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 180: Oshkosh AirVenture special 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:28
Ian and David begin Season 8 with a report from EAA AirVenture 2023 including the sights, sounds, and people; AOPA's 85th anniversary flyover announcement; light sport aircraft regulatory expansion; the latest from Boein…
Episode 179: Ghostwriter Nate Hammond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
Look up in the sky during EAA AirVenture and other airshows and you'll likely see the handiwork of Ghostwriter pilot Nathan Hammond, who travels across the country in a de Havilland Super Chipmunk to skywrite and perform…
Episode 178: Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
EAA Ford Tri-Motor pilot and aviation mechanic Bill Thacker describes flying the iconic 1928 radial-engine, cabin-class aircraft which requires a deft touch on the control yoke and a lot of rudder. Plus, news commentary…
Episode 177: Freedom Aviation Network's Stephanie Lamar, Jared Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:33
Pilots and Freedom Aviation Network founders Stephanie Lamar and Jared Miller founded the organization to bridge a gap in logistics support for survivors of human trafficking and their advocates. Plus, get caught up on t…
Episode 176: Skyward Aviation founder, pilot Gene Pecar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:25
Jet pilot and Skyward Aviation founder Gene Pecar describes how aviation opportunities led to a career flying charters and establishing a network of aircraft that help save lives. Plus, news commentary with the week’s he…
Episode 175: Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
This week David sits down with Robert Rose, CEO of Reliable Robotics, to talk about the future of flight and how robots are going to complement our world, not take it over. Plus news commentary with the week's headlines.
Episode 174: Barnstormer Andrew King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:49
Barnstormer, ferry pilot, and aviation mechanic Andrew King has logged more than 4,400 hours mostly flying low and slow pre-1950 aircraft to airshows across the US helping to celebrate the Golden Age of aviation. Plus st…
Episode 173: Jason Capra's Beach City Baby Skytrooper restoration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
Pennsylvania pilot Jason Capra and a host of volunteers put their heart and soul into restoring 'Beach City Baby,' a troop-carrying version of the venerable Douglas DC-3. Plus, stick around for the news.
Episode 172: Mark Baker, AOPA leadership deliver Pilot Town Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:36
Mark Baker and AOPA leadership update members on efforts to protect the freedom to fly and build a stronger, safer general aviation community during the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. Plus, stick around for the news.