AVweb Podcasts

AVweb Podcasts episodes:

• 12.10.2018

  Podcast: American Airlines Cadet Academy

  American Airlines recently opened a Cadet Academy for new flight students looking for airline pilot careers. With its first cadets already in training, American Airlines Pilot Career Strategy Manager Christopher Shope shared program details with AVweb.

  
• 10.18.2018

  Podcast: Iridium NEXT And Certus For Aviation

  The Iridium NEXT satellite constellation is nearly complete and the company is working on Certus, a satellite communications system aimed at, among other things, aviation. Iridium's Bryan Hartin and Michael Hooper told AVweb more about the latest developments at the...

  
• 10.15.2018

  Podcast: Gulfstream G600 Approaching Certification

  Gulfstream recently delivered its first G500 business jet. Next up: the G600. Gulfstream's Dan Nale told AVweb more about the G600 and how the certification process is coming along at the 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention.

  
• 10.15.2018

  Podcast: Aerion Gets An Engine And Flight Schedule

  Aerion Corporation announced it is ready to start building a supersonic business jet after solving most of the daunting technical and regulatory problems it faced. It will honor the legacy of Concorde in that schedule. Russ Niles spoke with Aerion...

  
• 10.09.2018

  Podcast: EAA's Sean Elliott Explains LSA Weight Increase Proposal

  The FAA's just-revealed report that it would consider raising the light sport aircraft limit from 1320 pounds to 3600 pounds is just a proposed talking point and any rule is at least a year and a half away, according to...

  
• 07.29.2018

  Podcast: Being An Aviation Photographer

  Aerographs Aviation Photography's John Slemp has been taking pictures of all things aviation for quite some time now. In an interveiw at AirVenture 2018, he told AVweb all about what its like to have a career in aviation photography.

  
• 07.29.2018

  Podcast: Commuter Craft Innovator

  Commuter Craft is ready to welcome the first builders of the company's two-place homebuilt Innovator to Commuter's Cartersville, Georgia, factory to begin construction. Richard Hogan told AVweb more about the aircraft and the building process at AirVenture 2018.

  
• 07.28.2018

  Podcast: Lycoming Adapts To Market

  Lycoming's Mike Kraft says the training market is keeping things humming at his plant. An order for 200 of its most expensive and technologically advanced engines doesn't hurt either. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Kraft at AirVenture 2018.

  
• 07.28.2018

  Podcast: D-Day Squadron At AirVenture

  If flying 1000-plus C-47s to France was a logistical challenge in 1944, it's no less so in 2019. The Daks Over Normandy project, which will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, showed up at AirVenture this week to...

  
• 07.25.2018

  Podcast: NFlight's Mic For Non-Aviation Headsets

  If you need an inexpensive noise cancelling headset for occasional use, one way to get that is to use a commercial non-aviation headset and fit it with a mic. A company called NFlight Technologies has the mic part wired, so...

  
• 07.25.2018

  Podcast: Pipistrel Aims For Fasting Charging Electric Airplanes

  While Slovenia-based Pipistrel has aggressively expanded into electric aircraft and has dozens in the field, it acknowledges that lack of battery capacity still makes electrics less than fully functional airplanes. One possible fix: rapid charging systems that use water cooling...

  
• 07.24.2018

  Switchblade Almost Ready To Fly

  Billed as the world's first flying sports car, the Switchblade roadable aircraft is nearing first flight. Developer Sam Bousfield spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles about tweaks and changes that he said will make it an even better performer.

  
• 07.24.2018

  Podcast: LAMA Likes LSA Weight Change

  While some light sport aircraft manufacturers may have misgivings about a higher gross weight for LSA, Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association president Dan Johnson says it's a good idea and will be a boost for the entire GA industry. In this...

  
• 07.24.2018

  EPS Diesel Marks Development Milestones

  With a robust design, a projectable overhaul (not replacement), and Dick Rutan assisting with flight test, the EPS Diesel engine project is finding funding and meeting key milestones. AVWeb caught up with CEO Michael Fuchs and VP/CTO Steven Weinzierl at...

  
• 07.23.2018

  Podcast: Stratos Rejigs Design

  Stratos Aircraft announced the 716 light business jet at AirVenture on Monday. It's a six-place version of its original four-place 714 and Manager of Engineering Carsten Sundin explains the change.

  
• 07.23.2018

  Podcast: Vulcanair Enters Training Market

  Vulcanair's V1.0 has arrived in America and has a future in the training market according to Ameravia spokesman Mike McMann. We spoke with him at AirVenture 2018.

  
• 07.22.2018

  Podcast: AirVenture Preview With Dick Knapinski

  AVweb spoke with AirVenture Director of Communications Dick Knapinski about highlights of this week's show.

  
• 07.22.2018

  Podcast: Redbird Expands GIFT And STEM Labs

  Redbird Flight Simulation is expanding its Guided Independent Flight Training (GIFT) program, including making it available for the company's the at-home Jay and TD models. GIFT, which was introduced at AirVenture last year, is a series of smart simulator scenarios...

  
• 07.22.2018

  Podcast: Lindbergh Foundation Innovation Forum

  The Lindbergh Foundation will be holding its first Innovation Forum featuring talks by industry innovators at AirVenture 2018. Topics include artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, electric flight and autonomous aircraft. The forum will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....

  
• 07.21.2018

  Podcast: Superior Extends Warranty On Millennium Cylinder And Piece Parts

  With the engine overhaul and aftermarket parts business growing ever more competitive, Superior Air Parts announced this week that it's extending the warranty on its Millennium cylinder line to 37 months. A longer warranty will also apply to other components...

  
• 07.21.2018

  Podcast: TruTrak Expands Approvals, Grows Dealer Network

  With many popular models already approved, low-cost autopilot maker TruTrak says it's expanding the number of aircraft that can be fitted with its Vizion autopilots and with several hundred already in the field, the company is refining kits to reduce...

  
• 05.23.2018

  Podcast: Workhorse SureFly VTOL Hybrid

  Electric delivery vehicle company Workhorse, which recently began untethered flight testing of its hybrid-powered SureFly VTOL, is seeking full FAA type approval for the aircraft. Workhorse CEO Steve Burns talks about the development of the project and the company's goals...

  
• 05.13.2018

  Podcast: Bailing Out Of A Warbird

  Ron Carlson's first parachute jump is one to remember. He and his passenger Kenny Franzese bailed out of a TBM Avenger over the mountains of Arizona on May 7. He was interviewed by Russ Niles for this extended (15-minute) podcast.

  
• 05.06.2018

  Podcast: Aircraft Loan Rates Headed Up

  A decade of low interest rates on aircraft loans continues to stimulate aircraft sales, but worries about inflation are pushing rates up, says Airfleet Capital, a leading aircraft lender. While no spikes are expected short term, the market is definitely...

  
• 05.03.2018

  Podcast: Parachutes For Drones Protect People On The Ground

  While drones are increasingly used near crowds, the FAA still prohibits their flight directly over people. As a means of gaining FAA approval to fly drones over crowds, a company called Indemnis has developed a fast-deploying ballistic parachute that's designed...

  
• 05.02.2018

  Podcast: Using Drones In Storm Recovery

  Following an intense hurricane season the Atlantic coast, drones were widely deployed to assist in recovery and damage assessment. But using them to best advantage requires much more effort and preparation than many in both the drone industry and local...

  
• 04.30.2018

  Podcast: Urban Drone Taxis: Don’t Hold Your Breath

  Hardly a week goes by when another story about autonomous drones whisking passengers over traffic-choked city streets fails to portend the George Jetson future. Less in evidence are reports on rapid progress in the regulatory foundation for such technology and...

  
• 04.15.2018

  Podcast: Sun 'n Fun's Multi-Role 727

  If you've seen that Boeing 727 parked outside Sun 'n Fun's aeronautical education center, you may have wondered what it's used for. In this AVweb podcast, Jayme Jamison tells us all about this unique combination classroom and event facility. And...

  
• 04.15.2018

  Podcast: CubCrafters FX3 Fast-Build Kit

  At Sun 'n Fun 2018, CubCrafters was showing its FX3, a fast-build kit version of the popular Carbon Cub LSA. But it's a lot heavier and has the CubCrafter proprietary ASTM engine.

  
• 04.13.2018

  Podcast: iFly GPS Adds Synthetic Vision And 3-D Traffic

  iFly GPS has added synthetic vision and a three-dimensional traffic alerter to its aviation app for Apple, Android and Windows. The tablet-based system is designed so "everything is just a couple of touches away," according to sales manager Brian Rutherford.

  
• 04.13.2018

  Podcast: Dynon’s Full Panel Installs For 172s On Track

  Following a March STC announcement, Dynon President Robert Hamilton told AVweb Friday that interest is building in the full-panel Skyview HDX upgrade for Cessna 172F through 172S models.

  
• 04.12.2018

  Podcast: Sun 'n Fun Job Fair Draws Hundreds

  At Sun 'n Fun 2018, an aerospace jobs fair drew about 400 applicants for all kinds of jobs in aviation from pilots to mechanics to engineers. In this podcast from the show, JSFirm's Sam Scanlon gave AVweb a quick overview...

  
• 04.12.2018

  Podcast: Amsafe Seatbelts

  AmSafe has introduced a new universally applicable seatbelt airbag kit for normal category Part 23 aircraft. In a podcast with AVweb, the company said the hope is to have FAA approval for the product, which they're calling the State of...

  
• 04.10.2018

  Podcast: Sun 'n Fun Airshow Live Streaming

  Jumbotrons at airshows have become commonplace but this year at Sun 'n Fun, the airshow has both the giant screens and live streaming for those who can't make it to the actual event. In partnership with Sun 'n Fun, a...

  
• 04.10.2018

  Podcast: Teaching Kid to Fly In Cubs

  What better way to learn how to fly than in a taildragger Cub? That's the idea behind a new organization called Kids Fly Cubs. In this exclusive AVweb podcast, the organization's Daryl Hickman explains how the new program works.

  
• 04.09.2018

  Podcast: Rusty Pilots At Sun ‘N Fun

  AOPA will be holding a Rusty Pilots seminar at Sun 'n Fun this year for pilots who have been out of the air for a while and are looking to get flying again. In this podcast, AOPA's Jamie Beckett told...

  
• 04.08.2018

  Podcast: Guardian's Panel Mounts For iPads And iPhones

  As commonplace as flying with a tablet has become, you still have to put the thing someplace. At Sun 'n Fun this week, Guardian Avionics is showing off additions to its line of panel-mounted racks for the popular iPad and...

  
• 04.06.2018

  BRS Expands Cessna Parachute Centers

  At a time when changing perceptions about flight safety have pilots more interested in whole aircraft parachute systems, BRS Aerospace is expanding their network of approved installation centers for chute retrofits on Cessna 172s and 182s. In this exclusive podcast,...

  
• 03.29.2018

  S-TEC 3100 Autopilot Ready To Earn STCs

  Genesys Aerosystems says its new S-TEC 3100 autopilot will earn STCs for numerous aircraft in early April. In this exclusive podcast recorded at the 2018 Aircraft Electronics Association convention in Las Vegas, we asked Genesys' Jamie Luster, director of sales...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Trig Ramps Up ADS-B With Express Lane

  With the 2020 ADS-B deadline rapidly approaching, UK avionics manufacturer Trig Avionics has leveraged its line of transponders and ADS-B Out solutions in a streamlined installation program the company is calling Express Lane. In this podcast recorded at the 2018...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Podcast: uAvionix's New Taillight ADS-B

  uAvionix, a company that specializes in avionics for UAVs, caused quite a stir last year when it introduced ADS-B Out units contained in nav lights. At the 2018 Aircraft Electronics Association convention in Las Vegas, the company unveiled another new...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Podcast: HeliTrak's Autopilot For The R44

  At the AEA show in Last Vegas, AVweb interviewed Chris Nehls of HeliTrak, a new company building an autopilot for the Robinson R44. What's interesting about this new box is that it was inspired by underground horizontal drilling technology.

  
• 03.19.2018

  Podcast: Pipistrel Surges Electric Aircraft Production

  Although electric airplanes still inhabit a regulatory backwater, Slovenian-based Pipistrel Aircraft is boosting its production of battery-powered trainers and reports a 50-50 split between gasoline and electric aircraft. In this exclusive podcast, the company told AVweb this week that a...

  
• 03.12.2018

  Podcast: Citi's Jonathan Raviv On Slow Bizjet Sales

  Aerospace has always been a boom-bust business, but following the economic downturn of 2008, the robust upswing has proven elusive, primarily because there are simply too many airplanes available for too few buyers. Says Citi aerospace analyst Jonathan Raviv, this...

  
• 01.25.2018

  Podcast: Niloofar Rahmani, Afghan Woman Pilot Pioneer

  The most improbable hands to ever handle the controls of an airplane belong to Niloofar Rahmani. She was born in Afghanistan just as the Soviet Union was departing her country as the repressive Taliban became dominant. A captain in the...

  
• 01.25.2018

  Podcast: Flight Design General Aviation Revives C4

  Now that it's out of receivership and ramping up production, Flight Design General Aviation is turning its attention to the long-awaited C4 certified four-place aircraft. But as time has marched forward since the airplane was announced eight years ago, so...

  
• 10.11.2017

  Podcast: Alsim Opens North American Office

  Alsim has been making flight simulators in France for 24 years and has sold dozens of flight training devices in North America. To better serve that market, it's opened an office in Austin, Texas. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with the...

  
• 10.11.2017

  NBAA:Used Jet Sales Remain Strong

  With sales of new business aircraft relatively flat, the used market has been enjoying a burst of activity for almost two years and may improve further as the economy gains steam, says Matt Huff of Ogara Jets, an Atlanta-based brokerage....

  
• 10.10.2017

  FlightAware's New Plan

  When Daniel Baker and his flying friends conceived FlightAware 12 years ago, they couldn't have imagined how important it has become to worldwide aviation. Founder and CEO Daniel Baker describes the journey.

  
• 10.09.2017

  ATC Fight Dominates NBAA

  The NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas has become the rallying point for opposition to the move in Congress to privatize air traffic control. NBAA President Ed Bolen explains how individuals can help.