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
Flight Time: Rod Machado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:03
Do you need to laugh while you learn? Instructor and funny man Rod Machado is your guy. Machado is a successful instructor who has made a career of making difficult concept easy to understand through humor. This is a sho…
Episode 97: Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains Autoland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Garmin’s Bailey Scheel explains how the Autoland system recently approved Piper’s M600/SLS was primarily designed with non-aviators in mind for deployment during an emergency situation.
Episode 96: Wayne Phillips, ATOP jet sim training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:06
You don’t have to be a professional pilot to “test drive” a jet aircraft simulator for a weekend and the experience is bound to make you a better pilot, says Airline Training Orientation Program founder Wayne Phillips.
Flight Time: Jeremy King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
Mechanic, air show announcer, and now airline pilot. Jeremy King didn't always want to be a professional pilot, but thanks to some well-timed introductions, the flying bug caught hold and King is now a successful pilot f…
Episode 95: Pilot, seamstress, flight dispatcher sews face masks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:43
Brianne Kroupa, a pilot, seamstress, and flight dispatcher, organized a group of female aviators to hand-sew cloth face masks for fellow aviators that are available for free. Plus, learn about the new iFlightPlanner for…
Episode 94: Aviation photographer Chris Rose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:43
Chris Rose, AOPA Senior Photographer, describes preparation and safety precautions required to produce stunning air-to-air images, and shares tips to elevate your aviation photography.
Flight Time: Pete Bedell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:24
It's safe to say Pete Bedell didn't take a traditional route to the airlines. An active GA pilot, Bedell was also an editor with AOPA when he decided to follow a dream and make the jump to the big leagues. This is first…
Episode 91: Ted Greenfield encourages ‘silver year’ pilots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:00
Ted Greenfield hosts an “Over 50 and Learning to Fly” YouTube channel that encourages those in their early silver period to pursue aviation for a sense of personal accomplishment while exploring new opportunities.