Jack Long’s urge to explore is stronger than most people: he has flown his Pilatus PC-12 around the world in both directions, over the north and south poles, and completed two dozen Atlantic crossings. But he insists he’s no daredevil, and in this episode he explains his detailed approach to pre-flight planning and his comprehensive standard operating procedures manual that keeps him safe. Jack is also passionate about conservation flying, and talks about a memorable flight when he transported gray wolves from Canada to Colorado. In the Ready to Copy segment, Jack shares the most unique airport he’s visited, his favorite survival gear, and how his business background helps him as a pilot.

* Jack’s flying blogs: https://wjlblogs.blogspot.com/2022/10/blogs-round-world-flight-2015-round.html

* LightHawk: https://lighthawk.org/

* PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/

* Check out the new Air Facts podcast: https://airfactsjournal.com/podcast/

Aircraft owners have more choices for avionics upgrades than ever before, but a fun project can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t do your homework. Larry Anglisano, a pilot, avionics technician, and editor at Aviation Consumer magazine, offers practical advice for avoiding disappointment, from glass cockpits to autopilots. He also shares why Rotax may be the answer for new engine technology and what the state of the aviation insurance market is right now. In the Ready to Copy segment, Larry talks about the risk of post-maintenance test flights, the future of unleaded avgas, and riding motorcycles.

SHOW LINKS:

* Aviation Consumer magazine: https://aviationconsumer.com/

* Staying insured: https://aviationconsumer.com/safety/insurance/staying-insured-training-loyalty-downsizing/

* PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/

* Check out the new Air Facts podcast: https://airfactsjournal.com/podcast/

From the Lockheed Constellation to the Boeing 747 to competition gliders, Wally Moran’s flying career has covered an incredible variety of airplanes. He describes some key concepts that have stayed the same across all those airplanes, from using the rudder properly to managing technology, plus his personal connection to the TWA 800 tragedy and his advice for successful checkrides (he has given more than 2400). In the Ready to Copy section, Wally shares what he looked for when hiring airline pilots, the best place to fly gliders, and his favorite aviation books.

* Wally’s webinar on rudder use: https://pilotworkshop.com/videos/rudder-skills-back-basics/

• * TWA 800 review: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/documents/moriches_ny-TWA_800_Overview.pdf

• * PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/