AirTime – a Sky Review podcast is a conversation where the analogous bits of aviation are mined, flying experiences shared, and underlying questions contended with. A bit of aviation geekdom, introspective musings, and being human.
Tips from a former broadcaster to take your radio work with ATC next-level.
16 Aug 2021
Can You Learn to Fly?
What brings us all together is that sense of exploration, adventure, and wonder when we look up to the sky and know we must be there.
People from all walks of life learn to fly.
Is flying difficult?
Is there difficult math?
Is it safe?
Self-esteem
Health
The airplane is a time machine
Can you learn to fly? It is certainly more attainable than you may think. People from all walks of life learn to fly.
Article and Show Notes: Can You Learn to Fly?
24 Apr 2021
CFI Update: Rt. Seat Landings, Placards and STCs
An update on my progress in preparing for my Flight Instructor Certificate.
My last ground lesson, I taught high altitude operations. My favorite so far is aerodynamics, stability, and maneuverability. . . weather, I enjoy that too.
Recently, I've been relearning now to make precise landings from the right seat. The journey has taken me to wisdom from Australia, trigonometry, and more.
Also, preflight inspection and required aircraft documents things to consider. Specifically, STCs, and placards for new gear.
5 Feb 2021
CFI Update_FAR-AIM, POH & FOI Reflections_E7
I’ve spent several months during COVID-19 pounding out lesson plans for the eventualities of a flight instructor oral exam and check ride.
First is an update on that CFI progress.
Next, on this episode you'll find some reflections on a few stalwart publications with which I spent a great deal of time during my preparation. These include the hallowed FAR/AIM, the Fundamentals of Instruction, and AFM/POH.
6 Jan 2021
Bird Strike - AirTime a Sky Review Podcast E5
While on a training flight with his instructor, AirTime Podcast host, Don experiences a massive bird strike that took out a large portion of the wind screen.
Learn more here: How Big is the Sky
30 Oct 2020
AirTime a Sky Review Podcast E6 - Surface Analysis Charts
General Update on my AGI, CFI, the Flying Club, etc.
The surface analysis chart. My frustration with how the weather products are presented, what I discovered in the process of seeking clarity.
More: Sky Review Article about this!
20 Aug 2020
Spin Endorsement, Constant Pressure Charts, and CFI Update
An update on where I am in studying for my CFI checkride. Finally, I've arrived at weather in the PTS. A look at constant pressure charts and the book, Weather Flying. And, my spin endorsement in the T-34 Mentor in Santa Fe, New Mexico at Jet Warbird Training Center.
More: Sky Review Article and Show Notes
1 Jul 2020
Checklists and Pre-takeoff Mnemonics
Why and how I changed how I oriented to the hallowed checklist! Custom pre-takeoff aviation mnemonics to make your cockpit status match your aviator shades.
21 May 2020
Air Sickness, the TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo, and Punctual Tomfoolery
Our flight where Kenny does the sick-sack stand-off! Kenny's Uncle, Dale Milford and his mysterious homebuilt aircraft story. . . this leads to a discussion of the Globe Aircraft Co. . .TEMCO. . .and the TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo.
20 Apr 2020
Covid-19 Quarantine, Bourbon, and Aviation Background
Don reminisces on how he got into flying, current situation during coronavirus quarantining, and bits about general aviation.
For more: SkyReview.US
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