Hangar Talk

Learn how general aviation pilot and mechanic Jeremy King turned his passion for aviation into a full-time career for a major airline; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines.

Alaska backcountry pilot, artist, and parent Leighan Falley talks about the challenges of flying in the forty-ninth state; plus catch up on the week's aviation news.

Hear from Garmin engineer and project manager Joe Gepner about how avionics are developed and where the next big ideas will come from. Plus stick around for the week's news.

Robinson Helicopter's Chief Flight Instructor Tim Tucker—who literally wrote the book on how to fly the popular helicopters—drops in for a candid conversation; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines. AOPA Online.

Meet Sarah Rovner, an airline transport pilot who ferries airplanes for fun; plus catch up on the week's aviation headlines. AOPA Online.

EAA AirVenture brings innovation to the stage with Lycoming’s electronic ignition, Garmin’s touchscreen navigator, Redbird’s GIFT program, Extra’s composite aerobat, and more during the fiftieth anniversary in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Lunar landing site champion and space law expert Michelle Hanlon explains how the nonprofit For All Moonkind plans to preserve the six Apollo landing sites; plus, catch up on the week's aviation headlines.

National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee says education and a love for flying can prepare future pilots for opportunities in aviation and aerospace; plus catch up on the most recent aviation news.

AOPA Pilot columnist and designated pilot examiner Natalie Bingham Hoover shares tips about how to pass your aviation checkride; plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines.

As the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, World War II Pathfinder pilot and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Hamilton describes his experience dropping paratroopers behind enemy lines from a Douglas C-47 over Normandy, France. Plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines.

SiriusXM's Scott Dennstaedt is a former research meteorologist and an active flight instructor. Learn the differences between Sirius XM and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast weather. Plus, stick around for the week's headlines.

Hear how aerobatic pilot Spencer Suderman handled an emergency landing in his prop-less Pitts and what you can learn from it, then stick around for the latest news.

Hear about urban vertical takeoff and landing vehicles from eVTOL expert Bruce Holmes and stick around for the aviation headlines.

Hear the inside scoop on the future of the ADS-B mandate, what options aircraft owners still have, and why you may want to equip sooner rather than later with Freeflight Systems’ Pete Ring. Plus stick around for the week's headlines.

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, discusses the recent Boeing crashes.

Fly the scenic New England backcountry with tips from Maine pilot Lincoln Benedict and his wife Jessica Marion, then stick around for the latest general aviation news.

They say aviation is only full of old guys. But a new crop of young pilots is using video to spread a message of fun and excitement. This week we meet Savannah Raskey, a Utah Air National Guard member and a pilot with career aspirations. Plus stick around for the headlines.

Air race champion, entrepreneur, cinematographer, test pilot, aviation mentor, and R.A. 'Bob' Hoover Trophy winner Clay Lacy, who has flown more than 300 aircraft types and logged more than 50,000 flight hours, talks about his aviation career and the importance of inspiring others. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news.

Visit with AOPA airspace guru, multi-engine student, and former military air traffic controller Rune Duke for a chat about airspace, acronyms, the government shutdown’s effect on aviation, and more. Also, stick around for the week's headlines.

Flying around the world is a great accomplishment. Doing it at 18 years old is simply incredible. Hear the experience of earthrounder Mason Andrews and stick around for the week's headlines.