Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast

Every other week the experts at AOPA bring you up to speed on all things flying.

Leisure
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Episode 83: Best CFI Chris Kreske
Find out why Greensboro, North Carolina, flight instructor and retired military pilot Chris Kreske was recently recognized as the best flight instructor by his students and and learn how he transitions military pilots into well-rounded civilian pilots.
50 min
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Episode 82: Corporate pilot and podcaster Justi...
Get to know corporate pilot and ‘Pilot to Pilot’ podcast host Justin Siems who shares thoughts about professional aviation careers, fellow aviators, and the role of social media.
51 min
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Episode 81: One-eyed pilot Shinji Maeda
Shinji Maeda lost an eye to an injury when he was a youth, but he battled back to pursue his aviation dreams, earned a commercial pilot certificate, and now has his sights set on an earthround flight to promote aviation.
49 min
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Episode 80: Career pilot Jeremy King
Find out how general aviation pilot and mechanic Jeremy King turned his passion for aviation into a full-time career in the big leagues; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines.
56 min
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Episode 79: Alaska bush pilot Leighan Falley
Alaska bush pilot, artist, and parent Leighan Falley explains the challenges of flying in the forty-ninth state’s backcountry; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines.
52 min
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Episode 78: Garmin's Joe Gepner
Hear from Garmin engineer and project manager Joe Gepner about how avionics are developed and where the next big ideas will come from. Plus stick around for the week's news.
50 min
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Episode 77: Robinson expert Tim Tucker talks he...
Robinson Helicopter's Chief Flight Instructor Tim Tucker—who literally wrote the book on how to fly the popular helicopters—drops in for a candid conversation; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines. AOPA Online.
44 min
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Episode 76: Ferry pilot Sarah Rovner
Meet Sarah Rovner, an airline transport pilot who ferries airplanes for fun; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines.
43 min
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Episode 75: AirVenture news special
Find out about Lycoming’s new electronic ignition, Garmin’s latest touchscreen navigator, Redbird’s GIFT program, Extra’s composite aerobat, Boeing’s job predictions, and more from EAA’s fiftieth AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
25 min
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Episode 74: Lunar site preservationist Michelle...
Lunar landing site champion and space law expert Michelle Hanlon explains how the nonprofit For All Moonkind plans to preserve the six Apollo landing sites; plus, catch up on the week's aviation headlines.
40 min
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Episode 73: Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee
National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee says education and a love for flying can prepare future pilots for opportunities in aviation and aerospace; plus catch up on the most recent aviation news.
52 min
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Episode 72: DPE Natalie Bingham Hoover
Designated pilot examiner and AOPA Pilot columnist Natalie Bingham Hoover shares tips about how to pass your checkride; plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines.
38 min
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Episode 71: WWII D-Day pilot Dave Hamilton
World War II Pathfinder pilot and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Hamilton, 96, describes his D-Day experience dropping paratroopers behind enemy lines from a Douglas C-47; plus, stick around for the week's headlines.
63 min
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Episode 70: Sirius XM's Scott Dennstaedt
SiriusXM's Scott Dennstaedt is a former research meteorologist and an active flight instructor. Learn the differences between Sirius XM and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast weather. Plus, stick around for the week's headlines.
40 min
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Episode 69: Pilot Spencer Suderman lands a prop...
What would you do if your aircraft propeller departed over populous Southern California? Hear how aerobatic pilot Spencer Suderman handled it and what you can learn from his experience, then stick around for the latest news.
56 min
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Episode 68: eVTOL expert Bruce Holmes
With all the talk about urban vertical takeoff and landing vehicles you'd think they are just a few months away. The truth is that the development, certification, and infrastructure are years away. Hear from eVTOL expert Bruce Holmes and stick around...
40 min
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Episode 67: Freeflight Systems' Pete Ring
Hear the inside scoop on the future of the ADS-B mandate, what options aircraft owners still have, and why you may want to equip sooner rather than later with Freeflight Systems’ Pete Ring. Plus stick around for the week's headlines.
43 min
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Episode 66: Representative Sam Graves
Sam Graves is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hear Graves' thoughts on the recent Boeing crashes. Plus stick around the week's headlines.
32 min
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Episode 65: New England pilot Lincoln Benedict
Get tips for flying the scenic backcountry of New England from Maine pilot Lincoln Benedict and his wife Jessica Marion. Plus stick around for the week's headlines.
46 min
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Episode 64: Savannah Raskey
They say aviation is only full of old guys. But a new crop of young pilots is using video to spread a message of fun and excitement. This week we meet Savannah Raskey, a Utah Air National Guard member and a pilot with career aspirations. Plus stick...
54 min
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Episode 63: Aviation legend Clay Lacy
Air race champion, entrepreneur, cinematographer, test pilot, aviation mentor, and R.A. 'Bob' Hoover Trophy winner Clay Lacy, who has flown more than 300 aircraft types and logged more than 50,000 flight hours, talks about his aviation career and the...
54 min
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Episode 62: AOPA airspace guru Rune Duke
Visit with AOPA airspace guru, multi-engine student, and former military air traffic controller Rune Duke for a chat about airspace, acronyms, the government shutdown’s effect on aviation, and more. Also, stick around for the week's headlines.  
53 min
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Episode 61: Mason Andrews
Flying around the world is a great accomplishment. Doing it at 18 years old is simply incredible. Hear the experience of earthrounder Mason Andrews and stick around for the week's headlines.
47 min
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Episode 60: First Flight Ranger Amiee Ginnever
December 17 is the 115th anniversary of the world's first powered heavier-than-air flight. What better way to celebrate than with a trip to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, where we met with Ranger Amiee Ginnever. Plus stick around for the...
39 min
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Episode 60: Tom Horne uncovers AOPA history in ...
Take a deep dive into 80 years of aviation history and advocacy with AOPA Editor at Large Tom Horne, as he uncovers research that led to “,” a hardcover book documenting general aviation. Plus, get up to speed on the rest of the week's aviation...
60 min