Pilot Briefing - Aviation Podcast

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 24, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA mourns death of Brig. Gen. Charles McGee; The 10 hottest careers in aviation; CBD can be risky for pilots; Airline delays mark 5G C-band deployment; Coming soon: Super Bowl flight restrictions.

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing podcast for the week of January 17, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Cirrus Aircraft announces 2022 G6 SR series; Volatile supply chain tightens grip on aviation industry; Lunken advises against flying under bridges; FAA publishes long-expected 5G C-Band notams; FlightSafety purchases Frasca International. 

Thanks so much for tuning in to Pilot Briefing for the week of January 10, 2022. This week you will learn about:  Verizon, AT&T announce two-week delay in 5G rollout; Dynon autopilot certified for Beechcraft model 36 series Bonanzas;  Delta drops degree requirement for pilot applicants;  Sonex employee purchases the company;  Tamarack petitions NTSB to reconsider crash cause  

Thanks so much for tuning in to Pilot Briefing for the week of January 3, 2022. This week you will learn about: FAA confirms it is investigating November crash of YouTube pilot; Aviators' top resolutions for 2022; Volunteer pilots fly nearly 1,000 endangered birds to new home; Fighter pilot content to satisfy your need for speed;   and A look back at AOPA's top advocacy accomplishments of 2021. 

Thanks so much for tuning in to Pilot Briefing for the week of December 27, 2021. This week you will learn more about: FAA investigates aviation safety issues in Santa Clara County, California; MyGoFlight's Charlie Schenider dies after Cirrus crash; Flight training amendment not included in final authorization bill; FAA seeks information from PIper owners about fuse installation; Watch the weather...

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing for the week of December 20, 2021. In this episode you will learn about: GA seeks to mitigate 100LL ban at two CA airports; Flight Design F2 earns EASA certification; Mexico ADS-B rule takes effect in new year; Kentucky Airport takes direct tornado hit; Skyhawk pilots debrief Hawaii emergency landing 

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing for the week of December 13, 2021. In this episode you will learn about: FAA directives reject 5G safety assurances; AOPA advocacy earns top honors; Notices to airmen are now notices to air missions; NxCub wins FAA certification; and New pilot records database requirements go into effect. 

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of December 6, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Textron's Beechcraft Denali makes successful test flight; The Bahamas and Caribbean are open for international general aviation flights; Tecnam Aircraft's P2010 TDI has been awarded an FAA type certificate; the FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive affecting...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 29, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: House votes to cap veterans' flight training benefits, jet sales climb, piston aircraft steady, support GA on Giving Tuesday, Baker awarded First Flight Society honorary membership, and AOPA's Mike Collins honored with a posthumous award.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 22, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Why pilot hiring is increasing exponentially, a final rule that eases the single-engine ATP path, older pilots continue to report negative treatment from insurance companies, avionics market trends are up, and 5 tips to avoid air travel delays during the holidays.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 15, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Why corporate aviation hiring demand is high, winglet maker disputes NTSB findings, experimental cross-section weather product has new features, FAA proposes second class medical for balloon pilots, and AOPA honors staff who have served.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 8, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: How a planned 5G rollout risks aviation safety, aviation groups support alternative fuels program, AOPA's High School Aviation STEM Symposium set for Nov. 16, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee receives Reagan Distinguished American Award, and the Air Race Classic announces the 2...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Nov 1, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: U.S. updating its COVID-19 policy for international air travel, the FAA's approval of hundreds more engines to use unleaded fuel, Connecting Aviators launches to bring pilots together, AOPA's November Pilot Passport Challenge, and 'Flying Farmer' Charles 'Charlie' Kulp...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 25, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA's Flight Training Experience Awards, Regional winners announced, Diamond is developing an all-electric trainer, mountain pass elevations being added to Alaska charts, former NTSB Chair Sumwalt set to lead ERAU Safety Program, and getting to know 'The World's Most...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 18, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA's Air Safety Institute releases the 31st Nall Report, Honeywell finds business aviation is looking up, fiber gasket failures prompt a Continental engine AD, FlightAware Global adds a new feature, and ASI releases Early Analysis video of October Cessna 340 crash in...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 11, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: How the FAA expanded gliders' use of transponder code 1202, AOPA working to improve NOTAM delivery, the FAA facilitates night drone flights in controlled airspace, new Latinas in Aviation Festival recognizes pioneering women, and Virgin Galactic cleared to resume space...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Oct 4, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA makes a detailed case against new Bahamas airport fee, Bye announces KLM deposit on first airline trainers, jobs await CAU graduates, public, private investment seeks aviation advances, and go for Class G and E airports in pilot passport challenge.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Sept 27, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: the house passed an amendment to reverse FAA flight training policy, GAMI expects 'fleetwide' approval for its unleaded avgas, a popular Hawaii airport gets an extended lease on civilian life, one climate mitigation fee bill has hard landing in Massachusetts, and the...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Sept 20, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA repeats call to protect flight training, top FBO chain embraces pricing, fee transparency, Boeing 20-year pilot outlook indicates 20-percent decline, AOPA releases findings of annual weather survey, and computer pilot now being trained for cargo duty.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Sept 13, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Cirrus Aircraft opening new facilities in Arizona and Texas, public safety spotlighted in an effort to curb aircraft laser strikes, one fundraiser provides the chance to fly P-51 Mustang, the FAA investigates Branson’s wayward rocket ride, and don't miss extensive AOP...

Hope you're having a great Labor Day! Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Sept 6, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Why NASA is analyzing Joby noise, FlightAware will be joining Collins Aerospace, one Bahamas airport is proposing a $28-per passenger fee on GA, winglet maker climbs out of bankruptcy, and GAMA reports: industry recovering, still t...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Aug 30, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Pilots to start reaping benefits of NOTAM modernization effort, Sonex goes high with new model's wing, OBAP Conference harnesses virtual networking, and Samaritan Aviation's Mark Palm counts blessings after a bout with cancer. We’d love your feedback on AOPA's Podcasts...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Aug 23, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Why GA pilots worked so hard to bring unleaded fuel to Reid-Hillview Airport, an AOPA advocacy win in Rhode Island, the FAA updates the list of cold temperature airports, renames program, you'll have a chance to talk to experts at the AOPA Aviator Showcase in Virginia,...

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Aug 16, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA issues a call to action: help protect flight training, pilots are being encouraged to help spot fires in Oregon, avionics sales down, DPE system reform taking shape, and hurdles remain for GA pilots flying to Canada.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Aug 9, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: The Phillips 66 Aerostars helping to promote scholarships for women, inspirational pilot Jessica Cox pursuing her third-class medical and four-seat aircraft, a new podcast highlighting women in aviation, the Pulitzer Trophy gets dusted off for electric aircraft, 100 yea...