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PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings

With more than 150 episodes produced, PlaneTalk is an authority where General Aviation, Business Aviation and Commercial Aviation intersect, focusing on technological advances and pilot life. Produced by pilot and aviation journalist Phil Lightstone, PlaneTalk aims to provide essential aviation information for professionals and enthusiasts alike by reporting from key events across North America and interviewing industry leaders.

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15:12

Cygnet Aviation iAPTL training

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/05/05

A conversation with Cygnet Aviation’s manager and newly graduated Jazz airline pilot.Recorded at AVWorld in Toronto ON.

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22:30

Sean D. Tucker at AirVenture 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded at AirVenture 2024, legendary aerobatics pilot Sean D. Tucker discusses his journey to the pinnacle of aerobatics flight.His mentor, aerobatics, test and fighter pilot, Bob Hoover took Sean under his wings, guiding Sean through is career.Giving back, Sean was instrumental in creating the Bob Hoover Academy, using the power of flight to change lives.The Academy focuses on under privileged youth living in a gang infested area of Salinas CA.Sean relives his life experiences recounting chilling

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15:16

Northern Lights at AVWorld

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recoded at Aviation World near CYYZ, Capt Cathy Fraser, Lynne McMullen (President) and Capt Judy Cameron discuss their climb through the aviation sector and the challenges they faced in arguably a male dominated industry, leading to an aha moment, the creation of the North Lights Aero Foundation.The foundation was created to recognize, inspire and celebrate accomplished women in aviation and aerospace.

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11:28

Air Racers at AirVenture

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in Air Race Classic’s booth at AirVenture 2024, Sherry Kandle recounts her involvement as an Air Racer and volunteer.With air racers ranging from 17 to 90+, ARC provides that venue for a wide variety of pilot backgrounds from teachers, doctors, airline pilots, professionals, to name a few.Sherry discusses her journey to become an air racer and the comradery that the event creates.

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12:14

Airbly at the CND GA Expo

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

What could be better than a Digital Journey Logbook.Recorded at WINGs Magazine’s General Aviation Expo in Burlington ON, Christopher VanHorn, Founder Airbly Inc, discusses this unique technology which creates a digital journey logbook and much more.Using a two way messaging satellite network, a battery powered messaging device, crew keyfobs, the web and an app, the Airbly system creates digital flight records without any interaction by the aircrew.Christopher discusses his journey to create Airbly

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22:40

Jets MRO

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

A fireside chat with Suresh Narayanan, CEO JETS MRO discussing his entrepreneurial journey founding JETS MRO and the expansion into a 40,000 sq ft facility.With an MBA from Southern Methodist University and his father’s experience as an AME working on the Concorde, it was natural for Suresh to create JETS MRO. As a board member of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, Suresh is gives back to the community.

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11:14

Aviation Unlimited

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded at Piper Aircraft’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024, Isaac Capua of Aviation Unlimited, Piper Aircraft’s Canadian dealer discusses all things Piper Fury (M700).Isaac discusses the technology behind the Fury and Aviation Unlimited sales strategy taking first time aircraft owners down a journey leading to turbine aircraft.

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07:22

Abingdon Watches at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in Abingdon Watch’s booth at SUNnFUN 2024 with founder and CEO Abingdon Mullin.In 2006, licensed pilot Abingdon Mullin had a roundtable dinner conversation with energetic women pilots and mechanics.The conversation flowed into their desires for a fully functional aviator watch that is fashionable, versatile and made for women.That conversation led to the creation of the Abingdon watch company.Abingdon recalls the creation of her company and the journey to create aviation and aviator style

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14:29

Skyryse at AirVenture 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Take a Robinson R66 turbine aircraft, remove the flight control system and replace it cutting edge fly by wire and computer technology, you get SkyRyse.SkyRyse’s SKYOS system enables precise commands through a single four axis control stick (similar to a F-35).With fully integrated system completely changes the way helicopter pilots fly and integrate with their equipment.Recorded in Skyryse’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024, Ray Wert, VP of Communications, Skyryse discusses the journey of this leading

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20:16

Risen at AirVenture 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Alberto Porto and Andrea Venturini did the unthinkable.In 2024 they flew nonstop from Scotland to Canada in a two seat, Rotax powered Risen SuperVeloce aircraft.Flying 1,850 nm, in 11.5 hours and used 43 gallons of fuel. Andrea recounts this epic flight, recorded in Porto Aviation’s pavilion at AirVenture 2024.An amazing feat of planning, endurance and a testament to the aeronautical designs of Alberto Porto and his team.

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33:27

PilotLife

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Micheal Ulch, founder PilotLife, found himself isolated from a greater pilot community. As a technologist, Micheal saw the need for an easy to use app designed for pilots to record their flights, add photos on the fly and share them with a virtual pilot community.PilotLife was borne out of this need to share and build a community.Now available on iPhone and Android devices, Michael discusses his journey to deliver this truly collaborative technology.

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12:05

SkyVoice at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in Holy Micro!’s booth at AirVenture 2024, Frank Kunnumpurath, founder discusses his journey in creating SkyVoice a LiDAR based system which provides aural call outs for altitude up to 590 ft.The innovative technology provides a pilot with a virtual co-pilot with a bird’s eyes view for safer flight.

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14:38

Islands of the Bahamas at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in the Islands of the Bahamas booth at SUNnFUN 2024, an interesting conversation with three inspiring individuals from the department of Bahamian tourism.Ahmed Williams, Regional Manager Vertical Markets Bahamas, Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation discusses the many tourism opportunities open to General Aviation.

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12:04

Seaplane Pilots at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in the Seaplane Pilots Association’s booth at SUNnFUN 2024, Steven McCaugheyExecutive Director, Seaplane Pilots Association discusses the need for a certified personal flotation device.

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15:30

uAvionix at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

ADS-B OUT and IN has been top of mind for the past decade.Spunky start up uAvionix had the dream to create a 978 MHz ADS-B OUT product that would retail for less than USD $1,000.Their first product, skyBeacon came close, but with three wires and two screws, the installation costs and complexity are minimized.Recorded in uAvionix’s pavilion at SUNnFUN 2024, a chat with Shane Woodson, VP Sales and Customer Service.Shane discusses their newest technologies.

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12:26

Murphy Aircraft

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded at WINGs Magazine’s General Aviation Expo in Burlington ON, Murphy Aircraft’s Steven Drinkwater, Sales Manager and builder Trevor Yaworski, discuss the journey to build a Murphy Aircraft home build experimental aircraft. A fascinating chat about Murphy Aircraft and the dedication required to build an aircraft and see it to completion.

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07:16

Air Journey at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Recorded in Air Journey’s booth at SUNnFUN 2024, Anais Pouille founder discusses their pilot lead guided tours for owner flown aircraft. Founded in 1998, Air Journey takes the challenges from long cross countries to exotic destinations delivering the venues and flight planning needs. With over 280 air journeys completed, 212 countries visited and 2,291+ aircraft using their services, Anais discusses the freedom that GA and BA aircraft brings to aircraft owners.

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11:34

“Goose” at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

How would not want a SIRI or Alexa digital voice assistant in the cockpit.Goose, developed by Miralou Aero LLC, delivers an AI voice assistant for pilots.Recorded at SUNnFUN 2024 with founder Mirko Hahn, the creation and use of this innovative technology is discussed in depth.As Mirko says, “be a Maverick and fly with Goose”.

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11:17

Aithre at SUNnFUN 2024

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer which can impact a pilot’s or flight crew’s cognitive skills and if left unchanged during flight could lead to a loss of consciousness.Jim Ruttler SR of Aithre, a CO alerting technology evangelist discusses their technology and their latest oxygen generation system.

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21:27

Snowbirds at Lake Simcoe Airport

PlaneTalk, presented in partnership with Wings ·

2025/04/21

RCAF Capt Marc-Andre Plante, Snowbird 8 discusses his career path leading him into the Canadian military and into the seat of a Snowbird CT-114Tutor jet aircraft.Serving as ambassadors of the RCAF, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the Canadian Air Force (CAF) and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America.An in depth conversation with Capt Plante discussing his role

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