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Season 6, Episode 23 - Week of June 10, 2024

Thanks for listening to the June 10, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA orders immediate spar inspection of 499 Piper aircraft Federal court creates new burden for backcountry pilots Pilots fight to preserve access to backcountry airstrips Experience the D.C. flyover Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6, Episode 22 - Week of June 3, 2024

Thanks for listening to the June 3, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Reno Air Races find new home in Roswell, NM Survey finds pilots who use home flight simulators get to checkride quicker Practice your Oshkosh arrival with SimVenture Maryland bills extend tax break for aircraft owners Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 21 - Week of May 27, 2024

Season 6 Episode 20 - Week of May 20, 2024

Thanks for listening to the May 13, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Congress passes FAA reauthorization Virtual acro with Patty Wagstaff Van’s Aircraft cleared to exit bankruptcy Bankruptcy auction set for Icon Aircraft Airline hiring softens Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 19 - Week of May 13, 2024

Thanks for listening to the May 13, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Dick Rutan dies FAA advises Lake Amphibian spar inspections Goose meets Foreflight New AOPA video content just for you National GA Flyover livestream Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 18 - Week of May 6, 2024

Thanks for listening to the May 6, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Nebraska tornadoes strike GA side of Omaha AOPA’s Air Safety Institute releases new accident case study TSA finalizes flight training security program General aviation flyover May 11 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 17 - Week of April 29, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: New ForeFlight layer shows turbulence King Schools offers new course Beta achieves manned eVTOL transition Harbour Air orders electric motors Join AOPA, CPB for May 3 webinar on border crossings Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 16 - Week of April 22, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA returns airman standards to regulation SeaRey maker inop, buyer sought Aero Friedrichshafen roundup NYC seeks to curtail helicopter operations Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 15 - Week of April 15, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Celebrating the 50th Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo TBM anticipates increased deliveries in 2024 A golf legend’s Cessna Skylark Pilots fly to solar eclipse Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 14 - Week of April 8, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Icon declares bankruptcy Van's presents bankruptcy recovery plan Committee issues recommendations on mental health Prior planning recommended for pilots flying during the total eclipse Missouri flight school kept on teaching after gustnado Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 13 - Week of April 1, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: National GA flyover pilots complete dress rehearsal Supersonic demonstrator makes debut flight Real Pilot Story: Trapped in the Hills NTSB reports on fatal Nashville accident Tamarack winglet system could become inop without alert Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 12 - Week of March 25, 2024

Thanks for listening to the March 25th, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Will record-breaking hiring trends continue? Florida GA license plate success Avidyne STC will replace Cirrus Entegra panels Michigan airshow future uncertain AOPA launches aviation career prep curriculum Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 11 - Week of March 18, 2024

Season 6 Episode 10 - Week of March 11, 2024

FAA grants exemption for Velis Electro Flight Training Experience winners AOPA Baron surpasses 150 flight hours with G100UL Icon A5 weight, useful load increased Eclipse coming April 8

Season 6 Episode 9 - Week of March 4, 2024

Thanks for listening to the March 4, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Piper AD NTSB reverses findings that pinned fatal accident on Tamarack winglets Heli-Expo showcases new turbine helicopter, training tech Kitplane maker Bearhawk Aircraft changes hands Ampaire's hybrid electric Caravan runs on SAF Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 episode 8 - Week of February 26, 2024

Season 6 Episode 7 - Week of February 19, 2024

Season 6 Episode 6 - Week of February 12, 2024

Thanks for listening to the February 12, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Senate commerce committee moves faa reauthorization bill 2024 FAA GA Activity survey underway Van’s Aircraft announces price increases Garmin goes slim Mark Baker is moving on

Season 6 Episode 5 - Week of January 29, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA provides support recommendations on MOSAIC Many Van’s customers still await word on price hike Electric training takes off at Arizona flight school Pivotal opens sales for light EVTOL Helix Hal, Sandy Shevers hang it up Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 4 - Week of January 22, 2023

Thanks for listening to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA prepares for MOSAIC comment deadline FAA updates advisory circular on engine power loss accidents Atlantic Aviation to install electric chargers at FBOs California flight school fighting to keep business license Washington man sentenced to 8 months prison for laser strike Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 3 - Week of January 15, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Jet mods for Cirrus piston fleet Van's Aircraft customers hold the key Redbird seeks input on flight training Residents sue Colorado airport Real Pilot Stories: Trouble Over Paradise Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 2 - Week of January 8, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: New entry procedures in effect in Mexico ForeFlight's new Recap feature Man charged with stealing Kitfox in Nevada Australia teen flies solo around continent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 6 Episode 1 - Week of January 1, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: When you need to clear Customs Colorado noise disputes escalate Air Race Classic registration opens January 2 AOPA’s Adam Meredith succumbs to cancer Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 52 - Week of December 25, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA backs Trent Palmer’s bid to overturn suspension Congress passes short-term FAA extension Reliable Robotics achieves uncrewed flight Able Flight Go Fund Me Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 51 - Week of December 18, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Creditor deadline set in Van's Aircraft bankruptcy Transforming a 'culture of silence' AOPA mourns airports advocate Bill Dunn Holiday cheer is in the air Redbird Migration 2024 registration is open Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 50 - Week of December 11, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Van’s enters chapter 11 bankruptcy Intentional crash lands Trevor Jacob in prison ASI rolls out new Real Pilot Story FAA to host MOSAIC webinar Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 49 - Week of December 4, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 4, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA expanding weather camera coverage New streaming service made for love of aviation Hartzell Engine Tech expands its portfol Titan takes over Aeroshell partnership Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 48 - Week of November 27, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 27, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Signals of strength, stress in aircraft market FAA grants AOPA request for more time to comment on Piper rudder AD https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/november/21/faa-grants-aopa-request-for-more-time-to-comment-on-piper-rudder-ad Richard G McSpadden Report issued MT-Propeller offers three-blade prop for Piper PA-23 Questions or comments about this podcast? E...

Season 5 Episode 47 - Week of November 20, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA updates seaplane operation safety information Electrifying news from Joby CubCrafters goes infrared Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.