Uncontrolled Airspace Episode #253 "Thumbsucker"

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A high-drag fall, disappearing King Airs, and a change of underwear in Brazil. All this and more in Episode #253 of the Uncontrolled Airspace General Aviation Podcast.

Recorded: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:00:00 -0400

Jeb Burnside, Dave Higdon, Jack Hodgson

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

• Something Dave Won't Fly? “Grinding the Crack” Wingsuit Video
• Intros and Chit-Chat
• Living Wall Redux The “Living Wall” Wikipedia page
• Dear DHS: We're sooo confused by this document
• What's Your Type? WSU launches on-line report site: here's a sample?
• A True International Airport:Avey Field, on the US/Canada border
• OFLOTW: Emergency landing on residential street in Germany
• FAA Funding:
  • President says Congress must pass transport bills
  • Mica blinks, introduces clean bill
• Forget About Safety John King's take on aviation priorities
• Autopilot Incident may aid AF447 Probe?
• SkyNetWatch Where Have All the King Airs Gone?
  • Repurposed civilian turboprops ease the load on drones
• Shout Outs
  • KC Star writer Donald Bradley for “getting it” in his Tri-Motor article
  • C-17's 20th anniversary lesson for defense contractors
  • Brown Shorts Award: Close call in Brazil!

• Guest Disclaimer: Michael Clark
• Closing Theme: “Sledgeflattener”, Thomas Dolby