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Cardinal Aviation Founder: Ryan Van Haren

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

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7/19/2020 1 Comment

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 0 Comments

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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7/9/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #36 (Sara Nisler: She Moved Oshkosh 2020 Online #EAAtogether)

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In this episode, we talk to EAA Digital Marketing Manager and Private Pilot, Sara Nisler about her aviation journey and take a behind the scenes look at what it took to move EAA Oshkosh 2020 online! July 21-25 join Oshkosh www.eaatogether.org
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7/5/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #35: (Sarah Rovner: International Ferry Pilot, Single Engine Ocean Crossings)

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Photo: Flying Magazine (Sam Wiegel)
Sarah Rovner (Chief Pilot/Owner) of Full Throttle Aviation LLC joins us to discuss ferry flying. What does it take to become a ferry pilot and what kind of decisions go into flying unknown aircraft across oceans or continents? This fascinating conversation takes you into a world of adventure where risk mitigation is key. 
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Sarah's Flight Tracking Link
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7/5/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #34 (Capt. Doug Morris: Author, Meteorologist & Airline Captain)

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In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Captain Doug Morris. Capt. Doug is arguably Air Canada's most famous pilot as his column "Taking Off With Captain Doug" has been running in the airline's inflight magazine for over 22 years. We talk about Doug's books and his take on the aviation industry and how he became an Author, Meteorologist and Airline Captain. 

Doug's Books:
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Canadian Aviation Weather
From The Flight Deck
Pilot Weather From Solo to Airlines
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6/30/2020 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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.
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6/21/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #31 (3 Questions To Stay Ahead of the Airplane & Going Back To Paper Charts)

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We discuss my three favourite questions that I constantly ask myself in an effort to maintain situational awareness and to stay ahead of the airplane and also talk about a recent flight in the mountains where we ditched the GPS and the tablet and went back to navigating "old school". 
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6/11/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #30 (I Planned to Fail and I Succeeded!)

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We share with you 2 big failures and 1 massive success. It involves copious amounts of beer and helicopters. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves what it is like to drink from the firehose and this week I did just that by taking a very humbling introductory helicopter lesson.
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6/8/2020 0 Comments

Flying BC Podcast: Helmets in Flight (Discussing Safety in Warbirds & GA Aircraft with Steve Thorne, Kevin Maher & Ryan VH)

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"You know, it would be embarassing to get out of an upside-down SuperCub with a bent-up prop and a scuff on my helmet. But it would be better than not getting out and having to pull me out and waking up three months later with a brain injury." - Steve Thorne, Flight Chops

If you're a fan of Flight Chops on YouTube, you may have recently seen an episode about helmets and his first flight in the Harvard wearing one. On this episode of Flying BC I catch up with Steve for a follow-up now that he's flown with it a few more times. And I also bring Kevin Maher and Ryan VH on board to expand on the idea of whether we should be wearing helmets while flying. Even if you don't think you'll ever wear one, this episode has some great discussion about safety and survival that is worth a listen. (Also features Jeremy from TacAero's original story from Flight Chops)
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Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #29 (Weather Flying, Deviations & Block Altitudes)

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​In this episode, we talk about a recent flight around a large area of convective activity and provide some tips on how you can work with ATC to stay safe. 
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6/1/2020 1 Comment

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #28 (Something is Burning and NO This Cessna Can't Hover)

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A quick recap of the flight we had with a client today that involved a precautionary landing and a bit of a fuelling mishap. A solid mix of humour and lessons learned. You really can't make this stuff up!

Ocean View Helicopters Website
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5/28/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #27 (Bill Yearwood: An Accident Investigator's Take on Flight Safety)

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In this episode, Pilot and Former Transportation Safety Board Lead Investigator Bill Yearwood joins us to explain what the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is, and shares some of the most common causes of General Aviation accidents. We talk about stall awareness, mountain flying and general attitudes towards aviation. Bill is the recipient of the Canadian Lieutenant Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award and has dedicated his life to furthering aviation safety. 
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5/25/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #26 (He Stuck To His Personal Minimums, Was It The Right Call?)

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In this episode we pay our respects to the Canadian Snowbirds, discuss some flights from this week and break down the decision-making process of one of our clients. We also announce an important upcoming interview!
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5/20/2020 0 Comments

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!
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5/16/2020 2 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #24 (Going Missed From a Circling Approach, Be Very Careful!)

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In this episode we discuss some findings from a recent test flight were we went out to examine how the Garmin G1000 would behave during a missed approach from a circling procedure. Our findings were quite surprising and IFR pilots need to hear about it, regardless of your avionics setup! We also discuss the importance of monitoring your AP/FD modes. 
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5/14/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #23 (Circling Approaches, A Quick Review)

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In this episode, we give you a quick update on what has been happening with Cardinal Aviation, recognize the accomplishments of one of our clients and coaches and go through a quick review on Circling Approaches.
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5/13/2020 0 Comments

Safety Report : Flying a Missed Approach From A Circling Procedure (Please Distribute)

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Dear Pilots, 
Please review this report that we have written surrounding best practices for flying a missed approach once a circling procedure has been commenced. Spoiler alert! The ultimate recommendation is to avoid flying a circling procedure if the ceiling is below the final approach (FAF) fix crossing altitude.

This report is centred around the pilot's interaction with a Garmin Panel but contains some universally useful information that pilots should be aware of should they find themselves needing to go missed while circling. There are a few things in here that might surprise you, specifically pertaining to the behaviour of the avionics. We aim to give some useful tips and observations to assist pilots in maintaining situational awareness and control of their aircraft during this high workload and complex manoeuvre. 

Respectfully,
Ryan Van Haren
Cardinal Aviation
Cardinal Aviation: Missed Approach From A Circling Procedure Report
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5/8/2020 0 Comments

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

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4/30/2020 2 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #21 (A Series of Decisions)

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This week I was asked to fly a mission to an airport in the mountains in a plane that hadn't flown in a few months. In this episode, I walk you through my decision-making and threat management process to ultimately make the go/no-go decision. 
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4/28/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #20 (Fuelling Supervision: Not All Props Use 100LL)

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Join Cardinal Aviation Coach Blake Hache as he discusses the importance of always supervising the fuelling of your aircraft and what can happen if you don't. 
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4/25/2020 3 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #19 (Flying Across The Border / Part 3: USA > Canada)

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Part 3/3 On flying across the border. In this episode, we build on Part One and Two and walk through a flight from the United States to Canada step by step so that you can fly across the border with confidence. We also answer some questions from the first 2 parts in the series about EAPIS, DUIs, Firearms and Flight Planning. 
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Part 1: The Basics & Overflights
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Part 2: Crossing The Border Canada > USA
Part 3: Crossing The Border USA > Canada
Learn The Finer Points Groundschool App
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4/24/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #18 (Flying Across The Border  / Part 2: Canada > USA)

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Part 2/3 On flying across the border. In this episode, we build on Part One and walk through a flight from Canada to the United States step by step so that you can fly across the border with confidence. 

Part 1: The Basics & Overflights
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Part 2: Crossing The Border Canada > USA
Part 3: Crossing The Border USA > Canada
Learn The Finer Points Groundschool App 
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4/22/2020 2 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #17 (Flying Across The Border  / Part 1: The Basics)

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Part 1 of 3 
Flying across the border can be intimidating but if you are well prepared it can be routine. This is part 1 of 3 where we discuss the basics of flying between Canada and the United States. In Part 2 & 3 we will walk through how to do a Northbound and Southbound flight separately.

Part 1: The Basics & Overflights
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Part 2: Crossing The Border Canada > USA
Part 3: Crossing The Border USA > Canada
Learn The Finer Points Groundschool App 
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4/14/2020 0 Comments

Cardinal Aviation Audio Briefings Episode #16 (My Dirty Little Secret)

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I get asked a lot of questions by a lot of pilots and sometimes I don't have the answer right away. That is because I have a dirty little secret. That little secret could help you when it comes to finding the answer to your questions and questions that others may ask you.
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