Video: Bell 407 Helicopter Departs KAUW

In this video, you’ll see a Bell 407 helicopter operated by PHI (Petroleum Helicopter, Inc.) departing Wausau, Wisconsin on a medical flight.  PHI operates helicopters all over the country on medivac contracts and oil rig support among other things.  I was in Wausau operating a charter flight in the Citation X and this flight departed just as our passengers arrived.  You can see the shadow of the tail of our airplane in the video.  Possibly because I was filming, these guys looked to ‘hot dog’ out of there, slewing sideways before zipping away.  If they weren’t so expensive, I’d be flying helicopters, so I really enjoyed the show!

Jonathan

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Video: Awesome Scenery VMC Landing Runway 15

Filmed with the versatile GoPro Hero 2! Visit my affiliate link for more details at ThePilotReport.com/gopro.

In this video you’ll see the latter part of descent with some great over-lake flying visuals and some cool lake ice on the shore line during vectors to final for the visual approach to runway 15.

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Video: Night VMC Approach Runway 17L

Filmed with the versatile GoPro Hero 2! Visit my affiliate link for more details at ThePilotReport.com/gopro.

This was a night approach to landing to runway 17L in visual meteorological conditions showing the low light capabilities of the GoPro Hero 2, which is far superior to it’s earlier sister the GoPro Hero. While you may feel the video image is fuzzy or blurry you must realize it’s actually the aircraft windscreen which was dirty and causing the light distortions.

There’s some cool downtown footage when turning an extended right base to final about half way through the video.

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How To Listen To Sun N Fun Radio!

Craning my neck as I look skyward every time I hear the sound of an airplane, catching a fleeting glimpse of a biplane as I drive under the cypress canopy trees covered with spanish moss. The sweet smell of citrus, clear skies, warm Florida sun, and the sound of airplanes tells me that it is time for my favorite aviation event of the year, Sun N Fun in Lakeland, Florida!

This event never gets old for me. My childhood fascination with planes is rekindled transforming this gray haired middle aged man into a young boy. For many pilots Sun N Fun is the annual aviation Phoenix, with the rebirth our our aviation passion occurring at this wonderful event.

I am especially excited this year since I will be able to share my passion for flight and bring you some interesting information as a field reporter for Sun N Fun Radio. Whether you are unable to make it to the event or are at the event and want to listen to interviews and keep up to date on the daily events and breaking news, tune into Sun N Fun Radio.

I will be walking around in My Stuck Mic AvCast T-Shirt so Please stop by and say hello if you see me. If you have something interesting to tells us and would like to be on Sun N Fun Radio I would love to interview you. There are many ways you can get in touch with me while at Sun N Fun. Of course you can stop by Sun N Fun Radio at the show but if you want an immediate response send me a tweet or e-mail me:

You can reach me on twitter @ExpertAviator

Send me an email at Carl@ExpertAviator.com

Stuck MicAvCast Live Saturday Night at 6:30 pm.

Len Costa and I will be broadcasting a live show of the Stuck Mic Avcast Saturday night at 6:30pm from the deck at Sun N Fun Radio. Our cohosts Victoria Neuville and Rick Felty will be joining us virtually on the internet thanks to the folks at LiveATC.net.

You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio right now at the Sun N Fun Radio page:

Stream it live from your mobile device Courtousy of Live ATC.net

Of course you can always visit the Sun N Fun Website for more information:

Sun N Fun Website

You an even get your free mobile app from Sporty’s below:

Sun N Fun 2012 App for Iphone and Ipad

Sun N Fun 2012 App for Android

Sun N Fun 2012 App for Kindle Fire.

Hope to see you at Sun N Fun or virtually on the Internet!

Enjoy the Show!

Book: Flight For Control – Special Offer!

In a recent episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast, we interviewed Author Karlene Petitt about her book Flight For Control, an aviation thriller about airline accidents, conspiracy, and more.

Now, Karlene has emailed me about a special offer to those who purchase one of her books and I wanted to share this with you today! If you purchase a copy of her book and then leave a comment here on the blog you’ll be entered into a drawing to have Karelene as a guest speaking in YOUR TOWN.

Here’s how to enter the drawing – in the comments section below write, “Just purchased “Flight For Control” + (where you bought the book; Amazon or Barnes & Noble, Nook and Kindle versions also available)” – don’t forget to include your name & e-mail!

Your comment is your entry in the worldwide contest of having Karlene Petitt fly to YOUR TOWN, anywhere in the world for not only a book signing but to speak as a guest at your event! Don’t miss this opportunity.

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Video: ILS Runway 36 3/4SM -SN BR VV015 4000RVR

This video is to an ILS runway 36 in 3/4 mile visibility, light snow, mist, vertical visibility 1500ft, and runway visual range 4000ft to a snowy runway. What’s all that mean? It was hard as shit to see anything!

The whole approach is pretty much total whiteout conditions thanks to the snow but if you watch closely you can see the frozen lake below on short final. We also were experiencing half needle localizer deflection swinging left and right the entire way down. Tower had no reported equipment malfunctions but it wasn’t working well for us.

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Rules of Engagement: You’re never going to hear cockpit audio, you’re never going to see any pilot faces, and you’re never going to be told where these videos were recorded. In fact, the only thing you’ll ever be told is the runway and weather conditions. This is for the privacy and protection of all parties involved.

Video: Runway 26 Shadow Chasing

Filmed with the versatile GoPro Hero 2! Visit my affiliate link for more details at ThePilotReport.com/gopro.

Enjoy this visual approach to Runway 26 as we chase our shadow across the ground during approach to landing.

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Rules of Engagement: You’re never going to hear cockpit audio, you’re never going to see any pilot faces, and you’re never going to be told where these videos were recorded. In fact, the only thing you’ll ever be told is the runway and weather conditions. This is for the privacy and protection of all parties involved.

Video: Runway 11 VMC Departure in Mountainous Terrain

Filmed with the versatile GoPro Hero 2! Visit my affiliate link for more details at ThePilotReport.com/gopro.

This video is a departure form runway 11 at a high altitude airport surrounded by mountainous terrain. While the camera doesn’t quite do justice to the awe and splendor of the mountains and their majesty, you’ll get a fair sense of the surroundings.

My favorite part is near the end overflying the snow covered mesa.

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Rules of Engagement: You’re never going to hear cockpit audio, you’re never going to see any pilot faces, and you’re never going to be told where these videos were recorded. In fact, the only thing you’ll ever be told is the runway and weather conditions. This is for the privacy and protection of all parties involved.

Video: ILS 18L 1SM -RA OVC007

Filmed with the versatile GoPro Hero 2! Visit my affiliate link for more details at ThePilotReport.com/gopro.

In this video you’ll fly along during descent to landing on the ILS runway 18L with 1 mile visibility, light rain, overcast clouds at 700ft including some stunning cloud visuals during the final approach. Enjoy the peeking holes and views of the ground prior to breakout. Don’t forget to admire the ramp full of jets as far as the eye can see.

One tip: on short final you’ll notice an airplane depart the parallel runway. That departing aircraft will once again come into view in the upper right hand portion of the video during rollout just prior to exiting the runway.

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Rules of Engagement: You’re never going to hear cockpit audio, you’re never going to see any pilot faces, and you’re never going to be told where these videos were recorded. In fact, the only thing you’ll ever be told is the runway and weather conditions. This is for the privacy and protection of all parties involved.

V1 Clothing: Edgy Aviation Lifestyle Clothing For Everyday Wear

When I (Carl Valeri) think aviation clothing I envision a t-shirt with a cockpit instrument and a caption of “watch your attitude”.  This type of clothing appeals to some aviation geeks like myself, but it does not appeal to the average person looking to purchase a shirt. That has changed with V1 Clothing.

Jeff Garrone has created a stylish and at times edgy line of clothing with an aviation theme. Although many of his designs focus on a younger audience, some of his designs can be worn by those who enjoy a more subdued and traditional style such as myself.

Recently I meet with Jeff to discus his very creative line of aviation lifestyle clothing. While speaking with Jeff I discovered he also has an outstanding and stylish aviation flight bag that can be used by pilots and individuals looking for a day bag.

V1 Clothing is for those looking for stylish aviation clothing that can worn every day. The clothing and the flight bag he designed is made from quality materials and comes with a no hassles guarantee.

Enjoy the video review and demonstration of the Aviation Pro Pack.

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