A relatively new mobile app and web site aim to provide meaningful alternatives to the $100 hamburger -- by presenting members with every single aviation-related event that might stimulate their interest and providing them access to an interactive social platform. SocialFlight 's Jason Clemens talks with AVweb 's Glenn Pew about the product. More
In 1960, Col. Joe Kittinger flew to the edge of space in a balloon and jumped out, setting a record that stood until Red Bull's Felix Baumgartner finally broke it last year, with Kittinger's help. AVweb 's Mary Grady talks with the colonel about his unique and adventurous career in aviation. More
The Civil Air Patrol has adopted a new governance structure that will help it cope with the challenges that lie ahead. AVweb 's Russ Niles spoke with Brig. Gen. Richard L. Anderson about how CAP will continue to serve the military and the public. More
If 2012 was the year that wasn't for general aviation sales, then 2013 is the year that could be. AVweb spoke with aviation industry analyst Richard Aboulafia of Teal Group. Aboulafia said that modest gains expected in 2012 never really materialized outside of heavy iron sales, but there may be reason to hope that shifting financial conditions might begin to lift the industry's smaller players in 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
Every winter since 1990, balloon pilots across the U.S. have competed in the Long Jump Challenge, a competition to see who can fly farthest on a standard 40-gallon supply of fuel. Mark Caviezel , manager of the competition for the Balloon Federation of America, talks with AVweb 's Mary Grady about the event. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
Laura Armstrong , director of giving for the unique Lighthawk volunteer group, talks with AVweb 's Mary Grady about how volunteer pilots and general aviation aircraft help to promote the cause of conservation and save wildlife. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
Canada's National Research Council recently flew the first flight using 100 percent biofuel in a Falcon business jet, and the NRC is now applying that research in a study that will parallel the FAA's work to find a suitable unleaded replacement for 100LL. AVweb 's Russ Niles spoke with the NRC's Tim Leslie . This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
Pilots who'd like to volunteer to support the aviation community or assist those in need can find plenty of opportunities to use their aircraft and their skills as a force for good. Rol Murrow , executive director of the Air Care Alliance and the Wolf Aviation Fund, talks with AVweb 's Mary Grady about some of the work that's being done and how you can take part. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
The FAA has banned the future use of Velcro-type fasteners for ELTs in light of the investigation into the 2010 crash that killed Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens and four others. There are other issues surrounding the boxes we all have to keep in our aircraft, however, and AVweb 's Russ Niles spoke with ACK Avionics CEO Mike Akatiff . This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
At the NBAA Convention a couple of months ago, aviation recruiter Sheryl Barden led a panel discussion about the expected shortage of pilots and mechanics in the near future and what that means for business aviation and for safety. Recently, she posted the transcript of that discussion online, and a white-paper report is expected soon. She spoke with AVweb 's Mary Grady about these issues. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation . More
Just don't expect the aviation version of Toy Story. More
Our latest winning photo comes from Richard Depinay of Keller, TX.
