In this episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, Seth Lake dives into runway incursion avoidance, a critical focus area for the FAA and a common checkride discussion point. He shares insights from the FAA's From the Flight Deck initiative and explains how this content can help applicants prepare—espe...
In this episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, Seth Lake dives into runway incursion avoidance, a critical focus area for the FAA and a common checkride discussion point. He shares insights from the FAA's From the Flight Deck initiative and explains how this content can help applicants prepare—especially for CFI-level checkrides. The second half features a live Q&A pulled from the VSL Discord and YouTube chat, covering a range of real-world aviation questions from the community.
Chapters:
02:50 – Topic 1: Runway Incursion Avoidance & FAA's "From the Flight Deck"
07:42 - Airworthiness Advisory: Primer Issue Sheet
11:28 - What maneuvers help you learn your airplane?
29:43 - How to fly an NDB approach.
42:31 - Teardrop pattern entry question.
45:26 - How does weight impact stall speed?
48:45 - CFI Initial checkride question
50:31 - ForeFlight Question
52:14 - Tips when instructing an aircraft owner
56:01 - AOPA Focused Flight Review and WINGS
57:42 - Aircraft instability
59:27 - Ground adjustable trim tab question
1:05:00 - Sport Pilot instructor question
1:10:34 - CFI Checkride lesson plans question
1:14:07 - Commercial pilot restrictions question
Links:
VSL Discord Channel
https://vsl.aero/discord – For joining the community and submitting future questions.
From the Flight Deck (FAA)
https://www.faa.gov/fromtheflightdeck – FAA's video series on runway safety, including airport-specific content and pilot handbooks.
FAA Taxi Simulator
https://www.faa.gov/runway_safety_pilot_simulator
ForeFlight Procedures Tab
Open any airport (e.g., KCOS) → go to the "Procedures" tab → look for "Airfield" and "Pilot Handbook." These often link to From the Flight Deck videos.
PDF Primer Issue Sheet (linked in Discord)
https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/FAA_ACS_-_7EC_Fuel_Primer_Pump.pdf
https://www.aopa.org/landing-pages/airworthiness-concern-sheets