{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Runway Incursions, Practical Test Tips, and Live Q&amp;A","description":"In this episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, Seth Lake dives into runway incursion avoidance, a critical focus area for the FAA and a common checkride discussion point. He shares insights from the FAA\u2019s From the Flight Deck initiative and explains how this content can help applicants prepare\u2014especially for CFI-level checkrides. The second half features a live Q&amp;amp;A pulled from the VSL Discord and YouTube chat, covering a range of real-world aviation questions from the community. Chapters: 02:50 \u2013 Topic 1: Runway Incursion Avoidance &amp;amp; FAA\u2019s \u201cFrom the Flight Deck\u201d 07:42 - Airworthiness Advisory: Primer Issue Sheet 11:28 - What maneuvers help you learn your airplane? 29:43 - How to fly an NDB approach. 42:31 - Teardrop pattern entry question. 45:26 - How does weight impact stall speed? 48:45 - CFI Initial checkride question&amp;nbsp; 50:31 - ForeFlight Question 52:14 - Tips when instructing an aircraft owner 56:01 - AOPA Focused Flight Review and WINGS 57:42 - Aircraft instability 59:27 - Ground adjustable trim tab question 1:05:00 - Sport Pilot instructor question 1:10:34 - CFI Checkride lesson plans question 1:14:07 - Commercial pilot restrictions question Links: VSL Discord Channel https:\/\/vsl.aero\/discord \u2013 For joining the community and submitting future questions. From the Flight Deck (FAA) https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/fromtheflightdeck \u2013 FAA\u2019s video series on runway safety, including airport-specific content and pilot handbooks. FAA Taxi Simulator https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/runway_safety_pilot_simulator ForeFlight Procedures Tab Open any airport (e.g., KCOS) \u2192 go to the \u201cProcedures\u201d tab \u2192 look for \u201cAirfield\u201d and \u201cPilot Handbook.\u201d These often link to From the Flight Deck videos. PDF Primer Issue Sheet (linked in Discord) https:\/\/www.faasafety.gov\/files\/notices\/2025\/Mar\/FAA_ACS_-_7EC_Fuel_Primer_Pump.pdf  https:\/\/www.aopa.org\/landing-pages\/airworthiness-concern-sheets ","author_name":"The VSL Aviation Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/vsl.aero","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35997675\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/186615630"}