A CUB ACROSS AMERICA

Jared Calvert, age 25, is spending the summer flying in a Piper J-3 Cub to all 48 contiguous U.S. states. He spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about his trip, the setbacks he's overcome, and his motivation for doing it.

Click here to listen. (8.1 MB, 8:51)

ADS-B IN & OUT PORTABLE SOLUTION

The hardware requirement for ADS-B is still eight years off, but many of the system's benefits are available now and may be more accessible, more palatable, and more affordable in a portable package. SkyVision Xtreme principal Harry Sanders discusses his company's latest product.

Click here to listen. (8.2 MB, 8:54)

SAFE EXPANDS OPTIONS FOR PILOT EDUCATION

Doug Stewart, executive director of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady about new efforts to reach out to the pilot population, including the use of Redbird flight simulators for free refresher training at aviation events.

Click here to listen. (8.5 MB, 9:20)

RESPONDING TO FAA'S THROUGH-THE-FENCE POLICY

Brent Blue, who for several years has been advocating to preserve through-the-fence access to airports for neighbors in hangar homes, explains the latest policy published by the FAA, his response to it, and why it matters to all pilots. The FAA is now accepting comments on the policy, until August 29.

Click here to listen. (6.7 MB, 7:03)

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