Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

AOPA

Every other week AOPA brings you up to speed on all things flying. Pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron explain and discuss the latest general aviation news topics to inform and entertain you before introducing aviation experts shaping the future of flight.

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268 episodes
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Monday · 20 min
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, the SkyFly eVTOL, a larger Zenith 750, wildfire smoke that kept some folks away, and the next AOPA Sweeps which has begun.
July 13 · 1 hr 3 min
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, and the thousands of volunteers who park airplanes, direct traffic, and keep portable restrooms ready for visitors. Plus, David and Alicia on Dynon's new IFR capability, the demise of RCOs, a CubCrafters turbine, and a Cirrus TRAC10 trainer.
June 29 · 1 hr 4 min
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 Jay remind pilots that checking notams can avoid TFR interceptions, how a key phrase may help alleviate GPS jamming in critical stages of flight, and new AI-driven air traffic management systems in our future.
June 15 · 1 hr 5 min
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 to the latest aviation news including landing fees in Phoenix, the fight for Burke Lakefront, a seized Stinson returned to its owner, and more.
June 1 · 42 min
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 Southwest’s “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing pushback, fuel system practices, AirVenture preparation, and eVTOLs.
May 18 · 49 min
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 the AOPA member meeting, remembrance for Sporty's founder Hal Shevers, aftermarket Cessna tailskids, the new NTSB accident dashboard, and continued awareness for pilot mental health month.
May 4 · 36 min
Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets
Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing charges in Florida, and the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen and Sun'nFun.
April 20 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun previews changes
AOPA Pilot Town Hall Hall with senior leadership at Sun'nFun previews proposed changes to the association's governance and addresses questions from members. Plus, Alicia and David explain the FAA's new Notam system, improvements to NOAA aviation weather forecasting, updated BasicMed guidance, and the latest on pilot mental health reforms.
April 6 · 51 min
Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul
Gyrocopter pilot and NYT best selling author Caroline Paul explains her passion for flying in "WHY FLY: Seeking Awe, Healing and Our True Selves in the Sky." Plus, David and Jay discuss Burke Lakefront's latest challenges, an update on the ALERT bill, a Swift fuel update, the abrupt shuttering of Sonex aircraft, and more.
March 23 · 35 min
Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power
VoltAero CEO Jean Botti explains the HPU 210 electric-hybrid power unit that combines an electric motor with a high-performance thermal engine.
March 9 · 27 min
Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard
Savannah Aviation's Tiziano Bernard is recognized for the second year in a row as the AOPA Flight Instructor of the Year
February 23 · 43 min
Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois
Elixir Aircraft’s Cyril Champenois talks about the two-seat, low-wing aircraft using Carbon Oneshot technology derived from competition sailing that helps simplify structures to produce safer, more economical, and more versatile aircraft. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news discussion on see-and-avoid technology that may affect pilots, GAO recommendations for the drone industry, and more.
February 9 · 45 min
Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to action for ADS-B misuse, FAA reorg, DCA midair, Biffle Citation crash
ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov and the SuperStack Flex modular fuel cell power generation system, plus Alicia and David discuss the news and how you can help prevent ADS-misuse, FAA reorganization efforts, ‘systemic failures’ leading to the DCA midair, and the Greg Biffle Citation crash preliminary report.
January 26 · 45 min
Episode 246: Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones; ForeFlight trims staff, aircraft valuations return, grade your DPE, and more.
Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones talks about aviation. Plus, co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron break down the most talked about general aviation stories including how ForeFlight's staff trimming measures might affect you, the return of aircraft valuations, an unleaded fuel plan, grading your DPE, and top CFIs and flight schools.
January 12 · 43 min
Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA 2026 predictions, a presidential award for MOSAIC, and the Garmin Autoland save
Jamail Larkins plans an AI-driven career and scholarship site to boost aviation pathways; plus 2026 GA predictions from AOPA Hangar Talk co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron, as well as news discussion on the King Air Garmin Autoland save, a MOSAIC award for the FAA, and ATC radar updates.
Dec 29, 2025 · 39 min
Episode 244: Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025
Hangar Talk aviation podcast hosts David, Alicia, and Jay break down the Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025 including: long-awaited new MOSAIC rules for increased access to grass roots aviation, ATC modernization, pushback against misuse of ADS-B data, the DCA midair leading to changes for helicopter routes and certain military operations, and a Piper AD affecting some of GA's most iconic models.
Dec 15, 2025 · 51 min
Episode 243: Earhart records, ADS-B data privacy, health bills; and aviation author Tom Young
Hear from aviation author Tom Young; plus David and Alicia discuss declassified Amelia Earhart records, proposals to restrict misuse of ADS-B data, a Cirrus trade-in program, the selection of Peraton to integrate ATC updates, and bipartisan mental health and medication bills backed by AOPA.
Dec 1, 2025 · 44 min
Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted; PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer
Textron says goodbye to the Bonanza and Baron lines, the FAA seeks new ATC systems data, Archer buys California's Hawthorne Airport, DJI drones face an imminent ban, and we hear from general aviation intercom and audio panel guru Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering.
Nov 17, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio
Alicia and David share what they are most thankful for during Thanksgiving and we hear from ⁠pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio⁠. Plus, discussion about a ⁠CubCrafters record⁠, a documentary about ⁠St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport⁠, NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, and a budget talk plan for ⁠airspace throttling⁠. And Jay Wiles answers the question: ‘Can Sport Pilot eligible certified aircraft maintenance be performed by light sport repairmen?’
Nov 3, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 240: Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks teardrop, laminar flow, and Phantom 3500
Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks about the teardrop shape, laminar flow technology, and lack of windows in the Phantom 3500 business jet. Plus a MOSAIC Minute update, an urgent safety issue for LearJets, uAvionix's new APRT tower systems, the ROTOR bill, and how the funding squabble affects ATC's academy, upgrades, and controllers.

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Episode 259: 2026 EAA AirVenture news

Episode 258: EAA CEO Jack Pelton on AirVenture preparation

Episode 257: Textron Pipistrel-based flight school director De Wuan Roberson

Episode 256: JAARS pilot and CEO Steve Russell

Episode 255: Aerobatic glider and fixed-wing pilot Mia Anderson

Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles

Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets

Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun previews changes

Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul

Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power

Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard

Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois

Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to action for ADS-B misuse, FAA reorg, DCA midair, Biffle Citation crash

Episode 246: Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones; ForeFlight trims staff, aircraft valuations return, grade your DPE, and more.

Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA 2026 predictions, a presidential award for MOSAIC, and the Garmin Autoland save

Episode 244: Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025

Episode 243: Earhart records, ADS-B data privacy, health bills; and aviation author Tom Young

Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted; PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer

Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio

Episode 240: Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks teardrop, laminar flow, and Phantom 3500