Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast

Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast

Every other week the experts at AOPA bring you up to speed on all things flying.

Episodes

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

November 20, 2023 • 64 mins
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.
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Episode 187: Dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL; Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo

November 6, 2023 • 42 mins
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. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join To ...
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Episode 186: EPA avgas ruling; HGTV personality and pilot Bryan Baeumler

October 23, 2023 • 31 mins
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.
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Episode 185: Remembering Richard McSpadden

October 9, 2023 • 33 mins
Ian and David remember ASI’s Richard McSpadden, talk about lightweight aircraft batteries, used aircraft price trends, and ATC saves.
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Episode 184: Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor Toto Marchand

September 25, 2023 • 56 mins
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.
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Episode 183: Garmin's aftermarket sales director Jim Alpiser

September 11, 2023 • 46 mins
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.
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Episode 182: Maui pilot organizes fire relief efforts

August 28, 2023 • 39 mins
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.
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Episode 181: Aviation record holders Reynolds and Skittone

August 14, 2023 • 58 mins
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.
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Episode 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023

July 31, 2023 • 27 mins
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.
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Episode 179: Ghostwriter Nate Hammond

July 17, 2023 • 34 mins
Look up in the sky during EAA AirVenture and other airshows and you'll likely see the handiwork of Ghostwriter pilot Nathan Hammond, who travels across the country in a de Havilland Super Chipmunk to skywrite and perform in day and night airshows. Plus, news commentary with the week’s headlines.
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Episode 178: Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker

July 3, 2023 • 43 mins
EAA Ford Tri-Motor pilot and aviation mechanic Bill Thacker describes flying the iconic 1928 radial-engine, cabin-class aircraft which requires a deft touch on the control yoke and a lot of rudder. Plus, news commentary with the week’s headlines.
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Episode 177: Freedom Aviation Network's Stephanie Lamar, Jared Miller

June 19, 2023 • 62 mins
Pilots and Freedom Aviation Network founders Stephanie Lamar and Jared Miller founded the organization to bridge a gap in logistics support for survivors of human trafficking and their advocates. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news.
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Episode 176: Skyward Aviation founder, pilot Gene Pecar

June 5, 2023 • 47 mins
Jet pilot and Skyward Aviation founder Gene Pecar describes how aviation opportunities led to a career flying charters and establishing a network of aircraft that help save lives. Plus, news commentary with the week’s headlines
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Episode 175: Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose

May 22, 2023 • 59 mins
This week David sits down with Robert Rose, CEO of Reliable Robotics, to talk about the future of flight and how robots are going to complement our world, not take it over. Plus news commentary with the week's headlines.
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Episode 174: Barnstormer Andrew King

May 8, 2023 • 54 mins
Barnstormer, ferry pilot, and aviation mechanic Andrew King has logged more than 4,400 hours mostly flying low and slow pre-1950 aircraft to airshows across the US helping to celebrate the Golden Age of aviation. Plus stick around for the latest aviation news.
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Episode 173: Jason Capra's Beach City Baby Skytrooper restoration

April 24, 2023 • 52 mins
Pennsylvania pilot Jason Capra and a host of volunteers put their heart and soul into restoring 'Beach City Baby,' a troop-carrying version of the venerable Douglas DC-3. Plus, stick around for the news.
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Episode 172: Mark Baker, AOPA leadership deliver Pilot Town Hall

April 10, 2023 • 58 mins
Mark Baker and AOPA leadership update members on efforts to protect the freedom to fly and build a stronger, safer general aviation community during the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. Plus, stick around for the news.
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Episode 171: Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer

March 27, 2023 • 45 mins
Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer, who has held leadership positions at Blackhawk Modifications, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and other aviation businesses, talks about the past, the present, and the future of aviation. Plus, stay tuned for the news.
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Episode 170: Aerial firefighter Craig Patton

March 13, 2023 • 41 mins
Fire Boss pilot Craig Patton of Australia describes what it takes to fly aerial firefighting missions for Dauntless Air in support of ground-based wildfire teams in the U.S. and worldwide; plus stay tuned for the latest aviation news.
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Episode 169: Rookie STOL pilot Corina Lottman

February 27, 2023 • 37 mins
Flight instructor Corina Lottman describes what it takes to fly short takeoff and landing events in a 1967 Cessna 150 during a training seminar at the Mayday STOL Drag event in Nebraska.
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