SMAC302 How The FAA Flight Inspection Group Insures Our Safety

Welcome to episode 302. Today we discuss how the FAA's Flight Inspection Group, better known to us pilots as "Flight Check", ensure our safety during instrument approaches. Joining us today is our co-host and flight check pilot Russ Roslewski to give us an inside look at what flight inspection is and what it is like to fly as a flight inspection pilot. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Cruise Flight: What is Flight Inspection? ACP348. How does flight inspection benefit the general aviation pilot? What planes do you fly? What does a typical week's mission consist of? What types of maneuvers and flight profiles do you fly? Why are ground-based navigation aids relevant and will they be in the future? Why should we be thankful to hear the call sign "Flight Check" and not think of it as an inconvenience to our flying? We wanted to include Russ Roslewski's most challenging approach to add to our last episode. After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - Facebook Old Farts Flying Club Russ - "Quick Aviation Reads" by Sylvia Wrigley (6 book series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084WRNL8R Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/flight_ops/flightinspection