Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Every other week AOPA brings you up to speed on all things flying. Pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron explain and discuss the latest general aviation news topics to inform and entertain you before introducing aviation experts shaping the future of flight.

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by AOPA, with 269 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

AOPA hosts Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast, a leisure show with 269 episodes published.

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  Episode #260

  Episode 260: GA pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach

  Aug 10, 202647 minS12

  General aviation pilot and USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach talks about flying his Lancair, an F-22 Raptor, his duties overseeing more than 660,000 service personnel, and how to engage others in aviation. Plus, David and Alicia discuss new two-seat trainers, changes in FAA administration, digital clearance delivery, ForeFlight's new additions, and more. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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  Episode #259

  Episode 259: 2026 EAA AirVenture news

  Jul 27, 202621 minS12

  David and Alicia share the latest ⁠⁠2026 AirVenture news⁠⁠ with an ⁠on-the-scene report⁠ from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including the AOPA ⁠Sweeps Husky giveaway, a wearable HUD, the SkyFly eVTOL, a larger Zenith 750, wildfire smoke that kept some folks away, and the next AOPA Sweeps which has begun.

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  Episode #258

  Episode 258: EAA CEO Jack Pelton on AirVenture preparation

  Jul 13, 20261h 3mS11

  The EAA's Jack Pelton describes what it's like preparing for AirVenture 2026 with a behind the scenes look at how airshow performers are chosen, the more than 1,000 learning seminars that are vetted, and the thousands of volunteers who park airplanes, direct traffic, and keep portable restrooms ready for visitors. Plus, David and Alicia on Dynon's new IFR capability, the demise of RCOs, a CubCrafters turbine, and a Cirrus TRAC10 trainer. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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  Episode #256

  Episode 256: JAARS pilot and CEO Steve Russell

  Jun 15, 20261h 6mS11

  JAARS CEO Steve Russell describes the jungle-specific instruction aviators need to rescue, relocate, and transport indigenous people to medical facilities worldwide. Plus, Alicia and Jay catch you up to the latest aviation news including landing fees in Phoenix, the fight for Burke Lakefront, a seized Stinson returned to its owner, and more. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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  Episode #255

  Episode 255: Aerobatic glider and fixed-wing pilot Mia Anderson

  Jun 1, 202643 minS11

  Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing pushback, fuel system practices, AirVenture preparation, and eVTOLs. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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