Pilot Briefing - Aviation Podcast

Thanks for listening to the June 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:     ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ star Jim Tweto dies FAA updates nontowered flight operations AC CubCrafters testing slats with fans to boost lift Diamond turboprop takes first flight Honda Aircraft, pilots group stand behind HondaJet   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email ji...

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   House, Senate begin consideration of FAA reauthorization bills Actor, pilot Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accident VFR CHARTING CHANGES FOR WIND TURBINES COMING SOON Air Safety Institute releases Night Flying Accident Analysis report Tecnam puts electric twin on ice    Que...

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Early analysis: Pilot unresponsive during intercept over nation’s capital Noise concerns divide airport, community in Naples, Florida Massachusetts airport gets new lease on life Polly Trottenberg named new acting head of the FAA President signs legislation to modernize notam...

Thanks for listening to the June 5, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns SR-71 pilot Brian Shul dies  Embry-Riddle Prescott campus wins national safety competition Uncertain yet hopeful future for Reno Air Races Flying Fortresses grounded pending wing spar inspection Questions or comme...

Thanks for listening to the May 29, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA proposes to eliminate CFI expiration Congress passes notam bill Early analysis: Banner tow accident in Hollywood, Florida DeltaHawk jet-fueled piston engine gets FAA certification Twitchell’s seaplane base in Maine reopens Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill....

Thanks for listening to the May 22, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots Alaska weather broadcast ending Aviation mechanics, pilots wanted Oshkosh 2023 notam now available EAA looking to hire for AirVenture   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the May 15, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Trevor Jacob pleads guilty Openable window STC now covers much of the GA fleet Denali will launch with Autoland AOPA helps strike down proposed aviation fuel bans AOPA urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to help develop hangars    Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.ta...

Thanks for listening to the May 8, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   ‘Gustnado’ recovery underway Air Safety Institute releases black hole departure video Pilots recruited to rescue survivors of human trafficking National naval air museum at Pensacola to reopen to the public Portable internet access from wherever you go   Questions or comments ab...

Thanks for listening to the May 1, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Flight school fleet ravaged by ‘gustnado’ Garmin extends remote aircraft management to all Sweepstakes Cessna 170 heads to avionics shop FAA loses another leader House bill would create aviation workforce engine Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.or...

Thanks for listening to the April 24th, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Trent Palmer battles FAA over word ‘necessary’ Future of aviation showcased at Aero Friedrichshafen AOPA supports FAA as a single safety regulator Jackrabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easy FAA reports low attrition following PSI fee changes Questions or comments abou...

Thanks for listening to the April 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  FAA pilot records database enforcement campaign coming Best flight school, instructor announced at Redbird Migration New off the shelf parts program for vintage fleet Flight instructor turning cargo planes into Air BnBs AOPA slams County of Santa Clara’s unsafe, discriminatory...

Thanks for listening to the April 10, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Cessna Citation makes emergency landing with one winglet missing Foreflight acquires CloudAhoy SayWeather brings changing conditions to pilots’ ears NTSB: Cirrus pilot erred before 2021 midair Delta Propel, Skyborne Academy join forces Questions or comments about this podcast...

Thanks for listening to the April 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Looks the same, acts different  New Carbon Cub UL debuts with new 160-hp Rotax 916 IS Junkers retro reboot makes U.S. debut  Piper M600, Daher TBM 960 to feature Garmin’s new PlaneSync technology  FAA report validates BasicMed safety Questions or comments about this podcast? E...

Thanks for listening to the March 27, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Changes coming to two FAA knowledge tests Piper corrects service bulletin error Sun ‘n Fun arrival procedures changed Aviation heroes honored at Hoover reception ‘A lot of attention to detail’ Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the March 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Early analysis Winter Haven midair Baker testifies before congressional panel Where there’s a will there’s a way…for wings Helicopter pilots provide lifeline to trapped residents Beta to certify and produce electric fixed-wing aircraft

Thanks for listening to the March 13, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Florida midair causes four fatalities Final year of racing at Reno/Stead AOPA asks FAA for improved testing oversight FAA grant a major boost for You Can Fly program GAMA, Daher announce international internship

Thanks for listening to the March 6, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early analysis in-flight breakup over Stagecoach Garmin GFC 500 autopilo9t approved for more aircraft models IACRA experiences database issues Inspiration, jobs found at WAI Redbird opens state of flight training survey Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa...

Thanks for listening to the February 27th, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Aircraft shipments, billing up in 2022 Continental engine issue prompts immediate airworthiness directive   Buckeye Air Fair wows thousands  AOPA fights anti-helicopter legislation in Hawaii  The Mooney ‘Anomaly’ Questions, comments on this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the February 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:     SPAR INSPECTION RESULTS RAISE FAA CONCERN, AOPA  Sonex high-wing design deep dive Diamond owners form type club 2023 Flight Training Experience regional winners announced Air Force looks toward automation with Reliable Robotics

Thanks for listening to the February 13, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:    Cirrus grounds company SR22, SR22T fleet; Continental advises immediate inspection  A STOL for every season  FAA extends expiration date of aircraft registration certificates  Embry-Riddle line programs receive high marks  Your turn in the Extra  

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of February 6, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about:   Van's drops additional RV-15 hints; U.S. Mint begins shipping Bessie Coleman quarters; Sustainable 'Sky Jeep' takes first flight; Pulitzer electric aircraft race postponed; Piper puts new robot to work on M600

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of February 6, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about:   Van's drops additional RV-15 hints; U.S. Mint begins shipping Bessie Coleman quarters; Sustainable 'Sky Jeep' takes first flight; Pulitzer electric aircraft race postponed; Piper puts new robot to work on M600

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 30, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about:   eFlyer 2 one step closer to certification  Haines joins ranks of legends   Fedex retires heavy hauler with hijack history   Florida pilots design GA license plate   AOPA needs Buckeye Fly-In volunteers  

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 23, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about:   No ice runway in New Hampshire this year FAA publishes ‘Aviation Weather Handbook’ Pilots speak their passion AOPA asks other federal agencies to act on fbo transparency CLEVELAND AIRPORT under closure threat  

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 16, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about:     Notam outage halted air traffic FAA approves software fix for Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Survey finds concern over aircraft wings Charting changes cause concern Hydrogen race heats up