Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsEvery other week the experts at AOPA bring you up to speed on all things flying.
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Episode 199; Marchetti jet pilot Mauricio Frizzarin
April 22, 2024 13:20 - 57 minutesLearn how Siai Marchetti S.211 owner Mauricio Frizzarin flies his jet and Aerospatiale SA 341 Gazelle helicopter from a hangar-home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plus, Ian and David discuss feature stories you don't want to miss in the next AOPA Pilot magazine; Icon's bankruptcy; an NTSB safety lookout; Sun'nFun standouts; and the blame game between UND, SwiftFuels, and Lycoming. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Onl...
Episode 198: Dual Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers, Rick Van Lehn
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutesHatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers and Rick Van Lehn describe their challenges and successes during a collaborative effort to construct side-by-side Hatz biplanes. Plus Ian and David break down remote ID, the National Mall flyover, FAA’s mental health guidelines, and the Van’s Aircraft plan to emerge from bankruptcy. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 197: VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks aircraft pricing
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourVREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks about aircraft pricing formulas, the pre-owned aircraft market, and how much your airplane is worth. Plus, Ian and David comment on the April 8 total solar eclipse, Redbird's state of the training industry, pixels versus paper in the flight deck, 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.
Episode 196: Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker teaches inner-city youth
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutesFly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker helps Los Angeles inner-city youth discover flying; plus Ian and David comment on the NTSB's Tamarack reversal, the FAA's 'tarnished' NPRM process, Heli-Expo news, 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.
Episode 195: Pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun
February 26, 2024 18:17 - 45 minutesCessna 182 pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun shares details about a Grumman Albatross's transformation from a Tucson, Arizona, boneyard to a flying showpiece. Plus, commentary on the next AOPA Sweeps aircraft, Colorado lead studies, the hydrogen-powered Climate Impulse, runway safety, and the latest GAMA delivery numbers. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join . Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 194: NORAD Lt. Gen. Nordhaus raises airspace awareness
February 10, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutesNORAD Command officer and GA aircraft owner Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus explains intercept procedures in effect during the Super Bowl and other temporary flight restrictions; plus commentary on parking fees, Amelia Earhart, new Garmin radios, the DeltaHawk diesel engine, and the Piper M700 turboprop. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join . Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 193: Sarah Deener tests Pipistrel Velis Electro
January 29, 2024 15:15 - 41 minutesSarah Deener shares a pilot report on the Pipistrel Velis Electro while Ian and David break down the latest in unleaded fuel, Hartzell raises prices, AOPA takes a stand with MOSAIC and BVLOS ops, and the $200K single-seat Helix eVTOL takes flight as an ultralight. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 192: 'Top Chef' finalist, pilot Bryan Voltaggio
January 15, 2024 14:30 - 41 minutes'Top Chef' finlist and private pilot Bryan Voltaggio talks about food, flying, and his next challenge. Plus, find out about the new Cirrus G7, Garmin 430/530 trade-in incentives, and the latest on a hot air balloon case with national airspace implications. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 191: 2023 top GA news stories include fuel, MOSAIC, Van’s Aircraft bankruptcy
January 02, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutesThe FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) performance-based rules; unleaded fuels including GAMI G100UL, Swift 94UL, and PAFI UL100E; and Van’s Aircraft’s bankruptcy top the general aviation news stories of 2023. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 190: Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olson fly charity mission
December 18, 2023 15:30 - 53 minutesPilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olsen on the organization's 100,000th mission in Norton's 1976 Cessna U206F, the 1999 AOPA Sweeps aircraft, which he has owned since the early 2000s. And stick around for commentary on Trevor Jacobs, the Collings Foundation, mental health advocacy, the EcoPulse, and financial challenges for Van’s Aircraft. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 189: Instagrammer Joe Costanza reveals his passion for aviation @bananasssssssss
December 04, 2023 14:30 - 53 minutesPopular Instagrammer Joe Costanza, known as @bananasssssssss, reveals his passion for aviation, photography, and the 1941 Piper J3 Cub he pilots when he's not flying a passenger airliner. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
Episode 188: 'AvWeb' Editor Emeritus and 'Aviation Consumer' advocate Paul Bertorelli
November 20, 2023 15:15 - 1 hourAvWeb 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.
Episode 187: Dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL; Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutesDavid 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 learn more about Flight Sim Coach visit https://flightsimcoach...
Episode 186: EPA avgas ruling; HGTV personality and pilot Bryan Baeumler
October 23, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutesIan 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.
Episode 185: Remembering Richard McSpadden
October 09, 2023 18:17 - 33 minutesIan and David remember ASI’s Richard McSpadden, talk about lightweight aircraft batteries, used aircraft price trends, and ATC saves.
Episode 184: Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor Toto Marchand
September 25, 2023 16:24 - 56 minutesTwo-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.
Episode 183: Garmin's aftermarket sales director Jim Alpiser
September 11, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutesGarmin'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.
Episode 182: Maui pilot organizes fire relief efforts
August 28, 2023 13:30 - 39 minutesMaui 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.
Episode 181: Aviation record holders Reynolds and Skittone
August 14, 2023 13:30 - 58 minutesChicagoland 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.
Episode 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutesIan 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.
Episode 179: Ghostwriter Nate Hammond
July 17, 2023 14:15 - 34 minutesLook 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.
Episode 178: Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker
July 03, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutesEAA 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.
Episode 177: Freedom Aviation Network's Stephanie Lamar, Jared Miller
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourPilots 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.
Episode 176: Skyward Aviation founder, pilot Gene Pecar
June 05, 2023 13:35 - 47 minutesJet 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
Episode 175: Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose
May 22, 2023 13:33 - 59 minutesThis 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.
Episode 174: Barnstormer Andrew King
May 08, 2023 14:40 - 54 minutesBarnstormer, 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.
Episode 173: Jason Capra's Beach City Baby Skytrooper restoration
April 24, 2023 13:30 - 52 minutesPennsylvania 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.
Episode 172: Mark Baker, AOPA leadership deliver Pilot Town Hall
April 10, 2023 14:05 - 58 minutesMark 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.
Episode 171: Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer
March 27, 2023 13:30 - 45 minutesAviation 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.
Episode 170: Aerial firefighter Craig Patton
March 13, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutesFire 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.
Episode 169: Rookie STOL pilot Corina Lottman
February 27, 2023 15:30 - 37 minutesFlight 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.
Episode 168: Former FAA certifications specialist, Xwing official Earl Lawrence
February 13, 2023 14:30 - 1 hourFormer FAA certifications specialist, Xwing compliance officer, and Piper Twin Comanche pilot Earl Lawrence shares insight on autonomous flight, general aviation safety advances, and unleaded fuel initiatives. Plus stick around for the news.
Episode 167: Aircraft technician, pilot Chelsea Smith
January 30, 2023 09:45 - 31 minutesLearn about aircraft maintenance technician and pilot Chelsea Smith’s passion for working on airplanes and logging hours with Cessna 172 flying partner Josh Flowers of Aviation 101.
Episode 166: Meet Fly with Bruno
January 16, 2023 17:22 - 33 minutesMeet New York-based pilot Bruno Brasileiro and hear how he shares his flying adventures in a Grumman AA5A Cheetah on social media as Fly_With_Bruno while enjoying general aviation.
Episode 165: Pipistrel takeover, G100UL top 2022 GA stories
January 02, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutesTextron’s takeover of Pipistrel for electric technology and the approval of GAMI’s G100LL fuel top the general aviation stories in 2022; plus a few predictions for 2023.
Episode 164: Former Air Force Chief Steward Howie Franklin
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutesEver wondered what it's like to fly on Air Force One? This episode we catch up with Howie Franklin, the manager of the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in North Carolina, and also the former chief steward of Air Force One through five presidents. Plus good news on LODA relief and a look at the aircraft and avionics markets.
Episode 163: Aviation fuels expert Paul Millner
December 05, 2022 15:10 - 59 minutesAre you confused about the future of unleaded aviation fuel? You’re not alone. This episode we speak to Paul Millner, a fuels expert and independent consultant in the ongoing move away from avgas. Plus GAMA delivery numbers and crazy pilot tricks.
Episode 162: Jumpers Away founder Ed Scott
November 21, 2022 15:15 - 52 minutesJumpers Away parachute jump pilot school founder, instrument rated commercial pilot, and skydiver Ed Scott tells us what it takes to safely fly skydivers to altitude, quickly descend in the drop zone, and pick up the next load. Plus catch up on the latest general aviation news.
Episode 161: Aviation 101 founder Josh Flowers
November 07, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutesAviation 101 founder and CFI Josh Flowers shares candid advice and coaching through his YouTube channel to help aviators become better pilots; plus catch up on the latest general aviation news.
Episode 160: Teen earthrounder Mack Rutherford
October 24, 2022 14:15 - 45 minutesHear how teen Mack Rutherford, 17, flew around the world solo in a small piston aircraft, following in the footsteps of his older sister Zara; plus stick around for the latest aviation news.
Episode 159: Beverly Hills Aerials
October 10, 2022 13:30 - 1 hourFind out what it takes for drone operators to produce stunning aerial material for live TV, motion pictures, commercials, and social media; plus stick around for the latest general aviation news.
Episode 158: Praising the Turbine Otter
September 26, 2022 14:30 - 39 minutesFind out why the powerful high-wing de Havilland Turbine Otter is a favorite among Alaskan glacier and backcountry pilots, plus stick around for the latest general aviation news.
Episode 157: Team USA aerobatic soaring competitor Shad Coulson
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutesWorld Glider Aerobatics Championship competitor Shad Coulson, who traveled from Arizona to France in August for Team USA, talks about glider competitions, aerobatics, and how soaring in an unpowered aircraft can help make you a better pilot. Plus, stick around for the news.
Episode 156: STOL Competitor Hal Stockman
August 29, 2022 15:27 - 52 minutesEver wondered what it takes to fly in STOL and STOL Drag competitions? Hal Stockman shares the secrets to the techniques and airplane modifications he makes for each event to his Rans S-7S. Plus, the latest headlines from the world of general aviation.
Episode 155: Flight simulation instructor John Martin
August 15, 2022 13:30 - 50 minutesMeet SimCom Aviation Training turbine transition flight instructor John Martin, a masterful teacher with real-world experience who enjoys mentoring others. Plus, stick around for the latest aviation news.
Episode 154: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2022
August 01, 2022 13:53 - 39 minutesEAA AirVenture 2022 is in the books, but not before David and Ian give their hot takes on why the RV-15 will be a big seller, the pregnant airplane, and why we'll need patience to replace avgas.
Episode 153: New Orleans Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert
July 18, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutesNew Orleans-based Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert shares his passion for flying, Creole cuisine, and documenting southern Louisiana scenery from the air. Plus, get the latest news and find out what to expect during EAA AirVenture.
Episode 152: Mooney Caravan leader Chuck Crinnian
July 04, 2022 13:45 - 40 minutesMooney Caravan President Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian explains how 50 single-engine airplane pilots gain proficiency before staging in Madison, Wisconsin, in elements of three for a mass arrival to EAA AirVenture and Wittman Regional Airport.
Episode 151: GAMI's George Braly on G100UL aviation fuel
June 20, 2022 13:30 - 39 minutesGAMI founder and engineer George Braly updates us on G100UL unleaded aviation fuel and explains the history of how it was developed. Plus, stick around for the news.
Episode 150: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lead pilot Kevin LaRosa
June 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour“Top Gun: Maverick,” lead pilot and aerial coordinator Kevin LaRosa II prepared actors for the realism they bring to the big screen with an aviation curriculum designed by pilot Tom Cruise that included left-seat time in a Cessna 172 and aerobatic flights in an Extra 300. Plus, stick around for the latest aviation news.