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247 episodes

Season 6 Episode 13 - Week of April 1, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   National GA flyover pilots complete dress rehearsal   Supersonic demonstrator makes debut flight   Real Pilot Story: Trapped in the Hills   NTSB reports on fatal Nashville accident   Tamarack winglet system could become inop without alert   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Apr 01
Season 6 Episode 12 - Week of March 25, 2024

Thanks for listening to the March 25th, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Will record-breaking hiring trends continue?   Florida GA license plate success   Avidyne STC will replace Cirrus Entegra panels   Michigan airshow future uncertain   AOPA launches aviation career prep curriculum Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Mar 25
Season 6 Episode 10 - Week of March 11, 2024

FAA grants exemption for Velis Electro Flight Training Experience winners AOPA Baron surpasses 150 flight hours with G100UL Icon A5 weight, useful load increased Eclipse coming April 8

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Mar 11
Season 6 Episode 6 - Week of February 12, 2024

Thanks for listening to the February 12, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Senate commerce committee moves faa reauthorization bill 2024 FAA GA Activity survey underway  Van’s Aircraft announces price increases Garmin goes slim Mark Baker is moving on

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Feb 12
Season 6 Episode 5 - Week of January 29, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA provides support recommendations on MOSAIC   Many Van’s customers still await word on price hike   Electric training takes off at Arizona flight school Pivotal opens sales for light EVTOL Helix   Hal, Sandy Shevers hang it up   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Jan 29
Season 6 Episode 4 - Week of January 22, 2023

Thanks for listening to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   AOPA prepares for MOSAIC comment deadline FAA updates advisory circular on engine power loss accidents Atlantic Aviation to install electric chargers at FBOs California flight school fighting to keep business license Washington man sentenced to 8 months prison for laser strike     Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Jan 22
Season 6 Episode 3 - Week of January 15, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Jet mods for Cirrus piston fleet  Van's Aircraft customers hold the key Redbird seeks input on flight training Residents sue Colorado airport Real Pilot Stories: Trouble Over Paradise Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Jan 15
Season 6 Episode 2 - Week of January 8, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   New entry procedures in effect in Mexico ForeFlight's new Recap feature   Man charged with stealing Kitfox in Nevada Australia teen flies solo around continent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Jan 08
Season 6 Episode 1 - Week of January 1, 2024

Thanks for listening to the January 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   When you need to clear Customs  Colorado noise disputes escalate  Air Race Classic registration opens January 2 AOPA’s Adam Meredith succumbs to cancer   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Jan 01
Season 5 Episode 52 - Week of December 25, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   AOPA backs Trent Palmer’s bid to overturn suspension   Congress passes short-term FAA extension   Reliable Robotics achieves uncrewed flight Able Flight Go Fund Me   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Dec 25, 2023
Season 5 Episode 51 - Week of December 18, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Creditor deadline set in Van's Aircraft bankruptcy Transforming a 'culture of silence' AOPA mourns airports advocate Bill Dunn  Holiday cheer is in the air Redbird Migration 2024 registration is open Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Dec 18, 2023
Season 5 Episode 50 - Week of December 11, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Van’s enters chapter 11 bankruptcy   Intentional crash lands Trevor Jacob in prison ASI rolls out new Real Pilot Story   FAA to host MOSAIC webinar   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Dec 11, 2023
Season 5 Episode 49 - Week of December 4, 2023

Thanks for listening to the December 4, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA expanding weather camera coverage    New streaming service made for love of aviation   Hartzell Engine Tech expands its portfol   Titan takes over Aeroshell partnership   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Dec 04, 2023
Season 5 Episode 48 - Week of November 27, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 27, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Signals of strength, stress in aircraft market   FAA grants AOPA request for more time to comment on Piper rudder AD https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/november/21/faa-grants-aopa-request-for-more-time-to-comment-on-piper-rudder-ad   Richard G McSpadden Report issued       MT-Propeller offers three-blade prop for Piper PA-23       Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Nov 30, 2023
Season 5 Episode 47 - Week of November 20, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 20, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA updates seaplane operation safety information Electrifying news from Joby   CubCrafters goes infrared Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Nov 20, 2023
Season 5 Episode 45 - Week of November 6, 2023

Thanks for listening to the November 6, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Angel Flight West celebrates milestone with star power Las Vegas airports limit access ahead of Formula 1 race Van’s Aircraft reports cash crunch, prompts concern uAvionix acquires traffic avoidance tech creator MT Propeller announces new warbird propeller Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Nov 06, 2023
Season 5 Episode 44 - Week of October 30, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 30, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Whitaker confirmed as new FAA administrator Few preliminary clues in fatal Lake Placid accident Garmin’s new aviation smartwatch also tracks your health Lock Haven community could lose millions if airport closes Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Oct 30, 2023
Season 5 Episode 43 - Week of October 23, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 23, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   EPA releases final avgas emission endangerment finding NBAA wrap-up Hartzell Propellers changes hands  AOPA integrates events calendar into airport directory    Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Oct 23, 2023
Season 5 Episode 42 - Week of October 16, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Sporty’s launches enhanced flight training courses Sporty’s 2023 Christmas ornament is an Aeronca Champ FAA updates policy on designee terminations AOPA insists on fair, reasonable FBO fees EAA says fatal homebuilt accidents down 28 percent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Oct 16, 2023
Season 5 Episode 41 - Week of October 9, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 9, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA extends MOSAIC comment deadline AD proposed for Piper rudder post failures Improved airport noise policy guidance on the horizon Whitaker testifies at Senate FAA confirmation hearing First 'vertiport' gets FAA approval Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Oct 09, 2023
Season 5 Episode 40 - Week of October 2, 2023

Thanks for listening to the October 2, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA mourns death of Richard McSpadden  Speak up for better convective forecasts NATCA honors controllers who made a difference  Joby delivers electric air taxi to Air Force  Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Oct 02, 2023
Season 5 Episode 39 - Week of September 25, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 25, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   ASI releases early analysis of T-6 midair at Reno Air Races Storm wrecks aircraft at Arizona airport   Joby sets sights on Ohio NetJets plans for fleet expansion   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Sep 25, 2023
Season 5 Episode 38 - Week of September 18, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 18, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:     2 pilots dead after planes crash at Reno  NTSB: Snapchat post causes fatal distraction   FAA delays drone ID enforcement   Aviation organizations ask for stability at FAA   Joby going greener with liquid hydrogen   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Sep 18, 2023
Season 5 Episode 37 - Week of September 11, 2023

Thanks for listening to the September 11, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:    FAA eases burden for many pilots with ADHD history White House nominates Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator Jimmy Buffett mourned Trig Avionics gains FAA STC Accident case study: High aspirations     Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Sep 11, 2023
Season 5 Episode 36 - Week of September 4, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:    Aircraft deliveries ‘strong’ in first half of 2023  Revamped Aviationweather.gov to launch soon  Flight training experience survey is back Aspen, Trio integrate digital autopilot  Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

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Sep 04, 2023