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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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]. Thanks and a tip o' the hat to listener Bill H. Hope the sound quality is better this week.

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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

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

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of SEPTEMBER 26, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Air race pilot mourned; Reno races suspended eVTOL hopeful Kittyhawk done, dusted Cirrus Aircraft expands Duluth operations Salukis join United Aviate FAA shrinks Class E surface area around Sitka

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of SEPTEMBER 19, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Cirrus VisionJet parachute logs first save Eileen Collins honored with Wright trophy Unlimited aerobat lands first U.S. dealer A pilot’s guide to autumn colors Tamarack tackling range, fuel emissions

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Apply for AOPA scholarships FAA launches new IFR pilot self-briefing course Lightspeed Delta Zulu adapts, detects FAA certifies new Avidyne operating system Remembering longtime GA advocate Steve Hedges

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of SEPTEMBER 5, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: FAA approves unleaded fuel for piston fleet AOPA Flight Training Experience Survey is now open ASI offers companion copilot course Piedmont recruits ex-ExpressJet pilots Airbus Zephyr crashes short of endurance record

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of AUGUST 29, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: New aircraft demand remains ‘robust’ Early analysis video of Watsonville, California, midair Turbine upgrade being crafted for kitplanes ATP, Wheels Up partnership fosters first officers FAA approves Reliable Robotics’ path to autonomy certification

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of AUGUST 22, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Red Bull plane swap investigation closed Comp Air announces composite kit aircraft Warbird collection to remain near Seattle NSTB issues preliminary report on pilot who exited aircraft; AIRO GROUP GEARS UP FOR INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, AOPA

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of AUGUST 15, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal midair near Las Vegas CUBCRAFTERS UNVEILS CARBON CUB EX–2 ENGINE UPGRADE Unleaded fuel producers voice optimism, frustration New York students win GAMA 2022 aviation design challenge; American Airlines invests in zero-emission future;

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of AUGUST 8, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: NAV Canada delays ADS-B mandate; AOPA releases annual weather survey; You Can Fly Flying Club Initiative celebrates 200th flying club; The year everything changed; 911 tape: Co-pilot ‘jumped’ from Raleigh-bound aircraft

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of August 1, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Boeing forecasts need for 2.1 million aviation professionals GA leaders provide EAGLE update Aspen Evolution no longer requires mechanical backup Continental seeks FAA approval for UL 91/94 in lower compression engines Reno prototype lower cost aerobatic airplane

Thanks so much for tuning in to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of July 11, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Signature agrees to post fees online Sweepstakes Tiger winner: Speechless in Petaluma AOPA 2023 sweepstakes aircraft revealed Early analysis: Deadly mistake in the North Las Vegas pattern Garmin GFC 500 autopilot available for additional Skyhawk, Commander models