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Cirrus SR20 and SR22 G7 with New Garmin Avionics + GA News
Episode 310
This episode explores the advancements in the Cirrus SR22 G7 aircraft, emphasizing avionics and general enhancements over its predecessor, the G6. T…
2 years, 4 months ago
VFR into IMC and other Recent Loss of Control Accidents + GA News
Episode 309
Max talks about some recent VFR into IMC accidents and other weather-related loss of control accidents. VFR into IMC accidents continue to be a prob…
2 years, 4 months ago
Vectors to Final, Activate Approach and other Listener Questions + GA News
Episode 308
Max talks about why controllers in the U.S. use vectors for approaches far more often than in other countries. He also shares listener feedback on w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Texas Pilatus PC-12 N188PC Crash and Vectors to Final
Episode 307
Max talks about the FAA Controller Handbook rules for vectoring aircraft and how it relates to the crash of N188PC, a Pilatus PC-12 that crashed in…
2 years, 5 months ago
How to Pass a Checkride and Not Fail Before You Start – interview with DPE Jason Blair
Episode 306
Max talks with Jason Blair about the pilot examiner shortage and its impact on checkride delays. We also highlight the importance of proper paperwor…
2 years, 5 months ago
SR22 Crash Update + Pilot SOP Failures in Three Recent Crashes
Episode 305
Max gives an update on the Shelbyville, Indiana SR22 crash on N17DT. A listener witnessed the crash and described the final moments of the flight be…
2 years, 5 months ago
When to Choose an IAF versus Vectors when Getting Vectors to Final + GA News
Episode 304
Max talks about when to choose an IAF versus Vectors when Getting Vectors to Final. Like most things in aviation, the answer is "It Depends." In old…
2 years, 5 months ago
Cirrus SR22T Crash at Shelbyville, IN and Why the CAPS Parachute Matters
Episode 303
Max talks about the fatal crash of a SR22T in Shelbyville, IN and why after an engine, Cirrus pilots are encouraged to use the CAPS parachute rathe…
2 years, 6 months ago
San Diego Cessna P210 Crash – Poorly flown ILS and low fuel
Episode 302
Max talks about the crash this week of a Cessna P210 in San Diego, and why it crashed. The flight originated in Concord, CA and flew for just over 4…
2 years, 6 months ago
San Diego Cessna 340 Crash – the Perils of not Understanding Circling and Visual Approaches
Episode 301
Max talks about why the pilot of a Cessna 340 in San Diego turned right instead of joining the localizer and later crashed. It all came down to the …
2 years, 6 months ago