OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic
Episode 145 Show Notes
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Topic of the show: On today\u2019s show, we have a special guest: Ron Horton, CFI and Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA.\xa0 We will discuss student pilot solo sign offs, going missed on a visual approach, and more of your great questions and feedback.\xa0 Welcome to the show, Ron!\xa0 Full interview with Ron will be available later this week, stay tuned!
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You can learn more about our guest co-host by visiting his website, or visiting the flight school where he instructs: Aerowood Aviation located in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport.\xa0 If you\u2019d like to email Ron, click here.\xa0 You can find Ron on Instagram @skyhawk328 and on YouTube under \u201cLeo Horton\u201d.
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Timely Feedback:
- Mike Victor Romeo sent in some data about Florida mountain ranges.
- Mike Romeo asks about getting into the ATC career path. Start here: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/students/schools/
- PATRON Sierra Echo asks about the missed approach on a visual approach clearance.
- PATRON Mike Kilo is one step closer to his instrument rating. Congratulations!
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Feedback
- Delta Yankee is using our show to escape the real world and take a trip down memory lane.
- November Hotel wants to know more about tight turns to final. Why can\u2019t we do it all the time?
- PATRON Juliet Delta has a story involving today\u2019s special co-host!
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Question of the Week/Month For the pilots out there, did you feel overly prepared for your first solo or do you realize looking back that you could have benefited from more preparation?\xa0 Tell us by clicking here!
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