SMAC351 Alpha Kilo Warrior

SMAC351 Alpha Kilo Warrior

Author: Carl Valeri June 1, 2026 Duration: 45:50
Today we have a special guest Alex Koziol better known as AK Warrior on YouTube. Alex was a volunteer this year at Sun N Fun and has been encouraging and entertaining pilots through his YouTube Channel. Preflight: Sponsor: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Courses, Coaching, and Scholarships. Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Alpha Kilo Warrior 51-Year-Old. General Aviation Private Pilot 300 hours. Started Flying in 2001 after 9/11. Took 10-years off, Rusty Pilot started a YouTube channel due to being Rusty. Aviation Ambassador in New England. Aviation Entertainment videos since Feb 2024 Target audience: Non-Pilots Successful Videos: Class-C Airport Arrivals Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Is there anything in your content that stands out compared to some other flying/aviation channels? How many cameras do you typically fly with? Where are they mounted? How long does it take to edit one of your videos? What is your favorite airplane to fly? What is your favorite airport to fly into? What is your favorite airport to visit? Which video was your favorite to film or edit? I'm coming up to New England for the first time and going to rent a plane. What advice would you give? Has anyone you know of been inspired to start flight training by finding your content? After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: No pick of the week since this is an interview. Links https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Courses, Coaching, and Scholarships. https://www.alphakilowarrior.com/ Upcoming Events and Air Shows: FlySnf.org 2027 – April 6-11

There's a particular sound that fills the cockpit when the microphone key is held just a bit too long-a soft hum of shared connection and stories waiting to be told. That's the spirit captured in Stuck Mic AvCast, an ongoing conversation led by Carl Valeri and a seasoned crew of co-hosts including Victoria Neuville, Rick Felty, and Eric Crump. This isn't a sterile technical lecture, but a hangar-floor chat that spans the entire journey from that first spark of curiosity to a lifetime spent in the air. You'll hear from pilots like Tom Frick, Russ Roslewski, and Larry Overstreet as they dig into the real-world nuances of training, the unexpected challenges of cross-country flights, and the simple, enduring joy that keeps them returning to the runway. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair among friends who get it, discussing everything from gear and regulations to the philosophy of flight itself. Tune in for a podcast that celebrates every facet of aviation, where the passion is as clear as a controller's instruction and the stories are as varied as the skies above.
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