Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted; PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer
Textron says goodbye to the Bonanza and Baron lines, the FAA seeks new ATC systems data, Archer buys California's Hawthorne Airport, DJI drones face an imminent ban, and we hear from general aviation intercom and audio panel guru Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering.
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Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio
Alicia and David share what they are most thankful for during Thanksgiving and we hear from pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio. Plus, discussion about a CubCrafters record, a documentary about St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport, NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, and a budget talk plan for airspace throttling. And Jay Wiles answers the question: ‘Can Sport Pilot eligible certified aircraft maintenance be performed by light sport repairmen?’
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Episode 240: Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks teardrop, laminar flow, and Phantom 3500
Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks about the teardrop shape, laminar flow technology, and lack of windows in the Phantom 3500 business jet. Plus a MOSAIC Minute update, an urgent safety issue for LearJets, uAvionix's new APRT tower systems, the ROTOR bill, and how the funding squabble affects ATC's academy, upgrades, and controllers.
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Episode 239: A high level review of MOSAIC changes; aviation thriller author Nate Van Coops
This week's MOSAIC Minute is a review of sport pilot rule changes implemented October 22, and learn about aviation thriller author, CFI, A&P, and Cessna 172 owner Nate Van Coops. Plus, David and Alicia discuss the latest aviation news including drone right-of-way rules, a new notam system, a DJI lawsuit loss, and strong bizjet demand.
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Episode 238: Who can instruct sport pilots under MOSAIC? 'Miss Montana' DC-3 pilot Douglass
This week's MOSAIC Minute explains who can provide instruction for sport pilots, hear from 'Miss Montana' DC-3 pilot Bryan Douglass about flying an historical warbird, and David and Alicia comment on the latest aviation news including the ATC Archie Awards, an FAA funding stability act, and a proposed ADS-B bill to protect pilots.
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.