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#142 | Beyond the Private: What It Takes to Get A Commercial | FAR 61.129

#141 | Airplane Hunting: Super Cubs, Huskies, and Life Decisions

Extra Audio | Live Q&A

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | Good/Bad News For The FAR AIM Podcast

#140 | Your Flight Path to Instruction | Guests: Jeff & Hali

Exploring the Universe of Flight Instruction | Guests: Jeff & Hali

#139 | Online Airplane Shopping With Lee Griffing | Part 2 of 2 | Video Link In Description If You Wanna Watch

#138 | Online Airplane Shopping With Lee Griffing | Part 1 of 2 | Video Link In Description If You Wanna Watch

Bonus Clip | Lee Experiences A Power Failure

#137 | Navigating the Intricacies of Aviation Communication with Scott Bores

Bonus Clip | From Radio Communications to Maneuverability

#136 | Unraveling the Benefits of F-35 Simulators and Virtual Reality in Pilot Education

#135 | Taking Flight: Discovery Flights, Choosing the Right School, and Embracing Aviation Opportunities

The Right Stuff: Secrets of Successful Aviation and Debating the Conveyor Belt Take-off

#134 | Mastering Cockpit Automation and Overcoming Flight Deck Challenges in Modern Aviation | Guest: Barbara Sutton | Part 2 of 2

Bonus Clip | Lee Gets His PA Numbers Mixed Up | Wavy Chips Make Better Flaps Than Smooth Chips

#133 | Guest: Barbara Sutton | Cockpit Automation & Cognitive Overload | Part 1 of 2

Tech Issues... Episode #133 With Barbara Is Available On Rumble Now At Rumble.com/FARAIM

Bonus Clip | AI & Aviation | Cylinder Head Pressures | Engine Stuff

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #54

#132 | Guest: Ian Arendt | Sparsely Populated | Congested | Other Than Congested | FAR 91.119 | Part 2 of 2

Riding High on Five-Star Reviews and Aviation Adventures | SRRTHW #53

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From #131 Livestream | Live Q&A | Pilots Using ChatGPT

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #52

#131 | Guest: Ian Arendt | How Low Can You Legally Fly? | FAR 91.119 | Part 1 of 2

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #51

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #50

Bonus Clip | Live Chat/Q&A | Talking On The Radio IFR | Rum Taste Test

Navigating the Skies with Humor and Knowledge | SRRTHW #49

Bonus Clip | This Is One You Can Skip! | Mr. Wilson Finds A Piper PA-16 | Live Q & A With Guest: Brian Ontko

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #48

#130 | Wind Limitations For Plane Rentals | Transitioning To Different Aircraft | Guest: Brian Ontko

Unveiling Aeronautical Wonders and Personal Victories | SRRTHW #47

Bonus Clip | Keeping The Needles Centered During Approach | Live Q & A

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #46

#129 | 50' AGL On Landing | Choosing Emergency Landing Sites | AIM 3-5-6 | Guest: Brian Ontko

The Unstoppable Love for 'Bi-Annual' | SRRFHW #45

Filler Audio | Live Q & A | Radar Altimeters | TFR's | Scott Plays On Roofs

Aviation Enthusiasts Unite: Laughs, Insights, and Adventures in the Sky | SRRTHW #44

#128 | Instrument Holds | ADF's & NDB's | Guest: Jeff Danevich

Unraveling the Mystery of Gandhi's Bee Farm | SRRTHW #43

Bonus Clip | Flying For Fun vs. Flying For A Paycheck

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #42

#127 | What Is An Instrument Rating? | Why Learn IFR? | GA Limitations | Guest: Jeff Danevich

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #41

Bonus Clip | Can Pilot's Listen To Music On The Job? | Lee Griffing Talks About His Longest Flight

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #40

#126 | Finding An Airplane With A $200,000 Budget | 125-150 Knots | 450NM Range

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #39

Fly High with Aviation Giants: Piper, Cessna, and the Luxury of Private Jet Ownership | SRRTHW #38

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #37

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Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #36

#125 | Top Gun | Airlines Are Hiring | Trent Palmer | Top Stories 2022

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #35

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #125 Livestream | Vans RV-15 | TBM vs CJ4

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #34

Fantasy Football and Aviation: A Surprising Connection and Listener Reviews | SRRTHW #33

Bonus Clip | Guest: Tyler Brunkhorst | PreKosh | Seaplanes | Helicopters

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #32

#124 | Guest: Tyler Brunkhorst | Seaplanes

From Novice to Private Pilot: A Joyful Journey with Mr. Steel Aviator | SRRTHW #31

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #123 Livestream | Random Chat

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #30

#123 | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private Pilot | Part 14 of ?

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #29

Bonus Clip | Scott Bores Discusses His "Review Of Flight" W/ Lee Griffing

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #28

#122 | 310 Crash Cleveland Area | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 13 of ?

From Sky to Road: A Humorous Dive into the Lives of Pilots and Truckers | SRRTHW #27

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #121 Livestream | Constant Speed Propellers | Manifold Pressure | Under/Over Square

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #26

#121 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 11 | FAR 61.107

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #25

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #120 Livestream | We Try To Figure Out Rumble.com/FARAIM

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #24

#120 | AIRMETs & SIGMETs | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 12 of ?

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #23

#119 | Part 2 of 2 | Lee & Robert Save The Show While Scott Sleeps

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #22

#119 | Part 1 of 2 | Lee & Scott Save The Show While Rob Sleeps

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #21

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #118 Livestream | How Your Seat Can Affect Your Landings | Full Motion Sim's | Guest: Tyler Brunkhorst

Exploration of Audio Balance with E-Zacary | SRRTHW #20

#118 | Staying Proficient as A Pilot | Ice On The Windshield

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #19

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #117 Livestream | Solo X-Country From Texas To Ohio 3 Months After Getting Private | Random Chat

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #18

#117 | Guests: Jarred Johnson & Tyler Brunkhorst | Tailwheel | Conventional Gear | PreKosh Recording

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #17

Bonus Clip | Extra Audio From The #116 Livestream | Pushing Down To Land Longer | Random Chat

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #16

#116 | Pre/Post Flight Briefs | Engine Failure On Takeoff

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #15

Bonus Clip | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Extra Audio From The #115 Livestream | Using Auto Pilot During Flight Lessons

Airplanes and Autographs: A Hilarious Journey with Scott Bores | SRRTHW #14

#115 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Instrument Flying | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 10 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)

The Great Aviation Debate: Wings vs Landing Gears | SRRTHW #13

Bonus Clip | Guest: Jeff Danevich | Extra Audio From The #114 Livestream | What Makes A Good CFI?

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #12

#114 | Guest: Jeff Danevich | The Magical 1,500 Flight Hours Mark | Good Times vs. Bad Times

Bonus Clip | Do Not Listen To This | If You Do, Don't Take Any Of This Advice!!!

Laughing Out Loud with Pilot Hunter V: A Hilarious Review and Air Travel Banter | SRRTHW #11

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #10

#113 | Radar Service for VFR Aircraft in Difficulty | AIM 6-2-1

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #9

Bonus Clip | Guest: Tyler Brunkhorst | Transitioning To Helicopters

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #8

#112 | Required Instruments | Tomato Flames | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 11 of ?

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #7

Bonus Clip | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Manufacturers... Please Stop Making New Airplanes Fly Like Garbage

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #6

#111 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Airplane Stalls | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 9 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(viii)

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #5

Bonus Clip | Will Having Mechanical Knowledge Help You In BECOMING A Pilot? | Ice On Flaps

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #4

#110 | Live Q&A | At Home Flight Simulator Training | Guest: Jeff Danevich

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #3

Bonus Clip | Live Chat/Q&A | Talking With ATC | Savannah Cats

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #2

#109 | IFR Radio Calls | IFR Clearance | AIM 4-4-1

Scott Reads Reviews To His Wife | #1

Bonus Clip | How Do You Get A Job At Tropic Ocean Airways? | Dealing With Difficult Student Pilots

#108 | Exiting The Runway After Landing | AIM 4-3-20

Bonus Clip | Training vs. Real World Flying | Slow Flight While Banner Towing

#107 | Guest: Ryan Eckel (kind of) | Slow Flight | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 8 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(viii)

#106 | Guest: Andy Kiepper | Where to start your Aviation Career | How to get that coveted Turbine Time

#105 | Live Q&A | Sub-Par Audio Quality | We Are Purchasing Better Equipment | Moving Towards In-Person In-Studio Recordings

Bonus Clip | Trolling Lee In The Live Chat

#104 | How To Turn An Airplane | Detonation & Pre-Ignition | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 10 of ?

Bonus Clip | From Botched Helicopter Episode | Guest: Tyler Brunkhorst

#103 | Airspeeds | Indicated (IAS) | Ground (GS) | True (TAS) | Calibrated (CAS) | Equivalent (EAS)

Bonus Clip | 25+ Hours Of Training Before Soloing | Lean Of Peak vs. Rich Of Peak | Mixture settings

#102 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Navigation | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 7 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(vii)

Bonus Clip | Thank You Ground Crew | What Are We Planning On Doing With Your Hard Earned Money?

#101 | Weight & Balance | Left Turning Tendencies | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 9 of ?

Bonus Clip | Is The Trevor Jacob "I Crashed My Airplane" Video Fake? | Impromptu Conversation

#100 | PilotGround.com Is Live | PreKosh 2022 Is A Go | Livestream Q&A Recording

#099 | Guest: Michael "Gandhi" Bores | The Most Commonly Purchased Airplanes

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#098 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 6 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(v-vi)

#097 | ADS-B | TCAS | FAR 91.225

#096 | Guest: Jeff Danevich | Are You Taking Flying Lessons For The Right Reasons? | The Student Instructor Marriage

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#095 | Live Q&A | At Home Flight Sims | Smoke In The Cockpit | Emergency Descents | FAR 91.205 & 91.21

#094 | Scott's Flight Review | Mastering The Final Approach | FAR 61.56

#093 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 5 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(iv)

#092 | Parasitic & Induced Drag | Lee's Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 8 of ?

#091 | Garmin Autoland vs. Cirrus Parachute | Lee's Pre-Check Ride List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 7 of ?

#090 | Live Q&A | Cessna 150 vs. 172 | New CFI's vs. Seasoned CFI's

#089 | VHF 121.5 | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 6 of ?

#088 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 5 of ?

#087.5 | Correction | Flight Watch Is No Longer A Thing...

#087 | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 4 of ?

#086 | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 3 of ?

#085 | Live Q&A | Cockpit Seat Positions for Consistent Landings | General Landing Advice

#084 | Don't Drink Too Much Before Flying | Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing | AC 91-92 | Part 2

#083 | Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing | Advisory Circular 91-92 | Part 1

#082 | Do As We Say... Not As We Do... Landing Practices | High Wing Vs. Low Wing... Again!

#081 | High Wing vs. Low Wing | Setting Up Runway Lights At 88D

#080 | Q&A | The Night Before A Check Ride | Livestream | July 23rd 2021

#079 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 4 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(iv)

#078 | Minimum Safe Altitudes | FAR 91.119

#077 | Q&A | Livestream | June 18th 2021

#076 | Making Pilots Better | Lee and Robert Ramble

#075 | Using Power & Adjusting Flaps On Final Approach

#074.5 | Corrections with Lee Griffing

#074 | The Weather... Crosswind Landings... Hypothermia... Crashing Into Water Episode

#073 | What Does "Cleared For The Option" Mean? | AIM 4-3-22

#072 | Obstructions To Flight | aka: Some Things You Can Accidently Crash Into | AIM 7-6-3

#071 | Guests: Eamonn & Eckel | Taking Long Periods Of Time Away From Flying and Coming Back

#070 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 3 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(i-iii)

#069 | Should You Say "Traffic In The Area, Please Advise"? | AIM 4-1-9 | Guest: Ryan Eckel

#068 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 2 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(i-iii)

#067 | Guest: Jack Cochrane | Are Pilots Required To Know Everything? | FAR 91.103

#066 | Talking With Ryan Eckel About Sending Student Pilots On Their First Solo | FAR 61.87

#065 | Guest: Ryan Eckel | 12 Areas Of Operation That You Need To Master As A Private Pilot | Part 1 | FAR 61.107(b)(1)(i-iii)

#064 | Certificates | Ratings | Endorsements | What's The Difference? | FAR 61.5

#063 | Instrument Requirements For IFR Flight | A Very ADD Episode | FAR 91.205(d)

#062 | Buying An Airplane To Save Money? | Overhauls | Listener Email

#061 | Ground Effect | The Magic Cushion Of Air | PHOAK 5-11

#060 | ATC Contact Procedures | Talking On The Radio | AIM 4-2-3 (a)(1)

#059 | Slips | Slipping On Final Approach

#058 | IFR Fuel Minimums | Icing Systems Piston vs. Jets | FAR 91.167

#057.5 | Complex | Technically Advanced Airplanes | Commercial Requirements | Clarifications With Robert Berger

#057 | Complex Airplane Endorsement | FAR 61.31(e)

#056.5 | Corrections With Lee Griffing

#056 | IFR Alternate Required(?) | Descent below DA/MDA | FAR 91.169 & 91.175

#055 | Flying After SCUBA Diving | Decompression Sickness | AIM 8-1-2 (d)

#054 | Why Do Pilots Have Strong Right Legs? | The 4 Left Turning Tendencies

#053 | Pilot's Have Bad Attitudes | The 5 Hazardous Attitudes

#052 | VFR Weather Minimums | How Fast Can You Climb and Descend? | FAR 91.155

#051 | Climb Out Speeds | Takeoff Performance | Planning For Engine Failure | Vx & Vy

You'll Learn All Kinds Of Stuff | Trailer Talk

#050 | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 2 of ?

#049 | Buying An Affordable Light Sport Airplane | Shoud You Hand Prop? | Cub | Taylorcraft | Champ

#048 | How Professional Pilots Land Aircraft | FAR 135.385 | Guest: Jack Cochrane

#047 | Lee Griffing's Pre-Check Ride Check List of Knowledge & Emphasis | Private | Part 1 of ?

#046 | What Are VOR's & Do Pilots Still Use Them? | AIM Ch. 1

#045 | Weight & Balance For Commercial Operators | FAR Part 135 & 121

#044 | When Should You Take The FAA Written Knowledge Test? | Private Pilot

#043 | Attempting To Cover Solo Requirements | FAR 61.87 | Guest: Gandhi Bores

#042 | Flying The Lake Erie Islands | Ohio | Canada

#041 | Hinde Airport | Huron, Ohio | 88D | Official Airport Of The FAR AIM Podcast

#040 | Strategies To NOT Hit Other Aircraft | Use of Visual Clearing Procedures | AIM 4-4-15

#039 | Student Pilot to Flight Instructor in 10 Months at ATP Flight School | FAR Part 61 | Guest: Brendan Saunders

#038 | What Are IFR Flight Plans & ATC Clearances? | FAR 91.173

#037 | Launching A Corporate Aviation Career Via Crop Dusting | Aerial Application | FAR 137.19 | Guest: Ryan Eckel

#036 | Buying An Airplane Before You Become A Pilot | Fabric Aircraft Concerns

#035 | Airport Traffic Patterns | Tailwheel Flying & Ground Looping | AIM 4-3-3

#034 | Scott and Robert Botch an episode & Lee is late

#033 | Special VFR Weather Minimums | Short & Soft Field Landings | FAR 91.157

#032 | What Speeds Should Pilots Memorize? | V Speeds | FAR 1.2

#031 | Dropping Objects Out Of An Aircraft During Flight | FAR 91.15

#030 | Interception Procedures | Getting "Pulled Over" In The Sky | AIM 5-6-13

#029 | Single Pilot vs. Multi Pilot Ops | Climb Performance Requirments | FAR 91.175 & 135.379 | Guest: Jack Cochrane

#028 | What Kind Of Maintenance Are You Allowed To Do As A Pilot? | Aircraft Ownership/Partnerships | FAR 43.3(g)

#027 | What Altitudes Are You Required To Fly When Heading East vs. West? | FAR 91.159

#026 | How Much Fuel Should You Takeoff With? | FAR 91.151

#025 | Instrument and Equipment Talk (Mostly IFR) | FAR 91.205(D)

#024 | Required Pilot Pre-Flight Action | FAR 91.103

#023 | Check List Usage and Pre/Post Flight inspections | FAR 91.503

#022 | Seaplane Navigation When On The Water | FAR 91.115 | Guest: Ryan Eckel

#021 | Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot In Command (PIC) | FAR 91.3

#020 | ATC Light Gun Signals | FAR 91.125

#019 | Use of Aircraft Lights | AIM 4-3-23

#018 | Class G (Golf) Airspace | AIM 3-3-(1-3) | Guest: Ryan Eckel

#017 | Right-of-way rules: Except water operations | FAR 91.113

#016 | Class E (Echo) Airspace (part 2 of 2) | AIM 3-2-6

#015 | Class E (Echo) Airspace (part 1 of 2) | AIM 3-2-6

#014 | Instrument and Equipment Requirements (VFR) | FAR 91.205

#013 | Class D (Delta) Airspace | AIM 3-2-5

#012 | Supplemental Oxygen Requirments | FAR 91.211

#011 | Class C (Charlie) Airspace | AIM 3-2-4

#010 | Radio Technique | AIM 4-2-2

#009 | Class B (Bravo) Airspace | AIM 3-2-3

#008 | Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques | AIM 4-2-1

#007 | Class A (Alfa) Airspace | AIM 3-2-2

#006 | Aircraft Icing (part 2 of 2) | Advisory Circular 91-74B

#005 | Aircraft Icing (part 1 of 2) | Advisory Circular 91-74B

#004 | What can you do with a private pilots certificate? | FAR 61.113

#003 | 13 Knowledge areas that you need to know to become a private pilot | FAR 61.105

#002 | This Episode Is Out Of Date And Has Been Redone/Improved In The 2021 Season | See #065, #068, #070 & #079

#001 | How many flight hours are required for a private pilots certificate? | FAR 61.109(a)