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Season 6 Episode 15 - Week of April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024 14:03 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the April 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Celebrating the 50th Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo TBM anticipates increased deliveries in 2024 A golf legend’s Cessna Skylark Pilots fly to solar eclipse Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 14 - Week of April 8, 2024
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the April 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Icon declares bankruptcy Van's presents bankruptcy recovery plan Committee issues recommendations on mental health Prior planning recommended for pilots flying during the total eclipse Missouri flight school kept on teaching after gustnado Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 13 - Week of April 1, 2024
April 01, 2024 14:25 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the April 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: National GA flyover pilots complete dress rehearsal Supersonic demonstrator makes debut flight Real Pilot Story: Trapped in the Hills NTSB reports on fatal Nashville accident Tamarack winglet system could become inop without alert Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 12 - Week of March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the March 25th, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Will record-breaking hiring trends continue? Florida GA license plate success Avidyne STC will replace Cirrus Entegra panels Michigan airshow future uncertain AOPA launches aviation career prep curriculum Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 10 - Week of March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 15:10 - 5 minutesFAA grants exemption for Velis Electro Flight Training Experience winners AOPA Baron surpasses 150 flight hours with G100UL Icon A5 weight, useful load increased Eclipse coming April 8
Season 6 Episode 9 - Week of March 4, 2024
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the March 4, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Piper AD NTSB reverses findings that pinned fatal accident on Tamarack winglets Heli-Expo showcases new turbine helicopter, training tech Kitplane maker Bearhawk Aircraft changes hands Ampaire's hybrid electric Caravan runs on SAF Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 6 - Week of February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 15:11 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the February 12, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Senate commerce committee moves faa reauthorization bill 2024 FAA GA Activity survey underway Van’s Aircraft announces price increases Garmin goes slim Mark Baker is moving on
Season 6 Episode 5 - Week of January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024 14:58 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the January 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA provides support recommendations on MOSAIC Many Van’s customers still await word on price hike Electric training takes off at Arizona flight school Pivotal opens sales for light EVTOL Helix Hal, Sandy Shevers hang it up Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 4 - Week of January 22, 2023
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA prepares for MOSAIC comment deadline FAA updates advisory circular on engine power loss accidents Atlantic Aviation to install electric chargers at FBOs California flight school fighting to keep business license Washington man sentenced to 8 months prison for laser strike Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 3 - Week of January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the January 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Jet mods for Cirrus piston fleet Van's Aircraft customers hold the key Redbird seeks input on flight training Residents sue Colorado airport Real Pilot Stories: Trouble Over Paradise Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 2 - Week of January 8, 2024
January 08, 2024 15:14 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the January 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: New entry procedures in effect in Mexico ForeFlight's new Recap feature Man charged with stealing Kitfox in Nevada Australia teen flies solo around continent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 6 Episode 1 - Week of January 1, 2024
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the January 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: When you need to clear Customs Colorado noise disputes escalate Air Race Classic registration opens January 2 AOPA’s Adam Meredith succumbs to cancer Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 52 - Week of December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the December 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA backs Trent Palmer’s bid to overturn suspension Congress passes short-term FAA extension Reliable Robotics achieves uncrewed flight Able Flight Go Fund Me Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 51 - Week of December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023 14:45 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the December 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Creditor deadline set in Van's Aircraft bankruptcy Transforming a 'culture of silence' AOPA mourns airports advocate Bill Dunn Holiday cheer is in the air Redbird Migration 2024 registration is open Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 50 - Week of December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023 15:37 - 3 minutesThanks for listening to the December 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Van’s enters chapter 11 bankruptcy Intentional crash lands Trevor Jacob in prison ASI rolls out new Real Pilot Story FAA to host MOSAIC webinar Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 49 - Week of December 4, 2023
December 04, 2023 15:39 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the December 4, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA expanding weather camera coverage New streaming service made for love of aviation Hartzell Engine Tech expands its portfol Titan takes over Aeroshell partnership Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 48 - Week of November 27, 2023
November 30, 2023 19:59 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the November 27, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Signals of strength, stress in aircraft market FAA grants AOPA request for more time to comment on Piper rudder AD https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/november/21/faa-grants-aopa-request-for-more-time-to-comment-on-piper-rudder-ad Richard G McSpadden Report issued MT-Propeller offers three-blade prop for Piper PA-23 Questions or comments ...
Season 5 Episode 47 - Week of November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the November 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA updates seaplane operation safety information Electrifying news from Joby CubCrafters goes infrared Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 45 - Week of November 6, 2023
November 06, 2023 16:03 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the November 6, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Angel Flight West celebrates milestone with star power Las Vegas airports limit access ahead of Formula 1 race Van’s Aircraft reports cash crunch, prompts concern uAvionix acquires traffic avoidance tech creator MT Propeller announces new warbird propeller Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 44 - Week of October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023 14:02 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the October 30, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Whitaker confirmed as new FAA administrator Few preliminary clues in fatal Lake Placid accident Garmin’s new aviation smartwatch also tracks your health Lock Haven community could lose millions if airport closes Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 43 - Week of October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023 13:59 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the October 23, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: EPA releases final avgas emission endangerment finding NBAA wrap-up Hartzell Propellers changes hands AOPA integrates events calendar into airport directory Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 42 - Week of October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023 14:22 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Sporty’s launches enhanced flight training courses Sporty’s 2023 Christmas ornament is an Aeronca Champ FAA updates policy on designee terminations AOPA insists on fair, reasonable FBO fees EAA says fatal homebuilt accidents down 28 percent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 41 - Week of October 9, 2023
October 09, 2023 15:13 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA extends MOSAIC comment deadline AD proposed for Piper rudder post failures Improved airport noise policy guidance on the horizon Whitaker testifies at Senate FAA confirmation hearing First 'vertiport' gets FAA approval Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 40 - Week of October 2, 2023
October 02, 2023 14:34 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the October 2, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA mourns death of Richard McSpadden Speak up for better convective forecasts NATCA honors controllers who made a difference Joby delivers electric air taxi to Air Force Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 39 - Week of September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the September 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: ASI releases early analysis of T-6 midair at Reno Air Races Storm wrecks aircraft at Arizona airport Joby sets sights on Ohio NetJets plans for fleet expansion Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 38 - Week of September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023 14:54 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the September 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: 2 pilots dead after planes crash at Reno NTSB: Snapchat post causes fatal distraction FAA delays drone ID enforcement Aviation organizations ask for stability at FAA Joby going greener with liquid hydrogen Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 37 - Week of September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the September 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA eases burden for many pilots with ADHD history White House nominates Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator Jimmy Buffett mourned Trig Avionics gains FAA STC Accident case study: High aspirations Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 36 - Week of September 4, 2023
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the August 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Aircraft deliveries ‘strong’ in first half of 2023 Revamped Aviationweather.gov to launch soon Flight training experience survey is back Aspen, Trio integrate digital autopilot Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 35 - Week of August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the August 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: NTSB reports on fatal accidents at EAA AirVenture WAI opens 2024 scholarship window Virginia first in nation with full ADS-B coverage IFR planning in warm weather with ForeFlight Delta opens Propel flight academy with skyborne academy Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 34 - Week of August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023 14:47 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the August 21, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Airlines raise pay, hire at unprecedented pace Hawaii pilots organize airlift to fire-ravaged Lahaina iFly update includes integration with Avidyne Texas court orders YouTuber to pay for defamation Adacel collaborates with CAE on ATC training Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 33 - Week of August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023 13:50 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the August 14, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Tips for pattern entries Read all your ASA e-books on new app King Schools releases new test prep app Seaplane pilots: Raise gear on positive rate CAU receives Part 141 approval in Phoenix Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 32 - Week of August 7, 2023
August 07, 2023 14:50 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the August 7, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Denali’s AirVenture debutKing Schools announces maintenance curriculum, test prep appDaher, RAF keep the backcountry accessible Auto radar, cirrus iq added as options for vision jet FOUR KILLED IN TWO EAA AIRVENTURE ACCIDENTS
Season 5 Episode 31 - Week of July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023 14:09 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the July 31, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Demand for pilots rebounds in new Boeing forecast Cirrus Aircraft to offer private pilot training Continental Jet A piston engine earns FAA approval New findings shed light on drone encounters AOPA plans national celebration of general aviation in 2024 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 30 - Week of July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023 15:02 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the July 24, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Light sport envelope expansion proposed Fight for fair, reasonable FBO fees hits turbulence Interior glow-up for Cessna single-engine lineup Elixir awaiting FAA certification Flying friends seize Guinness record Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 29 - Week of July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 14:32 - 4 minutesThanks for listening to the July 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early Anslysis: Cessna Citation 550 crash in California Merlin tests autonomy in Alaska AOPA You Can Fly guides refreshed for summer flying AV8 Prep introduces online ground school Missouri passes insurance bill Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 28 - Week of July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 14:47 - 5 minutesExtra 330SX debuts FAA orders inspection of turbocharged aircraft AOPA Foundation announces scholarship recipients ARC air derby announced Kansas flight school orders Tecnam aircraft
Season 5 Episode 27 - Week of July 3, 2023
July 03, 2023 14:47 - 5 minutesThanks for listening to the July 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA proposes LODA relief Joby rolls out eVTOL production prototype FAA offers medical reconciliation process to some veterans Kitfox gets rugged new backcountry landing gear Florida’s Learn to Fly license plate Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 26 - Week of June 28, 2023
June 26, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutesThanks 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 [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 25 - Week of June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutesThanks 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 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 24 - Week of June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023 15:13 - 4 minutesThanks 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 system Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 23 - Week of June 5, 2023
June 05, 2023 14:29 - 4 minutesThanks 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 comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 22 - Week of May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutesThanks 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 [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 21 - Week of May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutesThanks 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 [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 20 - Week of May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023 14:49 - 5 minutesThanks 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 [email protected].
Season 5 Episode 19 - Week of May 8, 2023
May 08, 2023 14:54 - 5 minutesThanks 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 about this podcast? Email [email protected].