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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Apr 22, 2024 · 57 min
Episode 199; Marchetti jet pilot Mauricio Frizzarin
Learn how Siai Marchetti S.211 owner Mauricio Frizzarin flies his jet and Aerospatiale SA 341 Gazelle helicopter from a hangar-home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plus, Ian and David discuss feature stories you don't want to miss in the next 'AOPA Pilot' magazine; Icon's bankruptcy; an NTSB safety lookout; Sun'nFun standouts; and the blame game between UND, SwiftFuels, and Lycoming. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join.
Apr 8, 2024 · 45 min
Episode 198: Dual Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers, Rick Van Lehn
Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers and Rick Van Lehn describe their challenges and successes during a collaborative effort to construct side-by-side Hatz biplanes. Plus Ian and David break down remote ID, the National Mall flyover, FAA’s mental health guidelines, and the Van’s Aircraft plan to emerge from bankruptcy.
Mar 25, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 197: VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks aircraft pricing
VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks about aircraft pricing formulas, the pre-owned aircraft market, and how much your airplane might be worth. Plus, Ian and David comment on the upcoming total solar eclipse, Redbird's state of the training industry, pixels versus paper in the flight deck, and more.
Mar 11, 2024 · 43 min
Episode 196: Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker teaches inner-city youth
Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker helps Los Angeles inner-city youth discover flying; plus Ian and David comment on the NTSB's Tamarack reversal, the FAA's 'tarnished' NPRM process, Heli-Expo news, and more. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join.
Feb 26, 2024 · 45 min
Episode 195: Pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun
Cessna 182 pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun shares details about a Grumman Albatross's transformation from a Tucson, Arizona, boneyard to a flying showpiece. Plus, commentary on the next AOPA Sweeps aircraft, Colorado lead studies, the hydrogen-powered Climate Impulse, runway safety, and the latest GAMA delivery numbers. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join . Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Feb 10, 2024 · 34 min
Episode 194: NORAD Lt. Gen. Nordhaus raises airspace awareness
NORAD Command officer and GA aircraft owner Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus explains intercept procedures in effect during the Super Bowl and other temporary flight restrictions; plus commentary on parking fees, Amelia Earhart, new Garmin radios, the DeltaHawk diesel engine, and the Piper M700 turboprop. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join .
Jan 29, 2024 · 41 min
Episode 193: Sarah Deener tests Pipistrel Velis Electro
Sarah Deener shares a pilot report on the Pipistrel Velis Electro while Ian and David break down the latest in unleaded fuel, Hartzell raises prices, AOPA takes a stand with MOSAIC and BVLOS ops, and the $200K single-seat Helix eVTOL takes flight as an ultralight. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Jan 15, 2024 · 41 min
Episode 192: 'Top Chef' finalist, pilot Bryan Voltaggio
'Top Chef' finalist and private pilot Bryan Voltaggio talks about food, flying, and his next challenge. Plus, find out about the new Cirrus G7, Garmin 430/530 trade-in incentives, and the latest on a hot air balloon case with national airspace implications. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Jan 2, 2024 · 27 min
Episode 191: 2023 top GA news stories include fuel, MOSAIC, Van’s Aircraft bankruptcy
The FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) performance-based rules; unleaded fuels including GAMI G100UL, Swift 94UL, and PAFI UL100E; and Van’s Aircraft’s bankruptcy top the general aviation news stories of 2023. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join.
Dec 18, 2023 · 53 min
Episode 190: Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olson fly charity mission
Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olson fly the 100,000th mission in Norton's 1976 Cessna U206F, the 1999 AOPA Sweeps aircraft, which he has owned since the early 2000s. And stick around for commentary on Trevor Jacobs, the Collings Foundation, mental health advocacy, the EcoPulse, and financial challenges for Van’s Aircraft. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Dec 4, 2023 · 53 min
Episode 189: Instagrammer Joe Costanza reveals his passion for aviation @bananasssssssss
Popular Instagrammer Joe Costanza, known as @bananasssssssss, reveals his passion for aviation, photography, and the 1941 Piper J3 Cub he pilots when he's not flying a passenger airliner.
Nov 20, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 188: 'AvWeb' Editor Emeritus and 'Aviation Consumer' advocate Paul Bertorelli
'AvWeb' Editor Emeritus and 'Aviation Consumer' advocate Paul Bertorelli discusses the future of the aviation industry, retirement, his least favorite aircraft, and more. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Nov 6, 2023 · 42 min
Episode 187: Dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL; Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo
David flies with AOPA's Mark Baker in a dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL unleaded aviation gas, Ian explains the Robinson helicopter SFAR, pilot Whitaker is confirmed as new FAA leader, six southwestern venues consider Nat'l Air Races, and Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo tells how simulator tutoring in your own home leads to efficiency in the air.
Oct 23, 2023 · 31 min
Episode 186: EPA avgas ruling; HGTV personality and pilot Bryan Baeumler
Ian and David talk about the EPA ruling on leaded avgas, Hartzell changing hands, a proposed rudder AD for rag-wing Pipers, and the latest bizjet news from the NBAA convention. We also visit Andros Island in the Bahamas and get to know HGTV personality and private pilot Bryan Baeumler.
Oct 9, 2023 · 33 min
Episode 185: Remembering Richard McSpadden
Ian and David remember ASI’s Richard McSpadden, talk about lightweight aircraft batteries, used aircraft price trends, and ATC saves.
Sep 25, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 184: Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor Toto Marchand
Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor and Virginia-based flight instructor Toto Marchand describes successful low altitude return to base maneuvers in two different aircraft, with tips and learning lessons for other pilots to keep handy. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.
Sep 11, 2023 · 46 min
Episode 183: Garmin's aftermarket sales director Jim Alpiser
Garmin's director of aftermarket sales Jim Alpiser talks about avionics and new technology designed to make aircraft ownership easier and safer. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.
Aug 28, 2023 · 39 min
Episode 182: Maui pilot organizes fire relief efforts
Maui pilot and flight school owner Laurence Balter organizes fire relief efforts in Hawaii with a general aviation airlift bringing needed supplies to stricken residents. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.
Aug 14, 2023 · 58 min
Episode 181: Aviation record holders Reynolds and Skittone
Chicagoland flying buddies Bob Reynolds and John Skittone describe how they bested the 48-states-in-48-hours flying record. Plus, news commentary on the week’s headlines.
Jul 31, 2023 · 27 min
Episode 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023
Ian and David begin Season 8 with a report from EAA AirVenture 2023 including the sights, sounds, and people; AOPA's 85th anniversary flyover announcement; light sport aircraft regulatory expansion; the latest from Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook, and more.

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Episode 199; Marchetti jet pilot Mauricio Frizzarin

Episode 198: Dual Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers, Rick Van Lehn

Episode 197: VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks aircraft pricing

Episode 196: Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker teaches inner-city youth

Episode 195: Pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun

Episode 194: NORAD Lt. Gen. Nordhaus raises airspace awareness

Episode 193: Sarah Deener tests Pipistrel Velis Electro

Episode 192: 'Top Chef' finalist, pilot Bryan Voltaggio

Episode 191: 2023 top GA news stories include fuel, MOSAIC, Van’s Aircraft bankruptcy

Episode 190: Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olson fly charity mission

Episode 189: Instagrammer Joe Costanza reveals his passion for aviation @bananasssssssss

Episode 188: 'AvWeb' Editor Emeritus and 'Aviation Consumer' advocate Paul Bertorelli

Episode 187: Dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL; Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo

Episode 186: EPA avgas ruling; HGTV personality and pilot Bryan Baeumler

Episode 185: Remembering Richard McSpadden

Episode 184: Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor Toto Marchand

Episode 183: Garmin's aftermarket sales director Jim Alpiser

Episode 182: Maui pilot organizes fire relief efforts

Episode 181: Aviation record holders Reynolds and Skittone

Episode 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023