Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20-series executive director Ivy McIver, who is also a formation pilot and Citabria owner, explains the G7 line’s new Autoland feature—a first for the piston fleet. Plus, Alicia and David explain air traffic control reform, how Piper Aircraft faced off against tariffs, why Newark’s meltdown might affect your flying, and a couple of personal eVTOL aircraft from Europe making their debuts.
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CFII and AOPA West Coast editor Alicia Herron joins the Hangar
Talk podcast as a co-host for the news and information show that highlights pilots, policy makers, and the people who make flying great. The award-winning podcast that surpassed 1 million downloads in 2021 will soon enter its tenth season with co-host and private pilot David Tulis.
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Episode 226: Ian signs off; Rooster talks spins, and airshow legend Rob Holland
Ian signs off after co-hosting 'AOPA Hangar Talk' podcast for ten years, and we hear from 'Rooster,' a TopGun graduate and spin training expert. Plus stay tuned for the latest general aviation news including the Jeppesen/ForeFlight sale, a Dynon-Trig avionics partnership, ATC modernization details, and the latest on airshow great Rob Holland.
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Episode 225: Kawasaki Ninja aircraft engine, FAA shuttering remote comms, N.Y. Helicopter Inc. grounded, plus Big South Fork Airpark's Bill Armstrong
Motorcycle giant Kawasaki is developing two piston aircraft engines, New York Helicopter Inc. is grounded after the fatal crash, the FAA's shut down of remote communication networks affects Flight Service Stations too, and your input is needed for unleaded fueling ops. Plus hear from Big South Fork Airpark pilot Bill Armstrong.
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Episode 224: Fuel ban overturned, ATC & notam modernization, national safety standdown; plus CFI/social media standout Leah Froehlich
The California avgas fuel ban is overturned, the new DOT chief pledges swift ATC modernization, Notam modernization is coming this fall, aircraft owner data-hiding is available, and AOPA organizes a national aviation safety standdown. Plus hear from CFI and social media standout Leah Froehlich about tips and tricks she uses to teach flight students.
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