Pilot Briefing - Aviation Podcast

Season 5 Episode 46 - Week of November 13, 2023

Season 5 Episode 45 - Week of November 6, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 6, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Angel Flight West celebrates milestone with star power Las Vegas airports limit access ahead of Formula 1 race Van’s Aircraft reports cash crunch, prompts concern uAvionix acquires traffic avoidance tech creator MT Propeller announces new warbird propeller Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 44 - Week of October 30, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 30, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Whitaker confirmed as new FAA administrator Few preliminary clues in fatal Lake Placid accident Garmin’s new aviation smartwatch also tracks your health Lock Haven community could lose millions if airport closes Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 43 - Week of October 23, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 23, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: EPA releases final avgas emission endangerment finding NBAA wrap-up Hartzell Propellers changes hands AOPA integrates events calendar into airport directory Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 42 - Week of October 16, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Sporty’s launches enhanced flight training courses Sporty’s 2023 Christmas ornament is an Aeronca Champ FAA updates policy on designee terminations AOPA insists on fair, reasonable FBO fees EAA says fatal homebuilt accidents down 28 percent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 41 - Week of October 9, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA extends MOSAIC comment deadline AD proposed for Piper rudder post failures Improved airport noise policy guidance on the horizon Whitaker testifies at Senate FAA confirmation hearing First 'vertiport' gets FAA approval Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 40 - Week of October 2, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 2, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA mourns death of Richard McSpadden Speak up for better convective forecasts NATCA honors controllers who made a difference Joby delivers electric air taxi to Air Force Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 39 - Week of September 25, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: ASI releases early analysis of T-6 midair at Reno Air Races Storm wrecks aircraft at Arizona airport Joby sets sights on Ohio NetJets plans for fleet expansion Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 38 - Week of September 18, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: 2 pilots dead after planes crash at Reno NTSB: Snapchat post causes fatal distraction FAA delays drone ID enforcement Aviation organizations ask for stability at FAA Joby going greener with liquid hydrogen Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 37 - Week of September 11, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA eases burden for many pilots with ADHD history White House nominates Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator Jimmy Buffett mourned Trig Avionics gains FAA STC Accident case study: High aspirations Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 36 - Week of September 4, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Aircraft deliveries ‘strong’ in first half of 2023 Revamped Aviationweather.gov to launch soon Flight training experience survey is back Aspen, Trio integrate digital autopilot Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 35 - Week of August 28, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: NTSB reports on fatal accidents at EAA AirVenture WAI opens 2024 scholarship window Virginia first in nation with full ADS-B coverage IFR planning in warm weather with ForeFlight Delta opens Propel flight academy with skyborne academy Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 34 - Week of August 21, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 21, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Airlines raise pay, hire at unprecedented pace Hawaii pilots organize airlift to fire-ravaged Lahaina iFly update includes integration with Avidyne Texas court orders YouTuber to pay for defamation Adacel collaborates with CAE on ATC training Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 33 - Week of August 14, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 14, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Tips for pattern entries Read all your ASA e-books on new app King Schools releases new test prep app Seaplane pilots: Raise gear on positive rate CAU receives Part 141 approval in Phoenix Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 32 - Week of August 7, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 7, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Denali’s AirVenture debutKing Schools announces maintenance curriculum, test prep appDaher, RAF keep the backcountry accessible Auto radar, cirrus iq added as options for vision jet FOUR KILLED IN TWO EAA AIRVENTURE ACCIDENTS

Season 5 Episode 31 - Week of July 31, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 31, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Demand for pilots rebounds in new Boeing forecast Cirrus Aircraft to offer private pilot training Continental Jet A piston engine earns FAA approval New findings shed light on drone encounters AOPA plans national celebration of general aviation in 2024 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 30 - Week of July 24, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 24, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Light sport envelope expansion proposed Fight for fair, reasonable FBO fees hits turbulence Interior glow-up for Cessna single-engine lineup Elixir awaiting FAA certification Flying friends seize Guinness record Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 29 - Week of July 17, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early Anslysis: Cessna Citation 550 crash in California Merlin tests autonomy in Alaska AOPA You Can Fly guides refreshed for summer flying AV8 Prep introduces online ground school Missouri passes insurance bill Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 28 - Week of July 10, 2023

Extra 330SX debuts FAA orders inspection of turbocharged aircraft AOPA Foundation announces scholarship recipients ARC air derby announced Kansas flight school orders Tecnam aircraft

Season 5 Episode 27 - Week of July 3, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA proposes LODA relief Joby rolls out eVTOL production prototype FAA offers medical reconciliation process to some veterans Kitfox gets rugged new backcountry landing gear Florida’s Learn to Fly license plate Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 26 - Week of June 28, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ star Jim Tweto dies FAA updates nontowered flight operations AC CubCrafters testing slats with fans to boost lift Diamond turboprop takes first flight Honda Aircraft, pilots group stand behind HondaJet Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 25 - Week of June 19, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: House, Senate begin consideration of FAA reauthorization bills Actor, pilot Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accident VFR CHARTING CHANGES FOR WIND TURBINES COMING SOON Air Safety Institute releases Night Flying Accident Analysis report Tecnam puts electric twin on ice Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 24 - Week of June 12, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Early analysis: Pilot unresponsive during intercept over nation’s capital Noise concerns divide airport, community in Naples, Florida Massachusetts airport gets new lease on life Polly Trottenberg named new acting head of the FAA President signs legislation to modernize notam system Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 23 - Week of June 5, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 5, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns SR-71 pilot Brian Shul dies Embry-Riddle Prescott campus wins national safety competition Uncertain yet hopeful future for Reno Air Races Flying Fortresses grounded pending wing spar inspection Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 22 - Week of May 29, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 29, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA proposes to eliminate CFI expiration Congress passes notam bill Early analysis: Banner tow accident in Hollywood, Florida DeltaHawk jet-fueled piston engine gets FAA certification Twitchell’s seaplane base in Maine reopens Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 21 - Week of May 22, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 22, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots Alaska weather broadcast ending Aviation mechanics, pilots wanted Oshkosh 2023 notam now available EAA looking to hire for AirVenture Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 20 - Week of May 15, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 15, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Trevor Jacob pleads guilty Openable window STC now covers much of the GA fleet Denali will launch with Autoland AOPA helps strike down proposed aviation fuel bans AOPA urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to help develop hangars Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 19 - Week of May 8, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 8, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: ‘Gustnado’ recovery underway Air Safety Institute releases black hole departure video Pilots recruited to rescue survivors of human trafficking National naval air museum at Pensacola to reopen to the public Portable internet access from wherever you go Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 18 - Week of May 1, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 1, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Flight school fleet ravaged by ‘gustnado’ Garmin extends remote aircraft management to all Sweepstakes Cessna 170 heads to avionics shop FAA loses another leader House bill would create aviation workforce engine Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Season 5 Episode 17 - Week of April 24, 2023

Thanks for listening to the April 24th, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Trent Palmer battles FAA over word ‘necessary’ Future of aviation showcased at Aero Friedrichshafen AOPA supports FAA as a single safety regulator Jackrabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easy FAA reports low attrition following PSI fee changes Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.