarship guide has enabled thousands to realize their aviation career goals. Some of you may not qualify for scholarships to cover all of your training or simply want to get started flying right now while waiting for the results of your scholarship application. We have a solution for those who want to realize their […] The post ACP395 Stratu…
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336 Cirrus SR22T CAPS Parachute Pull over Seattle with Jim Simon + GA News
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Max talks with CFI Jim Simon, about an incident involving a Cirrus SR22T and a parachute deployment. During a routine flight, the engine of their aircraft suddenly seized, resulting in a complete loss of power. Jim, who was flying with a learner, took control and performed emergency procedures. He opted not to land on a congested highway or in wate…
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ACP394 The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time
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The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You […] The …
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335 Mental Health Issues: What Pilots Need to Know – with Dr. Victor Vogel + GA News
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Max talks with Dr. Victor Vogel about mental health issues and what pilots need to know when getting a pilot medical certificate. He also talks about how somatogravic illusion nearly brought down Southwest flight 2786, which nearly crashed while flying the missed approach at Lihue, Hawaii. He also discusses two fatal twin engine accidents that occu…
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ACP393 What You Need To Know About Logging Flight Time Before You Take A Part 135 Job
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In today’s episode, we answer a question from a listener concerning logging time as a pilot when operating as a flight instructor and as a Part 135 pilot. You might be surprised by what some operators are doing to attract pilots. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by and teaches a course on building […] The post ACP393 What You Need…
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334 Making Flight Training Safer – Tips for CFIs and Pilots with John Fiscus + GA News
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Max talks with John Fiscus discuss about strategies for flight instructors when teaching in the traffic pattern. These tips are also useful for pilots flying by themselves. John highlights a common issue among new CFIs: teaching based on qualitative feelings rather than quantitative data. He emphasizes the importance of providing concrete numerical…
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In today’s episode, we answer a question from the online forums. The listener asks if they should get the CFII and MEI even during this slowdown even though they have already failed two check rides. We have much to unpack in this question so let’s get started. Free Scholarships Guide: Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ to get yours …
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333 FAA Compliance Program – What You Need to Know with Mark Kolber + GA News
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Max talks with Mark Kolber, an aviation lawyer and CFI, about the FAA's compliance program. Mark explains that the program, launched in 2015, shifted from a punitive approach to a more rehabilitative one, encouraging pilots to report mistakes and undergo retraining rather than facing severe penalties. He highlights the benefits of being proactive a…
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332 FAA Reauthorization Effects on Training and DPEs with Jason Blair and Friday Mailbag Special
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Max interviews Jason Blair about the FAA reauthorization bill and its implications for flight training and pilot certification. And Max reads listener stories and emails. Jason highlights a significant change allowing non-collegiate programs to qualify for restricted ATP certificates through enhanced qualification programs developed by airlines or …
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331 New ACS Changes and How They’ll Affect Your Next Checkride – Jason Blair + GA News
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Max and Jason Blair discuss recent changes in the FAA's aviation testing standards, notably the transition from PTS to ACS. Key updates include the conversion of the CFI test to ACS, introducing scenario-driven evaluations. New maneuvers, such as demonstrating flight characteristics under various conditions, have been added for CFIs. Instructors ca…
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330 Prop Safety, Twin Comanche Crash and IFR Listener Stories - A Friday Mailbag Special
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Max reads a number of listeners stories and emails from listeners. Several of the stories are in response to #328, in which we talked about a tragic aviation accident involving a CFI who purchased his dream airplane, N8924Y, a Piper Twin Comanche, and crashed it on the way home. Listeners share their experience with landing gear problems, Garmin G3…
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