SMAC053 - Aviation Accidents, How We Cope, What Keeps Us Flying

Podcast: Download | Mobile Friendly Today’s show is on the more serious and sober side as we discuss aviation accidents and how they’ve affected us on a personal level. Recently, co-host Victoria Zajko came to learn that 2 of the aircraft she flew during her flight training had been involved in fatal crashes where the pilot and occupants did not survive. Not long after that Victoria also lost her friend and wing walker Jane Wicker in a tragic air show accident in Dayton, OH. These events spurred a back stage conversation amongst the co-hosts and today we share with you our own experiences losing friends and family in fatal aviation related accidents including how we’ve dealt with each situation and what keeps us in the saddle, behind the yoke, still flying. So settle in for Episode 53 sponsored by ForPilotsOnly.com. Don’t forget to share this episode by clicking that Like, Share, Tweet button to spread the love! Pre-Flight Announcements Favorite $100 Hamburger Joints – Continuing our online discussion about favorite $100 hamburger joints, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your favorite spot be it the food, location, type of approach, etc. If you’ve got menu recommendations you can include those, too. Use #benburger to track the conversation on Twitter. Cruise Flight Show Notes Aviation accidents 4 relatives killed in place crash in Oakland Wingwalking crash Learn from NTSB reports Dissecting accidents Learning from others’ accidents Getting back in the saddle Calming passengers’ fears Training and preparation After Landing Checklist ~ Picks of The Week ~ Victoria – Aviation Forecast Discussion Rick – iPro Aviator iPad Kneeboard Len – AviationUniverse.us – check out Len’s interview with the owners: Episode 51a Carl – Aviation Week This Episode Is Sponsored By Virgin Galactic Space Flight Fund Thanks for listening to the Stuck Mic AvCast, a listener supported aviation podcast. We love publishing and delivering useful content and information for everyone! Please show your support with a $5 or $10 donation today and maybe we could one day fly in space! Please submit your questions and feedback via blog comments, Twitter, or email and we’ll be sure to answer them on the air!