PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings

What could be better than a Digital Journey Logbook. Recorded at WINGs Magazine’s General Aviation Expo in Burlington ON, Christopher VanHorn, Founder Airbly Inc, discusses this unique technology which creates a digital journey logbook and much more. Using a two way messaging satellite network, a battery powered messaging device, crew keyfobs, the web and an app, the Airbly system creates digital flight records without any interaction by the aircrew. Christopher discusses his journey to create Airbly and the future of this innovative technology.

Recorded at AirVenture 2024, legendary aerobatics pilot Sean D. Tucker discusses his journey to the pinnacle of aerobatics flight. His mentor, aerobatics, test and fighter pilot, Bob Hoover took Sean under his wings, guiding Sean through is career. Giving back, Sean was instrumental in creating the Bob Hoover Academy, using the power of flight to change lives. The Academy focuses on under privileged youth living in a gang infested area of Salinas CA. Sean relives his life experiences recounting chilling events changing his kids lives. Creating a program with a team of dedicated professionals, youths are able to navigate their life journey onto a new pathway, taking them out of an environment of poverty, drugs and violence. Sean believes that we must counter the depth of trauma with the height of inspiration for the kids who need it the most. Every Kid Can Fly was born with an initial offering of flight training after school for students at Rancho Cielo (a local alternative high school program).

Recorded at Piper Aircraft’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024, Isaac Capua of Aviation Unlimited, Piper Aircraft’s Canadian dealer discusses all things Piper Fury (M700). Isaac discusses the technology behind the Fury and Aviation Unlimited sales strategy taking first time aircraft owners down a journey leading to turbine aircraft.

Alberto Porto and Andrea Venturini did the unthinkable. In 2024 they flew nonstop from Scotland to Canada in a two seat, Rotax powered Risen SuperVeloce aircraft. Flying 1,850 nm, in 11.5 hours and used 43 gallons of fuel. Andrea recounts this epic flight, recorded in Porto Aviation’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024. An amazing feat of planning, endurance and a testament to the aeronautical designs of Alberto Porto and his team.

Take a Robinson R66 turbine aircraft, remove the flight control system and replace it cutting edge fly by wire and computer technology, you get SkyRyse. SkyRyse’s SKYOS system enables precise commands through a single four axis control stick (similar to a F-35). With fully integrated system completely changes the way helicopter pilots fly and integrate with their equipment. Recorded in Skyryse’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024, Ray Wert, VP of Communications, Skyryse discusses the journey of this leading edge technology company. With AI technology embedded into SKYOS, human mistakes are minimized, ensuring that the pilot is not able to maneuver the helicopter outside of its flight envelope.

Recorded in Air Race Classic’s booth at AirVenture 2024, Sherry Kandle recounts her involvement as an Air Racer and volunteer. With air racers ranging from 17 to 90+, ARC provides that venue for a wide variety of pilot backgrounds from teachers, doctors, airline pilots, professionals, to name a few. Sherry discusses her journey to become an air racer and the comradery that the event creates.

RCAF Capt Marc-Andre Plante, Snowbird 8 discusses his career path leading him into the Canadian military and into the seat of a Snowbird CT-114Tutor jet aircraft. Serving as ambassadors of the RCAF, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the Canadian Air Force (CAF) and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America. An in depth conversation with Capt Plante discussing his role as lead solo and his future with the CAF.

Recorded in the Islands of the Bahamas booth at SUNnFUN 2024, an interesting conversation with three inspiring individuals from the department of Bahamian tourism. Ahmed Williams, Regional Manager Vertical Markets Bahamas, Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation discusses the many tourism opportunities open to General Aviation.

Recorded in Holy Micro!’s booth at AirVenture 2024, Frank Kunnumpurath, founder discusses his journey in creating SkyVoice a LiDAR based system which provides aural call outs for altitude up to 590 ft. The innovative technology provides a pilot with a virtual co-pilot with a bird’s eyes view for safer flight. 

Recorded in the Seaplane Pilots Association’s booth at SUNnFUN 2024, Steven McCaughey

Executive Director, Seaplane Pilots Association discusses the need for a certified personal flotation device.