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We've found a great talk by Burt Rutan in audio and video forms at TED talks 2005 (Technology Entertainment Design).

Check it out and see why Burt is the most popular forum speaker at AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Link:  http://ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=b_rutan

--Pilot Mike
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Dr. Chien answers a question from a pilot with a Corneal Hole.

 

  • Corneal hole
  • Corneal infections
  • Eye surgery
  • Corneal transplants
  • Medical Certification with monocular vision

00:04:18 - 3.1MB

Theme Song: "Once Upon a Summer Day" by The Monika Herzig Acoustic Project Music on the AMEcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

For shownotes and podcast subscription feed visit http://www.ame-cast.com

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CFIcast #2 - Cirrus Access, Type A students, Not getting the NOTAMS

Enjoy listening and learning as you eavesdrop on the Hangar Flying conversation with Certified Flight Instructors!

  • The CFIs comment on the Cirrus Access program as described by Cirrus CEO Alan Klapmeier on Pilotcast #51
  • What technique will work when teaching "Type A" students?
  • When the flight service station doesn't give you the NOTAMs you need. Types of NOTAMs and how to ask for them.
  • How to instruct and practice emergencies.
    • The ICAO prohibits CFIs from simulating engine failures.
    • Simulators are preferred.
    • Can't pull the mixture.
    • "Practicing bleeding."
    • Doing realistic simulation of failures.

 

The CFIcast #2 CFI panel:

  • Your host: Rick Durden, CFI, Aviation lawyer and author of "The Pilot's Lounge" column on AvWeb.com and articles for AOPA Pilot and Aviation Safety, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Ron Levy, CFI, a P.I.C. 10 day course instructor from Maryland
  • Dr. Bruce Chien, M.D., CFI, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner from Peoria, Illinois from the The AMEcast Aviation Medicine podcast.
  • Jason Miller, CFI, from Oakland, California from The Finer Points aviation podcast.
  • Tony Condon, CFI, student and glider pilot from Ames, Iowa
Recorded Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 01:29:05 - 40.8MB

 

Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward

Music on the CFIcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

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Alan Klapmeier, CEO and Co-Founder of Cirrus Design joins the hangar flying with Pilot Dan, Pilot Kent and Pilot Mike.

Cirrus' plans to respond to accidents and improve safety for Cirrus Owner/Pilots.

Alan Klapmeier's letter to Cirrus Owners (PDF) urging a focus on safety.

  • COPA - The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
  • The Jet
  • The Cirrus Access Program
  • A new career path for instructors
  • Avoiding traffic and airspace.
  • Getting the word out that General Aviation is the not the problem of the airlines.
  • Disengenuous arguments

01:11:50 - 33.1MB Recorded 2006.12.05

Song: "The New Year" by Love = Action. Music on the Pilotcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotcast.com

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