Sat, 23 December 2006
See the Airspeed blog and show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com. Sometimes, it's good to stir things up a little. |
Wed, 13 December 2006
No idea what's going on here, but it appears that Airspeed is temporarily off iTunes. Some problem with WebPasties, my former RSS provider (who supposedly forwarded the feed over to Libsyn) when I requested it. Thought I had left these guys for good, but they apparently still have some hooks into my feed. Anyway, it's completely gone from iTunes. Crap! I resubmitted the podcast to iTunes a moment ago, but it will likely take a few days to re-populate. In the meantime, please stay subscribed or re-subscribe. I'll try to get this fixed. - Steve
Category:Administrative Housekeeping
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Sun, 10 December 2006
See the blog at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com. Today we're going to revisit one of the most important aspects of flying - And that's the music you listen to while you do it! |
Sun, 3 December 2006
It's December 3. I had hoped to post a new episode this weekend, but the usual stuff that happens to me in December is happening again. Not surprising, really, but I thought I'd give you a shout to let you know that I'm not podfading. Just busy as heck with stuff that puts food on the table, so I have to put off for a little bit the stuff that puts fire in the belly. Stay subscribed! I have interviews in the can from two different NASA centers, permission from a rock group of which you may have heard to use some great music for a spoken-word piece, and special permission for New Year's airing of one of the best-kept secrets in narrative. So stay subscribed. I'll be thinking of you guys and producing the new episodes in fits and starts as I get the chance. Fly safe!
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Sat, 18 November 2006
We all love those gorgeous air-to-air photos of aircraft that grace the covers and the insides of our favorite flight magazines. We even like the ones in the ads. Sometimes especially the ads. Ever wonder who shoots those pictures or how they do it? Dave's Website: http://www.davehigdon.com Uncontrolled Airspace podcast: http://www.uncontrolledairspace.com Avweb: www.avweb.com You can contact us at steve@airspeedonline.com.
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Sun, 5 November 2006
A balloon flight from start to finish in Cloud Nine (N1515E, a 77,000 cu. ft. Firefly 7-15) with 25-year veteran pilot Dave Emmert over Battle Creek, Michigan (BTL). See the full commentary and more pictures at our blog at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com.
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Mon, 23 October 2006
The ultimate objective test of the new pilot. The first solo. Follow Stephen Force on the rocky road to his first solo. |
Sun, 15 October 2006
We cover motion sickness and its effects on general aviation pilots and then turn to the expert as we interview world-class motion sickness expert and inventor of autogenic-feedback training exercise (AFTE) Dr. Partricia S. Cowings of NASA Ames Research Center. Full show notes and contact information at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com. |
Mon, 9 October 2006
A fond farewell to Cessna 172R, N918TA - my favorite airplane. 18 met her end in the grass off of Runway 27R at PTK on July 13. The accident pilot is fine, but 18 was bent pretty badly and it looks like she's a total loss.
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Sat, 23 September 2006
The Lockheed C-5A. Big, big, big! We talk to the crew chief of this, one of the largest aircraft in use by the USAF Air Mobility Command.
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Sat, 16 September 2006
We cover the Yankee Air Force's Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" and interview her pilot. Show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com. Donate to help the Yankee Air Force recover from its 2004 hangar fire at www.yankeeairmuseum.org.
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Sat, 9 September 2006
We go in depth about the Canadair CT-114 and we talk to Maj. Cory Blakely, pilot of the No. 3 jet in the left inner wing position. Thanks to Maj. Blakely and to Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer Navy Lt. Petra Smith! More information on the Snowbirds at http:/www.snowbirds.dnd.ca and show notes at http://www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com. |
Mon, 4 September 2006
We talk to skydiver, jump pilot, and producer of Skydive Radio Dave Schwartz. Dave gives us an introduction to skydiving and also gives some great tips for pilots about what to do if you hear on approach or the CTAF that there's jumping in the area. See more about Dave's podcast, Skydive Radio, at www.skydiveradio.com. See more about skydiving in general at the United States Parachiute Association's website at www.uspa.org and DropZone.com at www.dropzone.com. |
Thu, 24 August 2006
In Part 2 of this two-part series, we talk to Sgt. Brian Storbak (apologies in advance for any misspelling), boom operator on a KC-135 crew and part of the 128th ARW in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 14 August 2006
Part 1 of our two-part series that covers the venerable KC-135 Stratotanker from tip to tail - literally! From its first delivery to the military in 1957 to the R, T, and E modifications, we cover ths history and role of the aircraft, then talk to both a pilot and a boom operator. This episode also includes a promo for our golf shirt giveaway. Submit a show idea and you might find yourself wearing a handsome Airspeed golf shirt just like the ones that our crew wears at air shows! |
Tue, 1 August 2006
We go up in the US Army Golden Knights' Fokker C-31A Friendship. Full audio coverage from briefing to interviews on the aircraft to the team's exit.
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Sun, 23 July 2006
We interview Maj. Jeremy SLoane, USAF, the operations officer and pilot of the No. 7 jet of the USAF Thunderbirds.
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Sun, 16 July 2006
Part 3 of our three-part series about the selection and training process for NASA Astronauts.
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Thu, 6 July 2006
Part 2 of our three-part series about what it takes to become an American astronaut. This episode concentrates on the selection process.
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Mon, 3 July 2006
Part one of our three-part look at the astronaut selection process. This episode introduces the series and then focuses on qualifications - educational, physical, and so on.
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Thu, 22 June 2006
We shoot the RNAV 36 approach at Flint, Michigan's Bishop International Airport (KFNT). Lots of audio from the cockpit on this one. We'll start on the ground at Pontiac (KPTK), take off, get handed off a few times, and then shoot the approach using GPS. Lots of interaction with the controllers and we explain what's going on all the way through. Check out the show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com for a link to the approach plate so you can follow along. |
Sun, 11 June 2006
Transition alert! We're merging Airspeed and Airspeed in Brief. Please be sure to listen closely so that you can keep on getting your periodic dose of Jet-A, 100LL, and rocket fuel! See the show notes at www.airspeedonline.blogspot.com for a transcript of this show and the information you'll need to make sure that Airspeed stays on your player.
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Mon, 29 May 2006
We talk about how best to light the fires of your kids' minds - By taking them to the airport, to Kennedy Space Center, to the Very Large Array - Wherever. Just take them! For full text and a picture of Ella, see http://airspeedonline.blogspot.com/2006/05/airspeed-take-your-kids-to-airport.html. |
Sun, 28 May 2006
Capt. REFSMMAT - The ideal flight controller and a Steely-Eyed Missile Man.
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Sat, 20 May 2006
Steve starts and ends the show from the cockpit as he is in the process of undergoing a biannual flight review. That's the minimum instruction of an hour on the ground and hour in the air that every pilot must undergo every two years in order to exercise the privileges under his or her private pilot certificate. And yes, he passed!
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Wed, 17 May 2006
Update on preparations for the 2006 Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Fri, 12 May 2006
This episode starts off our Steely-Eyed Missile Men series and features John Aaron, the Gold Team and Apollo 12 EECOM who uttered the greatest call in all of manned spaceflight control. This is the story of SCE to Aux. Audio used under the NASA policy entitled Using NASA Imagery and Linking to NASA Web Sites - 10.13.05 - Still Images, Audio Files and Video available at http://www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelines.html. No use of any NASA material in this podcast should or does express or imply any endorsement of this podcast or any person or business that helps out with this podcast by NASA or any person whose voice is contained in the audio material. Thanks, NASA, for having such a great policy. On to Mars! DMCA and other copyright contact is Steve Tupper - steve@airspeedonline.com - 248-470-7944. |
Sun, 7 May 2006
Airspeed's first installment of the best music to plug into your intercom while you're flying. From Bela Fleck to Cirque du Soleil and from Gary Hoey to Cheis Thile, here's what's on Stephen Force's playlist when he goes up. Featuring commentary about: 1. Richard Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries - Royal Memorial Orchestra from "Music from the War Movies" 2. Gary Hoey's Low Rider from "Wake Up Call" 3. Cirque du Soleil's Svecounia from "O" 4. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones' The Big Blink from "Left of Cool" 5. Van Halen's Dreams from "5150" 6. Enya's Book of Days from "Shepherd Moons" (English version) 7. Chris Thile's Raining at Subset from "Not All Who Wander are Lost" Musical snippets used under 17 USC 107. DMCA copyright notices, if any, to Steve Tupper - steve@airspeedonline.com. |
Tue, 25 April 2006
General information about instrument flight and the attendant challenges.
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Mon, 17 April 2006
We provide a little ammunition for your arguments with those who seem to think that general aviation represents a threat to the American Public.
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Thu, 23 March 2006
We leave the Airspeed studios and have lunch at Pasquale's in Royal Oak, Michigan with Paul Stambaugh, aerobatic pilot (and owner of Pitts S1-S N34RM "Psycho Therapy") and Great Lakes Ferry pilot, among other things. We talk about aerobatics for both fun and safety, what it's like to be the premier Great Lakes aircraft ferry pilot in the United States, and why, despite all of his experience, Paul keeps his day job as a senior mechanical engineer. Pull up a chair at this classic southeast Michigan Itallian eatery and hangar-fly with Steve and Paul!
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Sun, 12 March 2006
We cover the Canadian Forces Snowbirds - The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron. From its earliest heritage in England in WWII to the Golden Centennaries in 1967 to the beginnings of the modern incarnation that started in Moosejaw in 1971. This is one American's take on the nine-aircraft demonstration squadron that takes beauty, coordination, discipline, and showmanship to a new level. Can't wait until they come to Battle Creek July 4!
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Tue, 28 February 2006
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to present a major regional airshow? We talk to Barb Haluska, executive director of the Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, Michigan. It's February, but June 30 through July 4 are just around the corner for Barb and her intrepid staff. Listen in as we talk to the people who bring in the Thunderbirds, the Snowbirds, and many others to fill the skies with thunder and beauty each summer. |
Tue, 28 February 2006
Ever hear a media reporter tell you that an airplane accident involved an engine stall? In our experience, most reporters and members of the public get this wrong. We discuss aerodynamic stalls and explain how they have nothing at all to do with the engine. Disclaimer: Nothing in this or any other epidsode of the Airspeed podcasts is flight instruction. You should seek the counsel and instruction of a certified flight instructor if you ever plan to experience stalls - or fly an airplane - yourself. The descriptions in the Airspeed podcasts are general descriptions based on FAA literature and the pilot's operating handbook for several popular training aircraft. They don't apply to all aircraft or to all circumstances. Always consult the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations and any supplemental type certificates or other applicable data for the specific aircraft in question. |
Sat, 18 February 2006
USAF Maj. Glen Richards, an F-16 instructor pilot at Luke AFB, joins us to talk about Air Force Aviation. Maj. Richards talks about what it takes to become an Air Force Pilot (all the way from commissioning to flying the F-16 and other Air Force aircraft). We also talk about how the best practices in both military and general aviation are sometimes the same.
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Sun, 12 February 2006
Can you name six people cool enough to stand in for Van Halen in the only music video the band made in support of its critical 5150 album? Try the US Navy Blue Angels, the ambassadors of US Navy and Marine aviation. Here's an energetic summary of the (blue and) gold standard in precision aviation. Find out why the Blues don't wear g-suits and lots more.
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Sat, 11 February 2006
Ever feel the urge to go hurtling through the underbrush on foot with a radio direction finder chasing an ELT signal? Or fly a Cessna 172 into a soon-to-be-restricted area so that the authorities can practive intercepting you? If so, the Civil Air Patrol may be for you. CAP, the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, has something for almost everyone. This episode will give you an overview of the organization, its history, what it can offer you, and how you can find more information about it.
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Mon, 6 February 2006
Here's as much of the USAF Thunderbirds as you can fit into a six-minute podcast (including an F-16 fly-by). The most-asked questions about the precision flight demonstration squadron that's now well into its sixth decade. If you haven't made plans to see the Thunderbirds at an airshow near you this summer, visit http://events.airforce.com as soon as you can!
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Mon, 30 January 2006
We look at ballistic recovery parachutes, a relatively new technology that has the potential to make general aviation even safer.
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Wed, 18 January 2006
What to expect on your first flight lesson and how to get that lesson for $59 or so.
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