AVweb Audio News

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Key Takeaways:

  • AVweb's Friday podcasts feature in-depth interviews with key aviation figures, including Linden Blue (Spectrum Aeronautical), Rick Adam (Adam Aircraft), and Jim Bass (New Piper).
  • Recent Monday news summaries covered major aviation incidents, such as potential vindication for Legacy pilots in the Brazilian midair collision and wind being a factor in Cory Lidle's SR20 crash.
  • The news also addressed operational issues like air traffic controller complaints about six-day workweeks, NavCanada's 10th anniversary, and relaxed general aviation constraints in Russia.
  • Safety advisories included FAA bulletins for Continental engines with ECi cylinders and a safety admonition for aircraft exhaust systems.
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AVweb posts audio news on Mondays, plus a new in-depth interview each Friday. Last Friday’s podcast, you’ll find a one-on-one interview with Spectrum Aeronautical chairman Linden Blue. And AVweb’s podcast index includes interviews with Adam Aircraft chairman Rick Adam and New Piper CEO Jim Bass, recorded live at the recent NBAA Convention in Orlando. In Monday’s news summary, hear about how ATC transcripts might vindicate Legacy pilots in Brazilian midair; NTSB says wind was a factor in NYC crash of Cory Lidle’s SR20; more air traffic controllers complain of six-day workweeks; NavCanada turns 10; Russia relaxes constraints on general aviation; FAA issues safety bulletin for Continental engines with ECi cylinders; “safety admonition” released for aircraft exhaust systems; future of airspace management takes root in Cleveland. Remember: In AVweb’s podcasts, you’ll hear things you won’t find anywhere else.

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