IN THE ATC TRENCHES WITH AUTHOR ROBERT MISIC
Robert Misic, a former air traffic controller who spent 20 years on the job, speaks to Glenn Pew about the experiences that led him to write his book Crash & Burn: The Bureaupathology of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Click here to listen. (10.4 MB, 11:21)

PIPISTREL'S TAURUS G4
Pipistrel's Taurus G4, which won last year's Green Flight Challenge, was recently nominated for this year's Collier Trophy. AVweb's Mary Grady talks with Tine Tomazic of Pipistrel to learn more about this unique aircraft and the company's future plans.

Click here to listen. (5.8 MB, 6:22)

THIS YEAR'S COLLIER NOMINEES
Every year since 1910, the National Aeronautics Association has awarded the Collier Trophy for the "greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America." This year's nominees were recently announced, and AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with Jonathan Gaffney, the president of NAA, about the choices and the selection process.

Click here to listen. (9.6 MB, 10:24)

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