SMAC256 Control The Plane and Don’t Hit Anything

Welcome to Episode 256. Whether flying recreationally or professionally, two important goals you should always keep in mind is to control the plane and not hit anything. These goals include various skills and philosophies we use while flying an aircraft.  Today we will discuss in this how you can better control the plane and not hit anything. This is an especially relevant topic since many of us have not been flying much and need to return to mastering some of the most basic flying skills. Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor. Preflight Checklist: Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation  With over $120 Million in aerospace scholarships, we are the largest online directory. Be part of changing people’s lives by investing in others and becoming a patron by visiting http://StuckMicAvCast.com/patron. News And Announcements: FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM – 7PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 9AM-4PM SUN ‘N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10 AM for a GA Town Hall ACE President and CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts,  AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and  EAA President, CEO, and Board Chairman Jack Pelton Stay tuned for more details by visiting FlySNF.org.  You can listen to Sun N Fun right now at http://www.liveatc.net/snf  Cruise Flight (Talking Points):  Adding to the Aviate, Navigate, Communicate mantra. Control The Plane. Are you current or proficient in flying? Crosswind practice. Maneuvers. Don’t Hit Anything. Communication helps. See and Avoid ADS-B benefits and challenges. Use your charts. Is your plane a challenge to control or require additional training? When do you take control as an instructor? After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Carl – Buccaneer: The Provocative Odyssey of Jack Reed, Adventurer, Drug Smuggler, and Pilot Extraordinaire. https://amzn.to/2ZX8UUE Bill – FAA Runway Safety Simulator   https://www.runwaysafetysimulator.com/  Sean – New SLC Airport –  https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/  Tom – Special Use Airspace site https://sua.faa.gov/ Eric – Holding Procedures Guide  https://thebackseatpilot.com/products/the-bsp-holds  Links Mentioned In This Podcast: https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/09/16/pilot-on-wrong-frequency-hits-another-plane-while-landing https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/02/28/instructional-flight-ends-in-hitting-sagebrush/ The post SMAC256 Control The Plane and Don’t Hit Anything appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast.