A special announcement about AOPA's Pilot Briefing podcast.

Thanks for listening to the June 10, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA orders immediate spar inspection of 499 Piper aircraft Federal court creates new burden for backcountry pilots Pilots fight to preserve access to backcountry airstrips Experience the D.C. flyover Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the June 3, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Reno Air Races find new home in Roswell, NM Survey finds pilots who use home flight simulators get to checkride quicker Practice your Oshkosh arrival with SimVenture Maryland bills extend tax break for aircraft owners   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the May 13, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Congress passes FAA reauthorization Virtual acro with Patty Wagstaff Van’s Aircraft cleared to exit bankruptcy Bankruptcy auction set for Icon Aircraft Airline hiring softens   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].  

Thanks for listening to the May 13, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Dick Rutan dies FAA advises Lake Amphibian spar inspections Goose meets Foreflight  New AOPA video content just for you National GA Flyover livestream Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].  

Thanks for listening to the May 6, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Nebraska tornadoes strike GA side of Omaha  AOPA’s Air Safety Institute releases new accident case study TSA finalizes flight training security program General aviation flyover May 11 Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].      

Thanks for listening to the April 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: New ForeFlight layer shows turbulence King Schools offers new course Beta achieves manned eVTOL transition Harbour Air orders electric motors Join AOPA, CPB for May 3 webinar on border crossings Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the April 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   FAA returns airman standards to regulation SeaRey maker inop, buyer sought Aero Friedrichshafen roundup NYC seeks to curtail helicopter operations Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].          

Thanks for listening to the April 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   Celebrating the 50th Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo TBM anticipates increased deliveries in 2024 A golf legend’s Cessna Skylark Pilots fly to solar eclipse   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].  

Thanks for listening to the April 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Icon declares bankruptcy Van's presents bankruptcy recovery plan Committee issues recommendations on mental health  Prior planning recommended for pilots flying during the total eclipse Missouri flight school kept on teaching after gustnado Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the April 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   National GA flyover pilots complete dress rehearsal   Supersonic demonstrator makes debut flight   Real Pilot Story: Trapped in the Hills   NTSB reports on fatal Nashville accident   Tamarack winglet system could become inop without alert   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].        

Thanks for listening to the March 25th, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Will record-breaking hiring trends continue?   Florida GA license plate success   Avidyne STC will replace Cirrus Entegra panels   Michigan airshow future uncertain   AOPA launches aviation career prep curriculum Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].      

FAA grants exemption for Velis Electro Flight Training Experience winners AOPA Baron surpasses 150 flight hours with G100UL Icon A5 weight, useful load increased Eclipse coming April 8

Thanks for listening to the March 4, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:    Piper AD NTSB reverses findings that pinned fatal accident on Tamarack winglets Heli-Expo showcases new turbine helicopter, training tech Kitplane maker Bearhawk Aircraft changes hands Ampaire's hybrid electric Caravan runs on SAF   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the February 12, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Senate commerce committee moves faa reauthorization bill 2024 FAA GA Activity survey underway  Van’s Aircraft announces price increases Garmin goes slim Mark Baker is moving on  

Thanks for listening to the January 29, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: AOPA provides support recommendations on MOSAIC   Many Van’s customers still await word on price hike   Electric training takes off at Arizona flight school Pivotal opens sales for light EVTOL Helix   Hal, Sandy Shevers hang it up   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   AOPA prepares for MOSAIC comment deadline FAA updates advisory circular on engine power loss accidents Atlantic Aviation to install electric chargers at FBOs California flight school fighting to keep business license Washington man sentenced to 8 months prison for laser strike     Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].    

Thanks for listening to the January 15, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:  Jet mods for Cirrus piston fleet  Van's Aircraft customers hold the key Redbird seeks input on flight training Residents sue Colorado airport Real Pilot Stories: Trouble Over Paradise Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].  

Thanks for listening to the January 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   New entry procedures in effect in Mexico ForeFlight's new Recap feature   Man charged with stealing Kitfox in Nevada Australia teen flies solo around continent Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected]. 

Thanks for listening to the January 1, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:   When you need to clear Customs  Colorado noise disputes escalate  Air Race Classic registration opens January 2 AOPA’s Adam Meredith succumbs to cancer   Questions or comments about this podcast? Email [email protected].