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Episode 264: Joby Aviation's Matt Lykins on...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Matt Lykins, the aircraft maintenance lead at Joby Aviation, explains electronic propulsion and specific procedures for battery health, avionics integration, and other advanced air mobility integration challenges for eVTOLs. David and Jay also discuss air traffic control updates, outages, and finances; Unlimited air racing's return; a GAO report on GPS jamming and spoofing; and the latest from Congress on a mental health bill.Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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71:40

Episode 263: AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver on...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/09/21

AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver talks about fuel injection, carburetors, and how to keep you airplane's fuel system happy and trouble free. Plus, David and Alicia break down a Georgia flight school under RICO investigation, record-breaking flights in a Risen, the latest on ATC modernization, and changes to sport pilot checkride standards. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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60:25

Episode 262: Behind the scenes with Blancolirio's...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/09/07

YouTube aviation accident analyst Juan Browne describes how the Blancolirio channel began and gives insight on how he hopes it will make aviation safer. Plus, David and Alicia comment on sunsetting Aspen's legacy displays, a 3D -printed parts AD, Cirrus aircraft backlog, and the importance of an aviation maintenance advisory group to deepen the ranks of A&Ps. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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55:30

Episode 261: VAI CEO Francois Lassale

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Vertical Aviation International CEO Francois Lassale discusses helicopters, eVTOLs, and other forms of vertical lift. Plus, David and Alicia break down AOPA governance change proposals, Purdue's study for ADS-B acceptance, and ATC communications reform. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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46:39

Episode 260: GA pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen....

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/08/10

General aviation pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach talks about flying his Lancair, an F-22 Raptor, his duties overseeing more than 660,000 service personnel, and how to engage others in aviation. Plus, David and Alicia discuss new two-seat trainers, changes in FAA administration, digital clearance delivery, ForeFlight's new additions, and more. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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20:53

Episode 259: 2026 EAA AirVenture news

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/07/27

David and Alicia share the latest ⁠⁠2026 AirVenture news⁠⁠ with an ⁠on-the-scene report⁠ from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including the AOPA ⁠Sweeps Husky giveaway, a wearable HUD, the SkyFly eVTOL, a larger Zenith 750, wildfire smoke that kept some folks away, and the next AOPA Sweeps which has begun.

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63:01

Episode 258: EAA CEO Jack Pelton on AirVenture...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/07/13

The EAA's Jack Pelton describes what it's like preparing for AirVenture 2026 with a behind the scenes look at how airshow performers are chosen, the more than 1,000 learning seminars that are vetted, and the thousands of volunteers who park airplanes, direct traffic, and keep portable restrooms ready for visitors. Plus, David and Alicia on Dynon's new IFR capability, the demise of RCOs, a CubCrafters turbine, and a Cirrus TRAC10 trainer.Join the world's largest aviation community at

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64:41

Episode 257: Textron Pipistrel-based flight school...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/06/29

Arizona flight school director De Wuan Roberson shares insight on how a fleet of two-person, Textron Pipistrel Alpha Trainers can lower training costs for students and flight schools. Plus, David and Jay remind pilots that checking notams can avoid TFR interceptions, how a key phrase may help alleviate GPS jamming in critical stages of flight, and new AI-driven air traffic management systems in our future. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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65:30

Episode 256: JAARS pilot and CEO Steve Russell

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/06/15

JAARS CEO Steve Russell describes the jungle-specific instruction aviators need to rescue, relocate, and transport indigenous people to medical facilities worldwide. Plus, Alicia and Jay catch you up to the latest aviation news including landing fees in Phoenix, the fight for Burke Lakefront, a seized Stinson returned to its owner, and more. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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42:51

Episode 255: Aerobatic glider and fixed-wing pilot...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing pushback, fuel system practices, AirVenture preparation, and eVTOLs.Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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49:39

Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/05/18

Pilot Eric Boles realized he needed a better way to track fuel in his Piper Cherokee so he developed the SkyTimer app to handle fuel tank capacity, burn, and switching. Plus, a lively discussion on the AOPA member meeting, remembrance for Sporty's founder Hal Shevers, aftermarket Cessna tailskids, the new NTSB accident dashboard, and continued awareness for pilot mental health month.

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36:10

Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/05/04

Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing charges in Florida, and the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen and Sun'nFun.

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69:53

Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/04/20

AOPA Pilot Town Hall Hall with senior leadership at Sun'nFun previews proposed changes to the association's governance and addresses questions from members. Plus, Alicia and David explain the FAA's new notam system, improvements to NOAA aviation weather forecasting, updated BasicMed guidance, and the latest on pilot mental health reforms.

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51:09

Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Gyrocopter pilot and NYT best selling author Caroline Paul explains her passion for flying in "WHY FLY: Seeking Awe, Healing and Our True Selves in the Sky." Plus, David and Jay discuss Burke Lakefront's latest challenges, an update on the ALERT bill, Swift fuel, the abrupt shuttering of Sonex aircraft, and more.

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35:39

Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/03/23

VoltAero CEO Jean Botti explains the HPU 210 electric-hybrid power unit that combines an electric motor with a high-performance thermal engine. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news discussion including a turbocharger clamp fix, an ADS-B billing ban in Florida, and a legendary Greenland airport's closure.

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27:35

Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Savannah Aviation's Tiziano Bernard is recognized for the second year in a row as the AOPA Flight Instructor of the Year as judged by students and peers. Plus, Alicia and Jay discuss the latest GA news stories.

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43:11

Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Elixir Aircraft’s Cyril Champenois talks about the two-seat, low-wing aircraft using Carbon Oneshot technology derived from competition sailing that helps simplify structures to produce safer, more economical, and more versatile aircraft. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news discussion on see-and-avoid technology that may affect pilots, GAO recommendations for the drone industry, and more.

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45:01

Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/02/09

ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov and the SuperStack Flex modular fuel cell power generation system, plus Alicia and David discuss the news and how you can help prevent ADS-misuse, FAA reorganization efforts, ‘systemic failures’ leading to the DCA midair, and the Greg Biffle Citation crash preliminary report.

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45:33

Episode 246: Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones;...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/01/26

Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones talks about aviation. Plus, co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron break down the most talked about general aviation stories including how ForeFlight's staff trimming measures might affect you, the return of aircraft valuations, an unleaded fuel plan, grading your DPE, and top CFIs and flight schools.

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43:31

Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA 2026...

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Jamail Larkins plans an AI-driven career and scholarship site to boost aviation pathways; plus 2026 GA predictions from AOPA Hangar Talk co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron, as well as news discussion on the King Air Garmin Autoland save, a MOSAIC award for the FAA, and ATC radar updates.

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