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The AME High Podcast is the place for hanger talk with our hosts Mark Patey, world record pilot for fastest flight across the United States in single-engine aircraft, and AME HIGH's CFI Erika Wiggins.
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Jun 27, 2014
Jun 27, 2014
38 min
This week on the AME High Podcast: Aviation Made Easy, Erika goes over the sayings and phrases that make a pilot smile and chuckle. And is often the case with a good joke, there are some truths that help understand the life of an aviator.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksboZ3MbfBk
Send in your funnies to us! Erika@AMEHigh.com
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Jun 11, 2014
May 28, 2014
May 21, 2014
May 21, 2014
27 min
Summer is here. (At least for listeners in the northern hemisphere.) While that means beaches, bikinis, and sunshine, it also means a new set of considerations to enable a pilot to safely fly the summer skies.
For instance, being mindful of hydration and the accompanying bathroom breaks. You won't believe where that conversation goes.
Plus, how to avoid thunderstorms and what to do if you get tangled in the middle of one.
Now, you can WATCH the AME High Podcast! But if you prefer just the audio, it is still below. Enjoy and thank you for listening!
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Submit questions to next weeks show and watch it live on Wednesday, May 28th, at 11:00 MST.
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May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014
Erika discusses the part of flying that may be harder to keep in check. The human factors.
Apr 28, 2014
Apr 28, 2014
32 min
Erika talks about her experience with go arounds and how they can really solve a multitude of problems.
Apr 14, 2014
Apr 14, 2014
Erika and Keith attempt to identify the type of people found at all airports.
Apr 1, 2014
Apr 1, 2014
Erika jumps onto her CFI soapbox about pilot's personal responsibility of keeping their currency. How do you keep your pilot certificate current? What's your attitude toward currency? Are you trying to improve as a pilot? Do you keep your skill current? Do you take the easy road on your bi-annual flight review?
Tell Erika your advice and experience in keeping your currency by emailing her at Erika@amehigh.com
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Mar 25, 2014
Mar 25, 2014
37 min
Stalls can be very uncomfortable for pilots. How can a pilot get comfortable with stalls? Erika Wiggins, AME High's CFI will give you all of her tips and tricks to not only help you become comfortable with stalls, but how you can help others become pros at flying their airplane.
Feb 27, 2014
Feb 27, 2014
Erika discusses the statistics that pilots should know concerning emergency rescue. How long does it take search and rescue to find you if you've filed IFR? VFR? No Flight Plan filed? What should you do when you land?