Podcast

Building the world’s fastest business jet is a slow process, but work is proceeding on the Aerion Mach 1.6 aircraft. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Aerion COO Doug Nichols at NBAA 2012. This podcast is brought to you by Avidyne and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather. Duration: File Size: download here

What does Beechcraft Corporation’s post-bankruptcy restructuring mean for out-of-production airplanes, particularly Hawker’s popular line of jets? AVweb‘s Russ Niles sat down with Beechcraft executive vice president Shawn Vick at the NBAA Convention in Orlando to find out. This podcast is brought to you by ForeFlight and Sennheiser. Duration: File Size: download here

Stallion 51 is well known for its P-51 Mustang program using the dual-equipped Crazy Horse. But now it’s branching out into upset recovery training using both the Mustang and an L-39 jet trainer. At the NBAA Convention press day on Monday, well-known aerobatic performer Lee Lauderback explained that the program will be aimed at corporate […]

The Aircraft Electronics Association says some repair stations may be unaware of sweeping changes proposed by the FAA that will affect them. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with AEA’s Ric Peri about what the proposed rulemaking will mean to all shops regardless of the aircraft they work on. This podcast is brought to you by Bose […]

The iPad Mini starts to ship on November 2, providing a new option for pilots to access apps and information in the cockpit. AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli talks with Foreflight’s Tyson Weihs about the impact of the new tablet and other new products and innovations in the works for pilots. This podcast is brought […]

As of Monday, Rod Hightower is no longer president of EAA. Jack Pelton, who is leading the search for his successor, speaks with AVweb‘s Mary Grady about what happens now. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

Documentary films about aviation are a labor of love, but filmmaker Adam White of Hemlock Films has created several and now is working to raise money to bring a new aviation series to TV. AVweb‘s Mary Grady talks with White about the project and how you can get involved. This podcast is brought to you […]

For decades, taking any of a number of brain-active antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has meant automatic medical disqualification for pilots. For the past two years, pilots on SSRIs have been allowed back in the cockpit and have been doing well. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Dr. Ian Blair Fries, a senior […]

Two and a half years ago, a loose-knit group of female pilot advocates organized a remarkably successful effort to celebrate 100 years of women in aviation. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Mireille Goyer, the driving force behind Women of Aviation Week Worldwide, about the natural evolution of those efforts at AOPA Summit in Palm Springs. […]

The world’s most successful kit aircraft supplier is taking a tentative step toward being an aircraft manufacturer. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Van’s founder Dick VanGrunsven about the new direction for the company. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation, WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather, Avidyne, and Bendix/King by Honeywell. Duration: File Size: […]