Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Max Trescott is a highly accomplished flight instructor and author. As a previous FAA Flight Instructor of the Year, Trescott has shaped countless pilots through his work as a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot in the SR20, SR22, and SF50 Vision Jet. Trescott is also the host of the Aviation News Talk podcast. This conversation is part of the Flight Time series from Hangar Talk, where we revisit some of the most popular interviews for the Flight Training audience.

Reno air race unlimited class champion Dennis Sanders describes how he flew the Hawker Sea Fury ‘Dreadnought’ to victory at an average speed of 403.274 mph during the 2019 Stihl National Championship Air Races.

If you’ve viewed a film featuring aviation scenes, then you’ve most likely witnessed Hollywood pilot J.W. “Corkey” Fornof performing flying stunts on camera.

What makes a great instructor? We ask the winner of AOPA's Best Flight Instructor of the Year, Zoan Harclerode. As a longtime flight instructor at a military flying club Harclerode discusses her love of night flying and the joys of instructing. This is one of a series of shows in the Flight Time series brought to you by Flight Training magazine.

From the tattoos that share a story about his love of flying, to his passion for jumping out of airplanes, pilot Jerome Stanislaus is on a mission to share aviation with inner-city youth.

Bye Aerospace founder George Bye talks about the future of aviation and the efficiency of electric aircraft including the eFlyer line of aircraft in development for flight training and personal transportation roles.

Flight Instructor Jason Miller is a busy guy. Between his normal flight instructing work, Miller also teaches remotely through his company, The Finer Points of Flying. There's a website, instructional material, a podcast, and more. In this episode of Flight Time he sits down with AOPA Technical Editor Jill Tallman to discuss a mountain flying adventure. This is one of a series of shows in the Flight Time series brought to you by Flight Training magazine.

Motivational speaker and pilot Jessica Cox, who was born without arms and uses her feet and toes in place of hands, talks about flying an Ercoupe across the U.S. to help celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act.

Fly8MA.com’s Jon Kotwicki talks about flying to all 50 states in an Avipro Bearhawk Patrol, and discusses his approach to flight training which includes a free ground school and an instructional spin awareness video.

AOPA President Mark Baker provides insight on his favorite airplane, the state of aviation, and how to attract more people to the sky during an Aviation Podcast for Hangar Talk Episode 100.

In this episode we revisit a chat with flight training legends John and Martha King about their beginnings, how they fly safely together, and Martha's status as an aviation pioneer. This is a show in the Flight Time series, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, where we revisit popular Hangar Talk interviews.

Canadian pilot Dimitri Neonakis explains how he uses GPS and his Cirrus SR22 to create flight path images of causes that are close to his heart; and to introduce physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged young people to the joy of flight.

Maryland Air National Guard Capt. Nick “Rock” Sand pilots a Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II ‘Warthog’ close air attack jet, a commercial jetliner, and an aerobatic American Champion Super Decathlon and describes their flying differences; plus he offers tips for those pursuing aviation.

Do you need to laugh while you learn? Instructor and funny man Rod Machado is your guy. Machado is a successful instructor who has made a career of making difficult concept easy to understand through humor. This is a show in the Flight Time series, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, where we revisit popular Hangar Talk interviews.

Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains how the Autoland system recently approved Piper’s M600/SLS was primarily designed with non-aviators in mind for deployment during an emergency situation.

You don’t have to be a professional pilot to “test drive” a jet aircraft simulator for a weekend and the experience is bound to make you a better pilot, says Airline Training Orientation Program founder Wayne Phillips.

Mechanic, air show announcer, and now airline pilot. Jeremy King didn't always want to be a professional pilot, but thanks to some well-timed introductions, the flying bug caught hold and King is now a successful pilot for a major airline. This is a show in the Flight Time series, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, where we revisit popular Hangar Talk interviews.

Brianne Kroupa, a pilot, seamstress, and flight dispatcher, organized a group of female aviators to hand-sew cloth face masks for fellow aviators that are available for free. Plus, learn about the new iFlightPlanner for AOPA and catch up to more general aviation news.

Chris Rose, AOPA Senior Photographer, describes preparation and safety precautions required to produce stunning air-to-air images, and shares tips to elevate your aviation photography.

It's safe to say Pete Bedell didn't take a traditional route to the airlines. An active GA pilot, Bedell was also an editor with AOPA when he decided to follow a dream and make the jump to the big leagues. This is first show in the Flight Time series, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, where we revisit popular Hangar Talk interviews.

California-based flight instructor and King Schools CEO Barry Knuttila explains that flight training is called out in the state as a critical infrastructure sector, and he also offers online study tips to keep your aviation sharp during social distancing measures

Career pilot and podcaster Carl Valeri advises prospective professional pilots to keep flying as airlines weather the ups and downs of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ted Greenfield hosts an “Over 50 and Learning to Fly” YouTube channel that encourages those in their early silver period to pursue aviation for a sense of personal accomplishment while exploring new opportunities.

CFI Jason Archer landed a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub in a cherry tree after the engine failed and offers pilots key takeaways.

Professional helicopter pilot Markus Lavenson, who has Alaska and Gulf of Mexico flying experience, provides insight into helicopter flying and the Sikorsky S-76 model.

U.S. sales and business director Scott Firsing of Alsim Flight Training Solutions describes how exercises in a flight simulator can help pilots learn more and save money, too.

Alaska-based Chris Palmer, a Cessna 172 pilot who founded the flight training site Angle of Attack, talks about teaching techniques, breaking through barriers, and how you can find amazing aviation opportunities in your own back yard.

Review the Top-5 general aviation stories of 2019 with a discussion about airline hiring and its effect on general aviation, backcountry flying’s mainstream emergence, Garmin’s Autoland, high-profile accidents, and two big anniversaries.

Canadian Army Maj. Andrew Hennessy reveals some of NORAD Santa's secrets as a team of military defense specialists work behind the scene to help track the merry-making wanderer’s global journey each Christmas Eve.

AOPA airspace guru and former military air traffic controller Rune Duke talks about airspace, outer space, and aviation acronyms.

Find out why Greensboro, North Carolina, flight instructor and retired military pilot Chris Kreske was recently recognized as the best flight instructor by his students and and learn how he transitions military pilots into well-rounded civilian pilots.

Corporate pilot and ‘Pilot to Pilot’ podcast host Justin Siems shares thoughts about professional aviation careers, fellow aviators, and the role of social media.

Shinji Maeda lost an eye to an injury when he was a youth but he didn't give up on his aviation dreams. He earned a commercial pilot certificate and is now planning an earthround journey in a Bonanza to promote aviation.

Learn how general aviation pilot and mechanic Jeremy King turned his passion for aviation into a full-time career for a major airline; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines.

Alaska backcountry pilot, artist, and parent Leighan Falley talks about the challenges of flying in the forty-ninth state; plus catch up on the week's aviation news.

Hear from Garmin engineer and project manager Joe Gepner about how avionics are developed and where the next big ideas will come from. Plus stick around for the week's news.

Robinson Helicopter's Chief Flight Instructor Tim Tucker—who literally wrote the book on how to fly the popular helicopters—drops in for a candid conversation; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines. AOPA Online.

Meet Sarah Rovner, an airline transport pilot who ferries airplanes for fun; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines. AOPA Online.

EAA AirVenture brings innovation to the stage with Lycoming’s electronic ignition, Garmin’s touchscreen navigator, Redbird’s GIFT program, Extra’s composite aerobat, and more during the fiftieth anniversary in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Lunar landing site champion and space law expert Michelle Hanlon explains how the nonprofit For All Moonkind plans to preserve the six Apollo landing sites; plus, catch up on the week's aviation headlines.

National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee says education and a love for flying can prepare future pilots for opportunities in aviation and aerospace; plus catch up on the most recent aviation news.

AOPA Pilot columnist and designated pilot examiner Natalie Bingham Hoover shares tips about how to pass your aviation checkride; plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines.

As the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, World War II Pathfinder pilot and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Hamilton describes his experience dropping paratroopers behind enemy lines from a Douglas C-47 over Normandy, France. Plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines.

SiriusXM's Scott Dennstaedt is a former research meteorologist and an active flight instructor. Learn the differences between Sirius XM and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast weather. Plus, stick around for the week's headlines.

Hear how aerobatic pilot Spencer Suderman handled an emergency landing in his prop-less Pitts and what you can learn from it, then stick around for the latest news.

Hear about urban vertical takeoff and landing vehicles from eVTOL expert Bruce Holmes and stick around for the aviation headlines.

Hear the inside scoop on the future of the ADS-B mandate, what options aircraft owners still have, and why you may want to equip sooner rather than later with Freeflight Systems’ Pete Ring. Plus stick around for the week's headlines.

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, discusses the recent Boeing crashes.

Fly the scenic New England backcountry with tips from Maine pilot Lincoln Benedict and his wife Jessica Marion, then stick around for the latest general aviation news.

They say aviation is only full of old guys. But a new crop of young pilots is using video to spread a message of fun and excitement. This week we meet Savannah Raskey, a Utah Air National Guard member and a pilot with career aspirations. Plus stick around for the headlines.