Aviation News Talk – Pilot Stories, Safety Tips & General Aviation News

Aviation News Talk – Pilot Stories, Safety Tips & General Aviation News

Author: Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s always something new happening above the clouds, and Aviation News Talk-Pilot Stories, Safety Tips & General Aviation News is where those stories come together. Host Max Trescott, with four decades of experience flying general aviation aircraft, doesn’t just report the news-he breaks it down from a pilot’s perspective. This podcast serves as a regular hangar session, blending the latest updates with practical knowledge you can use. You’ll hear detailed technical discussions on systems like the G1000 and Perspective glass cockpits, learn the intricacies of flying GPS approaches, and get safety tips that are relevant whether you’re just starting out or have thousands of hours in your logbook. As an active flight instructor and a Platinum Cirrus CSIP, Max brings his daily experiences straight from the cockpit to each episode. He regularly answers listener questions and hosts interviews that delve into the real-world challenges and joys of flying. The conversation is grounded in a deep commitment to safety and education, aiming to help both current and future pilots navigate the skies with greater confidence. Tune in for a straightforward, informative take on general aviation that feels like getting advice from a trusted mentor. Each episode of this podcast is built on a foundation of real-world experience, designed to inform and engage anyone with a passion for flight.
Episodes
378 More on Best Glide + Bad Pilots and ATC in the News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:59
Max discusses engine-out scenarios and best glide strategies, prompted by listener feedback on Episode 372, which analyzed the crash of a Bonanza B35B (N2UZ) that suffered engine failure at 7,500 feet near Charlottesvill…
377 Why Good Pilots Crash with Dr. Tony Kern + GA News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:59
Max talks with Dr. Tony Kern about human error, airmanship, and the hidden threats pilots pose to themselves. Tony shares how his passion for understanding error began with the tragic loss of two of his former B-1 bomber…
373 How to Fly a Small Plane to Mexico and other Countries + GA News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:52
Max talks with Ranferi Denova about what pilots need to know about flying small planes to Mexico, though the advice applies broadly to international flights from the U.S., including to Canada and the Caribbean. Ranferi a…
371 ForeFlight Aircraft Insurance Comparison Tool with Connor Hailey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:01
Max talks with Connor Hailey from ForeFlight about their new aircraft insurance comparison tool, designed to help aircraft owners evaluate their insurance policies. The tool allows users to upload their current policy, w…
369 Reagan Midair: CVR and FDR Data Revealed at NTSB Press Conference [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
The NTSB held a press conference to provide preliminary findings from the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) related to the January 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport between a U.S.…