Podcast

What goes into a cockpit design? IFR magazine‘s Jeff Van West talks with Del Fadden, who was Chief of Flight Deck Technology during the development of the Boeing 757 and 767. In this extra-long podcast, hear how the engineers made these two planes so similar up front that they share a common type rating and […]

Since a devastating earthquake struck Haiti earlier this week, general aviation aircraft and pilots have been crucial to the response. Doug Clements, executive director of Wings of Hope, based in St. Louis, Mo., explains how his pilots are helping and what AVweb listeners can do to support their efforts. Duration: File Size: download here

There are still lean times ahead for aircraft manufacturers, but the freefall of the last 18 months seems to be ending. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with the Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia about where the market is headed in the next 18 months. Duration: File Size: download here

Looking into aviation’s near future may be much more appealing than looking into its recent past, according to our January 6, 2010, interview with Brian Foley, who says his analysis of the trends and markets suggests the industry may not be on the verge of recovery – it may already be in the early stages. […]

John Zimmerman, vice president at Sporty’s Pilot Shop, explores what kind of new products are popular with pilots, takes a look at what’s coming up in 2010, and explains why if you don’t yet own a personal locator beacon, maybe it’s time you should put it on your shopping list. Duration: File Size: download here

The Department of Transportation announced new rules for ramp delays last week, but are they as tough as they seem? AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Anjum Malik of FlyersRights.org about the rules and the group’s next move. Duration: File Size: download here

As part of its detailed coverage in the January 2010 issue, the editors of Aviation Safety interview veteran flight instructors John King and Rich Stowell about the state of stall and spin training. To read the full article – and others like it – subscribe to Aviation Safety. Duration: File Size: download here

Airports close across the country too often – and for too many reasons to count, so when the specter of closure hangs over a specific airport, it’s understandable if the pilots there feel helpless. But that’s not what happened at Sky Manor Airport in New Jersey. What could have been the end for Sky Manor […]

IFR magazine’s Jeff Van West talks with pilots from WWII (and just after) about the early days of instrument training and flying. These guys really lived on the edge – and went looking for thunderstorms to fly. To read the full article – and others like it – subscribe to IFR magazine. Duration: File Size: […]

In this podcast, AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli asked George Braly to explain the Tornado Alley’s new density controller for turbocharged engines. Turbo solves the pressure problem, but this gadget solves the temperature/density altitude problem that impacts all engines. On a hot day, it’s a major performance enhancer. Duration: File Size: download here