Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast releases a 2 new episodes every week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Every Monday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our IFR Online Ground School. Every Wednesday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our Private Pilot Online Ground School. We are working our way through both Online Ground Schools for students to listen to ground school for FREE! If you don't want to wait for new podcasts or you don't

If you’ve ever “busted an altitude, inadvertently gone into a restricted area or other controlled airspace or something else that could get you in trouble with the FAA, they’ve offered an “out.” It’s the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System and it could save you some heartburn. It’s more commonly known as the NASA report - if you’re not familiar with it, this episode of ILAFFT will be an eye-opener.Sponsored by Avemco

This week, we sit down with Jamail, the FAA’s Ambassador for Aviation and Space Education and founder of AviationStart.org, to talk about the growing aviation workforce crisis — and why it could actually be the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone considering a career in aviation. From pilot and mechanic shortages to ATC hiring surges, Jamail breaks down what’s really happening behind the numbers and how new students, mid-career changers, and aviation enthusiasts can prepare to step into the

Welcome back to another episode of our Minnesota Aces Series, this time covering Captain Francis J. Lent of Melrose, MN! Lent served with the 431st FS of the famed 475th FG, downing 11 aircraft in the New Guinea Air Campaign. Follow along to hear about Lent's life and combat career, along with context on the air battle for New Guinea in 1943.

Today's SWAPA Number is 73. That's the current number of reciprocal agreements SWAPA has with other carriers. So today we're sitting down with Brian Ross, chair of the Jumpseat Committee, and committee member Caitlin Bute for an update on the state of our partnerships with other carriers and the hot topics in the industry. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text. Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots F...

Send us a text If you love daring women, vintage airplanes, and real-world adventure, you’re going to love this one. Pilot and author Tracey Curtis-Taylor shares her journey from a $15 introductory flight in Canada to flying her restored 1942 Stearman across Africa, from UK to Australia, and across the United States. We talk about her inspirations — Lady Mary Heath, Amy Johnson, Out of Africa — and her experiences confronting backlash in modern aviation. Did you know you can support y...

Episode Summary:China, Russia, and other adversaries can strike the U.S. through a range of air and missile technologies. In this episode, we discuss solutions with former NORTHCOM-NORAD commander Gen. Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) and former USAFE commander Gen. Jeff “Cobra” Harrigian, USAF (Ret.); along with Mitchell Institute senior fellows Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.); Charles Galbreath; and host Heather Penney. This is especially important as the nation considers programs like

Join Mike Abbott Smith as he spins the legends and loud guitars that shaped classic rock! From the heart-thumping drums of Led Zeppelin to the electrifying riffs of AC/DC, Mike dives deep into the music that defined generations.This episode features:Deep cuts and timeless hits from the ’70s and ’80sStories behind the songs and the artists who made themListener shoutouts and dedications from around the globeA special segment on “Forgotten Guitar Heroes” — the unsung masters of the six-stringSo crank

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor magazine. Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter! In this special episode, we recorded from the floor of APSCON 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Vertical Valor / Hangar Z booth. Joining us today are Deputy Pilo...

In this Q&A episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, we dive into some of the most talked-about topics in the PA-46 community. From the current aircraft market to pilot safety and insurance trends, this episode is packed with insights every PA-46 pilot should hear.We discuss:✅ Why the JetPROP market is tighter than ever✅ The rise in gear-up incidents and how to prevent them✅ Why landing with full flaps matters for safety✅ Key medical considerations for pilots flying under BasicMed✅ How

Arvandus swaps his Spasticated Time Machine for a Shinkansen ticket straight into Japan’s vibrant musical past and future! In this special edition of The Dasi Sho, he dives into the world of J-Pop, City Pop, and anime soundtracks—where neon nostalgia meets futuristic beats.From the smooth grooves of the 1980s to the pulse-pounding hits of today, Arvandus explores how Japan’s unique sound has shaped global music culture. Expect witty banter, fascinating trivia, and a playlist that will transport you

Join Arvandus as he fires up the Spasticated Time Machine for another chaotic journey through the centuries—where logic takes a vacation and history gets a rewrite! This week, the dials spin out of control as Arvandus crash-lands somewhere between the Renaissance and the Disco era, trying to fix time with duct tape and bad ideas. Expect bizarre musical mashups, questionable historical “facts,” and the occasional paradox that might just delete your breakfast.Buckle up, travelers—the flux capacitor’s

In Part 2, Ian Wookey takes us inside daily flying with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, sharing what it’s like to operate the CH-147F Chinook in challenging environments. He talks about crew coordination, tactical missions, mountain flying, and the training and experience required to upgrade from First Officer to Aircraft Commander in Canada’s heavy-lift helicopter community.

Wade Eastwood is one of the most respected stunt coordinators and second - unit directors in the world. He is best known for his work along side Tom Cruise on the Mission Impossible and Top Gun: Maverick films. Beyond the movie sets, speedflying is Wade's true passion. In this episode he talks about his love for the sport, the discipline behind high - risk filmmaking, and how that same drive fuels both his life in the air and his work on screen.

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast releases a 2 new episodes every week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Every Monday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our IFR Online Ground School. Every Wednesday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our Private Pilot Online Ground School. We are working our way through both Online Ground Schools for students to listen to ground school for FREE! If you don't want to wait for new podcasts or you don't

Phil and Rob discuss what happens when a plane has an issue at an airport where there's no one around to fix the problem! Let's do this and have some fun join us on this week's podcast. Any suggestions or comments send us a text!

Feeling overwhelmed by your business finances?In this week's episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David speaks with Borbala Banto, CPA and founder of Concierge CPAs, a boutique advisory and accounting firm helping business owners across 23 states gain control, clarity, and freedom. Borbala shares how her firm blends tax strategy, CFO services, and holistic advisory to help entrepreneurs make stress-free, profitable decisions. She also discusses her book, 57 Ways to Grow Your Business, and

India’s biggest airline lands in Manchester! IndiGo’s new Mumbai route connects the North directly to India’s financial capital. But why Manchester? What’s the impact for business, culture, and the Indian diaspora? We head to Old Trafford to hear from industry and community leaders shaping Manchester–India connections, all while soaking up the atmosphere at the England v India Test.

Our blog title for this week was intentionally selected to possess a little more intrigue than usual, as we want to do something a little different with this latest edition. As far as we know, there’s never actually been an ‘Avro Week’ commemoration event, and certainly never here on the Workbench blog, but as we find ourselves on the cusp of the scale modelling world’s annual ‘gathering’ at Telford’s International Centre, we wanted to take a little break from featuring new tooling projects and

Send us a text Drew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss: Birds on approach pathTravelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortagesEK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong KongAmerican Airlines 3rd quarter numbersUnited flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ftWhat are weather balloons? Listener feedbackJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/