Episode 225: Kawasaki Ninja aircraft engine, FAA shuttering remote comms, N.Y. Helicopter Inc. grounded, plus Big South Fork Airpark's Bill Armstrong
Motorcycle giant Kawasaki is developing two piston aircraft engines, New York Helicopter Inc. is grounded after the fatal crash, the FAA's shut down of remote communication networks affects Flight Service Stations too, and your input is needed for unleaded fueling ops. Plus hear from Big South Fork Airpark pilot Bill Armstrong.
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Episode 224: Fuel ban overturned, ATC & notam modernization, national safety standdown; plus CFI/social media standout Leah Froehlich
The California avgas fuel ban is overturned, the new DOT chief pledges swift ATC modernization, Notam modernization is coming this fall, aircraft owner data-hiding is available, and AOPA organizes a national aviation safety standdown. Plus hear from CFI and social media standout Leah Froehlich about tips and tricks she uses to teach flight students.
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Episode 223: New aircraft, engine, helicopter; plus UK heli-pilot Katherine Moloney
It's springtime and almost everything is new again. Robinson unveils a 10-passenger helicopter, Pilatus announces the PC-12 Pro single, GE certifies its turbine Catalyst engine for the Denali, and aircraft manufacturer Diamond gobbles up struggling eVTOL manufacturer Volocopter. Plus, meet UK social media influencer and helicopter/fixed-wing pilot Katherine Moloney.
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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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