AME High Podcast: Aviation Made Easy

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.comLike us on Follow us on 

Erika takes us through the IFR Rating and when you need it.

Erika breaks down the joys of being a pilot in the summertime.

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!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeNk2X4VdJYSubmit questions to next weeks show and watch it live on Wednesday, May 28th, at 11:00 MST.Like us on   Follow us on 

Erika discusses the part of flying that may be harder to keep in check.  The human factors.

Erika talks about her experience with go arounds and how they can really solve a multitude of problems.

Erika talks about her experience with go arounds and how they can really solve a multitude of problems.

Erika and Keith attempt to identify the type of people found at all airports.Are you Air Force guy?  Or "You are doing it wrong!" guy?What characters did we miss?  Email Erika@AMEHigh.com

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.comLike us on   Follow us on 

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.

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.

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?

Erika and Keith discuss the world of short field landings at St. Bart's, and how Erika lived on a boat for 9 years! Also, an announcement! Plus, the NTSB report gets Erika to reveal why she is crazy... (hint: its flight students trying to kill her).Are you or somebody you know ready to take ground school? You can take the AME High: Aviation Made Easy course with our friends at Spectaculair Interactive! When you get there type in "hangartalk14" to get an additional 20% off! Online, fun, dynamic, interactive ground school that you can take at your own pace.Like us onFollow us on

Keith takes you through the best sound clips from the AME High Podcast: Aviation Made Easy

Keith takes you through the best sound clips from the AME High Podcast: Aviation Made Easy