Podcasts

Cirrus Eyes Europe »

Cirrus increased its presence at Aero Friedrichschafen this year, and the company is confident the investments it's making in that market will pay dividends. AVweb 's Paul Bertorelli spoke with COO Pat Waddick at the show. More

Flight Delays 'Tip of the Iceberg' »

Scott Conde , a senior controller at Oakland Center in California says that delays resulting from controller furloughs are just getting started. He told AVweb 's Russ Niles that when summer vacations hit, the situation will be much worse. More

World of Warplanes Preview »

This is no flight simulator. Fight for your life and work your way from a piston fighter to a jet in the game previewed at Sun 'n Fun. AVweb 's Mary Grady found out more about the game's pending release. More

Helping Kids with Flying »

Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell didn't wait for the government to look after the needs of the children of war veterans. He talked to AVweb 's Paul Bertorelli about how aviation can help them cope with the changes war brings to their lives. More

Flight Design Adds Deluxe Model »

It's been 25 years since Flight Design started delivering airplanes, and they celebrated with a sold-out special edition. AVweb 's Mary Grady talked to Flight Design's John Gilmore about the new model based on the limited-edition aircraft. More

Tecnam Trying to Make Flying More Affordable »

With cost the biggest barrier to flying, Tecnam North America has come up with a couple of different ways to make it more affordable. AVweb 's Paul Bertorelli spoke with Tecnam's Phil Solomon . More

DiamondShare Tackles Aircraft Practicality »

It can be hard for a business to justify spending upwards of $1 million for an aircraft that only flies 100 hours a year, but a new program helps spread those costs among multiple users. AVweb 's Paul Bertorelli spoke with DiamondShare's John Armstrong about innovative approach. More

Continental TBOs Extended »

Thanks to new manufacturing technology and a long track record, the FAA has agreed that many Continental engines can safely go up to 2,400 hours before overhaul. AVweb 's Paul Bertorelli spoke with Continental's Bill Ross about this and the certification of its new diesel. More

Super Pétrel Gathers a Crowd »

A Brazilian (by way of France) amphib design gathered a lot of interest at Sun 'n Fun. AVweb 's Mary Grady checked it out at the show, speaking with Sport Aviation, LLC's Jerry Scheid . More

Indestructible Sunglasses That Improve Vision »

Vedalo sunglasses now come in premium stainless steel/titanium frame with lenses that actually enhance vision. AVweb 's Mary Grady spoke with Vedalo's Dan Jacobs at Sun 'n Fun 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation , XM WX Satellite Weather , Aspen Avionics , and Flying Eyes Pilot Sunglasses . More