Podcast

Last week, a blimp and an aerostat collided in horrible weather in North Carolina. The big gas bags are naturally vulnerable to weather, and IFR magazine editor and AVweb contributor Jeff Van West spoke with the ground crew of the Goodyear Blimp at AirVenture Oshkosh about how they keep the iconic aircraft safe. This podcast […]

The Bonus Depreciation Extension has been signed into law as part of the Small Business Jobs Act. So what (if anything) is in it for you? AVweb‘s Glenn Pew checks in with AOPA’s Rodney Martz, senior aviation technical specialist at the AOPA Pilot Information Center, to find out. This podcast is brought to you by […]

Scott Perdue, chief instructor for the Pacific Prowler B-25 based in Fort Worth, Texas, talks with AVweb‘s Mary Grady about how you can get a second-in-command rating in the big bomber and the benefits of joining the Prowler Command flying club. Duration: File Size: download here

Six months ago, the FAA was set to ban all through-the-fence agreements at federally funded airports, and, faced with opposition, the agency proposed a compromise. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Dr. Brent Blue, a hangar home owner in Wyoming who testified at a House committee hearing on the topic Wednesday. Duration: File Size: download here

Mayor Richard Daley has said he’ll not seek re-election at the end of his current term – but that doesn’t mean Meigs Field is returning to Chicago. Or does it? AVweb‘s Glenn Pew caught up with Friends of Meigs president Steve Whitney for a reality check. Duration: File Size: download here

Not much, according to aviation consultant Richard Aboulafia. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with him about why the ruling won’t change how governments deal with big aviation companies. Duration: File Size: download here

What exactly takes place when an airplane goes missing, and how much difference does it make if your ELT is 121.5 or 406 MHz? Sgt. Sal Provenzano explains why he’d like to see 406 ELTs in every aircraft – and also talks about some supplemental options for summoning help. This podcast is brought to you […]

Santa Barbara Police have taken some heat for their handling of the detention of John and Martha King on Aug. 28. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Lt. Paul McCaffrey of the SBPD, who says that, based on the information they had, the officers did a proper and professional job of bringing the situation to a […]

Gulfstream’s coming G650 aims to claim the title of fastest commercial aircraft in the world. So what else will it have to offer? … And when is Gulfstream going supersonic? AVweb‘s Glenn Pew speaks with Gulfstream’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales Larry Flynn to find out. This podcast is brought to you by […]

Think it can’t happen to you? John and Martha King (of King Schools) beg to differ. Aviation’s best-known couple were the subject of a bizarre case of mistaken identity on Aug. 28 that resulted in them having guns drawn on them, being handcuffed and held for about 30 minutes. As always, there are lessons to […]