Podcast

Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell didn’t wait for the government to look after the needs of the children of war veterans. He talked to AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli about how aviation can help them cope with the changes war brings to their lives. Duration: File Size: download here

With cost the biggest barrier to flying, Tecnam North America has come up with a couple of different ways to make it more affordable. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Tecnam’s Phil Solomon. Duration: File Size: download here

It can be hard for a business to justify spending upwards of $1 million for an aircraft that only flies 100 hours a year, but a new program helps spread those costs among multiple users. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with DiamondShare’s John Armstrong about innovative approach. Duration: File Size: download here

Thanks to new manufacturing technology and a long track record, the FAA has agreed that many Continental engines can safely go up to 2,400 hours before overhaul. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Continental’s Bill Ross about this and the certification of its new diesel. Duration: File Size: download here

A Brazilian (by way of France) amphib design gathered a lot of interest at Sun ‘n Fun. AVweb‘s Mary Grady checked it out at the show, speaking with Sport Aviation, LLC’s Jerry Scheid. Duration: File Size: download here

Vedalo sunglasses now come in premium stainless steel/titanium frame with lenses that actually enhance vision. AVweb‘s Mary Grady spoke with Vedalo’s Dan Jacobs at Sun ‘n Fun 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation, XM WX Satellite Weather, Aspen Avionics, and Flying Eyes Pilot Sunglasses. Click here to listen. (2.9 MB, 3:08) […]

WingX Now works with 10 ADS-B devices and has added some features that make getting around the airport a lot safer. Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano spoke with Hilton Goldstein at Sun ‘n Fun 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Garmin, Lightspeed Aviation, Sennheiser, and Bendix/King by Honeywell. Duration: File Size: download here

Van’s Aircraft’s foray into building factory-ready aircraft is going as planned, as have most of Dick VanGrunsven‘s other projects. AVweb‘s Mary Grady talked to VanGrunsven about the RV-12 and the new RV-14. This podcast is brought to you by Aspen Avionics, Flying Eyes Pilot Sunglasses, Bose Corporation, and XM WX Satellite Weather. Duration: File Size: […]

How do you get thousands of items in the right place and ready for Sun ‘n Fun shoppers? AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli visited Aircraft Spruce’s amazing space at SNF 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Sennheiser, Bendix/King by Honeywell, Garmin, and Lightspeed Aviation. Duration: File Size: download here

EAA Chairman Jack Pelton says sequester will have an effect on AirVenture but not in terms of safety. But he also told AVweb‘s Mary Grady that he’s pessimistic about the chances of the joint effort with AOPA to get an exemption from third-class medicals for recreational flying in certified airplanes being approved. This podcast is […]