On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we chat with Katherine Moloney, a pilot and founder of Elevate(her) Aviation, an organization dedicated to raising the percentage of women in aviation careers around the world. Elevate(her)’s research has led to some obvious immediate changes that would be beneficial to the industry overall and others that offer a […]The post AvTalk Episode 343: It’s a retention issue appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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

("One Fifty Two") Ted celebrates Mosaic Day by breaking free from the "walled garden" of light sport aviation and "soloing" both a purple lightning-bolt Cessna 152 and a 172. As our friend Dominic eloquently writes, sport pilots are now "loose upon the natural wilds of general aviation," discovering that some planes "require you to hold the yoke one-third to the right just to fly straight and level. It's a feature." Ted's conclusion: "I

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.

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast takes our free podcast to a whole new level by providing students with every single lesson included in the Part Time Pilot Private Pilot & IFR Ground Schools without a single Ad! On top of that, VIP podcast students get BONUS episodes like Mock Checkrides, Checkride Prep, Expert Interviews and more!The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper

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...

In this episode, Wally Mulhern and Bobby Doss take listeners deep into the mindset and methods behind effective flight planning. They break down how professional pilots think, plan, and prepare—long before the engine ever starts.Wally explains why smart flight planning begins weeks in advance, sometimes as early as 20 days before departure, especially for longer trips. He shares how to select fuel stops just beyond the halfway point—around 280 to 320 miles—to maintain both efficiency and mental

In this episode, A helicopter was taking a flight over Huntington Beach, When the pilot loses control, causing the helicopter to spin multiple times before crashing in a parking lot leaving 5 people severely injured. Let's listen in. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In Episode 15 of NTSB News Talk, co-hosts Rob Mark and Max Trescott examine a week filled with new legislation and a series of tragic accidents that highlight recurring lessons in aviation safety and human factors.The show opens with the Senate Commerce Committee’s new bipartisan aviation safety bill, which—if passed—would close the ADS-B loophole that allows certain military aircraft to operate without transmitting position data. Rob explains that the legislation was sparked by the midair collision

🎗️ Support Men's Mental Health & Suicide PreventionI'm proudly supporting Movember this year to raise awareness for men's mental health, prostate cancer, and suicide prevention. If this video brought you value, please consider donating. Even $5 makes a difference.👉 https://movember.com/m/haydenteteakpilotIs the U.S. pilot shortage really over or are we just entering a new phase? In this data-driven deep dive, we break down the surprising reality behind the 2026 pilot job market. From FAA

El podcast repasa el récord histórico alcanzado por la aviación estadounidense en el tercer trimestre de 2025, destacando el liderazgo de American Airlines, el crecimiento internacional de Delta y United, y los retos de Southwest ante la competencia. También analiza los factores que impulsan el éxito del sector —demanda fuerte, modernización de flotas y transformación digital— junto con los desafíos futuros como la falta de pilotos y la presión medioambiental. Concluye señalando...

El episodio analiza las estrategias divergentes de Airbus y Boeing en 2025. Mientras Airbus consolida su liderazgo con beneficios estables y una producción eficiente, Boeing sigue en proceso de reconstrucción tras años difíciles. Ambas compañías apuestan por la eficiencia y la innovación como pilares de su futuro, reflejando dos formas distintas de alcanzar la estabilidad en el cielo global.

La aviación latinoamericana vive una etapa de crecimiento acompañada de fuertes desafíos. México enfrenta tensiones con Estados Unidos tras la cancelación de 13 rutas aéreas, mientras las aerolíneas regionales denuncian los altos impuestos que frenan la competitividad. En contraste, Viva Aerobus amplía su red con nuevas rutas hacia Centroamérica y Embraer consolida su papel industrial en Brasil. El huracán Melissa recordó la vulnerabilidad climática del Caribe y la necesid...

In dieser Folge tauchen wir tief in die Welt des Heckrotors ein: Warum gibt es ihn überhaupt, welche Systeme existieren und was passiert, wenn plötzlich alles schiefgeht? Wir diskutieren klassische und moderne Heckrotor-Technologien, räumen mit Mythen wie LTE auf und erzählen, worauf es in kritischen Situationen wirklich ankommt. Mit persönlichen Erfahrungen, anschaulichen Vergleichen und spannenden Anekdoten nehmen wir euch mit ins Cockpit und an die Grenzen der Flugsicherheit. Ob Fenestron, Notar

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2025! Hoy nos vamos a alejar de la tónica habitual de análisis de defensa o industria y de la aviación histórica, y nos vamos a acercar más a la crónica negra, o cuento de terror si no fuera porque es una historia real, contando una historia tristemente real y de un avión nacido de esa historia, para resucitar a una muerta. ¿Nos acompañáis?P.D.: Si la intro y la despedida os son familiares, que no os

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...

In this week's show: The regional operator Eastern Airways ceases flying as they appoint an administrator;  US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in just one day; and Ryanair issues an urgent warning to all passengers over new boarding pass rules from November.   In the military: Turkey finalises a deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J tactical transport aircraft; and 'bad fuel" may have caused recent back-to-back Nimitz aircraft crashes.   We have the last part

In this episode 140 of The Afterburn Podcast, Rain sits down with retired US Marine Corps fighter pilot and Echelon Front leadership instructor Dave "Chip" Berke — the only Marine ever to fly the USAF F-22 and the first to operationally fly the F-35B. From deployment on the USS John C. Stennis and TOPGUN instructor duty, to commanding the Marines’ first F-35B squadron and now helping build high-performing teams at Echelon Front, "Chip "brings unique stories and hard-earned leadership lessons. Find