Pilots Journey Podcast

Pireps: In this episode the crew talks about the ins and out of flight training from Picking a Flight Instructor - http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/findcfi Changing Flight Instructors - http://www.ehow.com/how_5187393_change-flight-instructors-graciously.html and Studying for the IFR Test using Gleim Study Aids - http://www.gleim.com/aviation/instrument Sporty's Study Buddy test prep - http://sportys.com/faatest and CFI Stew's choice Exams4Pilots.org - http://www.exams4pilots.org

Finding the Right flight instructor for YOU is important.

Kent Shook (center) during Podapalooza 2009

Podapalooza 2010 is coming to Oshkosh on Friday July 30, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:15 at the 007 Honda Forums Mainstage 7 - http://www.eaaapps.org/presenterinfo.aspx?id=402 Hosted by Kent Shook of the Pilotcast, this year's forum will be bigger than ever due to the expansion that has taken place in aviation podcasting. To keep up with, checkout or suggest new podcasts, visit the Aviation Podcasts Network at www.aviationpodcasts.net or www.thevoicesinyourhead.com. Many of these voices will appear in their corporeal bodies at Oshkosh.

Special Guest: This show's feature interview is with Michael Combs of Flight for the Human Spirit - www.FlightHS.com - Twitter @CombsCoach - Facebook http://www.facebook.com/flighths Since talking with Michael nearly a year ago in episode 5 (PJP005), Michael has made it halfway through his historic journey in a Remos Light Sport Aircraft.

Michael Combs

ShortField.com - Land here, before you land out there!

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And, How Long from Throttle to Bottle?

In this episode the crew discusses IFR checkride preparation. Topics include checklist mnemonics - WIRE, the 6 (or 7) Ts, GRABCARD, Preparing for IFR Orals, what to expect during an IFR checkride. Looking out the window on the VOR/DME-B Arc into Burley, ID. You can see why you might want to have the right VOR tuned in when you fly this approach.

This episode we begin a new segement on product reviews - MikeStuew recently acquired a Brightline Flight Bag. It is a great alternative to Louis Vuitton or Crown Royal bags or Naugahide. The Bright Line has pockets for nearly everything and is extremely well designed for access either in the seat next to you or behind you.

Episode Links
IFR mnemonics - http://www.dauntless-soft.com/products/Freebies/Mnemonics

FAA PDF Manuals Online - http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals

Bright Line Bags - http://www.brightlinebags.com

1940 Air Terminal - http://www.1940airterminal.org

Plane Crazy Down Under - http://www.planecrazydownunder.com

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In this episode the crew discusses MikeStuew's IFR flight planning for his epic journey to Texas. Also, CFIStew relives several of his Lost Comm experiences. PilotStu starts to get the hang of Lazy Eights, and uses every spare minute to use an iPhone/iPod Touch app for knowledge test study.

MikeStuew plans his 20 hour flight to and from Texas

Episode Links
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KTEX - Telluride, CO airport data on AirNav.com

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDTO - Denton, TX airport data on AirNav.com

http://limasky.com - Lima Sky, FAA Test Prep apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

http://girlswithwings.com - Girls With Wings, Women in Aviation Role Models for Girls

http://airspeedonline.com - Airspeed Podcast with Stephen Force

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In this episode the crew discusses GPS approaches, while CfiStew asks MikeStuew three important questions relating to his GPS approach. We also discuss the pros and cons to ADF navigation, CFISTEW recalls stories of pilots doing illegal activities. PilotStu's steep spiral "clicks" and we learn why. Also tips and tricks for power off 180's, while MikeStuew uses the analogy, "My flight training was like going to catholic school."

Episode Links
RNAV (GPS) A Approach Plate for Arco-Butte (KAOC)

Story from Idaho Aviation Association newsletter on Gunshot Incident from back in the day:
    Sept 2007 and
    Oct. 2007

Links to Cabin Creek - Where you drop full flaps on downwind and Final is truly Final
    Shortfield.com
    MountainFlygin.com

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Episode 12 - Mike Hart (a.k.a Idaho Mike) joins a Pilot's Journey Podcast

In this episode our guest from Episode 9, transitions from guest to co-host. The crew discuss the adventure of Idaho Mike's first annual., the thrills of IFR training the joys of a long cross-country, the dreaded ATC "prepare to copy a phone number," and the joys of listening to others on ATC.

Mike Hart (a.k.a Idaho Mike)

Episode Links
EDM 830
Mile High Flyers
Plane Crazy Down Under

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