Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Author: AOPA Language: English Episodes: 260
There's a particular rhythm to life in aviation, where the pace of news and innovation never really slows down. Keeping up with it all can feel like a full-time job. That's where Hangar Talk-An Aviation News Podcast finds its purpose. Produced by AOPA, this bi-weekly conversation is hosted by pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron, who do more than just read headlines. They settle into the details of the latest general aviation stories, breaking down complex regulations, emerging technologies, and industry shifts with the clarity that comes from firsthand experience. Their discussions are grounded in a genuine passion for flight, making even niche topics accessible and engaging. Each episode builds toward conversations with the people directly shaping the future of flying-engineers, advocates, instructors, and innovators. Listening to this podcast feels less like a briefing and more like pulling up a chair in the hangar after a long flight, where the talk is informed, the insights are real, and the shared enthusiasm for aviation is the real fuel. It’s a reliable source for pilots and enthusiasts who want to stay informed without getting lost in the technical weeds, all while feeling connected to the broader community that keeps our skies alive.
Episodes
Episode 130: NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
NFlightCam founder, engineer, and pilot Patrick Carter offers action camera mount solutions, tips, and tricks; plus get caught up on the latest aviation news. Please take a short survey to tell us how we’re doing and wha…
Episode 129: AeroShell pilot Jimmy Fordham, AirVenture wrap-up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:38
Ride along with AeroShell Aerobatic Team slot pilot Jimmy Fordham; plus get a wrap-up up of the top AirVenture news stories including GAMI’s go-ahead for unleaded fuel, FAA’s Dickson on LODA as a ‘four-letter word,’ and…
Episode 127: Teen pilot Travis Ludlow circles the world [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:58
Learn how Travis Ludlow, 18, recently completed a potential Guinness World Record flight as the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world; and get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Episode 126: Student pilot, A&P apprentice Meagan Huerta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
Student pilot, aviation maintenance apprentice, and scholarship recipient Meagan Huerta sold her motorcycle to pay for flight lessons and markets original artwork to continue funding her flying bug.
Episode 125: Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:03
Find out what it’s like flying 13 cats and a dog to their new home during an in-flight chat with Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider; and get caught up on the latest aviation news.
Episode 124: New York aerial photographer Paul Seibert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:13
Learn how New Yorker Paul Seibert relies on general aviation helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for aerial photography missions that help make his beloved Manhattan skyline shine; and get caught up on the latest aviatio…
Episode 123: Young Pilots USA founder Luc Zipkin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:43
Find out how Young Pilots USA founder Luc Zipkin, 16, plans to fly a Piper Cub across the country from Connecticut to California to increase aviation awareness for youth.
Episode 122: Smithsonian Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:10
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane provides insight about the popular museum’s new general aviation exhibit, plus get caught up on the latest aviation news.