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Episode 53 - Cold Weather Operations
Dec 22, 2021 12 min

Episode 53 - Cold Weather Operations

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Today, we talk about operations in cold weather! The procedures are typically the same, but there are slight variations and extra steps you should tak...

Episode 51 - Private Pilot Maneuvers
Dec 08, 2021 13 min

Episode 51 - Private Pilot Maneuvers

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, we discuss maneuvers which you will do on your private pilot checkride. From stalls to slow flight, ground reference and even ...

Episode 50 - November Aviation News
Dec 01, 2021 14 min

Episode 50 - November Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, we discuss aviation news from the past month! From the delay of the rollout of 5G networks to virtual ATC towers, from researc...

Episode 49 - Other Airspace
Nov 24, 2021 15 min

Episode 49 - Other Airspace

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Oftentimes, we focus on Class B, C, and D airspace in our private pilot training, but there are many other types of airspace, many of which you won't ...

Episode 48 - Aircraft Instruments
Nov 17, 2021 13 min

Episode 48 - Aircraft Instruments

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! When you are flying VFR, instruments help you keep the aircraft in safe attitudes and airspeeds. However, when you are in IFR flight, your instruments...

Episode 47 - Aircraft Electrical Systems
Nov 10, 2021 14 min

Episode 47 - Aircraft Electrical Systems

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, I share with you the very basics of aircraft electrical systems. While the systems are incredibly complex, your knowledge that...

Episode 46 - October Aviation News
Nov 03, 2021 13 min

Episode 46 - October Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode we review news from the past month! From a decrease in fatal experimental aircraft accidents and 0 accidents or incidents for m...

Episode 45 - Aircraft Icing
Oct 27, 2021 14 min

Episode 45 - Aircraft Icing

Welcome to this week's episode! Being from the north, aircraft icing is a big problem in the winter. It can make many days un-flyable, but with proper planning and avoidance, your winter flights ca...

Episode 44 - Airport Operations
Oct 20, 2021 15 min

Episode 44 - Airport Operations

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Without an airport, no fixed wing airport would be able to fly. The operations of an airport can seem difficult and complex, but in reality, they are ...

Episode 43 - Risk Management
Oct 13, 2021 16 min

Episode 43 - Risk Management

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Every pilot will experience risks and hazards during their career as a pilot. That being said, however, this doesn't mean that you are completely help...

Episode 42 - September Aviation News
Oct 06, 2021 16 min

Episode 42 - September Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! From second quarter aircraft sales to the new and improved camera weather system, and from the new Piper M600/SLS simulator at legacy aircraft and an ...

Episode 41 - ReIntroduction to Aviation
Sep 29, 2021 14 min

Episode 41 - ReIntroduction to Aviation

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Whether it has been 6 months of 20 years, a reintroduction to aviation can seem intimidating. You should make sure to review all the material you lear...

Episode 40 - Required Aviation Documents
Sep 22, 2021 16 min

Episode 40 - Required Aviation Documents

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Before you even begin your preflight inspections, you should make sure that all the required documents are aboard your aircraft! The acronym ARROW is ...

Episode 39 - VFR Night Flight
Sep 15, 2021 17 min

Episode 39 - VFR Night Flight

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Flying at night is one of the most rewarding parts of flying VFR! Seeing the dim lights of the city below you or the blackness of a desolate field gre...

Episode 38 - Single Pilot IFR
Sep 08, 2021 15 min

Episode 38 - Single Pilot IFR

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Single Pilot IFR has a higher accident rate in GA pilots than any other IFR related incidents. While it is possible, it requires extra planning, prepa...

Episode 37 - August Aviation News
Sep 01, 2021 13 min

Episode 37 - August Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Avionics sales were down from first quarter of last year, but up two percent from second quarter! Major strides have been made in ADSB-Out and GPS nav...

Episode 36 - Perfecting Your ATC Communications
Aug 25, 2021 12 min

Episode 36 - Perfecting Your ATC Communications

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Whether you are a high time airline pilot or a new private pilot student, ATC communications are often a source of angst. While there is no better pra...

Episode 35 - Light Sport Aircraft
Aug 18, 2021 13 min

Episode 35 - Light Sport Aircraft

Welcome to this weeks episode of Squawk 5353! In this weeks episode, I talk about the new regulations regarding LSA, allowing you to fly for half the cost, half the time, and without needing an FAA...

Episode 34 - Perfecting Your Landings
Aug 11, 2021 12 min

Episode 34 - Perfecting Your Landings

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I share with you tips and tricks I have gained over the years to help me perfect my landings. Even the best of pilots have bad lan...