Airplane Geeks Podcast

The CEO of Iris Automation explains detect and avoid capability for unmanned aircraft. This technology is essential to integrating beyond visual line of sight unpiloted aircraft into the National Airspace System.

A short episode with some positive thoughts on aviation during Covid, and an Eat at the Airport review.

Glass cockpit and the Garmin G3000 and G5000 book, airline recovery, JetBlue London slots, Boeing’s big 737 MAX order, National Aviation Hall of Fame volunteer, Cessna SkyCourier update, relief for Wichita aviation jobs, fun mod for Microsoft Flight Sim.

Sporty’s Pilot Shop, startup airlines launching 2021, General Aviation shipments, F-35 software upgrade. Blue Bonnet airshow, FAA notification of construction activity, Gulfstream hush kit.

A woman aviator who became the first female FAA inspector, NTSB investigator, and a member of the “Mercury 13.” Also, AerCap/GECAS merger, Dassault Falcon 6X first flight, FAA GA award winners, Buzz Lightyear, a serial stowaway.

MotoArt turns unused aircraft parts into high-end furniture and aviation art designs. Pratt & Whitney’s new hypersonic engine project, AFRL autonomous Skyborg aircraft and Boeing Loyal Wingman, Boeing critical of A321XLR, Qantas mystery flights, Southwest Airlines grant program.

FAA aeronautical charts, TWA Flight 800 reconstruction decommissioning, Collier Trophy finalists, Flying Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards, Boeing fined by FAA, Boeing 737 MAX order, Delta reactivating pilots, Icelandair flight to Antarctica.

Aircraft line maintenance, engine failures on commercial flights, single pilot aircraft, possible all-new design for an F-16 replacement, a mid-air wedding.

AOPA events planned for 2021, Bombardier ending Learjet production, United Airlines investment in eVTOL, VFR charts move to a 56-day production cycle, F-35A engine issues impact the demo team schedule, and a TSA agent saves the day for some confused passengers.

Amazing true stories of Australian woman pilots, predicting air travel recovery, airline demand shifts, flying on the jetstream, USAF tankers, disappearing cabin crew, Alaska Airlines sweepstakes for lovers.