Episode 214: Flying the Rockies for hops; Lycoming con-rod AD
Denver-based FlyteCo Brewery owner and flight instructor Eric Serani leads a flight across the Rockies in search of the freshest hops; plus Ian and David help explain what the recent Lycoming con-rod AD means for you, discuss the latest unleaded fuel update, a Gamebird firefighter, a deadly helicopter crash, and sales rumors for Boeing's Jeppesen/ForeFlight division.
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Episode 213: Unlikely friends, airplane owners, and CFI candidates Anita and Ava
Airplane owners and CFI candidates Anita Ammon and Ava Trate struck up a friendship while mentoring each other to complete their flight instructor credentials. Plus, Ian and David put AOPA ePilot's 25th anniversary in perspective, explain the A&P Moss interpretation, a reduction in fees at Signature FBOs, new FAA regs for eVTOL pilots, GAMI G100 in California, and cattle waste that might one day power aircraft (and that's no b.s.).
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Episode 212: Living in a DC-6: Jon Kotwicki
Alaska flight school owner Jon Kotwicki houses students in retired Douglas DC-6 and DC-9 aircraft for an immersive Last Frontier training experience. Plus, Ian and David discuss what the removal of CFI expirations means for you, a passenger lands a King Air, ATC Archie Award heroics, threats to Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport, and a Bahamas travel advisory.
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Episode 211: Fly Baby owner Scott Hinton loses a wing in-flight
Elizabeth City, NC, airport manager and Fly Baby owner Scott Hinton lost a wing in-flight and lived to tell about it. Plus, commentary on a new proposed Piper PA-28/32 wing AD, A&P maintenance changes, AOPA's new boss, Swift 100R fuel, and NOAA retiring hurricane hunters' Kermit and Miss Piggy.
Sheltair FBO leaders explain the value of hurricane relief and how giving back to employees strengthens the local community. Then Ian and David dive into the latest aircraft delivery numbers, AOPA's pushback on ADS-B landing fees, new discounts for members, and salute a Hangar Talk guest on his spacewalk.
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