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Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast
by AOPA
Every other week AOPA brings you up to speed on all things flying. Pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron explain and discuss the latest general aviation news topics to inform and entertain you before introducing aviation experts shaping the future of flight.
Episodes
Episode 266: World Aerobatics Championship competitor Britt Lincoln of Team USA
2 Nov 2026 · 48 min
Pilot Britt Lincoln of Team USA describes her experience competing in the World Aerobatic Championships in Mason City, Iowa. Plus, David and Alicia discuss the rollout of ATC's SMART system, the Bye eFlyer2, a record number of AOPA flight training scholarships, Beta’s Alia A250 eVTOL demo flights,…
Episode 265: Photographer Noah Wetzel captures wingsuiter Mike Brewer sailing through solar eclipse
19 Oct 2026 · 1 h 21
Go behind the scenes with Red Bull creators to learn how photographer Noah Wetzel captured wingsuit pilot Milke Brewer streaking across a solar eclipse. Then stay tuned while Alicia and Jay catch you up to speed on the latest general aviation news. Join the world's largest aviation community at…
Episode 264: Joby Aviation's Matt Lykins on electronic propulsion and eVTOLs
5 Oct 2026 · 1 h 25
Matt Lykins, the aircraft maintenance lead at Joby Aviation, explains electronic propulsion and specific procedures for battery health, avionics integration, and other advanced air mobility integration challenges for eVTOLs. David and Jay also discuss air traffic control updates, outages, and…
Episode 263: AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver on carbs, fuel injectors
21 Sept 2026 · 1 h 12
AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver talks about fuel injection, carburetors, and how to keep you airplane's fuel system happy and trouble free. Plus, David and Alicia break down a Georgia flight school under RICO investigation, record-breaking flights in a Risen, the latest on ATC modernization, and…
Episode 262: Behind the scenes with Blancolirio's Juan Browne
7 Sept 2026 · 1 h 00
YouTube aviation accident analyst Juan Browne describes how the Blancolirio channel began and gives insight on how he hopes it will make aviation safer. Plus, David and Alicia comment on sunsetting Aspen's legacy displays, a 3D -printed parts AD, Cirrus aircraft backlog, and the importance of an…
Episode 261: VAI CEO Francois Lassale
24 Aug 2026 · 56 min
Vertical Aviation International CEO Francois Lassale discusses helicopters, eVTOLs, and other forms of vertical lift. Plus, David and Alicia break down AOPA governance change proposals, Purdue's study for ADS-B acceptance, and ATC communications reform. Join the world's largest aviation community…
Episode 260: GA pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach
10 Aug 2026 · 47 min
General aviation pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach talks about flying his Lancair, an F-22 Raptor, his duties overseeing more than 660,000 service personnel, and how to engage others in aviation. Plus, David and Alicia discuss new two-seat trainers, changes in FAA administration,…
Episode 259: 2026 EAA AirVenture news
27 Jul 2026 · 21 min
David and Alicia share the latest 2026 AirVenture news with an on-the-scene report from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including the AOPA Sweeps Husky giveaway, a wearable HUD, the SkyFly eVTOL, a larger Zenith 750, wildfire smoke that kept some folks away, and the next…
Episode 258: EAA CEO Jack Pelton on AirVenture preparation
13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 03
The EAA's Jack Pelton describes what it's like preparing for AirVenture 2026 with a behind the scenes look at how airshow performers are chosen, the more than 1,000 learning seminars that are vetted, and the thousands of volunteers who park airplanes, direct traffic, and keep portable restrooms…
Episode 257: Textron Pipistrel-based flight school director De Wuan Roberson
29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 05
Arizona flight school director De Wuan Roberson shares insight on how a fleet of two-person, Textron Pipistrel Alpha Trainers can lower training costs for students and flight schools. Plus, David and Jay remind pilots that checking notams can avoid TFR interceptions, how a key phrase may help…
Episode 256: JAARS pilot and CEO Steve Russell
15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 06
JAARS CEO Steve Russell describes the jungle-specific instruction aviators need to rescue, relocate, and transport indigenous people to medical facilities worldwide. Plus, Alicia and Jay catch you up to the latest aviation news including landing fees in Phoenix, the fight for Burke Lakefront, a…
Episode 255: Aerobatic glider and fixed-wing pilot Mia Anderson
1 Jun 2026 · 43 min
Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing pushback, fuel system practices, AirVenture…
Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles
18 May 2026 · 50 min
Pilot Eric Boles realized he needed a better way to track fuel in his Piper Cherokee so he developed the SkyTimer app to handle fuel tank capacity, burn, and switching. Plus, a lively discussion on the AOPA member meeting, remembrance for Sporty's founder Hal Shevers, aftermarket Cessna tailskids,…
Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets
4 May 2026 · 36 min
Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing…
Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun previews changes
20 Apr 2026 · 1 h 10
AOPA Pilot Town Hall Hall with senior leadership at Sun'nFun previews proposed changes to the association's governance and addresses questions from members. Plus, Alicia and David explain the FAA's new notam system, improvements to NOAA aviation weather forecasting, updated BasicMed guidance, and…
Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul
6 Apr 2026 · 51 min
Gyrocopter pilot and NYT best selling author Caroline Paul explains her passion for flying in "WHY FLY: Seeking Awe, Healing and Our True Selves in the Sky." Plus, David and Jay discuss Burke Lakefront's latest challenges, an update on the ALERT bill, Swift fuel, the abrupt shuttering of Sonex…
Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power
23 Mar 2026 · 36 min
VoltAero CEO Jean Botti explains the HPU 210 electric-hybrid power unit that combines an electric motor with a high-performance thermal engine. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news discussion including a turbocharger clamp fix, an ADS-B billing ban in Florida, and a legendary…
Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard
9 Mar 2026 · 28 min
Savannah Aviation's Tiziano Bernard is recognized for the second year in a row as the AOPA Flight Instructor of the Year as judged by students and peers. Plus, Alicia and Jay discuss the latest GA news stories.
Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois
23 Feb 2026 · 43 min
Elixir Aircraft’s Cyril Champenois talks about the two-seat, low-wing aircraft using Carbon Oneshot technology derived from competition sailing that helps simplify structures to produce safer, more economical, and more versatile aircraft. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news…
Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to action for ADS-B misuse, FAA reorg, DCA midair, Biffle Citation crash
9 Feb 2026 · 45 min
ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov and the SuperStack Flex modular fuel cell power generation system, plus Alicia and David discuss the news and how you can help prevent ADS-misuse, FAA reorganization efforts, ‘systemic failures’ leading to the DCA midair, and the Greg Biffle Citation crash…