Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Every other week AOPA brings you up to speed on all things flying. Pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron explain and discuss the latest general aviation news topics to inform and entertain you before introducing aviation experts shaping the future of flight.

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Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles
Pilot Eric Boles realized he needed a better way to track fuel in his Piper Cherokee so he developed the SkyTimer app to handle fuel tank capacity, burn, and switching. Plus, a lively discussion on the AOPA member meeting, remembrance for Sporty's founder Hal Shevers, aftermarket Cessna tailskids, the new NTSB accident dashboard, and continued awareness for pilot mental health month.
47 min
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Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by ...
Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing charges in Florida, and the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen and Sun'nFun.
34 min
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Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun p...
AOPA Pilot Town Hall Hall with senior leadership at Sun'nFun previews proposed changes to the association's governance and addresses questions from members. Plus, Alicia and David explain the FAA's new Notam system, improvements to NOAA aviation weather forecasting, updated BasicMed guidance, and the latest on pilot mental health reforms.
68 min
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Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling aut...
Gyrocopter pilot and NYT best selling author Caroline Paul explains her passion for flying in "WHY FLY: Seeking Awe, Healing and Our True Selves in the Sky." Plus, David and Jay discuss Burke Lakefront's latest challenges, an update on the ALERT bill, a Swift fuel update, the abrupt shuttering of Sonex aircraft, and more.
49 min
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Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-el...
VoltAero CEO Jean Botti explains the HPU 210 electric-hybrid power unit that combines an electric motor with a high-performance thermal engine.
33 min
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Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard
Savannah Aviation's Tiziano Bernard is recognized for the second year in a row as the AOPA Flight Instructor of the Year
25 min
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Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois
41 min
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Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; ca...
43 min
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Episode 246: Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan ...
43 min
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Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA...
41 min
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Episode 244: Top 5 general aviation news storie...
38 min
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Episode 243: Earhart records, ADS-B data privac...
49 min
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Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted;...
42 min
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Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and p...
45 min
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Episode 240: Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks...
46 min
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Episode 239: A high level review of MOSAIC chan...
59 min
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Episode 238: Who can instruct sport pilots unde...
35 min
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Episode 237: How does MOSAIC benefit pilots wit...
42 min
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Episode 236: MOSAIC Minute: different stall spe...
30 min
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Episode 235: MOSAIC minute: flying with a drive...
67 min
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Episode 234: MOSAIC minute, ForeFlight's Dynami...
50 min
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Episode 233: 2025 EAA AirVenture news
2025 EAA AirVenture news
16 min
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Episode 232: A new Earhart expedition, ATC upgr...
54 min
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Episode 231: Hybrid motorcycle engine for airpl...
33 min
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Episode 230: Beta’s passengers, FAA departures,...
39 min