Podcast

Ever feel the slightest twinge of guilt at sending the byproducts from all those gallons of 100 low lead or Jet A into the atmosphere. Well, Jeff Witward of Carbon Neutral Planes thought you might want a way to sleep better at night, and he’s tailored a program just for aircraft operators. AVweb‘s Russ Niles […]

At only 23 years old, Barrington Irving is a man on a mission. In late June, he completed a round-the-world solo flight in a donated Columbia 400, becoming the youngest person to complete this journey. Now Irving is focusing his time on Experience Aviation, a non-profit group he founded in 2005 to get young people […]

At EAA AirVenture, AVweb contributing editor Russ Niles was among a few aviation journalists invited aboard the FAA’s Bombardier Global 5000 technology test bed aircraft for a look at how ADS-B will be implemented in the National Airspace System. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey was along for the demonstration and, after reporters had exhausted all their […]

This week, Spectrum Aeronautical announced changes to its S-33 Independence very light jet and a schedule acceleration for its S-40 Freedom midsize bizjet program. AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter spoke with Spectrum Aeronautical Chairman Linden Blue to find out more about the changes to its two aircraft programs and its recent move to a new headquarters […]

AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter recently caught up with EADS Socata’s Jean-Michel Lonard, who was appointed as the company’s chairman and CEO in mid-June. Lonard shares his vision for the company and offers a glimpse into what might be the next model to complement its TBM 850 turboprop single. Duration: File Size: download here

Oil really is the lifeblood of your aircraft powerplant, but how much do you really know about the fluid that lubricates all your engine’s moving parts and dissipates heat? AVweb Contributing Editor Russ Niles sat down with ConocoPhillips’s Gabe Giordano to find out more about aircraft lubricants and how this knowledge can help pilots extend […]

Intensive instrument training is an attractive and sometimes intimidating option for today’s pilots. Jeremy Vandersluis has led many pilots through PIC’s 10-day instrument course and spells out the program’s advantages and potential pitfalls. Duration: File Size: download here

At EAA AirVenture, a recurring theme was “green” aircraft engine intitatives from virtually unknown companies. But the larger established engine manufacturers don’t plan to miss out in this movement, as AVweb‘s Mary Grady discovered when she spoke with Lycoming Engines Vice President and General Manager Ian Walsh at the show. Duration: File Size: download here

At the recent EAA AirVenture, AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter had a one-on-one discussion with Avidyne director of product marketing Paul Hathaway on the future of avionics. Hathaway first discusses the design philosophy of the Avidyne system before getting into a bigger-picture talk. Duration: File Size: download here

Monticello, Iowa may not be the biggest name in aviation circles, but aviation plays a vital role in the day-to-day lives of almost everyone in and around the bustling farming community. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with farmer, student pilot, and aviation advocate Max Dirks about what he sees as the biggest threat to aviation down […]