Podcast

A company dedicated to providing a supply of general aviation aircraft refurbished in accordance with a standard protocol announced its formation at AirVenture. Triple R president and AVweb publisher Tom Bliss sat down with AVweb’s Rick Durden to describe how the company intends to reach its goal of providing like-new airplanes at half the price […]

At AirVenture 2014 in Oshkosh, Jeppesen announced revisions to its Mobile FliteDeck products and, for digital subscribers, it has reduced chart coverage areas to just ten globally. Jepp’s Reggie Arsenault supplies the details. Duration: 5:11 File Size: 5.0 MB download here

As the aircraft refurbishment market blooms, appraisers are struggling with how to set higher values on airplanes that are 30 years or older. At AirVenture, AVweb spoke with Brian Jacobson of the National Aircraft Appraisers Association about how appraisers are coping. Duration: 9:02 File Size: 7.6 MB download here

2020 is no longer some far-future date you’d see in a summer blockbuster – and that means the clock is ticking on equipping your airplane for next-generation airspaces. NavWorx may have the friendliest price point for entering the ADS-B equipment market, so we spoke with CEO Bill Moffitt at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Duration: 4:57 […]

The Millionaires’ Unit was the appellation given to a group of wealthy Yale University students who were determined to fight the Axis before the U.S. was involved in World War I – and they did so by learning to fly. They formed the nucleus of what became naval aviation and served – some died – […]

On Saturday, EAA’s Jack Pelton told AVweb that, although final figures aren’t in yet, for some days during AirVenture, attendance has increased by nearly double digits. Hear more in this exclusive AVweb podcast with Pelton. Duration: 8:35 File Size: 7.6 MB download here

Although AOPA’s Mark Baker recently traveled to Canada to discuss how that country has integrated user fees for general aviation, he says the association remains unequivocally opposed to user fees. He also told AVweb he expects action from the FAA very soon on the elimination of the Third Class medical. Duration: 6:23 File Size: 2.8 […]

At AirVenture this week, Shell executives were making the rounds explaining – at least in general terms – what their plans are to replace leaded 100LL with an unleaded fuel of equivalent performance. In this long-form podcast, Shell’s Rob Midgley hinted that Shell’s aiming for a fuel that could be produced in a larger number […]

While visiting AirVenture 2014, NTSB board member and experienced pilot Earl Weener sat down at an outdoor caf with AVweb’s Rick Durden. Weener talked about his aviation background and what the NTSB does and made some specific air safety recommendations. Duration: 7:44 File Size: 7.1 MB download here

AVweb’s sister publication Kitplanes is starting a new monthly newsletter called The Homebuilt Portal for those interested in getting into the homebuilt sector. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with editor Louise Hose. Duration: 3:05 File Size: 2.8 MB download here