This week's MOSAIC Minute explains the frequently asked Sport Pilot question, “Can I really use my driver’s license instead of a medical certificate?” Professional Instrument Courses flight instructor Donn Heikkila discusses how CFIs flying to your airport may help pilots tackle their instrument flight rules rating; and stick around for David and Jay to comment on the latest aviation news. @dtulis

ForeFlight's new Dynamic Procedures explained, the Spirit one-place aircraft wows AirVenture attendees, LyondellBasell says 'no Imminent drop-in for 100LL, An ADS-B bill sparks confusion, an appropriations bill could permanently block ATC privatization, and MOSAIC—the new rules for sport pilots and light sport aircraft—arrives.

David and Alicia share the latest ⁠2025 AirVenture news⁠ with an on-the-scene report from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including long-awaited MOSAIC rules, the AOPA Sweeps 182 winner, Van's RV-15 wing kits ready to order, ForeFlight's Dynamic Procedures, a record-setting Piper order, and a Valkyrie aircraft that wows onlookers.

Purdue announces new expedition to locate Amelia Earhart’s aircraft, Congress passes a $12.5 billion airspace upgrade but there are other ‘costs,’ a done collides with rescue helicopter during Texas flood response, a bill limits ADS-B data access, a court rules an FAA medical denial for antidepressant was ‘arbitrary,’ and Quintin Smith of the ERP.ngo Aviation Wing explains how you could fly in Namibia. ⁠@dtulis⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@loubelle⁠⁠

David and Alicia comment on a new hybrid-electric motorcycle engine inspired powerplant, pilot mental health legislation, NASA safety report input, AOPA President Pleasance’s congressional appearance, and Air Race Classic winners. Plus, hear from “Hollywood Bomber” aircraft restoration project leader Bill Goebel, with plans to display the historic Jackie Cochran Beech-18S during AirVenture. ⁠@dtulis⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@loubelle⁠⁠

David and Alicia comment on Beta’s first passengers, FAA departures, uAvionix's certified HSI, GAMI G100UL California ruling, and strong GAMA first quarter aircraft delivery numbers. Plus, hear from Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein.

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A Kentucky tornado damages the Beech T-34 community, ATC woes continue in Denver, the Klein AirCar logs flights, $2.2 million AOPA scholarships are awarded, and Garmin releases SmartCharts. Plus, hear how drone first responder Matt Sloane is helping keep police safe.

Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20-series executive director Ivy McIver, who is also a formation pilot and Citabria owner, explains the G7 line’s new Autoland feature—a first for the piston fleet. Plus, Alicia and David explain air traffic control reform, how Piper Aircraft faced off against tariffs, why Newark’s meltdown might affect your flying, and a couple of personal eVTOL aircraft from Europe making their debuts.

CFII and AOPA West Coast editor Alicia Herron joins the Hangar

Ian signs off after co-hosting 'AOPA Hangar Talk' podcast for ten years, and we hear from ⁠'Rooster,'⁠ a TopGun graduate and spin training expert. Plus stay tuned for the latest general aviation news including the ⁠Jeppesen/ForeFlight⁠ sale, a ⁠Dynon-Trig⁠ avionics partnership, ATC modernization details, and the latest on airshow great Rob Holland.