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Some pilots are extremely safety-conscious, and some daredevils (sadly) may be beyond reach. In this podcast, Bob Wright of the Society of Aviation and Flight Instructors (SAFE) explains how the SAFE Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia aims to broaden the reach of risk management and safety awareness initiatives. Duration: File Size: download here

If you’re flying along and suddenly an F-16 appears off your left wing, Lt. Col. Greg Miller has some advice for how to best respond – and also how to avoid getting into that situation in the first place. He also talks to AVweb‘s Mary Grady about the recent intercept of a Cirrus by a […]

We first talked to an outraged Steve Kahn about his “use tax” bill from the state of Maine more than three years ago, and he vowed to fight it. With some help from AOPA, Kahn won his case and will get his money back, plus interest. But Kahn says Maine is a bigger loser than […]

The title usually goes to another man, but Ed Lovick was the first radar signature reduction expert brought in by Kelly Johnson’s Skunk Works. In his 32 years there, he proved instrumental in the success of the A12, a predecessor to the SR71 Blackbird, and his achievements on the F117 Nighthawk may have yet to […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Eventually, every instrument pilot gets a slam-dunk approach. IFR magazine’s Jeff Van West explains how to practice for the slam to remove the guesswork and even add the high-speed technique to your instrument flying toolbox. Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this […]

ATC has been in the news a lot over the last few weeks, with multiple reports of controllers caught napping while working alone on overnight shifts. NATCA spokesman Doug Church spoke with AVweb‘s Mary Grady about the issues, the FAA reaction, and what needs to be done next. Duration: File Size: download here

When a tornado hit Sun ‘n Fun this year, Avemco Insurance was sure to be in the middle of it, one way or another. It just so happened that, in this case, Avemco president Jim Lauerman very nearly was. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew spoke with Lauerman about coverage, claims, and calamity. And you may be surprised […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Development of the Martin Jetpack is continuing in New Zealand, and the latest publicly released video shows it reaching new heights. However, that’s a mannequin onboard and not a human pilot. Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page.If that doesn’t work, […]

If you were there, you’ll never forget it – and if you weren’t, you certainly heard about it. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with SNF CEO John Burton to recap a show that offered more than its share of challenges and could ultimately be called a success. Duration: File Size: download here

Most pilots are familiar with Angel Flight, and quite a few have volunteered their airplanes and time. Now there’s a new organization called Patient Air Lift Services, or PALS. In this podcast from Sun ‘n Fun 2011, the organization’s CEO, Joe Howley, gave us a briefing on how the new group – organized just 10 […]