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
Updated July 27

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Jan 3, 2022 · 34 min
Episode 139: Future of avgas tops 2021 GA news stories
The future of avgas, a successful AirVenture, a wayward aviator, skyrocketing aircraft values, and insurance woes top the general aviation news stories with the most impact in 2021.
Dec 20, 2021 · 50 min
Episode 138: Steven Carlson plans small biz 48-state helicopter tour
Helicopter and Steven Carlson is planning an 8,300-mile helicopter tour through 48 states to support general aviation awareness and post-coronavirus pandemic economic recovery. Plus, get caught up on the latest GA news.
Dec 6, 2021 · 52 min
Episode 137: Corporate pilot Kim Kissh
Chicago-based corporate pilot and 2020 NBAA “Top 40 Under 40” award winner Kim Kissh advocates for the next generation of aviators, hosts a scholarship tips series on LinkedIn, and is pursuing a passion for aerobatics. Plus, get caught up on the...
Nov 22, 2021 · 46 min
Episode 136: Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy
General aviation pilot and aircraft owner Reyné O'Shaughnessy is a former airline captain who advocates for aviation wellbeing, awareness, and safety. Plus, get caught up on the latest GA news.
Nov 8, 2021 · 35 min
Episode 135: Earthrounding hopeful Zara Rutherford
Pilot Zara Rutherford, 19, talks mid-trip about her around-the-world attempt in a Shark Aero ultralight, promotes STEM-related careers, and encourages young women to pursue their dreams. Plus, get caught up on the latest general aviation news.
Oct 25, 2021 · 58 min
Episode 134: Autogyro pilot, serial adventurer James Ketchell
Autogyro pilot and serial adventurer James Ketchell explains the preparation, the funding, and the execution of an around-the-world flight in a two-place Magni M16; plus get caught up on the latest general aviation news.
Oct 7, 2021 · 36 min
Episode 133: 'Latinas in Aviation' author and pilot Jacqueline Ruiz
Latinas in Aviation author and light sport pilot Jacqueline Ruiz introduced 15 Hispanic female pioneers who shared their aviation stories of courage and determination during the inaugural Latinas in Aviation Global Festival in College Park, Maryland....
Sep 27, 2021 · 43 min
Episode 132: Bearhawk Aircraft STOL manufacturer Mark Goldberg
Bearhawk Aircraft’s Mark Goldberg explains how the line of rugged kit-built short-takeoff-and-landing taildraggers with aluminum wings offer good performance and value; plus get caught up on the latest general aviation news.
Sep 13, 2021 · 35 min
Episode 131: Remembering United Flight 93 First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr.
Learn how the downing of on 9/11 turned tragedy into triumph with scholarships honoring first officer LeRoy Homer Jr., plus get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Aug 30, 2021 · 38 min
Episode 130: NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter
NFlightCam founder, engineer, and pilot Patrick Carter offers action camera mount solutions, tips, and tricks; plus get caught up on the latest aviation news. Please take a short survey to tell us how we’re doing and what you’d like to hear on the...
Aug 16, 2021 · 47 min
Episode 129: AeroShell pilot Jimmy Fordham, AirVenture wrap-up
Ride along with AeroShell Aerobatic Team slot pilot Jimmy Fordham; plus get a wrap-up up of the top AirVenture news stories including GAMI’s go-ahead for unleaded fuel, FAA’s Dickson on LODA as a ‘four-letter word,’ and why EAA’s Pelton dubs...
Aug 2, 2021 · 37 min
Episode 128: AirVenture special and XPrize cofounder Gregg Maryniak
Find out the latest from EAA AirVenture after thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts flocked to Oshkosh, Wisconsin; and learn more about the XPrize from cofounder Gregg Maryniak.
Jul 19, 2021 · 41 min
Episode 127: Teen pilot Travis Ludlow circles the world
Learn how Travis Ludlow, 18, recently completed a Guinness World Record flight as the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world; and get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Jul 5, 2021 · 56 min
Episode 126: Student pilot, A&P apprentice Meagan Huerta
Student pilot, aviation maintenance apprentice, and scholarship recipient Meagan Huerta sold her motorcycle to pay for flight lessons and markets original artwork to continue funding her flying bug.
Jun 21, 2021 · 59 min
Episode 125: Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider
Find out what it’s like flying 13 cats and a dog to their new home during an in-flight chat with Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider; and get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Jun 7, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 124: New York aerial photographer Paul Seibert
Learn how New Yorker relies on general aviation helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for aerial photography missions that help make his beloved Manhattan skyline shine; and get caught up on the latest aviation news.
May 24, 2021 · 54 min
Episode 123: Young Pilots USA founder Luc Zipkin
Find out how Young Pilots USA founder Luc Zipkin, 16, plans to fly a Piper Cub across the country from Connecticut to California to increase aviation awareness for youth, plus get up to speed on the latest aviation news.
May 10, 2021 · 43 min
Episode 122: Smithsonian Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane provides insight about the popular museum’s new general aviation exhibit, plus get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Apr 26, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 121: Apache helicopter pilot Jason Hedrick
Former Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot and University of Georgia Aviation Club member Jason Hedrick talks about the transition from military helicopter pilot to fixed wing GA pilot and how to share flying with other aviators. Plus, hear the top...
Apr 12, 2021 · 45 min
Episode 120: Mentor pilot Neil Singer
Nearly every pilot dreams of flying his or her own jet. Accomplished mentor pilot Neil Singer gets to guide those who fulfill that dream. This episode Singer talks about what it takes to fly these incredible aircraft. Plus, hear the top news of the week.

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Episode 139: Future of avgas tops 2021 GA news stories

Episode 138: Steven Carlson plans small biz 48-state helicopter tour

Episode 137: Corporate pilot Kim Kissh

Episode 136: Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy

Episode 135: Earthrounding hopeful Zara Rutherford

Episode 134: Autogyro pilot, serial adventurer James Ketchell

Episode 133: 'Latinas in Aviation' author and pilot Jacqueline Ruiz

Episode 132: Bearhawk Aircraft STOL manufacturer Mark Goldberg

Episode 131: Remembering United Flight 93 First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr.

Episode 130: NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter

Episode 129: AeroShell pilot Jimmy Fordham, AirVenture wrap-up

Episode 128: AirVenture special and XPrize cofounder Gregg Maryniak

Episode 127: Teen pilot Travis Ludlow circles the world

Episode 126: Student pilot, A&P apprentice Meagan Huerta

Episode 125: Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider

Episode 124: New York aerial photographer Paul Seibert

Episode 123: Young Pilots USA founder Luc Zipkin

Episode 122: Smithsonian Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane

Episode 121: Apache helicopter pilot Jason Hedrick

Episode 120: Mentor pilot Neil Singer