Thanks for listening to the April 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA pilot records database enforcement campaign coming Best flight school, instructor announced at Redbird Migration New off the shelf parts program for vintage fleet Flight instructor turning cargo planes into Air BnBs AOPA slams County of Santa Clara’s unsafe, discriminatory fuel practices Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. Thanks and a t...
Apr 17, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the April 10, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Cessna Citation makes emergency landing with one winglet missing Foreflight acquires CloudAhoy SayWeather brings changing conditions to pilots’ ears NTSB: Cirrus pilot erred before 2021 midair Delta Propel, Skyborne Academy join forces Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.
Apr 10, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the April 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Looks the same, acts different New Carbon Cub UL debuts with new 160-hp Rotax 916 IS Junkers retro reboot makes U.S. debut Piper M600, Daher TBM 960 to feature Garmin’s new PlaneSync technology FAA report validates BasicMed safety Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.
Apr 03, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the March 27, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Changes coming to two FAA knowledge tests Piper corrects service bulletin error Sun ‘n Fun arrival procedures changed Aviation heroes honored at Hoover reception ‘A lot of attention to detail’ Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.
Mar 27, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the March 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early analysis Winter Haven midair Baker testifies before congressional panel Where there’s a will there’s a way…for wings Helicopter pilots provide lifeline to trapped residents Beta to certify and produce electric fixed-wing aircraft
Mar 20, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the March 13, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Florida midair causes four fatalities Final year of racing at Reno/Stead AOPA asks FAA for improved testing oversight FAA grant a major boost for You Can Fly program GAMA, Daher announce international internship
Mar 13, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the March 6, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early analysis in-flight breakup over Stagecoach Garmin GFC 500 autopilo9t approved for more aircraft models IACRA experiences database issues Inspiration, jobs found at WAI Redbird opens state of flight training survey Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.
Mar 06, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the February 27th, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Aircraft shipments, billing up in 2022 Continental engine issue prompts immediate airworthiness directive Buckeye Air Fair wows thousands AOPA fights anti-helicopter legislation in Hawaii The Mooney ‘Anomaly’ Questions, comments on this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.
Feb 27, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the February 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: SPAR INSPECTION RESULTS RAISE FAA CONCERN, AOPA Sonex high-wing design deep dive Diamond owners form type club 2023 Flight Training Experience regional winners announced Air Force looks toward automation with Reliable Robotics
Feb 20, 2023•5 min
Thanks for listening to the February 13, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Cirrus grounds company SR22, SR22T fleet; Continental advises immediate inspection A STOL for every season FAA extends expiration date of aircraft registration certificates Embry-Riddle line programs receive high marks Your turn in the Extra
Feb 13, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of February 6, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: Van's drops additional RV-15 hints; U.S. Mint begins shipping Bessie Coleman quarters; Sustainable 'Sky Jeep' takes first flight; Pulitzer electric aircraft race postponed; Piper puts new robot to work on M600
Feb 06, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of February 6, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: Van's drops additional RV-15 hints; U.S. Mint begins shipping Bessie Coleman quarters; Sustainable 'Sky Jeep' takes first flight; Pulitzer electric aircraft race postponed; Piper puts new robot to work on M600
Feb 06, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 30, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: eFlyer 2 one step closer to certification Haines joins ranks of legends Fedex retires heavy hauler with hijack history Florida pilots design GA license plate AOPA needs Buckeye Fly-In volunteers
Jan 30, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 23, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: No ice runway in New Hampshire this year FAA publishes ‘Aviation Weather Handbook’ Pilots speak their passion AOPA asks other federal agencies to act on fbo transparency CLEVELAND AIRPORT under closure threat
Jan 23, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 16, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: Notam outage halted air traffic FAA approves software fix for Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Survey finds concern over aircraft wings Charting changes cause concern Hydrogen race heats up
Jan 16, 2023•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 2, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: Former astronaut Walter Cunningham dies Fly2RV offers Super Bowl fly-in camping package FAA deletes foreign information from sectionals (AvWeb) MT Propeller tests 11-blade propeller CubCrafters acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
Jan 09, 2023•9 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of January 2, 2023. In this episode you will learn more about: FAA LODA REQUIREMENT ELIMINATED Make a new year’s resolution to come see us in 2023 EAA AirVenture tickets now available online Free CubCrafters calendar Registration for Air Race Classic opens January 3
Jan 02, 2023•4 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of December 26, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: NY GOVERNOR STRIKES DOWN CONTENTIOUS STOP THE CHOP BILL FAA proposes incorporating testing standards into one regulation American Airlines, Mesa Airlines cut ties FAA invalides 140 checkrides Commemorative Air Force seeks help with P-47 restoration
Dec 26, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of December 19, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Legendary high altitude record setter dies Cool things Lighthawk is doing Pulitzer race to resume in May United Aviate trains for upset recovery Final opportunities for scholarships in 2022
Dec 19, 2022•9 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of December 12, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Congress moves to eliminate LODA requirement; NTSB releases preliminary report on Dallas midair; NTSB urges immediate Bell 407 inspections; Quarterly aircraft summary from AOPA Aviation Finance Company; The Navy used Piper Cherokees to drop ping pong balls on West Point
Dec 12, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of December 5, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Caravan crashes during test flight Modified King Air claims speed records Washington Executive Airport-Hyde Field closed ASI releases Early Analysis: Power Line Strike on Final Approacyh to Montgomery County Airpark AOPA collaborator, air boss John Walsh dies
Dec 05, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of November 28, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Aircraft deliveries overpower headwinds FAA extending aircraft registration period New Archer eVTOL revealed Mooney ends up in power lines Deadline extended for general aviation awards
Nov 28, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of November 21, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: BasicMed limitation lifted Pilot job market has never seen numbers like this Helicopter pioneer Frank Robinson remembered New panel replacement option for older model Cessna 172s ASI releases Wings over Dallas midair early analysis video
Nov 21, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of November 14, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Six dead in Wings over Dallas airshow midair ‘Cyber incident’ affected flight planning FAA approves HondaJet upgrades Joby pushes launch to 2025 X-Plane 12 brings eVTOL
Nov 14, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of November 7, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Dynon autopilot cleared for Cessna Skylane AOPA represents EPA hearing on fuel Carbon Cub saves lives in Mexico Pireps needed: Experimental pirep testing in Oklahoma, Alaska FAA seeks information from aircraft owners on certain Continental engines
Nov 07, 2022•6 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of OCTOBER 31, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: First upgrades announced for Sweepstakes Cessna 170 NTSB updates investigation of fatal Otter accident Model aircraft leaders welcome potential FAA recognition Fight to save Reid-Hillview gets a boost from local leaders AOPA pushes back on national park air tour plans
Oct 31, 2022•6 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of OCTOBER 24, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: FAA issues speci8al airworthiness bulletin on Piper wing spar issues G700s, G800 on display in Orlando AOPA files complaint to reverse California county fuel ban Louisiana launches airport passport program AOPA, COPA call for Canadian BasicMed acceptance
Oct 24, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of OCTOBER 17, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Nall Report indicates decline in accidents EPA moves forward with proposed lead finding ASI releases early analysis video of Virginia training accident Anti-helicopter legislation lands in New York NASA, Xwing to develop autonomous flight standards
Oct 17, 2022•6 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of OCTOBER 10, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Tecnam P2012 goes STOL Wisk unveils autonomous air taxi Tampa hangout to proceed CommuteAir raises pilot pay Elevator spar cracks prompt emergency dhc-3 directive
Oct 10, 2022•5 min
Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of OCTOBER 3, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Florida feels hurricane’s wrath Airline pilot hiring reaches new record Maiden electric flight broadcast live Thousands of advantageous hours flown FAA credits additional military flight experience toward air carrier qualification
Oct 03, 2022•5 min
