Uncontrolled Airspace Episode #207 "Vulture Sink Rate"

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Really incredibly stupid pilot tricks… We're the Federal Government and we're here to help you… And now for something completely different. All this and more in Uncontrolled Airspace #207 “Vulture Sink Rate”.

Recorded: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0400

Jeb Burnside, Dave Higdon, Jack Hodgson

Direct link to mp3 audio file of show (right-click to download/save).

• Stupid is… flying your way into prison.
• Intros and Chit Chat
• LUAW, of course: New FAA course on “Line up and Wait”, Runway Crossing
• Light Sport Weather: Rules for use of LSAs in IMC to change
• Hang'em High: 2010 Hang Gliding Championships in Idaho
  • Pictures from Sports Illustrated photog
• Dumb and Dumber
  • DHS "Suspicious Activity" Flyer
  • Operation Skyshield - an ominous 50th anniversary
• Never too late: Youthful dream fulfilled, record set.
• Things to do with a plane (and a certificate): Airjourney adventure
• Appearance of value: "Shorter, faster air routes being created"
• Jeppesen revisions delayed due to numerous changes
• Shout Outs
  • Lost Penny: Sky King's “Penny” obituary
    • NY Times notice for Gloria Winters
    • Picture of Penny and "Songbird"
  • The restorer and designer of the Colonial Skimmer prototype
  • And now for something completely different - UCAP's taking a break!

• Guest Announcer: Landis Bennett & friend
• Closing Theme: “Sledgeflattener”, Thomas Dolby