Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast
Every other week the experts at AOPA bring you up to speed on all things flying.
Episodes
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, and Air Race Classic winners. Plus, hear from “Hollywood Bomber” aircraft restoration project leader Bill Goebel, with plans to display the historic Jackie Cochran Beech-18S during AirVenture. @dtulis @loubelle
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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 Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein.
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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 how drone first responder Matt Sloane is helping keep police safe.
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May 19, 2025 • 52 mins
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 and David explain air traffic control reform, how Piper Aircraft faced off against tariffs, why Newark’s meltdown might affect your flying, and a couple of personal eVTOL aircraft from Europe making their debuts.
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May 12, 2025 • 7 mins
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. The award-winning podcast that surpassed 1 million downloads in 2021 will soon enter its tenth season with co-host and private pilot David Tulis.
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May 5, 2025 • 48 mins
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 including the Jeppesen/ForeFlight sale, a Dynon-Trig avionics partnership, ATC modernization details, and the latest on airshow great Rob Holland.
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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 Service Stations too, and your input is needed for unleaded fueling ops. Plus hear from Big South Fork Airpark pilot Bill Armstrong.
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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 national aviation safety standdown. Plus hear from CFI and social media standout Leah Froehlich about tips and tricks she uses to teach flight students.
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March 26, 2025 • 49 mins
It's springtime and almost everything is new again. Robinson unveils a 10-passenger helicopter, Pilatus announces the PC-12 Pro single, GE certifies its turbine Catalyst engine for the Denali, and aircraft manufacturer Diamond gobbles up struggling eVTOL manufacturer Volocopter. Plus, meet UK social media influencer and helicopter/fixed-wing pilot Katherine Moloney.
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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, and the ice runway logs a stellar year. Plus, Ian learns about the benefits of using virtual reality for helicopter training.
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February 24, 2025 • 38 mins
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 owner Nathan Hauser.
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February 10, 2025 • 81 mins
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 of ADS-B and TCAS systems, circle-to-land approaches, and what changes the midair crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 might bring. And stay tuned for Ian and David's comments on the latest aviation news.
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January 27, 2025 • 46 mins
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 versatility and performance. Plus, Ian and David dive into aerial firefighting ops, the latest unleaded fuel salvos, G-airmets going visual, new presidential flying restrictions, and how SpaceX Starship’s “rapid unscheduled disassembly...
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January 13, 2025 • 44 mins
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 the FAA recommends AOA for all aircraft; a new color vision test; additional changes to aviation leadership; and an eVTOL company with high hopes that hit significant headwinds. Plus, aviation predictions for 2025!
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December 30, 2024 • 34 mins
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 reauthorization with provisions for GA.
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December 16, 2024 • 36 mins
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 certificate. Plus Ian and David discuss ownership of a seized Wright Model B, an Alaska turkey drop, the "Citizen of the World's" final flight, GAMA numbers, and the Texas warbird collision.
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December 2, 2024 • 35 mins
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 expansion, the latest McSpadden ASI report showing safety improvements; more DPEs to the rescue; a tenth anniversary for the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium; and how new DJI drones may hit a roadblock.
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November 18, 2024 • 44 mins
Denver-based FlyteCo Brewery owner and flight instructor Eric Serani leads a flight across the Rockies in search of the freshest hops; plus Ian and David help explain what the recent Lycoming con-rod AD means for you, discuss the latest unleaded fuel update, a Gamebird firefighter, a deadly helicopter crash, and sales rumors for Boeing's Jeppesen/ForeFlight division.
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November 4, 2024 • 42 mins
Airplane owners and CFI candidates Anita Ammon and Ava Trate struck up a friendship while mentoring each other to complete their flight instructor credentials. Plus, Ian and David put AOPA ePilot's 25th anniversary in perspective, explain the A&P Moss interpretation, a reduction in fees at Signature FBOs, new FAA regs for eVTOL pilots, GAMI G100 in California, and cattle waste that might one day power aircraft (and that's no b.s.).
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October 21, 2024 • 47 mins
Alaska flight school owner Jon Kotwicki houses students in retired Douglas DC-6 and DC-9 aircraft for an immersive Last Frontier training experience. Plus, Ian and David discuss what the removal of CFI expirations means for you, a passenger lands a King Air, ATC Archie Award heroics, threats to Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport, and a Bahamas travel advisory.
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