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Hangar49 episodes

  • "Maybe That'll Buff Out!"

    Every airplane owner has had a little "hangar rash" but one of our news stories in this month's show highlights an extreme example. Plus, we have the usual movie, song, comedy and more for you to enjoy!

    Movie: Island In The Sky (1953)

    Book: Flight-The 100 Worlds Greatest Aircraft by Mark Phelps

    Interview: Jamie Smith/Ameriflight

    Website: Vatsim-The world's Virtual Air Traffic Simulation network

    Song: The Motors/Airport

    Destination/Places to Fly To: The Bahamas

    Comedy/Sound: Ricky Gervais-What He Hates About flying

    1 hr 10 min
  • Steamy Movie & a Graphic Novel

    It's our latest episode: "Steamy Movie and a Graphic Novel!" We understand marketing…and how to build a big audience with a catchy title. See, we already got you to read this far. Give a listen and find out what we are really talking about. (Oh…by the end of this show, we'll still be rated PG (Pretty Good.)

    Movie: The Carpetbaggers (1964) Book: Hero's of Flight by Dan Green Interview: Mark Baker/AOPA Website: Oleg Antonov State Aviation Museum-Kviv, Ukraine Song: Walter Murphy Band-Flight '76 Destination/Places to Fly To: Bella Coola, BC Comedy/Sound: If Cops Talked Like Pilots

    1 hr 27 min
  • Now Beginning Our 12th Season!

    It's been a long hard road…er…runway, but Hangar 49 is now entering our 12th season on the air…er…internet. Crank up the hi-fi and listen to this episode with a movie, book, song, interview, and comedy.

    Movie: The McConnell Story (1955)

    Book: Wings of Gold/The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators by Beverly Weintraub

    Interview: Peter Zaccagnino-Part 3-Books, TV, and what's next.

    Website: Flying to Mexico

    Song: Up and Flying/Reba McIntire

    Destination/Places to Fly To: Abbotsford International Air Show

    Comedy/Sound: Saturday Night Live-Jet Blue Flight 292

    1 hr 36 min
  • Help Us Buy the Martin Mars!
    Like all pilots, we dream about our next airplane. So, when a great deal opens up, we can't wait to get going. But, like most dreaming pilots…we're a bit short on cash. Here's your chance to help us out. We think we need a GoFundMe or Venmo money-raising campaign! We're sure all our loyal listeners would be happy to help us step into a great airplane. Stay tuned for donation details!

    Martin Mars for sale-Isn't she a beauty?

    Movie: Thunderbirds-Soldiers of the Air (1943)

    Destination: Castle Air Museum

    Interview: Peter Zaccagnino-Part Two-Air Racing

    Book: The Vietnam Air War-From the Cockpit by Dennis Ridnouer

    Song: Airline Agent/James McMurtry

    Website: Boldmethod

    Comedy: Saturday Night Live-Flight Announcements

    1 hr 29 min
  • Around The World With Hangar 49

    Our special guest on this show has even been around the world. So has Tony. Our movie for this episode is Around The World In 80 Days. Sometimes we talk to much. In fact, in the time it takes to listen to this show, the International Space Station will travel around the world.

    Movie: Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

    Website: The Honourable Company of Air Pilots

    Interview: Peter Zaccagnino (Part One-How he started)

    Book: Relevant by Peter Zaccagnino

    Song: Gotta Get the First Plane Home/The Kinks

    Destination/Places to Fly To: Museum of Cosmonautics/Moscow, Russia

    Comedy/Sound: Steve Hofstetter/Stupid people Won't Survive a Plane Crash

    2 hr 6 min
  • Learn To Fly a Light Aeroplane In One Easy Lesson!

    It's finally here! A quick and easy way to learn how to fly in one easy lesson...just listen to this show. Oh, and before we forget: Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate and happy new year.

    (Oh...by the way this is show #142, but it's our 143rd episode. Last months show was #143 but it was our 142nd episode. Hopefully, you're just as confused as we are.)

    Movie: Air Force (1943)

    Interview: Gracie Johnson/TallyHo! Apps

    Book: Buffalo Air by Darrel Knight

    Website: Hawker Typhoon

    Song: Alan Parsons Project - Blue Blue Sky #1

    Destination/Places to Fly To: Carolinas Aviation Museum/Charlotte NC

    Comedy/Sound: Fry and Laurie-How to Fly A Light Aeroplane In One Easy lesson

    1 hr 35 min
  • We're Number 13!

    Aviation Podcasting is a competitive business! So, the entire staff and management of Hangar 49 is pleased to announce that we are listed as number 13 in the Top 45 Aviation Podcasts list. Wow, after over 10 years of grueling efforts, we are finally recognized. Oh, we won't let it go to our heads. Our November show proves it. Please listen to our usual lineup of breaking news, classic films, great music, tantalizing books, outrageous comedy, all punctuated by our amazing commentary.

    Movie: Fail Safe (1964)

    Interview: Carinex Gautreau/Helidosa

    Book: Tiger in the Sea by Eric Linder

    Website: Eat at the Airport-From the Airplane Geeks Podcast people

    Song: Too Late For Goodbye - Julian Lennon

    Destination/Places to Fly To: Atlantic Air Adventures

    Comedy/Sound: British Airways Safety Video Audition

    1 hr 41 min
  • Viva Las Vegas!

    In this episode, Tony and Al give you all the inside tips on how to enjoy Las Vegas. Al recently returned from the National Business Aviation show in Sin City with interviews and tips on staying in Vegas on a budget and getting started on your first million. Oh….we talk about some aviation stuff as well.

    Movie: Only Angels Have Wings (1939) Interview: John Thivierge/Aircraft Performance Group (Seattle Avionics) Book: Airborn by Kenneth Oppel Website: Aero News Net Song: Ozzy! Flying High Again Destination/Places to Fly To: Queensland Aviation Museum Comedy/Sound: Billy Connolly - Flight to Australia

    1 hr 46 min
  • It's Zero Hour!

    We know that you can hardly wait until our next show. Us too. Well, here it is. Mission Control is please to announce...It's finally ZERO HOUR at Hangar 49!

    Movie: Zero Hour (1957)

    Interview: Juliet Siddons-Challenge Air

    Book: Go Flight-The Unsung Heros of Mission Control by Rick Houston

    Website: Real-Time Space Tracking—N2YO.com

    Song: Daddy, Teach Me to Fly/Ken Dravis

    Destination/Places to Fly To: USS Midway Museum/San Diego

    Comedy/Sound: Flight Attendants/Saturday Night Live

    1 hr 34 min
  • Please Support Your Flight Attendants (and Flight Deck Crews)!

    We've seen the stories about nutty airline passengers going berserk when asked by the flight attendants to please put on their masks during the flight. So, here's the deal…please support your flight attendants and flight deck crews.

    Movie: The Flight Attendant

    Book: I am a Flight Attendant by Jessica De Serre Boissonneauilt

    Interview: Scariest Tomcat Flight/Cmdr Matt Plaiser USN (Ret.)

    Website: AirBus Zero Emission Electric Flight

    Song: Moody Blues/Fly Me High

    Destination/Places to Fly To: Tofino/Long Beach, BC

    Comedy/Sound: Funny Flying Story -Cale Yarborough

    1 hr 36 min

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Jim Leighty, Al Gilson, and Tony Roberts talk about different airstrips to visit, the ups and downs of flying in the Pacific Northwest, and all the fun events you can find here! We also like to…