Episode 231: Hybrid motorcycle engine for airplanes, NASA seeks safety input, mental health legislation, Air Race Classic winners, and “Hollywood Bomber” restoration leader Bill Goebel.
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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Episode 230: Beta’s passengers, FAA departures, GAMA aircraft shipments, plus Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein
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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Episode 229: Tornado damages Mentor fleet, Denver ATC, SmartCharts, AirCar, AOPA scholarships; and DFR guest Matt Sloane
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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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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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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