Airplane Geeks Podcast

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651 Ingenuity Flies on Mars Apr 28, 2021

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Ingenuity powered, controlled flight on Mars; green aviation initiatives from IAG, Southwest Airlines, Universal Hydrogen; F-15EX new name; NASM reopens and major GA event canceled; recap of Sun ‘n Fun; Lego story.

650 Live at Sun n Fun 2021 Apr 21, 2021

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Recorded live on the deck of Sun ‘n Fun Radio on April 14, 2021 with Lt. Col. Trevor “Boat” Boswell on NORAD interception of civil aircraft. We also announce the four winners of our Plane Tags giveaway.

649 Detect and Avoid Apr 14, 2021

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The CEO of Iris Automation explains detect and avoid capability for unmanned aircraft. This technology is essential to integrating beyond visual line of sight unpiloted aircraft into the National Airspace System.

648 Bits Apr 07, 2021

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A short episode with some positive thoughts on aviation during Covid, and an Eat at the Airport review.

647 Glass Cockpit Mar 31, 2021

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Glass cockpit and the Garmin G3000 and G5000 book, airline recovery, JetBlue London slots, Boeing’s big 737 MAX order, National Aviation Hall of Fame volunteer, Cessna SkyCourier update, relief for Wichita aviation jobs, fun mod for Microsoft Flight Sim.

646 Pilot Shop Mar 24, 2021

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Sporty’s Pilot Shop, startup airlines launching 2021, General Aviation shipments, F-35 software upgrade. Blue Bonnet airshow, FAA notification of construction activity, Gulfstream hush kit.

645 Woman Aviator Mar 17, 2021

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A woman aviator who became the first female FAA inspector, NTSB investigator, and a member of the “Mercury 13.” Also, AerCap/GECAS merger, Dassault Falcon 6X first flight, FAA GA award winners, Buzz Lightyear, a serial stowaway.

644 Aviation Art Designs Mar 10, 2021

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MotoArt turns unused aircraft parts into high-end furniture and aviation art designs. Pratt & Whitney’s new hypersonic engine project, AFRL autonomous Skyborg aircraft and Boeing Loyal Wingman, Boeing critical of A321XLR, Qantas mystery flights, Southwest Airlines grant program.

643 Aeronautical Charts Mar 03, 2021

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FAA aeronautical charts, TWA Flight 800 reconstruction decommissioning, Collier Trophy finalists, Flying Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards, Boeing fined by FAA, Boeing 737 MAX order, Delta reactivating pilots, Icelandair flight to Antarctica.

642 Aircraft Line Maintenance Feb 24, 2021

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Aircraft line maintenance, engine failures on commercial flights, single pilot aircraft, possible all-new design for an F-16 replacement, a mid-air wedding.

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