Podcast

The same company that introduced modern attainable full-motion general aviation flight simulators to flight schools is set to broaden their influence. AVweb speaks with Redbird’s Josh Harnagel about the company’s San Marcos, Texas research and training facility, Redbird Skyport. This podcast is brought to you by ForeFlight.com, Sennheiser, Bose Corporation, and WxWorx XM WX Satellite […]

Think Global Flight hopes to encourage young people to use their brains instead of their thumbs to occupy their time, and it’s using aviation to get the message across. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Guy Robinson on how two pilots in an SR20 aim to make a difference. This podcast is brought to you by […]

Lockheed Martin Flight Services are offering pilots new tools that could facilitate flight planning and improve flight safety. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew spoke with Director of Lockheed Martin Flight Services Jim Derr. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation, WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather, ForeFlight.com, and Sennheiser. Duration: File Size: download here

The weather is perfect, and the agenda is packed at AOPA Summit in Palm Springs. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with AOPA’s Katie Pribyl on the eve of the big show. This podcast is brought to you by Avidyne, Bendix/King by Honeywell, Bose Corporation, and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather. Duration: File Size: download here

AVweb publisher Tom Bliss is developing a framework that he believes could bring affordable modern aircraft to the light general aviation market. This podcast is brought to you by Bendix/King by Honeywell, Avidyne, ForeFlight.com, and Sennheiser. Duration: File Size: download here

AVweb spoke this week with NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) pilot Bill Brockett about his experience transporting Space Shuttles atop NASA’s modified Boeing 747, from flight characteristics to emergency procedures. Brockett said NASA’s SCA climbs at about 800 fpm with a Shuttle strapped to its back and the aircraft’s handling is different in a number […]

Flying clubs do a great job of fostering GA, but AOPA believes that benefit can be compounded. It’s launching a major effort to help out existing clubs and create new ones. AOPA’s Adam Smith spoke with AVweb‘s Mary Grady. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

Daniel Benny, a professor of aviation security for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, recently published a book focusing on general aviation security issues. He talks with AVweb‘s Mary Grady about his research on the effectiveness of AOPA’s Airport Watch program and explains why terrorism may be the least of the security issues that should concern the GA […]

The Bugatti 100P Project aims to bring to life a 70-plus-year-old collaboration between famed auto designer Ettore Bugatti and aerodynamic engineer Luis de Monge that was meant to create the most advanced aircraft of its day. Project lead Scotty Wilson says his reproduction may fly this year. Duration: File Size: download here

Continental Motors’ plan for the future includes a lot of Jet A. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Continental’s Rhett Ross at AirVenture 2012. Duration: File Size: download here