Podcast

The Piper Comanche is one of the most popular entry-level retracts ever built, and Comanche lovers have a homebuilt option that offers an immense range and higher performance than the original. We caught up with the people behind the Ravin 500 at Sun ‘n Fun 2009. This podcast is brought to you by Gulf Coast […]

When the NTSB last week issued a report calling for the Zodiac CH-601XL aircraft to be immediately grounded due to concerns about aerodynamic flutter, it caught the manufacturers by surprise – but this week at Sun ‘n Fun, Mathieu Heintz of Zenair provided AVweb‘s Mary Grady with an update on the company’s response to the […]

The Beech 1900D is one of the most versatile regional airliners available in the under-20-seat range. Raytheon (yes, Raytheon) spokesman Skip Gallagher explains how they’re taking that message to the world with a unique world tour. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather. Duration: File Size: download […]

As the Light Sport Aircraft sector matures, insurers like Avemco are getting a better handle on assessing risk. Avemco President Jim Lauerman told AVweb‘s Russ Niles that owners of 13 models of LSAs will see rate reductions based on the company’s experience with their aircraft. This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX […]

As it turns out, a slow economy is a boon for Build A Plane, which is getting plenty of donated airplanes for its school programs, but more are still needed to meet the demand. BAP President Lyn Freeman talks with AVweb‘s Mary Grady at Sun ‘n Fun about some new projects that the non-profit group […]

Vertical Power has put together a practically-all-in-one solid-state electrical control system for experimental aircraft. VP’s Marc Ausman explained the theory and benefits to Kitplanes editor-in-chief Marc Cook here at Sun ‘n Fun and also shared a few thoughts on the company’s innovative cockpit climate control system. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation […]

The real estate market is suffering everywhere, and sales at the airparks sprouting up are also suffering. But Bill Armstrong, a partner in Big South Fork Airpark in Tennessee, told AVweb‘s Russ Niles that with sharp pencils and creative marketing, they’re making sales. This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation’s Zulu Headset and […]

Last year, a proposed new interpretation by the FAA regarding how it would enforce its rule for homebuilt aircraft raised considerable controversy. This week at Sun ‘n Fun, AVweb‘s Mary Grady spoke with Joe Norris, EAA’s homebuilt community manager, for an update on the situation. This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX […]

Tired of your current job? Feeling employment-challenged in the current economy? Rainbow Aviation Services in Corning, California has a 120-hour course that will let you hang out your shingle as an LSA repairman and can be a stepping stone to getting a full-fledged A&P certificate for working on larger aircraft. This podcast is brought to […]

Former meteorologist and current flight instructor Scott Dennstaedt has launched AvWxWorshops.com, a web site dedicated to teaching weather for pilots. The site offers free e-mail tips and a newsletter, as well as over 20 workshops on specific weather topics. The workshops are viewed online and are 8 to 15 minutes long. They have titles like […]