Podcast

This month’s IFR Refresher Audio Series focuses on the subject of FAA medical certification. Editor Meredith Saini interviewed Dr. Michael Greene, who has served as an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) since 1980 and as an internal medicine doctor in private practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland since 1978. Dr. Greene earned a degree in electrical engineering […]

Putting together a new panel can be a painstaking process, involving hours’ worth of research, measuring, and comparison shopping – but Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Company hopes to make that a thing of the past. Avionics specialist Ryan Deck explains how their new Panel Planner software suite can help you design the perfect panel for […]

Thinking of buying an airplane but feeling a little scared by the current credit crisis? AirFleet Capital’s Jim Blessing sat down with us at AOPA Expo in San Jose to explain why aircraft loans have been somewhat insulated from the credit crunch. With fewer people applying, this might even be a good time to take […]

How are those much-touted Light Sport Aircraft faring in this tough economic climate? Flight Design CT distributor Tom Peghiny says that while there has been some scaling back, they’re beginning to rebound. This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather, the premier weather provider for pilots. Duration: File Size: download here

Kitplanes Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook checks in with JPI vice president Larry Elbert. As it turns out, the company has a lot going on, especially for those of you running lean of peak. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation‘s Aviation Headset X. Duration: File Size: download here

Diamond Aircraft is bringing affordable glass to the venerable DA20, great news for flight schools everywhere. The new avionics system is the Aspen EFD1000 (Pilot or Pro), and it makes Diamond’s DA20 the least-expensive glass-cockpit certified airplane available. Director of Marketing & Sales Mark Lee explains how the company is servicing both the high and […]

Eager to stay on the cutting edge of cockpit information systems, Avidyne Corp. has come to this year’s AOPA Expo with an incredibly comprehensive suite of weather tools. The Entegra WX Series combines the power of Sirius-based datalink weather, Iridium-based satellite info, an onboard weather radar, and Avidyne’s TWX670 lightning-detection system. On top of all […]

FlightAware isn’t just for tracking any more – now you can plan and file your IFR flight online. CEO Daniel Baker explains the benefits of using FlightAware.com as your one-stop destination for flight-planning. This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation, makers of the Zulu ANR headset. Duration: File Size: download here

Vendors at AOPA Expo are moving Garmin’s new GPSMap 696 nearly as fast as they can get them and Garmin’s booth is jammed with would-be buyers. One question that we’ve heard from several readers is why the 696’s approach plates aren’t geo-referenced. Does Garmin have plans to do that? Not immediately, says Garmin’s Jim Alpiser, […]

Got a medical issue you’re worried about? If you’re attending AOPA Expo in San Jose, California, bring your records. Dr. Warren Silberman and air surgeon Fred Tifton will be there to help fast track special issuances. AOPA’s Chris Dancy told AVweb that they won’t be able to process cases on the spot, but getting your […]