Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

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Episode 173: Jason Capra's Beach City Baby Skytrooper restoration Apr 24, 2023

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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 Apr 10, 2023

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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.

Episode 171: Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer Mar 27, 2023

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Aviation and aerospace professional Bob Kromer, who has held leadership positions at Blackhawk Modifications, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and other aviation businesses, talks about the past, the present, and the future of aviation. Plus, stay tuned for the news.

Episode 170: Aerial firefighter Craig Patton Mar 13, 2023

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Fire Boss pilot Craig Patton of Australia describes what it takes to fly aerial firefighting missions for Dauntless Air in support of ground-based wildfire teams in the U.S. and worldwide; plus stay tuned for the latest aviation news.

Episode 169: Rookie STOL pilot Corina Lottman Feb 27, 2023

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Flight instructor Corina Lottman describes what it takes to fly short takeoff and landing events in a 1967 Cessna 150 during a training seminar at the Mayday STOL Drag event in Nebraska.

Episode 168: Former FAA certifications specialist, Xwing official Earl Lawrence Feb 13, 2023

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Former FAA certifications specialist, Xwing compliance officer, and Piper Twin Comanche pilot Earl Lawrence shares insight on autonomous flight, general aviation safety advances, and unleaded fuel initiatives. Plus stick around for the news.

Episode 167: Aircraft technician, pilot Chelsea Smith Jan 30, 2023

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Learn about aircraft maintenance technician and pilot Chelsea Smith’s passion for working on airplanes and logging hours with

Cessna 172 flying partner Josh Flowers of Aviation 101.

Episode 166: Meet Fly with Bruno Jan 16, 2023

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Meet New York-based pilot Bruno Brasileiro and hear how he shares his flying adventures in a Grumman AA5A Cheetah on social media as Fly_With_Bruno while enjoying general aviation.

Episode 165: Pipistrel takeover, G100UL top 2022 GA stories Jan 02, 2023

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Textron’s takeover of Pipistrel for electric technology and the approval of GAMI’s G100LL fuel top the general aviation stories in 2022; plus a few predictions for 2023.

Episode 164: Former Air Force Chief Steward Howie Franklin Dec 19, 2022

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Ever wondered what it's like to fly on Air Force One? This episode we catch up with Howie Franklin, the manager of the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in North Carolina, and also the former chief steward of Air Force One through five presidents. Plus good news on LODA relief and a look at the aircraft and avionics markets.

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