Author Archives: Bill Williams

SPC #42 – The Little Things

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Wow…what is this? Another episode of the Student Pilot Cast?!?! After all this time? Well, yes…let’s at least get through my primary training before another hiatus, shall we? Actually, I’ve got some plans even after that, so let’s see how it goes. In this episode I’ll take you along on… Read more »

SPC #41 – The Anonymous CFI

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Hello, everyone. This is episode 40 of the Student Pilot Cast, The Anonymous CFI. This is a bit more brief than most episodes because I never got permission from the CFI I flew with this day to publish the content, so I’m sorry to say that any cockpit audio with… Read more »

SPC #40 – Long Solo Cross Country, Part II (The Two Hander) [Updated]

Look! Less than a week and another episode!  This is my return flight on my long solo cross country flight from Prescott (KPRC) to Chandler (KCHD) via Wickenburg (E25).  I transition a bit of the southern portion of the PHX Class B airspace as well. This was a great flight…. Read more »

SPC #39 – Long Solo Cross Country, Part I (Say Request…Denied)

I’m back releasing podcast after my much too long hiatus.  Sorry for the delay, everyone. This is the first part of my long solo cross country flight which followed my stage III check.  I fly from Chandler (KCHD) west and north through the PHX class B airspace, and then on… Read more »

SPC #038 – Thank You Sir, May I Have Another

Welcome back, SPC listeners.  I’m glad to be back with you for another experience on my road to becoming a private pilot.  Today you’ll be coming along as I complete my 3rd stage check out of four.  As you know from my previous few episodes, I’d been preparing for this. … Read more »

Amazing Video of Our Local B-17 and B-25

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As you know, I love aviation.  One of the gems that we have in the Phoenix Valley is the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.  This amazing group spends huge amounts of money and time making sure that the legacies of our fighting men and women of the past… Read more »

SPC #037-Windy Solo Makeup Flight

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This is episode 37 of the Student Pilot Cast. Join me as I take a solo makup flight in some windy conditions the morning of my Stage III Check. In this flight I stay in the pattern and practice performance landings and takeoffs. As the flight went on, the wind kept… Read more »

SPC #036-Podapalooza 2010 from Oshkosh

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It’s that time again…now that we’re home from Oshkosh, it’s time to share this year’s edition of Podapalooza.  This was recorded live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 30th, 2010.  Enjoy. https://media.blubrry.com/studentpilotcast/studentpilotcast.com/media/spc/StudentPilotCast-A036-20100813.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:58:56 — 81.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music |… Read more »