Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of Aug 2, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about:  Why the FAA is standing by the directive that created flight training crisis, GAMI receives unleaded avgas STC, diversity is in demand as the FAA seeks ATC job applicants, Joby stretches its EVTOL legs, and catch up on everything you missed at AirVenture!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 26, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: AOPA turns to Congress to solve FAA-created flight training crisis, Western wildfire smoke is affecting weather in some Eastern states, Take a private tour of Orbis Flying Eye Hospital at AirVenture, BasicMed Report five years later, and the FAA certifies next-generation turboprop from Epic Aircraft.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 19, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: FAA prosecutors pursuing CFIs providing training for 'free', military exercise set for August in Wisconsin Michigan airspace, FAA orders stabilizer inspections of Grumman singles, Joby to advance carbon credits with Jetblue, Signature, and teen secures solo circumnavigation record in Skyhawk.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 12, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about:  The FAA Registry's digital upgrade is set for an October launch, AOPA and COPA are urging Canada to accept BasicMed pilots, aviation groups speak out against a dangerous airport precedent, acclaimed CFI Wally Funk is finally punching her ticket to space, and a new flying car flies and drives for an audience.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 5, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: The AOPA Foundation's Curriculum earning an important accreditation, tips for flying to AirVenture, DPE reform report reflects 'clean sheet' approach, billionaires race to space, and British teen makes a circumnavigation record attempt.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of June 28, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: The FAA stepping up its confidential safety reporting, a new bill that would leave Ligado on the hook for GPS interference costs and damages, aviation groups are urging Congress to protect the FAA in case of a shutdown, more buy-in for Bye Aerospace electric twin, and new airline and primary sims announced.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of June 21, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: An advocacy win will improve pilot records database, Massachusetts landing fee bill hearing set, House passes bills to expedite airport upgrades, improve NOTAMS, Sullenberger nominated as ICAO Ambassador, and check out the new historical fiction novel on Bessie Coleman!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of June 14, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Aviation groups that are displeased with the FAA's viewpoint on flight training implications of Warbird case, Connecticut's Hartford-Brainard Airport faces a closure threat, hangars are in high demand, Icon shareholders file suit, AOPA Foundation receives the highest rating from Charity Navigator.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of June 7, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: Biden's proposed budget which includes an increase for FAA and aviation programs, AOPA is alerting members about a Massachusetts landing fee bill, AOPA's 2021 You Can Fly Challenge is underway, CAU has established $1 million in scholarships, and Garmin Autoland awarded Collier Trophy.

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of May 31, 2021. In this episode you will learn more about: the FAA released a final rule on pilot records database, aviation groups want to help implement real-time SUA notifications, House introduces a companion bill to advance aviation, the FAA says signal received about GPS jamming worries, and one Maryland airport embraces drone integration.