Tue, 21 December 2010
I got together with myTransponder.com founder Rod Rakic to talk about accelerated flight training. Rod has done accelerated programs as a part of both his commercial and instrument training. I did my AMEL, ASES, and DC-3 (SIC) training in accelerated programs. And Rod and I are both graduates of the CAP National Emergency Services Academy’s Mission Aircrew School.
We talked about the benefits and drawbacks of accelerated and/or concentrated training and how best to take advantage of it.
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Mon, 6 December 2010
Here's the keynote at the morning session of ICAS 2010 by Congressman Sam Johnson of Texas. A retired Air Force colonel, Johnson flew the F-86 Sabre in the Korean War, the F-4 Phantom in the Vietnam War, and the F-100 Super Sabre as a member of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds.
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Sun, 5 December 2010
An update from the 2010 ICAS Convention. |
Sat, 13 November 2010
Here's a full account of my 11 October 2010 recurrent CAP Form 5 checkride with Capt Tim Kramer. I demystify the CAP Form 5 process and give you some tips about how to put your best foot forward. And, even if you don't plan on flying for CAP, you ost of the material here is useful for any checkride. For more information about CAP or to find a unit near you, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com. |
Wed, 3 November 2010
Interview with the author of Stiff, Bonk, and now Packing For Mars - a riff on the trials, tribulations, and science behind the next step. www.maryroach.net. |
Mon, 6 September 2010
Acro Camp is crowdsourcing a part of the soundtrack. This episode contains details and a snippet of the theme that underlies the piece. Check out the show notes at www.airspeedonline.com for links to the guide tracks and other information. |
Wed, 25 August 2010
Jetwhiner and Airplane Geek Rob Mark joins me to talk through that fantasy of every non-airline pilot: Being called to the cockpit to land an airliner after the pilots are incapacitated. Could a 300-hour private pilot do it? Could you? |
Tue, 27 July 2010
Here's a three-camera treatment of a stall and spin sequence that I recently flew with Barry Sutton. www.oaklandflightacademy.com |
Thu, 15 July 2010
The cast of Acro Camp got together on TalkShoe the evening of 14 July to reunite, talk about the experience, and offer suggestions for the next time we do this. Acro Camp campers Paul Berliner, Michelle Kole, Lynda Meeks and Jim Rodriguez joined IP Don Weaver, production chief David Allen, and MyTransponder co-founder Rod Rakic for an hour or so in the virtual post-production studio. |
Tue, 13 July 2010
The crew gathers at the VOQ to talk about Steve's impending T-38 ride. |
Wed, 9 June 2010
MIDN 1/C (“Midshipman First Class”) Evan Levesque (pron. leh-VEHK) just completed his third year at the United States Naval Academy. He’s a private pilot with a tailwheel endorsement and he flies aerobatics on weekends. He’s also managed to get a couple of flights in the back seat of an F/A-18 Hornet. Now notes at http://tinyurl.com/2dtbg9k.
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Thu, 27 May 2010
Ron Klutts remembers Doug Bourn and talks aviation safety. |
Thu, 22 April 2010
Debut of a new song, The Last Pure Thing on the Radio. Many thanks to Scott Cannizzaro and Chris Wormer for their roles in really thickening up and improving this tune! |
Mon, 19 April 2010
Fly with Don! dweaver@optair.com. 989-859-7237. And check out the Acro Camp website at www.airspeedonline.com. |
Sat, 17 April 2010
Barb Haluszka appears for the fourth time talking about the Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival. The show is slated for 1-4 July 2010, but that’s just around the corner when you think about the amount of planning and coordination required to put on a show like this. |
Sun, 11 April 2010
We bring in Will Hawkins, Roger Bishop, and Rick Felty to talk about shooting video aloft. |
Thu, 1 April 2010
Capt Force waxes philosophical about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and what they mean to pilots. |
Mon, 22 March 2010
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Mon, 15 February 2010
We talk to Jason Schroeder, a veteran of an accelerated flight training from private pilot to commercial multi and CFI. jason@overthenumbers.com. |
Thu, 28 January 2010
Here's the video from the Cessna Citation Mustang flight at Appleton, Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture 2009. |
Sun, 24 January 2010
Meet Acro Camp IP Don Weaver! We talk about his experience and what cast members ("campers") will likely experience.
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Sat, 16 January 2010
Acro Camp is cleared hot! This is the announcement and casting call. Check out www.acrocamp.com or the Acro Camp group at www.mytransponder.com.
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Mon, 4 January 2010
Talking jet warbirds with L-39 driver Tim Brutsche. www.hopperflight.com.
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