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 20: Pete Bedell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:43
Have you ever thought about being an airline pilot? Or just wondered what the flying was like? This week we chat with Pete Bedell, a pilot for a major carrier. Bedell is a freelance contributor to AOPA Pilot and Flight T…
Episode 19: Balloon adventures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
Do you look up and admire those majestic hot air balloons as they calmly float by? Do the balloons with odd shapes make you wonder how flight is even possible? This episode David talks to Colin Graham, a world renowned h…
Episode 18: Max Trescott [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:46
What's the difference between an LP and an LPV approach? What's new about the Cirrus G6? And is technology really making lazy pilots? We discuss these questions and more this week with 2008 Flight Instructor of the Year…
Episode 17: Exploring the Outer Banks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:38
North Carolina's airport system is expansive, and some of the best sit on the string of barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. The popular vacation destination is a struggle to reach by car, but a joy to visit by airp…
Episode 16: Flying to Cuba [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:19
Cuba is physically close but culturally a world away. Off limits for decades, today visiting is relatively easy and well worth the trip. Plus, now you can fly yourself there! This week we talk to Cuba Handling's Eric Nor…
Episode 15: Seaplane adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:29
Every pilot dreams of getting a seaplane rating. For many who do, it's a great weekend experience and nothing else. For a lucky few, it translates to a life of incredible adventures. This week we talk to Brian Schanche o…
Episode 14: Jason Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:23
To visit great ski destinations. To see incredible vistas. To travel across the country. Whatever the purpose, flying in the mountains is fun and challenging. This week we talk to The Finer Points podcast's Jason Miller…
Episode 13: Farming with drones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
Drones are by far the largest growth area in aviation. For many manned pilots, the small remotely piloted aircraft remain an oddity, if not a threat. This week we meet the owner of an aerial application business. He has…
Episode 12: Adrian Eichhorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:52
Every pilot dreams of flying around the world, but few have succeeded. Even in this age of fast, long-range turboprops, the complexity and cost of such a trip is daunting. When flying something like a Beechcraft Bonanza,…
Episode 11: James Clark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
University presidents appear to lead lives trapped in offices dealing with the numerous challenges of dealing with students, faculty, parents, and state regulators. So when we heard James Clark, the president of South Ca…