In this show, we run down airshows in the Pacific Northwest and ponder how we will attend all of them.  Plus, the usual breaking news, breaking movie, breaking music, breaking interview, and broken comedy.  Oh, and it's the 88th anniversay for the Spitfire.  All that and more on this episode of Hangar 49. Movie:  Flight (1929)   Book:  Spitfire-A Very British Love Story  Interview:  Andrew Shepard-Aviation’s Next Great Adventure Website: Density Altitude Calculator Song: Angus...

We are leaping into the 15th season of Hangar 49!  And…we’re doing it on Leap Day….February 29th!  Please enjoy our usual drivel as we fly into a whole new season.  Thanks for listening.   Movie: Airplane II (1982) Book:  Final Authority by Robert & Joseph Dobransky Interview:  A Plane You Can Drive-Anna Dietrich Website: The Points Guy Song: I’m Like A Bird/Nelly Furtado Destination/Places to Fly To:  Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum Comedy/Sound:  Typical Pilot...

Hangar 49 has gone full circle.  That’s a wrap for our 14th season and our 165th show.  So, business is business and our corporate bigwigs for the huge media conglomerate that owns the show has put their foot down.  Yep, this show contains a commercial break, just before the news segment.  Stay tuned after that for the top aviation news of the day, movie, music, interviews, and more.  All in this great show. Movie: The Hindenburg (1975) Book:  Aircraft-The Definitive Visual History by DK...

Welcome to the Hangar 49 Christmas special episode!  It’s a special, and busy, time of year.  Santa’s workshop, and the H49 studios have a lot going on.  Just like Santa’s place, the H49 elves are busy. So, when one elf doesn’t show up for work, it makes it tough.  Somehow, with only two of us, we managed to get the show on the roof…er…runway.   Special Christmas Movie Feature: The Shepherd (2023) Special Christmas Video Feature: The Star Wars Holiday Special  Special Christmas Musical...

So, the Reno air races might be moving south…to the Las Vegas Spaceport!  Are space aliens invited to participate? Will there be a new flying saucer class?  Yep, you heard it (and many other things) here first on this new episode of Hangar 49. Movie:  Birdy (1984) Book: Lost in Shangri La by Mitchell Zuckoff Interview: Samantha Thresher-Corporate Angel Network Website: Aviation Fanatic Song: Blue Oyster Cult/ME 262 Destination/Places to Fly To: Nimmo Bay Resort, Nimmo...

Hangar 49 is on the cutting edge of aviation.  And we have a new aviation breakthrough: You can now “Teach Yourself How to Fly!”  Listen to this show for all the details. Movie: Interceptor Book:  : Teach yourself How to Fly by Nigel Tangye  Interview:  Ric Elias/Three things I learned while my plane crashed Website: Sat View-Tracking Satellites Song:  - Jimmy Buffet/Treetop Flyer  Destination/Places to Fly To:  The Hangar Flight Museum-Calgary, Alberta Comedy/Sound: Barry...

We were originally going to release this show in July, but we got caught in a time warp.  So, here we are on July 41st.  Hey, it could have been a star date, but we are still stuck in the dimension….maybe.  Tune in for the usual aviation news, aviation movie, aviation song, and aviation comedy. Movie:  A Yank in the RAF (1941) Book: Truckin’ the Skies-Alaska Aviation Stories by Gary Tupper Interview:  How Do Airplanes Actually Fly-Raymond Atkins Website: Aviation Museums List ...

We understand the high cost of everything nowadays, that’s why we have cut our cost and service down to the bare minimum allowed by law.  For example, in this show, we only have two hosts instead of our usual three. (OK, Tony just got back from across the pond and still has jet-lag.) But please, listen anyway. We’ll get you there….probably.   We understand the high cost of everything nowadays, that’s why we have cut our cost and service down to the bare minimum allowed by law.  For example,...

May the fourth be with you! Yep, this month’s show was produced on Star Wars Day! We couldn’t believe that, in 158 shows, we never reviewed this classic film.  So, here we are. Movie:  Star Wars (1977) Book:  Unlocking the Sky by Seth Shulman Interview:  Jack Hohner/FeelFlight Grip Website:  Rod Machado’s Aviation Learning Center-YouTube Channel Song: Theme From Star Wars/London Symphony Orchestra-John Williams Destination/Places to Fly To: USS Midway Museum-San Diego, CA ...

The world of aviation has great people, and when they get together it creates great vibes.  When the Hangar 49 team gets together, our mission is to create more of those vibes.  In this show, we create some great vibes…and we get to listen to some great music created with vibes.  You gotta to listen to find out….and that’s a fact!  Oh, we also do a lot of fact-checking in the show, including checking our own facts. Movie:  Airport 1975 Book:  Airport by Arthur Hailey Interview:  Ravn...

So, it’s time for our March show…and just in time…since March is almost over.  Yes, we’re running late-just like most airlines.  In this show, Tony referees while Jim and Al argue about Elvis.  To find out who wins, just listen.   Movie: Con Air Book:   Hornet Flight by Ken Follett Interview: Trent Moyers from Pangborn/Wenatchee Airport (KEAT)  Website: History of Spy Balloons Song: Higher and Higher/Moody Blues Destination/Places to Fly To: Pacific Coast Dream...

Sometimes it’s hard to understand what people are saying.  Sometimes it’s a foreign accent, sometimes it’s a fast-talking approach controller in busy Bravo airspace, possibly a mega rock and roll star, or maybe babbling podcast hosts.  Listen to this show and you decide. Movie:  Dawn Patrol (1938) Book: Into The Silk by Ian MacKersey Interview: TED Talk-Ryah Whalen: Three ways to make flying more climate friendly Website:  Project Blue Book Song: Flight 505/The Rolling...

All pilots know what keeps an airplane in the air: Magic! OK...money is an important component.  In this show, we take a desperate journey, help you build an airplane for very little money, introduce you to some sorcery, invite you to a museum that you can't visit, see some great aviation photography, and learn what bored pilots do behind that closed cockpit door. Movie: Desperate Journey (1942) Book: Advanced paper Airplanes for Kids and Adults by Andrew Thorne Interview:  Derek...

It’s our annual holiday episode, so gather ‘round the tree and take a listen.  Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever you celebrate. Movie:  Devotion (2022) Book: Wing Leader by Johnnie Johnson Interview:  Marci Veronie/Avemco Website: The Last Boeing 747-News Story and Boeing’s 747 Stats Song:  The Kinks/Supersonic Rocket Ship Destination/Places to Fly To:  Bradbury Science Museum-Los Alamos, New Mexico Comedy/Sound:  Benny Hill/Scuttle Airlines Special Holiday...

Better late than never, right? We didn’t hit the numbers, but at least we were able to turn off the runway before the end of November.  So, you get to decide, was this show worth waiting for, or is it just another bomb? Let us know at: [email protected] or tell everybody by commenting on our Facebook posts.   Movie:  Fighter Squadron (1948) Book: Wager with the Wind/The Don Sheldon Story by James Greiner Interview:  Dave Hubner-SiriousXM Aviation Services Website: ICAO (International...

Help Wanted!  Hangar 49 has been plagued by technical issues such as lost recordings, bad microphone quality, editing delays, and bad jokes.  We blame our production staff for everything.  So, we are looking for help.  We need a production team member who is an experienced and qualified audio engineer, network administrator, editor, news director, web designer, script writer, comedy writer, commercial pilot, CFII, and janitor who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while being...

Yikes! Technical problems, internet crashes, infestations, and you name it-this show has it.  Tune in and find out why.  Plus, the usual drivel and Jim rejoins us.  Why? We still aren’t sure.   Movie: Angels One Five (1952) Book:  The first Fighter Pilot by Ed Cobleigh (about Roland Garros) Interview: Sully Sullenberger Website:  Sierra Hotel Aeronautics-Aviation Humor page Song: I Wish I Could Fly/Roxette Destination: AOPA’s The Hangout/KSFF Sound/Comedy: MAD TV-Funny Low Cost...

Wow! Over 12 years in the making!  There’s 149 episodes of these guys working up to this very day.  Through trials and tribulations, this team has worked tirelessly to produce the most entertaining aviation podcast in the world.  So, here it is.  The Best of Everything.  And….please welcome our special guest host, Hangar 49 founder, Jim Leighty So: Sit down.  Shut up. And hold on. Top 10 Movies: #10: Pushing Tin #9: Fail Safe #8: The High and the Mighty #7: Planes-Fire and Rescue #6:...

So….can Penguins Really fly?  Inquiring minds want to know.  Aeronautical engineers want to know.  We know turkeys can fly…we have the video.  Oh, check out out song, movie, and book and listen to this show for all the answers. Movie:  Lancaster Skies (2019) Book:  Warbirds in the Cloak of Darkness Interview:  Shane Woodson-Uavionix Website or App:  Airmate EFB Song:  Nice Little Penguins/Flying Destination/Places to Fly To: Great War flying Museum Comedy/Sound:  Saturday Night...

Every airplane owner has had a little “hangar rash” but one of our news stories in this month’s show highlights an extreme example.  Plus, we have the usual movie, song, comedy and more for you to enjoy! Movie: Island In The Sky (1953) Book:  Flight-The 100 Worlds Greatest Aircraft by Mark Phelps Interview:  Jamie Smith/Ameriflight Website: Vatsim-The world’s Virtual Air Traffic Simulation network Song: The Motors/Airport Destination/Places to Fly To:  The Bahamas Comedy/Sound:  Ricky...

It’s our latest episode:  “Steamy Movie and a Graphic Novel!”  We understand marketing…and how to build a big audience with a catchy title.  See, we already got you to read this far.  Give a listen and find out what we are really talking about.  (Oh…by the end of this show, we’ll still be rated PG (Pretty Good.) Movie: The Carpetbaggers (1964) Book:  Hero’s of Flight by Dan Green Interview:  Mark Baker/AOPA Website: Oleg Antonov State Aviation Museum-Kviv, Ukraine Song: Walter...

  It’s been a long hard road…er…runway, but Hangar 49 is now entering our 12th season on the air…er…internet.  Crank up the hi-fi and listen to this episode with a movie, book, song, interview, and comedy. Movie:  The McConnell Story (1955) Book:   Wings of Gold/The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators by Beverly Weintraub Interview: Peter Zaccagnino-Part 3-Books, TV, and what's next. Website:  Flying to Mexico Song: Up and Flying/Reba McIntire Destination/Places to Fly To:...

Like all pilots, we dream about our next airplane. So, when a great deal opens up, we can’t wait to get going.  But, like most dreaming pilots…we’re a bit short on cash.  Here’s your chance to help us out.  We think we need a GoFundMe or Venmo money-raising campaign!  We’re sure all our loyal listeners would be happy to help us step into a great airplane.  Stay tuned for donation details! Martin Mars for sale-Isn’t she a beauty? Movie: Thunderbirds-Soldiers of the Air (1943) Destination:...

Our special guest on this show has even been around the world. So has Tony. Our movie for this episode is Around The World In 80 Days. Sometimes we talk to much. In fact, in the time it takes to listen to this show, the International Space Station will travel around the world.