A CLOSER LOOK AT THE AOPA/EAA 3RD CLASS MEDICAL PROPOSAL
EAA and AOPA submitted a proposal to the FAA this week asking them to exempt many pilots who fly for recreation from having to get a third class medical. Kristine Hartzell, AOPA's manager of regulatory affairs, talked with AVweb's Mary Grady about details, strategy, and what happens next.

Click here to listen. (7.2 MB, 7:55)

UNLEADED AVGAS UL 91
Lycoming vice president Mike Kraft details an unleaded fuel alternative, UL 91, that's currently available in Europe -- and why it probably won't be readily available to you anytime soon.

Click here to listen. (12.2 MB, 13:23)

THE FLYING MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION
A few years ago, a group of pilots who play music got together in Texas, and now they perform at aviation events around the country. They also work to inspire young people to enjoy both music and flying as either a career path or as a practice that helps to hone their analytical and study skills. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with John Zapp, one of the founders of the association, about their impressive growth and their plans for Sun 'n Fun.

Click here to listen. (7.7 MB, 8:23)

100LL EPA LAWSUIT
An environmental group, Friends of the Earth, is suing the EPA hoping to set regulations for lead emissions from aircraft engines. AVweb's Glenn Pew speaks with the group's lawyer, Marianne Engelman Lado.

Click here to listen. (8.3 MB, 9:03)

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