Making Your Voice Heard for GA By Glenn Pew When 15-year-old Eric Schultz was killed in a Texas flight training accident, public opinion could have soured. But long-time columnist Bob Ray Sanderstook a stand in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. "For their own sakes," he wrote, "and in the memory of Eric, these students should still have the chance to spread their wings." AVweb's Glenn Pew spoke with Sanders to learn his motivation and how best you can approach your hometown paper and other media outlets to advocate general aviation.
65 Days Aloft? In a C-172? Matt and Chet Pipkin Go for the Record By Russ Niles It's been a little more than 50 years since anyone tried to break one of the most bizarre aviation endurance records. Matt Pipkin and his father Chet are aiming to try next October by keeping a Cessna 172 in the air for 65 days straight. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Matt Pipkin about the attempt and how it will benefit others.
Pink the Pilot? By Paul Bertorelli Star power may help the light sport/sport pilot movement, as the National Sport Pilot Association gets ready to recruit some pop superstars as pilots. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli speaks with Jim Reyes about how his organization hopes to revive interest in flying.
A Fresh Look at Cockpit Design with IFR Magazine and Del Fadden By Jeff Van West What goes into a cockpit design? IFR magazine's Jeff Van West talks with Del Fadden, who was Chief of Flight Deck Technology during the development of the Boeing 757 and 767. In this extra-long podcast, hear how the engineers made these two planes so similar up front that they share a common type rating and how lessons learned in that cockpit could inform the NextGen-enabled cockpit of the future for big and small aircraft.
Doug Clements, of Wings of Hope, on the Haiti Situation By Mary Grady Since a devastating earthquake struck Haiti earlier this week, general aviation aircraft and pilots have been crucial to the response. Doug Clements, executive director of Wings of Hope, based in St. Louis, Mo., explains how his pilots are helping and what AVweb listeners can do to support their efforts.
Jet Market Stabilizing By Russ Niles There are still lean times ahead for aircraft manufacturers, but the freefall of the last 18 months seems to be ending. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with the Teal Group's Richard Aboulafia about where the market is headed in the next 18 months.
The GA Recovery Is Now By Glenn Pew Looking into aviation's near future may be much more appealing than looking into its recent past, according to our January 6, 2010, interview with Brian Foley, who says his analysis of the trends and markets suggests the industry may not be on the verge of recovery — it may already be in the early stages.
Trends in Pilot Gear, with John Zimmerman of Sporty's Pilot Shop By Mary Grady John Zimmerman, vice president at Sporty's Pilot Shop, explores what kind of new products are popular with pilots, takes a look at what's coming up in 2010, and explains why if you don't yet own a personal locator beacon, maybe it's time you should put it on your shopping list.
A Victory for Airline Passenger Rights? By Russ Niles The Department of Transportation announced new rules for ramp delays last week, but are they as tough as they seem? AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Anjum Malik of FlyersRights.org about the rules and the group's next move.
