
Episode 261: VAI CEO Francois Lassale
Vertical Aviation International CEO Francois Lassale discusses helicopters, eVTOLs, and other forms of vertical lift. Plus, David and Alicia break down AOPA governance change proposals, Purdue's study...
24 Aug 55min

Episode 260: GA pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach
General aviation pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach talks about flying his Lancair, an F-22 Raptor, his duties overseeing more than 660,000 service personnel, and how to engage others...
10 Aug 46min

Episode 259: 2026 EAA AirVenture news
David and Alicia share the latest 2026 AirVenture news with an on-the-scene report from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including the AOPA Sweeps Husky giveaway, a wearable HUD,...
27 Jul 20min

Episode 258: EAA CEO Jack Pelton on AirVenture preparation
The EAA's Jack Pelton describes what it's like preparing for AirVenture 2026 with a behind the scenes look at how airshow performers are chosen, the more than 1,000 learning seminars that are vetted, ...
13 Jul 1h 3min

Episode 257: Textron Pipistrel-based flight school director De Wuan Roberson
Arizona flight school director De Wuan Roberson shares insight on how a fleet of two-person, Textron Pipistrel Alpha Trainers can lower training costs for students and flight schools. Plus, David and ...
29 Jun 1h 4min

Episode 256: JAARS pilot and CEO Steve Russell
JAARS CEO Steve Russell describes the jungle-specific instruction aviators need to rescue, relocate, and transport indigenous people to medical facilities worldwide. Plus, Alicia and Jay catch you up ...
15 Jun 1h 5min

Episode 255: Aerobatic glider and fixed-wing pilot Mia Anderson
Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discus...
1 Jun 42min

Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles
Pilot Eric Boles realized he needed a better way to track fuel in his Piper Cherokee so he developed the SkyTimer app to handle fuel tank capacity, burn, and switching. Plus, a lively discussion on th...
18 Mai 49min




















