Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast

Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast episodes:

• 04.22.2024

  Episode 199; Marchetti jet pilot Mauricio Frizzarin

  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...

  
• 04.08.2024

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

  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...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Episode 197: VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks aircraft pricing

  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...

  
• 03.11.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Episode 195: Pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun

  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,...

  
• 02.10.2024

  Episode 194: NORAD Lt. Gen. Nordhaus raises airspace awareness

  NORAD Command officer and GA aircraft owner Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus explains intercept procedures in effect during the Super Bowl and other temporary flight restrictions; plus commentary on parking fees, Amelia Earhart, new Garmin radios, the DeltaHawk diesel engine,...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Episode 193: Sarah Deener tests Pipistrel Velis Electro

  Sarah Deener shares a pilot report on the Pipistrel Velis Electro while Ian and David break down the latest in unleaded fuel, Hartzell raises prices, AOPA takes a stand with MOSAIC and BVLOS ops, and the $200K single-seat Helix eVTOL...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Episode 192: 'Top Chef' finalist, pilot Bryan Voltaggio

  'Top Chef' finlist and private pilot Bryan Voltaggio talks about food, flying, and his next challenge. Plus, find out about the new Cirrus G7, Garmin 430/530 trade-in incentives, and the latest on a hot air balloon case with national airspace...

  
• 01.02.2024

  Episode 191: 2023 top GA news stories include fuel, MOSAIC, Van’s Aircraft bankruptcy

  The FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) performance-based rules; unleaded fuels including GAMI G100UL, Swift 94UL, and PAFI UL100E; and Van’s Aircraft’s bankruptcy top the general aviation news stories of 2023. Become a member of the world's largest aviation...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Episode 190: Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olson fly charity mission

  Pilot, actor Edward Norton and Angel Flight West's Josh Olsen on the organization's 100,000th mission in Norton's 1976 Cessna U206F, the 1999 AOPA Sweeps aircraft, which he has owned since the early 2000s. And stick around for commentary on Trevor...

  
• 12.04.2023

  Episode 189: Instagrammer Joe Costanza reveals his passion for aviation @bananasssssssss

  Popular Instagrammer Joe Costanza, known as @bananasssssssss, reveals his passion for aviation, photography, and the 1941 Piper J3 Cub he pilots when he's not flying a passenger airliner. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Episode 188: 'AvWeb' Editor Emeritus and 'Aviation Consumer' advocate Paul Bertorelli

  AvWeb Editor Emeritus and Aviation Consumer advocate Paul Bertorelli discusses the future of the aviation industry, retirement, his least favorite aircraft, and more. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Episode 187: Dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL; Flight Sim Coach Mike Catalfamo

  David flies with AOPA's Mark Baker in a dual fuel Baron testing GAMI G100UL unleaded aviation gas, Ian explains the Robinson helicopter SFAR, pilot Whitaker is confirmed as new FAA leader, six southwestern venues consider Nat'l Air Races, and Flight...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Episode 186: EPA avgas ruling; HGTV personality and pilot Bryan Baeumler

  Ian and David talk about the EPA ruling on leaded avgas, Hartzell changing hands, a proposed rudder AD for rag-wing Pipers, and the latest bizjet news from the NBAA convention. We also visit Andros Island in the Bahamas and get...

  
• 10.09.2023

  Episode 185: Remembering Richard McSpadden

  Ian and David remember ASI’s Richard McSpadden, talk about lightweight aircraft batteries, used aircraft price trends, and ATC saves.

  
• 09.25.2023

  Episode 184: Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor Toto Marchand

  Two-time engine-out-after-takeoff survivor and Virginia-based flight instructor Toto Marchand describes successful low altitude return to base maneuvers in two different aircraft, with tips and learning lessons for other pilots to keep handy. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.

  
• 09.11.2023

  Episode 183: Garmin's aftermarket sales director Jim Alpiser

  Garmin's director of aftermarket sales Jim Alpiser talks about avionics and new technology designed to make aircraft ownership easier and safer. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.

  
• 08.28.2023

  Episode 182: Maui pilot organizes fire relief efforts

  Maui pilot and flight school owner Laurence Balter organizes fire relief efforts in Hawaii with a general aviation airlift bringing needed supplies to stricken residents. Plus, commentary on the latest GA news.

  
• 08.14.2023

  Episode 181: Aviation record holders Reynolds and Skittone

  Chicagoland flying buddies Bob Reynolds and John Skittone describe how they bested the 48-states-in-48-hours flying record. Plus, news commentary on the week’s headlines.

  
• 07.31.2023

  Episode 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023

  Ian and David begin Season 8 with a report from EAA AirVenture 2023 including the sights, sounds, and people; AOPA's 85th anniversary flyover announcement; light sport aircraft regulatory expansion; the latest from Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook, and more.

  
• 07.17.2023

  Episode 179: Ghostwriter Nate Hammond

  Look up in the sky during EAA AirVenture and other airshows and you'll likely see the handiwork of Ghostwriter pilot Nathan Hammond, who travels across the country in a de Havilland Super Chipmunk to skywrite and perform in day and...

  
• 07.03.2023

  Episode 178: Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker

  EAA Ford Tri-Motor pilot and aviation mechanic Bill Thacker describes flying the iconic 1928 radial-engine, cabin-class aircraft which requires a deft touch on the control yoke and a lot of rudder. Plus, news commentary with the week’s headlines.

  
• 06.19.2023

  Episode 177: Freedom Aviation Network's Stephanie Lamar, Jared Miller

  Pilots and Freedom Aviation Network founders Stephanie Lamar and Jared Miller founded the organization to bridge a gap in logistics support for survivors of human trafficking and their advocates. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news.

  
• 06.05.2023

  Episode 176: Skyward Aviation founder, pilot Gene Pecar

  Jet pilot and Skyward Aviation founder Gene Pecar describes how aviation opportunities led to a career flying charters and establishing a network of aircraft that help save lives. Plus, news commentary with the week’s headlines

  
• 05.22.2023

  Episode 175: Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose

  This week David sits down with Robert Rose, CEO of Reliable Robotics, to talk about the future of flight and how robots are going to complement our world, not take it over. Plus news commentary with the week's headlines.

  
• 05.08.2023

  Episode 174: Barnstormer Andrew King

  Barnstormer, ferry pilot, and aviation mechanic Andrew King has logged more than 4,400 hours mostly flying low and slow pre-1950 aircraft to airshows across the US helping to celebrate the Golden Age of aviation. Plus stick around for the latest...

  
• 04.24.2023

  Episode 173: Jason Capra's Beach City Baby Skytrooper restoration

  Pennsylvania pilot Jason Capra and a host of volunteers put their heart and soul into restoring 'Beach City Baby,' a troop-carrying version of the venerable Douglas DC-3. Plus, stick around for the news.

  
• 04.10.2023

  Episode 172: Mark Baker, AOPA leadership deliver Pilot Town Hall

  Mark Baker and AOPA leadership update members on efforts to protect the freedom to fly and build a stronger, safer general aviation community during the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. Plus, stick around for the news.

  
• 03.27.2023

  Episode 171: Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer

  Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer, who has held leadership positions at Blackhawk Modifications, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and other aviation businesses, talks about the past, the present, and the future of aviation. Plus, stay tuned for the news.

  
• 03.13.2023

  Episode 170: Aerial firefighter Craig Patton

  Fire Boss pilot Craig Patton of Australia describes what it takes to fly aerial firefighting missions for Dauntless Air in support of ground-based wildfire teams in the U.S. and worldwide; plus stay tuned for the latest aviation news.

  
• 02.27.2023

  Episode 169: Rookie STOL pilot Corina Lottman

  Flight instructor Corina Lottman describes what it takes to fly short takeoff and landing events in a 1967 Cessna 150 during a training seminar at the Mayday STOL Drag event in Nebraska.

  
• 02.13.2023

  Episode 168: Former FAA certifications specialist, Xwing official Earl Lawrence

  Former FAA certifications specialist, Xwing compliance officer, and Piper Twin Comanche pilot Earl Lawrence shares insight on autonomous flight, general aviation safety advances, and unleaded fuel initiatives. Plus stick around for the news.

  
• 01.30.2023

  Episode 167: Aircraft technician, pilot Chelsea Smith

  Learn about aircraft maintenance technician and pilot Chelsea Smith’s passion for working on airplanes and logging hours with Cessna 172 flying partner Josh Flowers of Aviation 101.

  
• 01.16.2023

  Episode 166: Meet Fly with Bruno

  Meet New York-based pilot Bruno Brasileiro and hear how he shares his flying adventures in a Grumman AA5A Cheetah on social media as Fly_With_Bruno while enjoying general aviation.

  
• 01.02.2023

  Episode 165: Pipistrel takeover, G100UL top 2022 GA stories

  Textron’s takeover of Pipistrel for electric technology and the approval of GAMI’s G100LL fuel top the general aviation stories in 2022; plus a few predictions for 2023.

  
• 12.19.2022

  Episode 164: Former Air Force Chief Steward Howie Franklin

  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...

  
• 12.05.2022

  Episode 163: Aviation fuels expert Paul Millner

  Are you confused about the future of unleaded aviation fuel? You’re not alone. This episode we speak to Paul Millner, a fuels expert and independent consultant in the ongoing move away from avgas. Plus GAMA delivery numbers and crazy pilot...

  
• 11.21.2022

  Episode 162: Jumpers Away founder Ed Scott

  Jumpers Away parachute jump pilot school founder, instrument rated commercial pilot, and skydiver Ed Scott tells us what it takes to safely fly skydivers to altitude, quickly descend in the drop zone, and pick up the next load. Plus catch up...

  
• 11.07.2022

  Episode 161: Aviation 101 founder Josh Flowers

  Aviation 101 founder and CFI Josh Flowers shares candid advice and coaching through his YouTube channel to help aviators become better pilots; plus catch up on the latest general aviation news.

  
• 10.24.2022

  Episode 160: Teen earthrounder Mack Rutherford

  Hear how teen Mack Rutherford, 17, flew around the world solo in a small piston aircraft, following in the footsteps of his older sister Zara; plus stick around for the latest aviation news.

  
• 10.10.2022

  Episode 159: Beverly Hills Aerials

  Find out what it takes for drone operators to produce stunning aerial material for live TV, motion pictures, commercials, and social media; plus stick around for the latest general aviation news.

  
• 09.26.2022

  Episode 158: Praising the Turbine Otter

  Find out why the powerful high-wing de Havilland Turbine Otter is a favorite among Alaskan glacier and backcountry pilots, plus stick around for the latest general aviation news.

  
• 09.12.2022

  Episode 157: Team USA aerobatic soaring competitor Shad Coulson

  World Glider Aerobatics Championship competitor Shad Coulson, who traveled from Arizona to France in August for Team USA, talks about glider competitions, aerobatics, and how soaring in an unpowered aircraft can help make you a better pilot. Plus, stick around...

  
• 08.29.2022

  Episode 156: STOL Competitor Hal Stockman

  Ever wondered what it takes to fly in STOL and STOL Drag competitions? Hal Stockman shares the secrets to the techniques and airplane modifications he makes for each event to his Rans S-7S. Plus, the latest headlines from the world...

  
• 08.15.2022

  Episode 155: Flight simulation instructor John Martin

  Meet SimCom Aviation Training turbine transition flight instructor John Martin, a masterful teacher with real-world experience who enjoys mentoring others. Plus, stick around for the latest aviation news.

  
• 08.01.2022

  Episode 154: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2022

  EAA AirVenture 2022 is in the books, but not before David and Ian give their hot takes on why the RV-15 will be a big seller, the pregnant airplane, and why we'll need patience to replace avgas.

  
• 07.18.2022

  Episode 153: New Orleans Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert

  New Orleans-based Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert shares his passion for flying, Creole cuisine, and documenting southern Louisiana scenery from the air. Plus, get the latest news and find out what to expect during EAA AirVenture.

  
• 07.04.2022

  Episode 152: Mooney Caravan leader Chuck Crinnian

  Mooney Caravan President Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian explains how 50 single-engine airplane pilots gain proficiency before staging in Madison, Wisconsin, in elements of three for a mass arrival to EAA AirVenture and Wittman Regional Airport.

  
• 06.20.2022

  Episode 151: GAMI's George Braly on G100UL aviation fuel

  GAMI founder and engineer George Braly updates us on G100UL unleaded aviation fuel and explains the history of how it was developed. Plus, stick around for the news.

  
• 06.06.2022

  Episode 150: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lead pilot Kevin LaRosa

  “Top Gun: Maverick,” lead pilot and aerial coordinator Kevin LaRosa II prepared actors for the realism they bring to the big screen with an aviation curriculum designed by pilot Tom Cruise that included left-seat time in a Cessna 172 and...