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Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network

General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to AviationNewsTalk.com for my contact information, or to click on Listener Questions, which lets you speak into your phone to leave a question you’d like answered on the show.

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Max talks with Dr. Quay Snyder, an expert in aerospace medicine, about the critical role of sleep and fatigue management, especially in aviation. Dr. Snyder delves into the structure of sleep, emphasizing the importance of REM sleep for emotional recovery and memory consolidation, and deep sleep for physical restoration. He provides practical advice, such as maintaining a cool, dark, and quiet sleep environment, avoiding heavy meals and screen exposure before bed, and adopting consistent pre-sleep routines. Writing down worries and using relaxation techniques like box breathing can further improve sleep quality.
 
 
 
 
 
Caffeine and alcohol disrupt sleep cycles, and while melatonin supplements may help with circadian misalignment, they should be used cautiously. Dr. Snyder also discusses the accuracy of wearable sleep trackers and emerging fatigue-monitoring technologies. Concluding, Dr. Snyder highlights his work with the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service, advocating for integrating fitness-to-fly principles into aviation safety systems to enhance performance and safety.
 
 
 
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News Stories
 
 
 
 Final NTSB Report: Fatal Dallas Midair Interrupted preflight leads to cowling popping open during takeoff NTSB Report Confirms Cause of Fatal crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike Pilot errors caused 2023 Challenger 300 upset that killed a passenger Entire Luscombe factory up for auction Environmental Group Asks Court To Enforce Unleaded Avgas Consent Agreement FBO fuels wrong plane Palmer Alaska man guilty of aviation violations 
 
 
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Video of Week: Gyroplane Gyrations
 Interview of FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker
 Book: Why We Sleep on Amazon
 FAA AME Guide Color Vision Testing
GoFlightMedicine.com Color Vision Update
Avweb: FAA Upgrades Color Vision Testing
ICAO Fitness to Fly guide
 Aviation Medicine Advisory Service - Quay Snyder
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359 Sleep Smarter, Fly Safer: A Pilot’s Guide to Rest with Dr. Quay Snyder + GA News

Max talks with Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro about the value of advanced flight training and aviation experiences. Catherine shares her family tradition of gifting adventures instead of physical items, often involving flights to places like Fredericksburg, Texas, or Ireland, blending fun, learning, and aviation.
 
 
 
 
 
They discuss using flight training as a “gift to oneself,” encouraging pilots to pursue new ratings or specialized courses to improve skills. Catherine highlights the instrument rating for enhancing precision and multitasking, and the commercial rating for smoothing out flying and improving passenger comfort. She advocates for specialized training like spin training to build stall confidence, mountain flying for high-terrain safety, tailwheel training for better rudder control, and quick, rewarding ratings like seaplane flying.
 
 
 
Catherine emphasizes the importance of real IFR training, which focuses on enroute and departure procedures rather than just approaches, helping pilots confidently use their aircraft for travel. Both also stress the need for advanced avionics training to master modern glass cockpits, improving safety and proficiency.
 
 
 
The episode inspires pilots to embrace continuous learning, specialize in skills, and have fun while becoming safer, more capable aviators. Many of these experiences can count toward a flight review.
 
 
 
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News Stories
 
 
 
 Two confirmed dead in Kamaka Airlines crash 737 Landed At Long Beach While DA40 on the Runway FBI: Pilots of aircraft misidentified as drones hit by lasers FAA Institutes Multiple TFRs In Response To NJ Drones New Policy on medical deferrals might not affect BasicMed privileges. Twin crashes after running out of fuel Student pilot loses control during engine start Border Patrol Helicopter Down In California, Pilot Killed Pilot Convicted Of Criminal Charges In Fatal Australian Crash 
 
 
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Video of Week: Dash cam view of Twin crashing landing on road
 #156 Atlas Air 3591 Accident - Somatogravic Illusion
 Humidity Article by CFI Alan Davis
Humidity & Density Altitude Calculator
 AV8RGear.com Backpack Deal – $99.50 with promo code MAX
 IFR Training Trips with Doug Stewart - NY area
 West Coast IFR Training Trips with Field Morey
 
 
 
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360 8 Flight Training Experiences to Make You a Better Pilot with Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro + GA News

Max talks with Jason Blair, a DPE, about multi-engine ratings and training challenges. Jason explains that most pilots pursue multi-engine ratings as add-ons to their commercial certificates. He advises following an efficient training path: private single-engine, instrument rating, commercial single-engine, and finally, the multi-engine add-on.
 
 
 
 
 
Challenges with multi-engine training include mechanical delays, as many trainers are older aircraft, and higher accident rates during instruction. Jason highlights the VMC demonstration as a critical yet risky maneuver that simulates engine failure. Pilots must maintain control and recover methodically by managing power and airspeed, avoiding loss of directional control.
 
 
 
Performance considerations include accelerate-stop distance, single-engine ceilings, and reduced performance in high-density altitude environments. Underpowered twins, like the Twin Comanche, demand careful handling during single-engine operations.
 
 Jason also stresses the importance of multi-engine instructors (MEIs) understanding systems thoroughly, teaching methodically, and prioritizing safety. He advises MEIs to practice emergency procedures during maintenance opportunities and conduct training at safe altitudes.
 
 
 
Jason’s Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide serves as a valuable resource for pilots. He concludes with practical advice for pilots and instructors while sharing his contact details for further guidance.
 
 
 
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361 Multi-engine and MEI Checkride Mock Oral with Jason Blair

In this Aviation News Talk episode, Max Trescott analyzes the recent crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, in South Korea. The aircraft landed gear-up on runway 19 at Muan International Airport, slid down the runway, hit a concrete berm, and burst into flames, leaving only two survivors among the crew. He performed a video analysis of the aircraft’s speed along the runway and concluded that the aircraft didn’t slow until after it left the runway, suggesting the engines were still at high power during the slide.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The incident unfolded rapidly, with the pilots issuing a Mayday after a possible bird strike on the right engine. The timeline from the distress call to the crash was just five minutes, during which the crew attempted a go-around, circled back, and crash-landed. Analysis of video footage showed the engines were likely producing high power during the landing, preventing proper deceleration.
 
 
 
This episode underscored the importance of minimizing speed during crashes to reduce impact energy and highlighted how modern accidents often involve complex scenarios requiring deliberate and thoughtful responses. The crash investigation is ongoing, with preliminary findings expected in the coming months.
 
 
 
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 FlightRadar24 ADS-B graph of altitude and vertical speed
Long video of the Jeju Air 2216 crash (including touchdown)
 Second video of Jeju Air crash from other side of runway

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362 Jeju flight 2216 Mystery: Why Aircraft Didn’t Slow During Slide on the Runway

Max talks with Dr. Mark Alford, who shares his journey transitioning to the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. He completed a nine-day type rating course in Knoxville, preparing through extensive study and simulator sessions to master the jet’s systems and emergency procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
Mark highlights the challenges and rewards of his Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) with Max, which involved 25 hours of mentorship to remove his type rating restriction. They undertook diverse flights, including weather flying, night landings, and mountain approaches, like Eagle County Airport’s challenging RNAV GPS approach and high-performance departure. Mark also recounts mastering the Garmin G3000 avionics, emphasizing the importance of training tools and preparation.
 
 
 
Personal stories enrich the podcast, such as inspiring a young aviation enthusiast in Wisconsin and connecting with aspiring pilots at FBOs. Mark reflects on how SOE training boosted his confidence for complex airspace and re-routing, as shown during recent flights to Southern California.
 
 
 
Mark advises aspiring jet pilots to focus on mastering avionics and adapting to new systems. His journey showcases the technical challenges and personal fulfillment of flying advanced aircraft, inspiring listeners with his progress and passion.
 
 
 
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363 Buying and Learning to Fly a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and SOE with Dr. Mark Alford

Max talks with Jim Goldfuss about his journey from a career in logistics and retail to fulfilling his dream of flying professionally with PlaneSense, a fractional aircraft ownership company. Growing up around aviation, Jim earned his private pilot’s license in 1989 but paused his flying ambitions due to financial constraints. Decades later, with stable finances and family support, he resumed training, earning his instrument rating, commercial license, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate between 2020 and 2022.
 
 
 
 
 
Jim credits his time as a CFI with sharpening his aviation skills and communication abilities, which prepared him for his current role. He joined PlaneSense after a year-long application process, leveraging persistence and networking to stand out. At PlaneSense, Jim flies Pilatus PC-12s as a second-in-command, alternating legs with captains and handling preflight, avionics programming, and monitoring tasks. He praises the company’s culture, advanced equipment, and comprehensive training.
 
 
 
Jim’s work involves a mix of short flights in the Northeast and longer legs to destinations like Florida and the Rockies. He aims to become a captain and potentially join the training department. Jim emphasizes the importance of networking for aspiring pilots pursuing their aviation dreams.
 
 
 
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News Stories
 
 
 
 Pilot Hiring Nosedives in 2024 Diverse set of aircraft fighting fires in Los Angles Three Arrested For Two Fire-Related Drone Incidents Boy undergoes heart surgery after drones crash in Florida holiday show Lilium eVTOL manufacturer filing for insolvency Lilium Announces Buy-out Deal Electric Air Taxi Manufacturer Volocopter Runs Out of Cash Flight Design pursues restructuring amid insolvency filing Cessna 441 crashes into hangar Aeronca crashes into hangar after hand propping goes awry Pilot Dies After Falling From Suspended Citabria Search for Missing Las Vegas Pilot Persists Aviation Group Airlifts Dogs, Cats From Wildfire Region 
 
 
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Video of Week: Drones Fall at Show and Fly into Audience
 #156 Pilot Laser Eye Protection
 PlaneSense
Cobalt Air
 Jim Goldfuss Ground and Flight Instruction
 
 
 
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364 Second Career in Aviation: Flying for PlaneSense with Jim Goldfuss + GA News

Note: There is a video version of this episode for Patreon.com supporters at the $20/month level, which also gives you access to over 90 other videos.
 Max Trescott talks with Patrick Lienhart about FlySto.net, a platform bringing Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) to general aviation (GA). FOQA, widely used by airlines, collects and analyzes flight data to enhance safety by identifying trends before they lead to incidents. FlySto applies similar principles, allowing GA pilots to review their flights, compare data, and track performance improvements.
 

 
 
 
 
 
FlySto offers multiple perspectives, including 2D/3D views, cockpit HUD, and graphical analysis. Pilots can upload flight data from various avionics, ADS-B track logs, and navigation apps. A key feature is approach scoring, which compares pilot performance to fleet averages and provides landing analysis.
 
FlySto also includes customizable flag rules for monitoring exceedances, aircraft performance analysis against POH data, and video integration to overlay flight data onto recorded videos. ADS-B traffic data enhances situational awareness with collision detection and wake turbulence tracking. Additionally, archived weather data helps pilots review conditions during debriefs.
 
Currently free, FlySto plans to introduce a subscription model with affordable pricing for advanced features. Pilots can explore the platform at FlySto.net to enhance safety and performance in GA flying.
 

 
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365 FlySto: Bringing Airline-like Flight Analysis to General Aviation

Max discusses the tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The midair crash over the Potomac River was captured by a Kennedy Center webcam.
 
 
 
 
 
ATC instructed the Army helicopter to follow the airliner to Runway 33, but it did not comply. The helicopter was not transmitting ADS-B Out, though its position was tracked using Mode S transponders. TCAS alerts are disabled below 400 feet, meaning the pilots had no automated warning. Nighttime perception challenges likely contributed to the crew’s failure to see and avoid each other.
 
 
 
Trescott reviews ATC audio and past midair collisions, emphasizing the Swiss Cheese Model of accident causation—multiple failures aligned to cause the crash. A reported FAA radar screen showed collision alerts 30 seconds prior, but no action was taken. He urges pilots to use traffic displays with relative vectors for better situational awareness, particularly at night.
 
 
 
The episode ends with a call to fly defensively and use all available tools to prevent midair collisions.
 
 
 
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 #109 Avoiding Midair and Near Midair Collisions
 
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366 Midair Collision at Reagan National - Tragedy Over the Potomac

Max provides updates on the midair collision over the Potomac River between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional jet, followed by an analysis of the fatal crash of a Learjet 55 in Philadelphia.
 
 
 
 
 
Regarding the Potomac collision, the episode clarifies earlier reports about the Black Hawk's flight path, noting that it was slightly off its assigned helicopter route but not landing at Reagan National. Preliminary findings indicate that the helicopter was higher than permitted and slightly off course. The episode also examines ATC staffing at the time of the accident and systemic safety concerns, rather than placing blame solely on individuals.
 
 
 
The second half covers the Learjet 55 crash, which occurred shortly after departure from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power—likely an engine failure—and crashed within seconds. The discussion explores how night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and potential pilot response factors may have contributed to the accident. The episode stresses the importance of safety management systems (SMS) and training in both cases to mitigate risks in aviation.
 
 
 
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News Stories
 
 
 
 Drone pilot pleads guilty to crashing drone into firefighting aircraft Man charged with drunk driving for flying drone while intoxicated Unlatched Door Suspected In RV-10 Fatal Accident NTSB blames pilot, controller for deadly 2022 midair collision Prop blast bends Cessna 172 Flight School Employee seriously injured after being struck by propeller Helicopter Operator Arrested 16 Months After Crash 23 airports in Norway controlled from one location 
 
 
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Video of Week: Pilatus PC-12 Landing with Tow Bar Attached
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Air Sync for downloading aircraft flight data
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367 Learjet X-AUCI Philadelphia Crash and Reagan MidAir Update + GA News

Max interviews Jeff Guzzetti, a former NTSB investigator, to discuss the accident investigation process, in relation to the DC midair collision. Jeff explains ICAO Annex 13, the international standard that guides accident investigations worldwide. He details the NTSB’s congressional mandate to investigate every civil aviation accident and explains their resource constraints, which often require FAA inspectors to assist.
 
 
 
 
 
The conversation covers the NTSB’s investigative process, including the launch of a GO team for major accidents, the role of accredited representatives, and the importance of securing accident sites. Jeff discusses the retrieval and analysis of cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders, along with the increasing role of passenger electronics in investigations.
 
 
 
Max and Jeff also touch on the psychological toll of accident investigation, the impact of high-profile crashes near Washington, D.C., and the importance of avoiding premature conclusions. Jeff shares insights into his teaching at USC’s Aviation Safety Program and his consulting work.
 
 
 
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