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
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.…
368 NTSB Accident Investigation Process with Jeff Guzzetti [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:03
Max interviews Jeff Guzzetti, a former NTSB investigator, to discuss the accident investigation process, in relation to the DC midair collision. Jeff explains ICAO Annex 13, the international standard that guides acciden…
366 Midair Collision at Reagan National - Tragedy Over the Potomac [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
Max discusses the tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The midair crash over the Potomac River was captured by a Kennedy Cen…
365 FlySto: Bringing Airline-like Flight Analysis to General Aviation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:32
Note: There is a video version of this episode for Patreon.com supporters at the $20/month level, which also gives you access to over 90 other videos. Max Trescott talks with Patrick Lienhart about FlySto.net, a platform…
361 Multi-engine and MEI Checkride Mock Oral with Jason Blair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:58
Max talks with Jason Blair, a DPE, about multi-engine ratings and training challenges. Jason explains that most pilots pursue multi-engine ratings as add-ons to their commercial certificates. He advises following an effi…