Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast

Ian Twombly

  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard

    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.

    9 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 11 seconds
    Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois

    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 discussion on see-and-avoid technology that may affect pilots, GAO recommendations for the drone industry, and more.

    23 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 1 second
    Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to action for ADS-B misuse, FAA reorg, DCA midair, Biffle Citation crash

    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 preliminary report.

    9 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 33 seconds
    Episode 246: Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones; ForeFlight trims staff, aircraft valuations return, grade your DPE, and more.

    Pilot and NFL cornerback Jonathan Jones talks about aviation. Plus, co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron break down the most talked about general aviation stories including how ForeFlight's staff trimming measures might affect you, the return of aircraft valuations, an unleaded fuel plan, grading your DPE, and top CFIs and flight schools.

    26 January 2026, 2:11 pm
  • 43 minutes 31 seconds
    Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA 2026 predictions, a presidential award for MOSAIC, and the Garmin Autoland save

    Jamail Larkins plans an AI-driven career and scholarship site to boost aviation pathways; plus 2026 GA predictions from AOPA Hangar Talk co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron, as well as news discussion on the King Air Garmin Autoland save, a MOSAIC award for the FAA, and ATC radar updates.

    12 January 2026, 2:05 pm
  • 39 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 244: Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025

    Hangar Talk aviation podcast hosts David, Alicia, and Jay break down the Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025 including: long-awaited new MOSAIC rules for increased access to grass roots aviation, ATC modernization, pushback against misuse of ADS-B data, the DCA midair leading to changes for helicopter routes and certain military operations, and a Piper AD affecting some of GA's most iconic models.

    29 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 243: Earhart records, ADS-B data privacy, health bills; and aviation author Tom Young

    Hear from aviation author Tom Young; plus David and Alicia discuss declassified Amelia Earhart records, proposals to restrict misuse of ADS-B data, a Cirrus trade-in program, the selection of Peraton to integrate ATC updates, and bipartisan mental health and medication bills backed by AOPA.

    15 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted; PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer

    Textron says goodbye to the Bonanza and Baron lines, the FAA seeks new ATC systems data, Archer buys California's Hawthorne Airport, DJI drones face an imminent ban, and we hear from general aviation intercom and audio panel guru Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering.

    1 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio

    Alicia and David share what they are most thankful for during Thanksgiving and we hear from ⁠pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio⁠. Plus, discussion about a ⁠CubCrafters record⁠, a documentary about ⁠St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport⁠, NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, and a budget talk plan for ⁠airspace throttling⁠. And Jay Wiles answers the question: ‘Can Sport Pilot eligible certified aircraft maintenance be performed by light sport repairmen?’

    17 November 2025, 2:39 pm
  • 48 minutes 19 seconds
    Episode 240: Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks teardrop, laminar flow, and Phantom 3500

    Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw talks about the teardrop shape, laminar flow technology, and lack of windows in the Phantom 3500 business jet. Plus a MOSAIC Minute update, an urgent safety issue for LearJets, uAvionix's new APRT tower systems, the ROTOR bill, and how the funding squabble affects ATC's academy, upgrades, and controllers.

    3 November 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 239: A high level review of MOSAIC changes; aviation thriller author Nate Van Coops

    This week's ⁠MOSAIC Minute⁠ is a review of sport pilot rule changes implemented October 22, and learn about aviation thriller author, CFI, A&P, and Cessna 172 owner Nate Van Coops. Plus, David and Alicia discuss the ⁠⁠⁠⁠latest aviation news⁠⁠⁠⁠ including drone right-of-way rules, a new notam system, a DJI lawsuit loss, and strong bizjet demand.

    20 October 2025, 1:00 pm
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