Episode 222: Medical denials delayed; aging ATC ops identified; and the benefits of VR simulators
FAA medical denials are delayed indefinitely, GAMA and Piper add to G100UL fuel woes, a government report cites aging ATC ops, GAMA releases 'strong' state of the industry aircraft delivery report, and the ice runway logs a stellar year. Plus, Ian learns about the benefits of using virtual reality for helicopter training.
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Episode 221: Pushback on ADS-B misuse; Vagabond award winner
AOPA pushes back on ADS-B misuse, Cirrus says 'no' to G100UL, the rag-wing Piper AD is finalized, and government layoffs affect the FAA. Plus, we talk with Sentimental Journey award winning Vagabond owner Nathan Hauser.
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Episode 220: Aviation expert Tom Haines on DCA midair
Aviation expert Tom Haines shares his perspective on flying into and out of of Washington's DCA airport, the SFRA and FRZ, certain VFR routes, remaining on assigned altitudes or headings, limitations of ADS-B and TCAS systems, circle-to-land approaches, and what changes the midair crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 might bring. And stay tuned for Ian and David's comments on the latest aviation news.
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Episode 219: OV-10 Bronco pilot Matt Nightingale
OV-10 Bronco pilot Matt Nightingale tells us what it's like to fly the twin turbo light attack and observation aircraft known for STOL performance and favored by CalFire and other governments for its versatility and performance. Plus, Ian and David dive into aerial firefighting ops, the latest unleaded fuel salvos, G-airmets going visual, new presidential flying restrictions, and how SpaceX Starship’s “rapid unscheduled disassembly” could affect your aviation plans.
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Episode 218: Meet AOPA President Darren Pleasance
Learn how new AOPA President Darren Pleasance is combining his business and aviation backgrounds as he guides the 85-year-old association into the future. And join Ian and David as they break down why the FAA recommends AOA for all aircraft; a new color vision test; additional changes to aviation leadership; and an eVTOL company with high hopes that hit significant headwinds. Plus, aviation predictions for 2025!
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