Ever 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 164: Former Air Force Chief Steward Howie Franklin

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Learn 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 Online.

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Hatz 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 198: Dual Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers, Rick Van Lehn

VREF'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 197: VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks aircraft pricing

Fly 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 196: Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker teaches inner-city youth

Cessna 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 164: Former Air Force Chief Steward Howie Franklin

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