Today we have a special guest Alex Koziol better known as Alpha Kilo 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

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For over 75 years, JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service) has dedicated itself to covering the last mile of missions through aviation. Typically involving transport of missionaries, translators and logistical support, JAARS has established itself as a leader in missionary aviation in the world’s green band of rainforests and jungle regions.

Steve Russell, president of JAARS, joins us to discuss the valuable role JAARs plays and its new direction towards their new MedEvac mission. Welcome to the show Steve!

Preflight:

Sponsor:

https://AviationCareersPodcast.com

Cruise Flight:

Interview:

The mission of JAARS.
Why MedEvac is important?
Where can we find JAARS?
How can we help either through donations or volunteering?
https://www.jaars.org/

After Landing Checklist:

Links:

https://www.jaars.org/

https://www.jaars.org/uncharted

https://SNFRadio.org

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Welcome to the Sun n Fun 2026 edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast.
Russ, Tom, Carl, and Victoria attended the airshow and had an amazing time. This is part 3 of our favorite interviews from Sun N Fun.

Chats From The Deck At Sun N Fun:

Eric Crump Vice President Aerospace Center For Excellence
https://aceedu.org

Aerocreeper
https://aerocreeper.com/

Bose
https://boseaviation.com/

Sandrine Gassard
https://girlsgofly.com/

Phillips 66
https://www.phillips66.com/aviation/

Women Shine At Sun N Fun
https://www.wai.org

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:
Airshow episode no picks of the week.

Links

https://snfradio.org

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