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Cardinal Aviation Founder: Ryan Van Haren

Airline Transport Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Coach, Consultant, Community Advocate.

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10/24/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #53 (Mastering Your IFR Departure Checkin)

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In this week's episode, we talk about making the perfect initial radio transmission on an IFR departure as well as share a funny story from a flight that we had today!
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7/19/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #38 (The Debriefing)

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In this episode, I take you through my debriefing notes from a coaching flight with a client. After a flight, these notes become the basis of a 2-4 page post-flight report that is prepared for our clients but today I walk you through some key points that commonly come up with our coaching clients.

​This episode is brought to you by show supporters: Valery Milner & Alhain Imani

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7/15/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #37 (Pilot Jobs, Flight Following & Filing IFR Departures)

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In this episode we announce our new pilot job service, discuss why you shouldn't file an IFR Departure and also explain what flight following is and how to use it. 
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6/30/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #33 (Interpreting IFR Procedures, It's All About Punctuation!)

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In this episode, we talk bout the importance of punctuation when it comes to clearly interpreting written IFR departure procedures and missed approaches. I also bring up some of the challenges in converting a fixed-wing license to helicopter. 
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6/25/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #32 (Forced Approaches, What Are Your Considerations?)

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Engine failures and forced approaches are something that we hope to never experience but something that we must always practice and be prepared for. In this episode, we discuss some things to think about when it comes to making a survivable forced approach.

5/20/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #25 (25 Things The Pros Do That You Should Too!)

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For episode #25 we have assembled a list from some of our coaches of 25 things that professional pilots do that you should too!

5/8/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #22 (Readbacks IFR/VFR: Why, When & How)

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Whether you fly VFR or IFR, if you fly in controlled airspace readbacks will at some point need to become part of your repertoire. Readback expectations may vary from place to place but the principles remain the same. In this episode, we discuss How to give a full readback, when to give a readback and why readbacks are an important part of pilot controller communications.

​Nav Canada VFR Phraseology Guide Link

4/3/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #14 (Canadian MF/FSS Airport Communication Procedures)

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Uncontrolled aerodrome procedures are something that even the professionals mix up sometimes!  We discuss the required radio calls and procedures when flying into an MF (Mandatory Frequency) or uncontrolled airport both IFR & VFR that may or may not be served by a Flight Service Station (FSS). This episode is a great brush up on the little details that can sometimes get us in trouble. It is also a great intro to Canadian uncontrolled aerodrome procedures for those that will be flying into Canada for the first time. 

3/28/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #12 (Peter Duffey: How Canadian ATC Is Handling COVID19)

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Peter Duffey is the President and CEO of the Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Association. He joins us to discuss how Nav Canada and the various Unions representing its employees have come together to quickly put in aggressive measures to ensure the safety of all the Air Traffic Service employees and the continued operation of Canada's airspace.

Nav Canada: www.navcanada.ca
CATCA: www.catca.ca

3/23/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #9 (IFR Clearance with VFR Restrictions)

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What is the difference between VFR and VMC and the difference between IFR and IMC? How can you use this understanding to your advantage when flying IFR. Ever heard of a VFR climb for an IFR aircraft? Get your notebook out...

​Note:
 For great flying podcasts and YouTube content subscribe to:
FlyingBC Podcast / YouTube Channel
The Finer Points Aviation Podcast
Flight Chops YouTube Channel

3/7/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #5 (Ditch The Kneeboard)

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​Do you use a kneeboard when you are flying? Does it help or get in the way. We discuss how that useful little tool may actually be getting in the way of your IFR workflow. 

​Note: For great flying podcasts and YouTube content subscribe to:
FlyingBC Podcast / YouTube Channel
The Finer Points Aviation Podcast
Flight Chops YouTube Channel

3/5/2020

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #3 (Controller Shoutouts)

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Do you have a friend that is an Air Traffic Controller? Is there a chance that they sound like someone else? Check out this episode so that you dont end up being THAT pilot...

​Note:
 For great flying podcasts and YouTube content subscribe to:
FlyingBC Podcast / YouTube Channel
The Finer Points Aviation Podcast
Flight Chops YouTube Channel

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