Thanks for listening to the August 14, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Tips for pattern entriesRead all your ASA e-books on new appKing Schools releases new test prep app Seaplane pilots: Raise gear on positive rateCAU receives Part 141 approval in Phoenix Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the August 14, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/aopa-pilot-video?playlistId=UUy5Xf-OOdWKhycTRS3kI95A&amp;videoId=BL6vWiE8V78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips for pattern entries</a><a href="http://www.asa2fly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read all your ASA e-books on new app</a><a href="https://aopa4-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jill_tallman_aopa_org/Documents/F%20Drive/Jill's%20Files/Purchased%20MS/Stories%20in%20progress/Podcasts/Pilot%20Briefing/8-14-23/Selecting%20a%20course%20downloads%20the%20preparation%20materials%20for%20that%20course%20and%20you're%20ready%20to%20practice%20using%20our%20vast%20question%20database%20in%20Question%20Review,%20Flashcards%20and%20FAA-style%20Practice%20Exams%20complete%20with%20figures.%20No%20need%20for%20additional%20test%20prep%20materials%E2%80%94everything%20you%20need%20to%20pass%20your%20test%20is%20at%20your%20fingertips!" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">King Schools releases new test prep app</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/august/08/seaplane-pilots-raise-gear-on-positive-rate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seaplane pilots: Raise gear on positive rate</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/august/07/cau-receives-faa-part-141-approval-in-phoenix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAU receives Part 141 approval in Phoenix</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 33 - Week of August 14, 2023

Thanks for listening to the August 7, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Denali’s AirVenture debutKing Schools announces maintenance curriculum, test prep appDaher, RAF keep the backcountry accessibleAuto radar, cirrus iq added as options for vision jetFOUR KILLED IN TWO EAA AIRVENTURE ACCIDENTS

Thanks for listening to the August 7, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Denali’s AirVenture debutKing Schools announces maintenance curriculum, test prep appDaher, RAF keep the backcountry accessibleAuto radar, cirrus iq added as options for vision jet<a href="bit.ly/45bd5vg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FOUR KILLED IN TWO EAA AIRVENTURE ACCIDENTS</a>

Season 5 Episode 32 - Week of August 7, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 31, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Demand for pilots rebounds in new Boeing forecastCirrus Aircraft to offer private pilot trainingContinental Jet A piston engine earns FAA approvalNew findings shed light on drone encountersAOPA plans national celebration of general aviation in 2024 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the July 31, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/26/demand-for-pilots-rebounds-in-new-boeing-forecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demand for pilots rebounds in new Boeing forecast</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/25/cirrus-aircraft-to-offer-private-pilot-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cirrus Aircraft to offer private pilot training</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/26/continental-jet-a-piston-engine-earns-faa-approval" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continental Jet A piston engine earns FAA approval</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/27/new-findings-shed-light-on-drone-encounters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New findings shed light on drone encounters</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/27/aopa-plans-national-celebration-of-ga-flyover-of-washington-dc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA plans national celebration of general aviation in 2024</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 31 - Week of July 31, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 24, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Light sport envelope expansion proposedFight for fair, reasonable FBO fees hits turbulence Interior glow-up for Cessna single-engine lineupElixir awaiting FAA certification Flying friends seize Guinness record Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the July 24, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/19/light-sport-envelope-expansion-proposed-at-last" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Light sport envelope expansion proposed</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/19/fight-for-fair-and-reasonable-fbo-fees-hits-turbulence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fight for fair, reasonable FBO fees hits turbulence</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/18/interior-glow-up-for-cessna-single-engine-piston-lineup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interior glow-up for Cessna single-engine lineup</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/20/french-connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elixir awaiting FAA certification</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/19/flying-friends-seize-guinness-48-state-record" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying friends seize Guinness record</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 30 - Week of July 24, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Early Anslysis: Cessna Citation 550 crash in California Merlin tests autonomy in AlaskaAOPA You Can Fly guides refreshed for summer flying AV8 Prep introduces online ground schoolMissouri passes insurance billQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the July 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NieBMKDHHE0&amp;t=334s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early Anslysis: Cessna Citation 550 crash in California </a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/13/merlin-tests-autonomy-in-alaska" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merlin tests autonomy in Alaska</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/11/aopa-you-can-fly-guides-refreshed-for-summer-flying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA You Can Fly guides refreshed for summer flying</a> <a href="www.av8prep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AV8 Prep introduces online ground school</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/13/missouri-passes-insurance-bill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missouri passes insurance bill</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 29 - Week of July 17, 2023

Extra 330SX debutsFAA orders inspection of turbocharged aircraftAOPA Foundation announces scholarship recipients ARC air derby announced Kansas flight school orders Tecnam aircraft

<a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/07/new-ultimate-extra-330sx-debuts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extra 330SX debuts</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/05/faa-orders-inspection-of-turbocharged-aircraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA orders inspection of turbocharged aircraft</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/06/aopa-foundation-announces-scholarship-recipients" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA Foundation announces scholarship recipients</a> <a href="https://derby.airraceclassic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARC air derby announced</a> Kansas flight school orders Tecnam aircraft

Season 5 Episode 28 - Week of July 10, 2023

Thanks for listening to the July 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  FAA proposes LODA reliefJoby rolls out eVTOL production prototype FAA offers medical reconciliation process to some veteransKitfox gets rugged new backcountry landing gear Florida’s Learn to Fly license plateQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the July 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/30/faa-proposes-loda-relief" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA proposes LODA relief</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/29/joby-rolls-out-evtol-production-prototype" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joby rolls out eVTOL production prototype</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/27/faa-offers-medical-reconciliation-process-to-some-veterans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA offers medical reconciliation process to some veterans</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/29/kitfox-gets-rugged-new-backcountry-landing-gear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitfox gets rugged new backcountry landing gear</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/28/floridas-learn-to-fly-license-plate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida’s Learn to Fly license plate</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 27 - Week of July 3, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ star Jim Tweto diesFAA updates nontowered flight operations ACCubCrafters testing slats with fans to boost liftDiamond turboprop takes first flightHonda Aircraft, pilots group stand behind HondaJet Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the June 28, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/20/flying-wild-alaska-star-jim-tweto-dies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Flying Wild Alaska’ star Jim Tweto dies</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/21/faa-updates-nontowered-flight-operations-ac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA updates nontowered flight operations AC</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/22/cubcrafters-testing-slats-with-fans-to-boost-lift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CubCrafters testing slats with fans to boost lift</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/22/diamond-turboprop-takes-first-flight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diamond turboprop takes first flight</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/22/honda-aircraft-pilots-group-stand-behind-hondajet-following-runway-excursions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honda Aircraft, pilots group stand behind HondaJet</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 26 - Week of June 28, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  House, Senate begin consideration of FAA reauthorization billsActor, pilot Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accidentVFR CHARTING CHANGES FOR WIND TURBINES COMING SOONAir Safety Institute releases Night Flying Accident Analysis report Tecnam puts electric twin on ice  Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/13/house-senate-begin-consideration-of-faa-reauthorization-bills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House, Senate begin consideration of FAA reauthorization bills</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/13/actor-pilot-treat-williams-dies-in-motorcycle-accident" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Actor, pilot Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accident</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/13/vfr-charting-changes-for-wind-turbines-coming-soon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VFR CHARTING CHANGES FOR WIND TURBINES COMING SOON</a><a href="https://aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/accident-analysis/night-flying-accident-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Air Safety Institute releases Night Flying Accident Analysis report</a> Tecnam puts electric twin on ice  Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 25 - Week of June 19, 2023

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Early analysis: Pilot unresponsive during intercept over nation’s capital Noise concerns divide airport, community in Naples, Florida Massachusetts airport gets new lease on life Polly Trottenberg named new acting head of the FAAPresident signs legislation to modernize notam system Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the June 12, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/07/early-analysis-n611vg-cessna-citation-560-v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early analysis: Pilot unresponsive during intercept over nation’s capital</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/08/noise-concerns-divide-airport-community-in-naples-florida" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noise concerns divide airport, community in Naples, Florida</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/09/massachusetts-airport-gets-new-lease-on-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts airport gets new lease on life</a> <a href="https://www.flyingmag.com/polly-trottenberg-named-acting-head-of-faa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polly Trottenberg named new acting head of the FAA</a><a href="https://generalaviationnews.com/2023/06/10/president-signs-legislation-to-modernize-notam-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">President signs legislation to modernize notam system</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 24 - Week of June 12, 2023

Get your top five general aviation news updates each week right here! A quick aviation update for pilots or anyone who enjoys aviation, flying, airplanes, aircraft, or just your average #AvGeek!

Thanks for listening to the June 5, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns SR-71 pilot Brian Shul dies Embry-Riddle Prescott campus wins national safety competitionUncertain yet hopeful future for Reno Air RacesFlying Fortresses grounded pending wing spar inspection Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the June 5, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/01/faa-removes-more-aeromedical-barriers-for-mental-health-concerns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns </a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/30/sr-71-pilot-brian-shul-dies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SR-71 pilot Brian Shul dies</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/30/embry-riddle-prescott-campus-wins-national-safety-competition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embry-Riddle Prescott campus wins national safety competition</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/26/uncertain-yet-hopeful-future-for-reno-air-races" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncertain yet hopeful future for Reno Air Races</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/25/flying-fortresses-grounded-pending-wing-spar-inspection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Fortresses grounded pending wing spar inspection</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 23 - Week of June 5, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 29, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA proposes to eliminate CFI expiration Congress passes notam bill Early analysis: Banner tow accident in Hollywood, Florida DeltaHawk jet-fueled piston engine gets FAA certification Twitchell’s seaplane base in Maine reopensQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the May 29, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/25/long-sought-changes-to-instructor-certification-proposed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA proposes to eliminate CFI expiration</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/24/congress-passes-notam-bill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Congress passes notam bill</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/22/early-analysis-banner-towing-in-hollywood-florida" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early analysis: Banner tow accident in Hollywood, Florida</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/23/deltahawk-jet-fueled-piston-engine-gets-faa-certification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DeltaHawk jet-fueled piston engine gets FAA certification</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/23/twitchells-seaplane-base-in-maine-reopens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitchell’s seaplane base in Maine reopens</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 22 - Week of May 29, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 22, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots Alaska weather broadcast ending Aviation mechanics, pilots wantedOshkosh 2023 notam now availableEAA looking to hire for AirVenture  Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the May 22, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/18/faa-easing-mental-health-barriers-for-pilots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/16/alaska-forecast-broadcast-ends-forecast-frequency-reduced" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska weather broadcast ending</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/aviation-mechanics-pilots-wanted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aviation mechanics, pilots wanted</a><a href="https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-notam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oshkosh 2023 notam now available</a><a href="https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/EXP1009EAAC/JobBoard/e4a69f69-ea9b-4dac-811d-c1eb44bc094a/?q=&amp;o=postedDateDesc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EAA looking to hire for AirVenture</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 21 - Week of May 22, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 15, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Trevor Jacob pleads guilty Openable window STC now covers much of the GA fleetDenali will launch with AutolandAOPA helps strike down proposed aviation fuel bansAOPA urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to help develop hangarsQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the May 15, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/trevor-jacob-admits-to-intentional-crash-for-clicks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor Jacob pleads guilty</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/openable-window-stc-now-covers-much-of-ga-fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Openable window STC now covers much of the GA fleet</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/10/denali-will-launch-with-autoland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denali will launch with Autoland</a><a href="https://aopa.org/NEWS-AND-MEDIA/ALL-NEWS/2023/MAY/11/AOPA-HELPS-STRIKE-DOWN-PROPOSED-AVIATION-FUEL-BANS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA helps strike down proposed aviation fuel bans</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/11/aopa-urges-pennsylvania-lawmakers-to-help-develop-hangars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to help develop hangars</a>Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 20 - Week of May 15, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 8, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  ‘Gustnado’ recovery underwayAir Safety Institute releases black hole departure video Pilots recruited to rescue survivors of human traffickingNational naval air museum at Pensacola to reopen to the publicPortable internet access from wherever you go Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the May 8, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/03/gustnado-recovery-underway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Gustnado’ recovery underway</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/early-analysis/N635BD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Air Safety Institute releases black hole departure video </a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/02/pilots-recruited-to-rescue-survivors-of-human-trafficking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pilots recruited to rescue survivors of human trafficking</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/04/national-naval-aviation-museum-to-reopen-to-public" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National naval air museum at Pensacola to reopen to the public</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/01/portable-internet-access-from-wherever-you-go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portable internet access from wherever you go</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 19 - Week of May 8, 2023

Thanks for listening to the May 1, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Flight school fleet ravaged by ‘gustnado’Garmin extends remote aircraft management to all Sweepstakes Cessna 170 heads to avionics shopFAA loses another leader House bill would create aviation workforce engineQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the May 1, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/25/flight-school-fleet-ravaged-by-gustnado" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flight school fleet ravaged by ‘gustnado’</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/24/garmin-extends-remote-aircraft-management-to-all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garmin extends remote aircraft management to all</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/26/sweepstakes-cessna-170-heads-to-avionics-shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweepstakes Cessna 170 heads to avionics sho</a>p<a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/25/faa-loses-another-leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA loses another leader</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/NEWS-AND-MEDIA/ALL-NEWS/2023/APRIL/28/HOUSE-BILL-WOULD-CREATE-AVIATION-WORKFORCE-ENGINE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House bill would create aviation workforce engine</a>Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 18 - Week of May 1, 2023

Thanks for listening to the April 24th, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Trent Palmer battles FAA over word ‘necessary’Future of aviation showcased at Aero FriedrichshafenAOPA supports FAA as a single safety regulator Jackrabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easyFAA reports low attrition following PSI fee changesQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the April 24th, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/19/trent-palmer-battles-faa-over-word-necessary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trent Palmer battles FAA over word ‘necessary’</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/future-of-aviation-showcased-at-aero-friedrichshafen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of aviation showcased at Aero Friedrichshafen</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/aopa-supports-faa-as-single-safety-regulator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA supports FAA as a single safety regulator</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/18/jackrabbit-micro-e-bike-makes-getting-around-easy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jackrabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easy</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/faa-reports-low-attrition-following-psi-fee-changes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA reports low attrition following PSI fee changes</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 17 - Week of April 24, 2023

Thanks for listening to the April 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA pilot records database enforcement campaign comingBest flight school, instructor announced at Redbird MigrationNew off the shelf parts program for vintage fleetFlight instructor turning cargo planes into Air BnBsAOPA slams County of Santa Clara’s unsafe, discriminatory fuel practices Questions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.Thanks and a tip o' the hat to listener Bill H. Hope the sound quality is better this week.

Thanks for listening to the April 17, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA pilot records database enforcement campaign coming</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/best-flight-school-instructor-revealed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best flight school, instructor announced at Redbird Migration</a><a href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/new-parts-program-big-win-for-vintage-fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New off the shelf parts program for vintage fleet</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flight-instructor-alaska-cargo-planes-airbnb-school-accommodation-photos-2023-4#the-three-disused-cargo-planes-a-dc-6-a-douglas-dc-9-and-a-boeing-727-are-being-converted-into-accommodations-for-the-flight-schools-students-and-tourists-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flight instructor turning cargo planes into Air BnBs</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/aopa-slams-county-of-santa-claras-unsafe-discriminatory-fuel-practices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOPA slams County of Santa Clara’s unsafe, discriminatory fuel practices</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.Thanks and a tip o' the hat to listener Bill H. Hope the sound quality is better this week.

Season 5 Episode 16 - Week of April 17, 2023

Thanks for listening to the April 10, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Cessna Citation makes emergency landing with one winglet missingForeflight acquires CloudAhoySayWeather brings changing conditions to pilots’ earsNTSB: Cirrus pilot erred before 2021 midairDelta Propel, Skyborne Academy join forcesQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org. 

Thanks for listening to the April 10, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/06/citation-makes-emergency-landing-with-one-winglet-missing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cessna Citation makes emergency landing with one winglet missing</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/07/more-data-for-your-electronic-flight-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foreflight acquires CloudAhoy</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/30/sayweather-brings-changing-conditions-to-pilots-ears" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SayWeather brings changing conditions to pilots’ ears</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/05/cirrus-pilot-erred-before-2021-midair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NTSB: Cirrus pilot erred before 2021 midair</a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/03/delta-propel-skyborne-academy-join-forces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delta Propel, Skyborne Academy join forces</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 15 - Week of April 10, 2023

Thanks for listening to the April 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Looks the same, acts different New Carbon Cub UL debuts with new 160-hp Rotax 916 ISJunkers retro reboot makes U.S. debut Piper M600, Daher TBM 960 to feature Garmin’s new PlaneSync technology FAA report validates BasicMed safetyQuestions or comments about this podcast? Email jill.tallman@aopa.org.

Thanks for listening to the April 3, 2023, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/pilot/review-bose-a30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Looks the same, acts different </a><a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/28/new-carbon-cub-ul-debuts-with-new-160hp-rotax-916-is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Carbon Cub UL debuts with new 160-hp Rotax 916 IS</a><a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/27/junkers-retro-reboot-makes-us-debut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Junkers retro reboot makes U.S. debut</a> <a href="https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/28/piper-m600-daher-tbm-960-to-feature-garmins-new-planesync-technology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piper M600, Daher TBM 960 to feature Garmin’s new PlaneSync technology</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/24/faa-report-validates-basicmed-safety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAA report validates BasicMed safety</a> Questions or comments about this podcast? Email <a href="mailto:jill.tallman@aopa.org">jill.tallman@aopa.org</a>.

Season 5 Episode 14 - Week of April 3, 2023

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Thank you for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast! As we adjust to our new normal, stay tuned to the Pilot Briefing Podcast for all of your aviation-related COVID-19 updates. In this episode: President Trump signed into law a $2 trillion stimulus package, the list of ATC Zero facilities continues to grow, the FAA makes moves to protect pilots, aviation industry players large and small continue to shutter, and a Michigan flight school owner delivers to front-line workers.

Season 2 Episode 13: Pilot Briefing - Week of March 30, 2020

Thank you for listening to the Pilot Briefing Podcast! In today's episode for the week of February 24, 2020, find out: how big of an economic impact general aviation continues to have on the U.S. economy, how the avionics industry is doing based on a recent report, and why AOPA is urging pilots in Connecticut to contact their lawmakers to support a cost-saving proposal. Also, learn about the latest airport in Colorado to test remote ATC, and find out what's in store on the latest episode of Hangar Talk.

Season 2 Episode 8: Pilot Briefing - Week of February 24, 2020

Thank you for listening to the Pilot Briefing Podcast! In today's episode for the week of March 2, 2020, find out: how the aviation industry is coming together to support bipartisan legislation that will help address workforce challenges, why AOPA is urging lawmakers to resist implementing legislation on the basis of speculation, and what AOPA is asking the House Appropriations Committee to do with $173 million dollars come 2021. And get the inside scoop on the latest ASI accident case study!

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