Tracking Taylor Swift and Elon Musk + Urban Air Mobility’s Future AVweb 2024-03-01 | Delve into the captivating world of aviation with the Inside Aviation podcast's first episode. For the first half of the show Jack Daleo of Flying magazine joins us to discuss the ever-evolving future of urban air mobility, while Jack Sweeney finishes the episode up in a discussion about his recent controversy around tracking private aircraft.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard! #aviation #elonmusk #taylorswift #flighttracking #evtols #urbanairmobility #jacksweeney00:00 Intro03:51 Jack Daleo on Urban Air Mobility's Future22:50 Jack Sweeney on Tracking Taylor Swift and Elon Musk53:35 Show Close
Why Pilot Hiring Trends Are Changing AVweb 2024-05-25 | In this episode, we sit down with Firecrown Senior Analyst JP Hampstead to discuss the latest trends in airline pilot hiring, breaking down the “why” behind recent reductions in hiring plans and more. View the full white paper here: airlinegeeks.com/2024/05/03/why-pilot-hiring-is-slowing-in-the-u-sQuestions? Ideas? Topic suggestions? Shoot us an email at insideaviation@firecrown.comCheck us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#aviation #aviationnews #pilot #aviationlovers #faa #insideaviation
First Reactions To The FAA Reauthorization Act AVweb 2024-05-18 | In this episode, Ryan and Kevin are joined by AvWeb Senior Editor Mark Phelps to discuss the FAA reauthorization act and how it’ll shape the future of the U.S. aviation industry.Questions? Ideas? Topic suggestions? Shoot us an email at insideaviation@firecrown.comCheck us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#aviation #aviationnews #pilot #aviationlovers #faa #insideaviation
What’s Next for Homebuilt Aircraft? AVweb 2024-05-11 | The evolution of homebuilt aircraft and inside the Van’s recovery with Marc Cook from KITPLANESQuestions? Ideas? Topic suggestions? Shoot us an email at insideaviation@firecrown.comCheck us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#aviation #kitplanes #homebuiltaircraft #aircraft #planes #flight #experimentalaircraft
The Latest in Recreational Flight Sims AVweb 2024-05-04 | In this episode, we talk with Jason and Laura from Infinite Flight, a mobile-based flight simulator that has seen rapid use in recent years. We discuss the current flight sim landscape and what's to come.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#aviation #flightsimulator #infiniteflight #flightsim #avtech #aviationtech
Will Unleaded Avgas Ever be Widely Available? AVweb 2024-04-27 | In this episode of Inside Aviation, we delve into the aviation industry's significant transition towards unleaded avgas. Join us as we explore the environmental, economic, and operational impacts of this change. Hear from Larry Anglisano from Aviation Consumer and Russ Niles from AVweb as they discuss the reasons behind the shift, the benefits of using unleaded fuel, and what this means for pilots. Whether you're a professional pilot, aircraft owner, or aviation enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into how unleaded avgas is shaping the future of flight.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#unleaded avgas #aviation fuel #environmental impact of aviation #aircraft maintenance #pilot safety #sustainable aviation #aviation industry updates #clean energy in aviation #aviation podcast #future of flight
Sun n Fun 2024: Aithres Cabin Oxygen Generator AVweb 2024-04-12 | Oxygen bottles rule the general aviation space because pedestrian oxygen generators simply aren't optimized for use in small aircraft cabins. Aithre Aviation said there has been sizable demand for such a system so it developed one—called the Turbo Oxygen Maker—and it brought one to Sun 'n Fun 2024. Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time in the Aithre booth for a demo with Aithre's Dr. James Runnels, who described the unit's operation and installation.
Sun n Fun 2024: Lock & Key Navajo Refurbs AVweb 2024-04-11 | Mike Jones Aircraft in Murfreesboro, Tennessee found a real niche with what he calls the Bahama Station Wagon, also known as the Lock & Key Piper Navajo. Jones thinks the Piper Navajo is among the best piston twins ever built and his extensive Lock & Key refurbishment program makes a good airplane even better. With the latest avionics suite, speed and performance mods, high-end paint and interior work, plus extensive maintenance and component replacements, the aircraft really are better than new. The company had two Lock & Key Navajos on display at Sun 'n Fun 2024, and Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief spent some time with Jones looking them over.
Sun n Fun 2024: Piper M700 Fury Tour AVweb 2024-04-11 | The big attraction in the static display area at Sun 'n Fun was at the Piper exhibit, where the company was showing off the latest flagship aircraft—the M700 Fury turboprop single. It's a follow-on of the good-selling M600 model, with more performance, more features, and higher-end styling. Piper's Dan Lewis gave a walk around tour in this AVweb exclusive video.
Sun n Fun 2024: Garmins GTN 750Xi Radar Interface AVweb 2024-04-10 | There's a higher-level skill set required to properly use a ship's weather radar—so much so that Garmin has an entire pilot course dedicated to teaching new users the ins and outs. But Garmin says it has taken a lot of the guesswork out of using its new GXW 8000 StormOptix Doppler radar thanks to new automation built into the GTN 750Xi GPS navigator, including an Auto Mode that automatically controls the radar tilt and gain commands. The GWX 8000 has been out for a while, but the interface on the popular GTN 750Xi is new, and it makes weather radar available to more aircraft while reducing workload. In this video, Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time in the Garmin booth with Garmin's Kyle Ludwick for an overview.
New Junkers A50 Heritage Aircraft AVweb 2024-04-10 | Junkers Aircraft announced their updated A50 Heritage aircraft, which better honors the original aircraft features. Some of the updtes are a radial engine, wooden MT propeller, more classic analog gauges, and more.
The Worst Airports + How Charity Flights Work AVweb 2024-04-05 | On this episode of Inside Aviation, we're tackling a full flight of topics. Curious about the worst airports to navigate? We've got your guide. We're also reacting to the latest on ICON Aircraft's bankruptcy and bringing you updates from the FAA on mental health. Plus, we sit down with Patrick Murphy, a volunteer general aviation pilot, to hear his story. And don't miss our coverage on Boeing paying $160 million to Alaska Airlines after a door plug incident. Join us!Stories mentioned:avweb.com/aviation-news/mental-health-committee-says-pilots-shouldnt-have-to-report-talk-therapy-sessionsavweb.com/aviation-news/icon-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-pledges-transparencyairlinegeeks.com/2024/04/04/boeing-shells-out-160m-to-alaska-after-door-plug-blowoutCheck us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#aviation #volunteerpilot #charity #airports #generalaviation #737 Max #ICON #aviationnews #aviationlovers #insideaviation
Air Safety with the NTSB + GNS 430 Hysteria AVweb 2024-03-29 | Breaking down the latest happenings around aviation safety with National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Deputy Director for Regional Operations Dr. Kristi Dunks. Then, Ryan and Kevin discuss a few top stories from the week, including recent ‘chemtrail’ legislation and Boeing’s leadership changes.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#insideaviation #aviation #ntsb #GNS430#chemtrails #ntsbinvestigation #generalaviationsafety #backcountryflying #droneregulation #part107
Boeing’s Blunders AVweb 2024-03-22 | Join us for this episode of Inside Aviation as we break down the latest headlines and dig into some data on Boeing’s continued issues. We are joined by Tony Mulvey, a Senior Analyst at Firecrown, to break down some key numbers.View the full FLYING Research white paper here: flyingmag.com/boeings-commercial-aviation-business-faces-numerous-challenges-in-the-north-america-marketCover photo Courtesy of AirlineGeeks | Katie ZeraCheck us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#InsideAviation #boeing #BoeingUpdate #AviationNews #FlightInnovation #AirlineInsights #PilotTalk #AviationTech #AerospaceTrends #airlines
The Zillow For Airplanes + Serial Airline Founder David Neeleman AVweb 2024-03-15 | In this episode, we delve into how AircraftForSale.com is leveraging transparency to influence its platform’s features and impact aircraft pricing and customer decisions. We’ll also have a conversation with David Neeleman from Breeze Airways to discuss the airline’s approach in the industry. Additionally, we address the recent challenges Boeing is facing, providing insights into what this means for the aviation sector. Tune in to “Inside Aviation” for an in-depth look at these topics, where we unpack the dynamics shaping today’s aviation landscape.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard!#InsideAviation #AircraftForSale #BreezeAirways #BoeingUpdate #AviationNews #FlightInnovation #AirlineInsights #PilotTalk #AviationTech #AerospaceTrends #airlines
Jack Sweeney Interview on Inside Aviation AVweb 2024-03-09 | Jack Sweeney Stopped by Inside Aviation to discuss private jet tracking and his latest controversy. Check out the full episode here: youtu.be/r4e1aIqvdsM#aviation #elonmusk #taylorswift #flighttracking #jacksweeney
Jack Daleo Interview on Inside Aviation AVweb 2024-03-09 | Jack Daleo swings by Inside Aviation to talk about the ever-evolving future of urban air mobility. Check out the full episode here: youtu.be/r4e1aIqvdsM#aviation #evtols #urbanairmobility #jackdaleo
How Anyone Can Buy An Airplane + Reviewing Bad Private Jet Advice AVweb 2024-03-08 | Why empty legs are like Bigfoot, flying private isn’t always a G650, and the potential influx in aircraft purchasing in late 2023; FLYING Finance’s Preston Holland joins Inside Aviation to discuss the latest topics in the private aviation space, including hot takes on some popular TikToks.Check us out onApple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-aviation/id1732712105Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5IsKW8zm9y6nxm6iEhl1x4?si=7c700993986b4e3c&nd=1&dlsi=d2e47f92e6cd4ed5and all other podcast networks!Welcome aboard Inside Aviation, your go-to show for all things aviation, from commercial giants to the small wonders of general aviation. Join us, your hosts from AirlineGeeks.com and FLYING Magazine, as we navigate the skies and delve into the captivating world of flight.In each episode, we’ll soar through diverse topics, ranging from the latest in commercial airliners to the intricacies of private jets. From tracking celebrity travels to exploring the frontiers of space, we’ve got it all covered with captivating story-telling and hard-hitting guest perspectives.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, with video episodes available on the AvWeb YouTube channel.Follow Firecrown’s various aviation publications and social platforms:FLYING Magazine: flyingmag.com | facebook.com/flyingmagazinePlane & Pilot Magazine: planeandpilotmag.com | facebook.com/planeandpilotAvWeb: avweb.com | youtube.com/avwebAirlineGeeks: airlinegeeks.com | twitter.com/airlinegeeksSo fasten your seatbelts and join us on this exhilarating journey through the clouds. Welcome aboard! #aviation #flyingprivate #aircraftfinancing #howtoflyprivate #privatejet #jsx #generalaviation #fractionalaviation #flyingmagazine
How New England Air Museum Restores Aircraft AVweb 2023-11-29 | Walk the multiple hangars of aircraft on display at the New England Air Museum in Connecticut and you'll see a healthy collection of flying machines and accessories—many of which are one-of-a-kind and the only ones in the world. But perhaps even more impressive than NEAM's collection is how it restores and preserves these machines. FLYING Media Group's Larry Anglisano recently spent some time behind the scenes with museum restoration lead Bob Vozzola for an exclusive look at the restoration and preservation process, and produced this video.
What Its Like to Race a Hydrogen Balloon Across the U S AVweb 2023-10-15 | Last week, 17 hydrogen balloons departed Alburquerque in the Gordon Bennett gas balloon for points east. In this interview, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli talked to two pilots who flew the race, eventually landing in Georgia just west of Savannah. Noah Forden and Brenda Cowlishaw finished fourth, with a distance of 1382 miles in 65 hours. Note: We grabbed this interview on the fly, so to speak, so the first part is a bit noisy.
Decarbonize Aviation? Good Luck to Us AVweb 2023-09-30 | With weather disasters lined up like airliners on final to LaGuardia, news on climate change is a constant. And with aviation the most energy intensive form of mass transportation, it's in the cross hairs as an emitter of greenhouse gas. In this video, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli examines the role of electric airplanes and, more importantly, sustainable aviation fuel. Bottom line: Don't expect miracles.Correction: At 10:05, the title should be a gallon of fuel (6.7 lbs) to a pound.
Cirrus Unmasks the New SR 10 (But Not for the U.S.) AVweb 2023-09-17 | Clean sheet airplanes don't come along very often, but Cirrus revealed one this week, a three-seat trainer to be called the SR10. But...there's a catch. The airplane was developed jointly in the U.S.and China under contract with Cirrus and will be aimed squarely at the Chinese and probably foreign markets. In this interview with AVweb's Paul Bertorelli, Ivy McIver, the Cirrus' director of the SR line gives us the details on the Rotax-powered SR10. We also discuss the Cirrus TRAC trainers and new aircraft sales, which are booming.
Paul Dye: What It Was Like to Bring the Shuttle Home From Orbit AVweb 2023-09-03 | Former NASA Senior Flight Director Paul Dye describes the Space Shuttle as the most amazing winged aircraft ever built. Who could argue the point? In this in-depth video review, Dye explains what it was like to bring the Shuttle home from orbit after a multi-day mission. Don't forget, the Shuttle was the largest glider ever built and one capable of flying at Mach 25.
E 35 Bonanza Restoration AVweb 2023-08-10 | When it first emerged from the factory in 1947, the Beechcraft Bonanza was a thing to behold. Fast, good looking and practical, it was soon a sales hit. Lots of those early models are still out there and at AirVenture this year, E35 owner Jason Fischer had his nicely restored airplane on display. AVweb's Mark Phelps got a tour and shot this video.
AirVenture 2023: Warbird Tram AVweb 2023-08-03 | The EAA Warbirds of America area of AirVenture Oshkosh is one of the most popular attractions on the site. But with acres to cover, it can be difficult – and exhausting – to see everything. One remedy is to hop on the Warbird Tram, put your feet up for a half hour and see it all with expert guidance and narration as you ride along. AVweb visited with Vic Krause, Chairman of the Warbird Tram, and filed this report.
AirVenture 2023: Mister Mulligan AVweb 2023-08-01 | Journeyman warbird pilot Doug Rozendaal owns some enviable aircraft of his own, including a Harmon Rocket, a Beech Baron twin, a Meyers OTW (“Out To Win”) golden-age biplane and an L-2 miliary liaison Taylorcraft from the WWII era. His latest acquisition is a highly accurate replica of the one-off racing version of the Howard DGA 6 (“Damn Good Airplane”) known as “Mister Mulligan.” In the video, he tells the history of the airplane and recounts the lives of many of the people involved in how he came to own it.
AirVenture 2023: Wisk Air Taxi AVweb 2023-08-01 | Wisk Aero conducted the first public demonstration flight of its fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi at AirVenture 2023. AVweb's Kate O'Connor stopped by at the show to learn more about the aircraft and the company's plans for the future.
AirVenture 2023: Tecnam P-Mentor AVweb 2023-07-31 | Tecnam’s two-seat P-Mentor trainer came onto the scene in April 2022 having already received its EASA CS-23 type certificate. With FAA certification expected soon, AVweb's Kate O'Connor took a look at the aircraft at AirVenture 2023.
Rep Jay Obernolte On Fielding Unleaded Fuels AVweb 2023-07-30 | The FAA's 2023 Reauthorization Bill hit a snag when language in the bill appeared to require airports to continue selling 100LL gasoline. California Rep. Jay Obernolte explains to AVweb's Paul Bertorelli how an amendment fixed the problem.
AirVenture 2023: Farewell, OSH AVweb 2023-07-30 | Attendees are heading home after a busy week at AirVenture 2023. Mariano Rosales catalogued some of the departures from Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) as the show comes to a close.
AirVenture 2023: Aithres Headset Biometric Sensor AVweb 2023-07-29 | Aithre Aviation has been cranking out a wide variety of products sharply focused on cockpit health monitoring and it came to AirVenture 2023 with a new Bluetooth multi-function sensor that attaches to the headset for full-time biometric monitoring. Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano took a look at the Illyrian II with Aithre's Dr James Runnels.
AirVenture 2023: NASA Shows the Super Guppy AVweb 2023-07-29 | Few aircraft are instantly recognizable as NASA's bulbous Super Guppy heavy transport. It has been on the job since the 1960s, transporting large aircraft and spacecraft components. It will be used to transport the heat shield for the Artemis Moon missions. AVweb took a quick look and shot this video.
AirVenture 2023 : FAA Takes Hypoxia Training on the Road AVweb 2023-07-28 | Hypoxia doesn't rank high as an accident cause, but it's implicated often enough to cause the FAA to bring it's portable hypoxia training to AirVenture. It's the size of an office cubicle and uses mixed gases to simulate high altitude at sea-level pressure. AVweb's Mark Phelps tried it out and filed this video report.
AirVenture 2023: True Blue Powers New Lithium Batteries AVweb 2023-07-28 | If you haven't shopped the aircraft battery market in a while, you'll be overwhelmed by new tech, including lithium-ion options. True Blue Power—a division of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics—was showing off its new lithium-ion batteries (including a 12-volt option) at AirVenture 2023. Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano stopped by the True Blue Power booth for a look with Matt Harrah.
AirVenture 2023: Arriving At OSH AVweb 2023-07-28 | Earlier this week, thousands of aircraft flew in to Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for AirVenture 2023. Mariano Rosales was onsite to check out some of the arrivals.
AirVenture 2023: Honeywell Anthem Pilatus PC-12 Tour AVweb 2023-07-27 | Introduced in 2021, Honeywell's clean-sheet Anthem integrated flight deck has racked up over 120 hours of flight testing in a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop, and the test bed (with pre-production test hardware) was on public display for the first time at AirVenture 2023. Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano climbed aboard the Pilatus with company flight test pilot Ed Manning for an exclusive first-look demo.
AirVenture 2023: New Cessna Interiors AVweb 2023-07-27 | Whether it's a flight school or private owner, today's aircraft buyers demand modern interior styling, but it also has to be durable and maintenance friendly. That's what Textron Aviation is trying to accomplish with completely redesigned interiors for its single-engine Cessna piston models. It was showing off a new interior in a 172 Skyhawk at AirVenture 2023 and Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano climbed in for a look.
AirVenture 2023: DeltaHawk DHK180 AVweb 2023-07-27 | DeltaHawk received an FAA type certificate for its 180-HP DHK180 piston engine earlier this year. The four-cylinder, clean-sheet design was on display at AirVenture 2023 where AVweb's Kate O'Connor took a look.
AirVenture 2023: Dynon Shows the D30 Backup EFIS AVweb 2023-07-26 | Dynon has gained some traction with its HDX line of certified EFIS products and at AirVenture 2023, it showed off a new addition to the line, the D30 back-up EFIS. The D10A has, for years, been popular among homebuilders and owners of certified aircraft. The D30 builds on that success with a larger display and all the features required of a back-up EFIS. KITPLANES Editor Marc Cook shot this video at AirVenture for AVweb.
AirVenture 2023: Garmin Autothrottle for King Airs AVweb 2023-07-26 | At AirVenture 2023 in Oshkosh, Garmin announced its first aftermarket automatic throttle system, plus the first aftermarket AutoLand system for a twin-engine aircraft. It brought an equipped King Air B200 to the show and Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano went flying with it for a demo with Garmin's Jessica Koss and Will Johnson.
AirVenture 2023: Honeywell KX200 NavComm AVweb 2023-07-24 | The King KX155 and KX165 navcomm radios are two of the most popular navcomm radios of all time and there are plenty of this aging rigs still in service begging for an easy upgrade. Honeywell showed up at AirVenture 2023 with a long-awaited replacement called the KX200. Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano took a look athletic the new radio with Honeywell's Andrew Barker at the Honeywell exhibit.
AirVenture 2023: Its Show Time AVweb 2023-07-24 | AirVenture 2023 opens tomorrow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AVweb's Kate O'Connor and Aviation Consumer's Larry Anglisano take a look around the grounds on setup day to get a feel for the state of the supply chain, flight training and the refurb market.
Interview: 40 Years of RANS Aircraft AVweb 2023-07-17 | Veteran aircraft builder Randy Schlitter will concede there may be as many as 150 small aircraft manufacturers around the world, but not many are as prolific or creative as he has been in 50 years of running a company and 40 building airplanes. In this interview with AVweb's Paul Bertorelli, Randy explains how the company has evolved and guesses where the industry is going.
How to Avoid Having a Skydiver for a Hood Ornament AVweb 2023-05-29 | Pilots are often nervous about flying into or around airports with skydiving operations. There's really no need to be, as Paul Bertorelli explains in this AVweb video. Just avoid the airport by three or four miles on the downwind side when transitioning and don't overfly a dropzone airport if you're landing there. Just fly a normal (not too tight) pattern. Thanks to Ed Scott at jumpersaway.com for assistance in producing this video.
How to Convert a Motorcycle to an Electric Airplane in 501 Easy Steps AVweb 2023-04-30 | We could kid ourselves and say electric airplanes are making great strides but...they aren't. Electric airplanes are coming for sure and are making progress, but their capabilities are still limited. In this video, KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye explains how he used a Zero motorcycle powertrain to power a Xenos kitbuilt motorglider.The process is actually not as complicated as it might sound, but in this interview, he explains what was involved. And interestingly, the electric power system is a good fit for a motorglider.For more, see these reports in KITPLANES:kitplanes.com/building-the-exenoskitplanes.com/slack-time-part-2kitplanes.com/building-the-exenos-3kitplanes.com/how-many-this-manykitplanes.com/almost-an-airplane-exenoskitplanes.com/the-exenos-takes-wing
AEA 2023: Prizm Smart Cabin Lighting AVweb 2023-04-29 | Thanks to advanced software and new lighting tech, the possibilities are endless for modernizing the cabin lighting in high-end cabins. One company on the cutting edge of cabin smart-lighting solutions is Illinois-based Prizm Aircraft Lighting. It can highly customize a lighting solution for a wide variety of cabins and various price points. Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time at the Prizm booth at the 2023 Aircraft Electronics Association tradeshow and convention and prepared this overview video with Prizm's Tim Lockerby.
AEA 2023: Garmin PlaneSync AVweb 2023-04-25 | PlaneSync is Garmin's new wireless system for remotely communicating with its onboard avionics. It utilizes the new GDL 60 LTE/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth unit and the Garmin Pilot app for loading nav databases, checking fuel and aircraft voltage, offloading engine data and viewing the aircraft's location on the airfield. It was showing the system at the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention and Tradeshow and Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano took a look at it with Garmin's Jim Alpiser.
AEA 2023: Avidynes Replacement Avionics AVweb 2023-04-25 | At the Aircraft Electronics Association's International convention and trade show in Florida, Avidyne was showing its dealer network several replacement options for aging avionics. This includes the IFD series slide-in navigators for existing Garmin GNS430 and 530 systems, plus the Vantage flight displays, which replace vintage Entegra PFD and MFD systems. Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano caught up with Avidyne's Tom Harper for an update on the product lines.
Trig s Expanded Line at Aero 2023 AVweb 2023-04-23 | Although Garmin dominates the avionics market, Europe-based Trig has carved out of niche for its value-priced avionics. It now has a full line, including navcomms and audio panels. Trig's Jon Roper gave AVweb a summary at Aero 2023 in Friedrichshafen.
ETH Zurich Shows an Electric Sling at Aero 2023 AVweb 2023-04-23 | Electric airplanes continue to make progress of sorts, but no one would say great strides. Much of this work is happening at technical universities including ETH in Zurich. At Aero this year, ETH showed a Sling aircraft converted to electric propulsion. It will also serve as a test bed for experimental hydrogen powerplants. ETH's Mischa Buob explains what the school is up to.
