Episode 231: Hybrid motorcycle engine for airplanes, NASA seeks safety input, mental health legislation, Air Race Classic winners, and “Hollywood Bomber” restoration leader Bill Goebel.
David and Alicia comment on a new hybrid-electric motorcycle engine inspired powerplant, pilot mental health legislation, NASA safety report input, AOPA President Pleasance’s congressional appearance,...
30 Jun 202534min
Episode 230: Beta’s passengers, FAA departures, GAMA aircraft shipments, plus Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein
David and Alicia comment on Beta’s first passengers, FAA departures, uAvionix's certified HSI, GAMI G100UL California ruling, and strong GAMA first quarter aircraft delivery numbers. Plus, hear from M...
16 Jun 202541min
Episode 229: Tornado damages Mentor fleet, Denver ATC, SmartCharts, AirCar, AOPA scholarships; and DFR guest Matt Sloane
A Kentucky tornado damages the Beech T-34 community, ATC woes continue in Denver, the Klein AirCar logs flights, $2.2 million AOPA scholarships are awarded, and Garmin releases SmartCharts. Plus, hear...
2 Jun 202537min
Episode 228: Cirrus Aircraft's Ivy McIver talks Autoland
Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20-series executive director Ivy McIver, who is also a formation pilot and Citabria owner, explains the G7 line’s new Autoland feature—a first for the piston fleet. Plus, Alicia an...
19 Mai 202552min
Episode 227: ‘Hangar Talk’ podcast introduces co-host Alicia Herron
CFII and AOPA West Coast editor Alicia Herron joins the Hangar Talk podcast as a co-host for the news and information show that highlights pilots, policy makers, and the people who make flying great. ...
12 Mai 20257min
Episode 226: Ian signs off; Rooster talks spins, and airshow legend Rob Holland
Ian signs off after co-hosting 'AOPA Hangar Talk' podcast for ten years, and we hear from 'Rooster,' a TopGun graduate and spin training expert. Plus stay tuned for the latest general aviation news ...
5 Mai 202548min
Episode 225: Kawasaki Ninja aircraft engine, FAA shuttering remote comms, N.Y. Helicopter Inc. grounded, plus Big South Fork Airpark's Bill Armstrong
Motorcycle giant Kawasaki is developing two piston aircraft engines, New York Helicopter Inc. is grounded after the fatal crash, the FAA's shut down of remote communication networks affects Flight Ser...
21 Apr 202548min
Episode 224: Fuel ban overturned, ATC & notam modernization, national safety standdown; plus CFI/social media standout Leah Froehlich
The California avgas fuel ban is overturned, the new DOT chief pledges swift ATC modernization, Notam modernization is coming this fall, aircraft owner data-hiding is available, and AOPA organizes a n...
7 Apr 202538min
