Podcast

Dr. Brent Blue is a senior FAA air medical examiner from Wyoming who says the new policy on sleep apnea announced by Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Fred Tilton is “one of the craziest things to come out of the FAA in many years.” AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with him. Duration: File Size: download here

Lighthawk, a non-profit group based in Wyoming, recently won a grant from the AOPA Foundation to help them expand their outreach efforts across the country. At AOPA Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, Lighthawk outreach manager Greg Bedinger and program officer Ryan Boggs spoke with AVweb’s Mary Grady to explain how general aviation pilots can help […]

How many pilots will come out for $1 avgas? A lot. Even some who have given up flying. At Redbird’s third annual Migration training conference, Jerry Gregoire debriefed us on the success of Redbird’s recent promotion — and its potential implications for the future of aviation fuel. Duration: File Size: download here

By now, you’re likely familiar with Redbird’s diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk conversions (called “RedHawks“). At the Redbird Migration conference in San Marcos, Paul Bertorelli asked Roger Sharp when and flight schools can get their hands on them. Duration: File Size: download here

Shanghai Hawker Pacific is China’s first FBO/MRO and is pioneering development of the nuts and bolts of the service side of business aviation in the country. AVweb’s Glenn Pew spoke with the company’s Carey Matthews at NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas. Duration: File Size: download here

The Alliance for Aviation Across America has grown from a small advocacy group to a national force in setting aviation access policy, particularly in rural America. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with Selena Shilad, the group’s executive director. Duration: File Size: download here

IPads are a fixture in modern cockpits, but integrating them to simulator training is relatively new. SimCom worked with Redbird Flight Simulations to allow iPad simulation in its devices. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with Eric Hinson about how it all works. Duration: File Size: download here

In September, Bombardier announced Flexjet, its fractional arm, had been sold to a group of investors. The investors promptly ordered up to 245 airplanes (firm orders and options) and on Monday added another 20 aircraft options. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with Flexjet President Deanna White about how the flurry of transactions positions Flexjet for the […]

Next week, AOPA Insurance will announce new insurance products aimed at collective aircraft ownership. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with the new president of AOPA Insurance, Bill Snead. Duration: File Size: download here

The future of Cessna single-engine programs caught the attention of media attending NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas. AVweb’s Glenn Pew talked with Jodi Noah about the full range of propeller-driven products. Duration: File Size: download here