PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings

The electrification of aircraft is an energetic area of Research and Development with many hurdles to be overcome. Dr. Anita Sengupta, CEO and Founder of HydroPlane discusses their journey to create an Hydrogen Fuel Cell to power a General Aviation aircraft. With the technology installed in a Piper Cherokee aircraft, Anita discusses their journey to certification. Recorded on location at AirVenture 2023.

Recorded on site at the Edenvale Airport, at the Civil Air Search and Rescue Associations, during a Search and Rescue weekend training event. With CASARA and RCAF personnel on-site for this event, the SAR teams honed their skills in executing searches for downed aircraft and aviators. 

Mark van Berkel, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Assoc’s (COPA) new President and CEO, started his next career chapter in 2023.   Mark chats about his journey to become an aviator, successful entrepreneur, and the newest leader at COPA. Operating in an industry, where General Aviation is under attack from many sides, listen to Mark discuss how COPA will be navigating these challenging times.

Aircraft battery technology has not changed a great deal in the past 50 years. Lithium aircraft batteries have been certified for a few aircraft makes and models. Hoga Holck, Vice President at Concorde Battery chats about Concorde’s journey during both the Pandemic and Lithium Batteries

Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer with dire consequences in an aircraft’s cockpit. Founders Jim Ruttler and Dr James Runnels talk about the advancements in aviation focused healthcare infomatics. Aithre Aviation was founded with the goal of saving lives using advanced technology providing an early warning system for aircrew.

Recorded live at SUNnFUN 2023, Philippe de Segovia, Director TBM Sales Promotions and chief historian at DAHER, talks about the rich aviation history of DAHER and the companies like Morane Saulnier which preceded DAHER. An interesting chat looking backwards and forwards in time.

Recorded on location at the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ), at the York Regional Police media event ushering in their region’s newest addition to the Air Unit’s helicopter fleet. An interesting chat with the Police Air Unit’s pilots and observers.

Mark Brooks, advocate, General Aviation pilot and Flight Instructor talks about the need for a new airport in the Greater Toronto Area, located in Pickering Ontario. With over 18,000 acres of land, set aside by the Liberal government in the 1970’s, an unfulfilled promise and dream has the ear marks of a TV soap opera. Mark discusses the challenges with the airport’s political climate.

Winter operations in Canada is nothing new, but protecting your aircraft should be in your upper mind during the Canadian winter. Doug Evink of Tanis Aircraft jumps into the PlaneTalk cockpit to discuss aircraft engine best practices and the need to preheat during winter. Based out of Blaine MN, Doug and Tanis understand freezing temperatures, snow and ice.

An exclusive chat with Avidyne’s President Dan Schwinn at SUNnFUN 2022. Dan discusses some of the ground breaking technologies which Avidyne is pouring copious amounts of Research and Development funding into, which will revolutionize an aircraft’s avionics panel.