Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains how the Autoland system recently approved Piper’s M600/SLS was primarily designed with non-aviators in mind for deployment during an emergency situation.

Episode 97: Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains Autoland

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Big Bend pilot Brent Pickette brings a pilot's paradise to life with The Summit, a travel escape to dark sky country where visitors stay inside caves. Plus commentary on the Roswell air races, new AirVenture arrival procedures, GAMA aircraft delivery numbers, and triple ace Bud Anderson.

Episode 202: Big Bend pilot and Summit co-founder Brent Pickette

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Episode 201: Owning an FBO with Mike Laver

Eagles Nest resident Doug Vayda is a central Florida seaplane pilot who enjoys the convenience of airpark living including daily 'breakfast club' flyouts for coffee and camaraderie. Plus Ian and David explain the latest finger-pointing between NATA, GAMI, and the availability of unleaded G100UL fuel; the FAA reauthorization bill; updates from Europe's AERO show; and feature stories including Piper's Fury coming to AOPA Pilot magazine in June. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.

Episode 200: Hangar home owner and pilot Doug Vayda

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.

Episode 199; Marchetti jet pilot Mauricio Frizzarin

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 97: Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains Autoland

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