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June the National Safety Month and we are going to talk about keeping our passengers and ourselves safe in our home and workplace which is the airport. – This is the National Safety Council’s annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace

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Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medica...

Preflight:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

Cruise Flight:

Talking Points:

Also referred to as the or “Compliance Program.” (Previously ““Compliance Philosophy”)
• Works on the premise that errors should be corrected not punished
• Voluntary Partic...

Welcome our interviews from Sun N Fun 2025.

Preflight:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

Cruise Flight:

Interviews:

Tom Frick:
Carolyn – https://www.fly-inn.com

Adriana the Luscombe Lady. Tailwheel training. Learning in a...

Welcome to our annual Live Event From Sun N Fun 2025. Today joining us are your hosts Bill English, James Spearman, and Tom Frick.

Preflight:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ 

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

Cruise Flight:

Guests And Talking Points:

Bill English – Flying Into...

Runway Incursions, unstable approaches, and simple misjudgment during landing are the main reasons we need to go around, but are you ready to execute a go-around maneuver properly? In my over 25 years of instructing recreational, business, and airline pilots, I have noticed a consistent trend: we don’t perform discontinued approaches very well. In this episode, we discuss how and why you should go around. Additionally, we will give you tips and tricks to execute the go-around maneuver safely and properly.

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Sponsor:

Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Fina...

As pilots, we learn many skills and thought processes to accomplish our unique mission of exploring the world in an amazing environment passing through the air. The thought process of being a pilot can play a key role in the cockpit but also benefits us in our personal and business lives. Bobby Dutton is a passionate aviator who has enabled many through his keynotes to translate the skills and passion we as pilots use to guide us towards an amazing airborne journey to an amazing life here on the ground.

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Visit our sponsor Stratus...

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Please visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to t...

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AOPA awards
https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/2025-Flight-Training-Experience-Award-Winners.pdf

Leslie: I Hart aFlying Foundation “Fuel From the Hart” scholarship. Will be used toward Commercial Multi-engine add-on training.

Talking Points:

Reasons to Buy or Not Buy (Not just about money):
Cost/Utilization
24-hour availability
Type of aircraft
Exactly meet your mission
No unicorns.

Solo Ownership v Partnership
Costs
Control
Availability
Ability to Sell Plane

Common Mistakes made when purchasing an aircraft:
Not...

The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces of the United States for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. We are proud to announce that our Co-Host James Spearman has been Awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and he is here to tell us about his experience leading to the award and how you can learn from his experience and apply it to your flying.

Cruise Flight

What Is the Distinguished Flying Cross?
Why James Was Awarded The Medal.
What J...

Want to truly feel like a bird and fly with the wind rushing by your face? You should try powered paragliding today! Our guest Noah will explain that it is easier and less expensive than you might think. Noah runs the All American Paramotor in Harrah Ok. Welcome to the show Noah

Talking Points:

What is Paramotoring (Powered Paragliding)?
Why is Noah passionate about Paramotors?
Noah’s aviation background.
Do I need a pilot certificate? How about a medical certificate?
How much does it cost?
Paramotor scholarships. (I only know of...

Why fly multi-engine aircraft? When a twin is safer than a single. When is a twin more dangerous than a single? Considerations of multi-engine aircraft ownership. Cost of maintenance. Cost of training. What twin should I buy? Depends on budget and mission. What can you do to make flying a twin safer? Where to train? … Continue reading SMAC332 Stepping Up To Twins Considerations for Flying, Training, and Maintaining Proficiency.

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Are You trying to decide what to get your favorite aviators for the holidays? This episode is for you. The team at Stuck Mic AvCast has thought long and hard to come up with gifts you can buy your favorite aviators this season! And that includes you! Let’s get started! Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our … Continue reading SMAC331 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

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The flight review is a requirement but is also an opportunity to enhance your skills and increase your and your passenger’s safety. In this episode, we take you beyond the basic FAA requirements and promote what we call a “Successful Flight Review”. Preflight Checklist: Cruise Flight: The Flight Review What Is A “Successful” Flight Review … Continue reading SMAC330 The Successful Flight Review

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If you like exciting action-packed airshows that give back to the local community you will love the Florida International Airshow in Punta Gorda Florida. Today I am speaking with Denise Dull, President of the airshow who has led a team to help grow into one of the best air shows in the United States. We … Continue reading SMAC329 How To Run A Successful Airshow with Denise Dull President Of Florida International Airshow

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Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving … Continue reading SMAC328 Hurricane Milton’s Impact On General Aviation In Florida

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March 7 2023 a low-wing piper and a high-wing piper on floats collided killing a flight instructor and student pilot in both planes. This accident was especially tragic for me since the instructor of the low-wing Piper, Faith, was one of the members of the flight team I coached. In today’s episode, we will discuss … Continue reading SMAC327 Collision Avoidance Tips And Tricks

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  Obtaining a pilot certificate is a license to learn but there are a few things we wish we knew before we passed our checkride. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we were taught during our flight training to fly safer and operate more efficiently. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial … Continue reading SMAC326 What I Wish I Learned As A Student Pilot

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It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go … Continue reading SMAC325 Introduction To Non-Towered Airport Operations

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Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our … Continue reading SMAC324 Tropic Angel Author Nate Van Coops

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In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit … Continue reading SMAC323 How To Talk To Your Mechanic And Improve Your Maintenance Outcomes

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What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you. As with all of … Continue reading SMAC322 Too Much Airplane?

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For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by STEM … Continue reading SMAC321 National Celebration Of Aviation DC Flyover with Bill English

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Home flight simulation is not only a fun hobby but will help you with real-world flight training; now we have the statistics to prove it. Joining us today is Evan Reiter to discuss how you can benefit from home flight simulation and the upcoming Flight Simulation Expo 2024. Sponsor: Those who give through the Pay … Continue reading SMAC320 FlightSimExpo 2024 and The Effectiveness Of Simulation On Flight Training.

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Women’s Air Racing has been a tradition since 1929 which has evolved to the Woman’s Air Race Classic to be run June 18 through 24 of 2024. To tell us more about the storied history of the air race classic is Emmy Dillon, a competitor in this year’s race Sponsor: To Find out more about … Continue reading SMAC319 Women’s Air Race Classic 2024 with Emmy Dillon

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Australians are passionate about aviation and one of the most passionate aviation geeks is Grant McHerron. Grant along with Steve Visscher host Australia’s longest-running aviation show. Speaking of Australia did you know we have Australian Scholarships in our Scholarship guide and you can get one for free? Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law … Continue reading SMAC318 Plane Crazy Down Under: Australia’s Longest-Running Aviation Show

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Every aviator has struggles in training whether you are a fighter pilot or a student pilot. Many times our struggles are with confidence in ourselves. Today I have someone who will help you realize success in your aviation journey. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you … Continue reading SMAC317 Building Your Confidence In Aviation – Lessons From A Fighter Pilot

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Cruise Flight: C17 Loadmaster Noah Cummings Stallion 51 T6 Training https://www.stallion51.com/ Lin Caywood 99’s https://www.ninety-nines.org/ Bryan Turner Just Plane Silly YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@JustPlaneSilly Russ Still Gold Seal Ground School https://groundschool.com/ Bob Santom CGS Hawk Ultralights https://www.cgsaviation.com/ C17 Aircraft Commander Sammy Bledsoe Links: https://flysnf.org Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at Upcoming Events and Air Shows: … Continue reading SMAC316 Sun N Fun 2024 – 50th Anniversary of Sun N Fun!

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Wondering what to do with your pilot certificate? Look no further, Today we have the host of TJ Flying Adventures who inspires us to get out and explore. TJ’s videos are inspirational and informative. I think we should all follow his lead and make our own aviation bucket list. Preflight: This episode is sponsored by … Continue reading SMAC315 TJ Flying Adventures: Inspiring Videos About What You Can Do With General Aviation

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Joining us today is the owner of “James Spearman Aircraft”, an airplane maintenance shop in Sevierville, Tennessee at the KGKT airport. Before we begin a quick reminder the new 2024 version of the scholarship guide has been published and is available by clicking on the scholarships guide on the right side of the screen at … Continue reading SMAC314 Benefits of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System with James Spearman Aircraft

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Whether you want to become a better flight instructor or are new to the world of aviation instruction, there is someone who has started a grassroots, collaborative venue for you. Leslie Caubble is one of my favorite flight instructors and aviation mentors because she cares about the advancement of others in the pursuit of excellence … Continue reading SMAC313 Leslie Caubble and her collaborative effort to increase knowledge in the flight instructor community.

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As a pilot who loves to fly, we try to protect our hobby through prudent planning, budgeting, and training. I often get asked questions about what to do when pulled over by the police to protect our pilot certificate. Should I take the sobriety test or not? To help me answer this question is Chris … Continue reading SMAC312 Managing Traffic Stops as a Pilot

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Many of you have challenges when learning to fly or adding a rating. I encourage you to keep pursuing your wings and aviation goals. Today I have someone who has an inspirational message for you and knows how to overcome numerous challenges during the learning process. Keith Young is the author of “Expect Turbulence” an … Continue reading SMAC311 Expect Turbulence Author Keith Young Discusses Overcoming Challenges when Learning To Fly

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SMAC310 Florida International Airshow 2023 Day 2 Welcome to Episode 310 This is day 2 of the airshow whose primary mission is to offer opportunities for attendees to learn more about aviation, space, and military services. Joining me today is Tom Frick and I am sure you will enjoy the diverse interviews of exhibitors, vendors, … Continue reading SMAC310 Florida International Airshow 2023 Day 2

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This is day 1 of a two-day airshow whose primary mission is to offer opportunities for attendees to learn more about aviation, space, and military services. Joining me today is Tom Frick and I am sure you will enjoy the diverse interviews of exhibitors, vendors, and performers prompting aviation, space, and military service. FIAS provides … Continue reading SMAC309 Florida International Airshow 2023 Day 1

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Today I am speaking with the first female President of the Florida International Airshow and an all-around great person. Denise Dull.  If you like exciting action-packed airshows that give back to the local community you will love the Florida International Airshow in Punta Gorda Florida.  We are excited to be part of the Florida International … Continue reading SMAC308 Florida International Airshow with Denise Dull

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Welcome to Episode 307 In past episodes, we mentioned we would be participating in the Triple Tree Fly-In but didn’t explain the purpose and details of the event. Today we have Robb Williams, the Executive Director of the Triple Tree Aerodrome, to give us some background and explain why this might become one of your … Continue reading SMAC307 Triple Tree Aerodrome with Rob Williams

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  Welcome to episode 306. Today Brianna Dittman will discuss how to successfully run a flying club. Brianna is involved with the administration of the Jacksonville Naval Flying Club, an administrator for a company ferrying airliners worldwide, and an adjunct aviation professor. Preflight Checklist: Pay It Forward. http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/  Our next event is the Triple Tree … Continue reading SMAC306 The Successful Flying Club

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Welcome to episode 305. Today we recap our best experiences from AirVenture 2023. Joining me today is Bill English. Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide. Cruise Flight: The Airventure experience is both online and in person. The … Continue reading SMAC305 Airventure 2023

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Welcome to episode 304. Can online training help you become a better pilot? To discuss this with me today is Gavin Leake of https://www.pilotproficient.com Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide. Cruise Flight: What is online training? How … Continue reading SMAC304 Become A Better Pilot With Online Training

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Welcome to episode 303.. Today is our annual Sun N Fun edition which is slightly different from years past. We are only including an interview with Bill English where he flew with one of his co-workers to Sun N Fun in a Cessna 337. Preflight Checklist: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots … Continue reading SMAC303 Flying A Warbird Into Sun N Fun 2023

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