The Pilotcast

Rob Holland:  An interview with the multi-year aerobatic champ. Flight Crew: Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter:  @tiffanykwolf Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter:... Show Notes: Let's get right into an interview with multi-year aerobatic champ, Rob Holland.  Hear about his upcoming chance at a record breaking performance as well as his approach to airshows and competition.  Get in the cockpit with Rob (or at least a little ways into his head).  Enjoy the podcast.

Re-Entry: After being in a coma for a few years, the Pilotcast makes a re-entry into the podcasting world.   Flight Crew: Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter:  @tiffanykwolf Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast, or @thepilotcast on Instagram. Show Notes:  We just try to get current in podcasting and bring everyone up to speed on where we are and what we're doing.  Some topics include Towbar the hangar dog (special guest), Kent's airplane, and special training on podcast button pushing. Quote of the Podcast:  "The useful load on Mooney's would be a lot better if they didn't have to carry around all those old wives' tales."  (Pilot Kent)  

Hibernation Over - Unlike the furry groundhog from Puxatawney, Pilot Bill, Pilot Tiffany and Pilot Kent don't see their shadows, and break their hibernation with plans for 2012 flying and recaps of their winter aviation adventures. Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not exist without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tupper, (steve *at* airspeedonline *dot* com), @StephenForce, http://www.airspeedonline.com/ Announcer: Pilot Troy Whistman, (troy *at* whistman *dot* com), @TJWhiskey, http://www.whistman.com/ 55:

Dead-Stick Takeoff - Pilot Kent and Pilot Bill visit with two pilots (Mike Daniels and Larry Overstreet) who are building their own homebuilt aircraft, and discuss the many options available to those who choose to craft their own flying machine. Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not exist without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tupper, (steve *at* airspeedonline *dot* com), @StephenForce, http://www.airspeedonline.com/ Announcer: Pilot Troy Whistman, (troy *at* whistman *dot* com), @TJWhiskey, http://www.whi

Swapping Sign-Offs - Pilot Kent and Pilot Bill discuss different roads (or, we might say "runways") to aviation with fellow aviators Tony Condon and Jason Herman. Sponsored by LightSpeed Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tupper, (steve *at* airspeedonline *dot* com), @StephenForce, http://www.airspeedonline.com/ Announcer: Pilot Troy Whistman, (troy *at* whistman *dot* com), @TJWhiskey, http://www.whistman.com/ Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotc

Adventure Training - The PilotCast crew banters around ideas with respected author and CFI Greg Brown, to discover ways to bring the sense of adventure back into flight training. From building a sense of community for new students, to rethinking the flight training curriculum, CFI pay, and becoming a pep-talk-giver yourself, no topics are off limits in this exciting episode. Flight Crew: Pilot Kent Pilot Bill Pilot Tiffany Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu StevensonWebmaster: Pilot Jason Music: Pilot Steve Tupper Announcer: Pilot Troy Whistman Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotcast.com

The Efficiency Guage! It's once again time for the Pilotcast with your hosts Pilot Tiffany, Pilot Kent, and Pilot Bill.  In this episode we'll talk about the efficiency guage.  Don't have one of those in your airplane?  You'll wish you had one; imagine 140 knots on 9 gallons per hour.  We'll tell you how it's done.  Then we'll talk about restoring really cool old warbirds.  What's not to like?  Come in from that cold ramp, pull a chair up around this toasty warm radial engine, and let's get ready for some pilot talk.  Don't forget to check out Scheyden Eyewear, the absolute best in the business, especially for aviators.  Use our discount code PCAST30 for 30% off an already great value! Also, the Pilotcast flight crew all use Lightspeed Zulu headsets, and we think you should, too.  Don't forget to choose an aviation charity for Lightspeed to donate $50 of your Zulu purchase price to.  See more about this at the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation website.

The Pilotcast - Episode 83 Dateline Sloshkosh - PILOT KENT GETS LUCKY!!  In this episode, Pilot Bill and Pilot Tiffany get all the juicy details about Kent's salacious encounter on an airport ramp.  Plus, a delightful buffet of other aviation topics of interest.  Hangar talk at its best! Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @tiffanykwolf Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (pilotstu *at* pilotsjourneypodcast *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tupper, (steve *at* airspeedonline *dot* com)

The Pilotcast - Episode 78 It's time to talk glass cockpits, iPod, and other electronic "gadgetry" for use on the ground and in flight.  Max Trescott joins the Pilotcast crew to share his unique perspective, as the leading author and instructor about the G1000 / Avidyne cockpits, and beta tester on many electronic cockpit tools. Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @tiffanykwolf Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tu

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was established out of the commitment and passion of the Lightspeed Aviation Corporation to serve the aviation community.In this third in a three part series, hear Pilot Tiffany interview the following aviators: - Allan Schrader, president of Lightspeed Aviation and LSAF - John and Martha King, Co-owners of King Schools, Inc. - Bruce Wolff, Executive Director, Brigade Air - Lyn Freeman, President, Build A PlaneThe mission of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is to promote a vibrant and growing pilot community, support education that will preserve and extend the future of aviation and use our gifts within the aviation community to serve others for the betterment of our world.It is the vision of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation to enthusiastically advance aviation in three key areas:1. Growth — To assure a vibrant and growing pilot community, our goal is to introduce, engage and mature the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.2. Advocacy —

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was established out of the commitment and passion of the Lightspeed Aviation Corporation to serve the aviation community.In this second of a three part series, hear Pilot Tiffany interview the following aviators: - Allan Schrader, president of Lightspeed Aviation and LSAF - Charlie Plumb, LSAF board member - Judy Benjamin, Mission Coordinator, Angel Flight Central - Dennis Garretson, JAARS, Inc. - John Hook, Mission Aviation FellowshipThe mission of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is to promote a vibrant and growing pilot community, support education that will preserve and extend the future of aviation and use our gifts within the aviation community to serve others for the betterment of our world.It is the vision of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation to enthusiastically advance aviation in three key areas:1. Growth — To assure a vibrant and growing pilot community, our goal is to introduce, engage and mature the next generatio

It's that time again! The pilotcast is happy to present the Audio from the 2010 edition of the Podapalooza from EAA Airventure in Oshkosh.  This is the audio that ran live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 20th, 2010. Thanks for listening.  We've got even more great content coming from this years Oshkosh, so keep checking back! Show notes can be found at http://pilotcast.com.

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was established out of the commitment and passion of the Lightspeed Aviation Corporation to serve the aviation community.In this first of a three part series, hear Pilot Tiffany interview the following aviators: - Allan Schrader, president of Lightspeed Aviation and LSAF - Wayne Handley, LSAF board member - Larry Williams, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lindbergh Foundation - Fran Strubeck, Board of Directors of the Ninety-Nines - Lt Col Jeff Wiswell, Civil Air PatrolThe mission of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is to promote a vibrant and growing pilot community, support education that will preserve and extend the future of aviation and use our gifts within the aviation community to serve others for the betterment of our world.It is the vision of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation to enthusiastically advance aviation in three key areas:1. Growth — To assure a vibrant and growing pilot community, our goal is to introduce, en

On this 77th episode of the Pilotcast, the crew discusses preparations and plans for this year's Airventure 2010 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  The history of the Pilotcast, as well as this year's big plans, are outlined.  Learn where you can meet the Pilotcast crew, and how they're teaming up with LightSpeed Aviation and John & Martha King to bring recognition to worthy aviation causes.  And learn more about two air-adventures that should be on everyone's bucket list--flying the Hudson River VFR corridor through New York City, and flightseeing Niagra Falls. Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotcast.com  

Rick Durden (Host) Kate Bernard Bruce Chien Tony Condon Ron Levy  Dr. Judith Parrish-Jones Terri Watson  At the time of this recording, Terri had recently completed a series of part 135 checkrides in multiple fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Not to be outdone, on the day of the recording Tony completed his own part 135 checkride, flew his first part 135 revenue flight, and signed off a student for the private pilot practical test.The panel discusses checkride preparation, pre-check jitters, what happens when you fail a checkride, and examiner quirks. Ron also shares insights from his famous checkride prep notes on the Pilots of America forum athttp://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15706Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward from the Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at www.musicalley.comCopyright © 2010 The Pilotcasthttp://www.pilotcast.comRecorded March, 20091:12:2666.3 mb

The Pilotcast crew spends some time with Rick Durden talking about the instrument rating, including what it takes to earn the rating and the subsequent benefits to the General Aviation pilot from having and using the skills acquired with the rating.Pilotcast show notes are at www.pilotcast.com.The Pilotcast is a member of the Aviation Podcasts Network (www.aviationpodcasts.net, www.thevoicesinyourhead.com).Recorded Tuesday, March 30th, 2010.

The Pilotcast crew discusses all things "Commercial Pilot" -- how to earn your certificate, what you can and cannot do with it, what kinds of maneuvers you'll be expected to perform on your checkride, and more.  And, of course, some great flying stories, including Pilot Tiffany's infamous "Flight of Doom", which is quickly one-upped (by herself!) with an even more harrowing tale of aviation peril in the stormy skies over Southern California. Flight Crew:Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @tiffanykwolf Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Engineer: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.co

We have a special episode of the CFIcast for you today, but while we're glad to be bringing back the show and releasing this episode in particular, unfortunately it is on a somber note. For this episode, CFIs Rick, Bruce, and Tony are joined by mountain flying legend Sparky Imeson, author of several books on mountain flying and long considered one of the foremost experts in the field. Unfortunately, Sparky was killed in the crash of his Cessna 180 Skywagon near Townsend, Montana on March 17th, 2009. We are releasing this episode on the first anniversary of his crash both to honor his memory and to remind all aviators to remain vigilant on every single flight. Sparky's Web Site: http://www.mountainflying.com First crash: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20070710X00899&key=1 Sparky's account of his first crash: http://www.mountainflying.com/Pages/crash/crash1.html Second (fatal) crash: http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20090319X35429&ntsbno=WPR09FA154&akey=1

We bring David Allen (from the Pilot's Flight PodLog) and Steve Tupper (from Airspeed) into the studio for a game of Aviation Trivia.  We're not talking arcane FAR/AIM minutiae—we're talking the kind of cool aviation history knowledge that any self-respecting hangar dweller should have roosting in their mental rafters! Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @tiffanykwolf Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk M

We welcome Geoff Armstrong, a commercial pilot and charter captain in the Toronto area.  We’ll hear about flying two-pilot operations in a single engine turboprop aircraft into all sorts of predicaments.  Join as in episode 73 of the Pilotcast for the complete rundown. Flight Crew: Pilot Kent (kent *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @flyingcheezhead Pilot Bill (bill *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @billwil Pilot Tiffany (tiffany *at* pilotcast *dot* com) Twitter: @tiffanykwolf Reach the entire Pilotcast flight crew at pilots *at* pilotcast *dot* com, and follow us on Twitter at @Pilotcast Ground Crew: Every flight requires a good support crew, and ours is GREAT! The Pilotcast would not be back without their help: Audio Editor: Pilot Stu Stevenson, (stu *at* thevoicesinyourhead *dot* com), @PilotStu, http://www.pilotsjourney.com/ Webmaster: Pilot Jason Wilkinson, (jason *at* pilotcast *dot* com), @jawilk Music: Pilot Steve Tupper, (steve *at* airspeedonline *dot* com), @StephenForce, http://