
Episode 222: Medical denials delayed; aging ATC ops identified; and the benefits of VR simulators
FAA medical denials are delayed indefinitely, GAMA and Piper add to G100UL fuel woes, a government report cites aging ATC ops, GAMA releases 'strong' state of the industry aircraft delivery report, an...
10 Mars 202552min

Episode 221: Pushback on ADS-B misuse; Vagabond award winner
AOPA pushes back on ADS-B misuse, Cirrus says 'no' to G100UL, the rag-wing Piper AD is finalized, and government layoffs affect the FAA. Plus, we talk with Sentimental Journey award winning Vagabond o...
25 Feb 202538min

Episode 220: Aviation expert Tom Haines on DCA midair
Aviation expert Tom Haines shares his perspective on flying into and out of of Washington's DCA airport, the SFRA and FRZ, certain VFR routes, remaining on assigned altitudes or headings, limitations ...
10 Feb 20251h 21min

Episode 219: OV-10 Bronco pilot Matt Nightingale
OV-10 Bronco pilot Matt Nightingale tells us what it's like to fly the twin turbo light attack and observation aircraft known for STOL performance and favored by CalFire and other governments for its ...
27 Jan 202546min

Episode 218: Meet AOPA President Darren Pleasance
Learn how new AOPA President Darren Pleasance is combining his business and aviation backgrounds as he guides the 85-year-old association into the future. And join Ian and David as they break down why...
13 Jan 202544min

Episode 217: Top 5 general aviation stories of 2024
Hangar Talk aviation podcast hosts Ian and David break down the Top 5 general aviation stories of 2024: Unleaded fuel, mass ADs, low-altitude runway passes, pilot medical updates, and FAA reauthorizat...
30 Dec 202434min

Episode 216: Mark Baker's greatest hits
Mark Baker retires from AOPA after highlights that include thousands of pilots flying under BasicMed; almost 100,000 students learning about aviation careers; and a vow to earn his instructor certific...
16 Dec 202436min

Episode 215: Thankful for aviation; Univair's Jim Dyer
Hear vintage aviation parts and supply champion Jim Dyer of Univair talk about keeping the classics flying. Plus, Ian and David share why they are thankful for aviation and then discuss BasicMed expan...
2 Dec 202435min




















