http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/index.html Twice-weekly news and interviews from the world of aviation, produced by the AVweb Newsteam and hosted by radio personality (and pilot) Mike Blakeney. AVweb has been the world's premier independent aviation news resource since 1995. en-us Copyright © 2006 AVweb. All rights reserved. podcast@avweb.com webmaster@iproduction.com 1000Fri, 09 May 2008 01:48:23 CDT 1000Fri, 09 May 2008 01:48:23 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.com No http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/index.xml AVweb's Audio News Team podcast@avweb.com Twice-weekly news and interviews from the world of aviation, produced by the AVweb Newsteam and hosted by radio personality (and pilot) Mike Blakeney. AVweb has been the world's premier independent aviation news resource since 1995. Although it seemed like a pretty straightforward thing to do, politics got involved in the Senate's consideration of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, and the legislation is stalled again. Andy Cebula, AOPA's executive vice president for government affairs, talked with AVweb's Russ Niles about how the bill became mired by non-aviation issues and how it might be revived. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-05-09.mp3 Although it seemed like a pretty straightforward thing to do, politics got involved in the Senate's consideration of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, and the legislation is stalled again. Andy Cebula, AOPA's executive vice president for government affairs, talked with AVweb's Russ Niles about how the bill became mired by non-aviation issues and how it might be revived. We've all been there, lugging bags full of heavy books and manuals to ground school or out to the hangar, but computer technology has reached the point where none of that's necessary anymore. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Aviation Technical Books President Andy Gold about the trend toward e-books and the introduction of the full line of Jeppesen manuals to the AVweb Bookstore catalog. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-05-07.mp3 We've all been there, lugging bags full of heavy books and manuals to ground school or out to the hangar, but computer technology has reached the point where none of that's necessary anymore. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Aviation Technical Books President Andy Gold about the trend toward e-books and the introduction of the full line of Jeppesen manuals to the AVweb Bookstore catalog. Gary Scott has flown his Cherokee 180 from New Mexico to Fairbanks Alaska three times and has been amazed by the beauty of the landscape and the hospitality of the people along the way. But flying to Alaska does take some preparation, and those thinking about going might consider ordering the DVD and handbook Gary and his wife Sandy have put together. (Contact them for ordering information.) http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-05-05.mp3 Gary Scott has flown his Cherokee 180 from New Mexico to Fairbanks Alaska three times and has been amazed by the beauty of the landscape and the hospitality of the people along the way. But flying to Alaska does take some preparation, and those thinking about going might consider ordering the DVD and handbook Gary and his wife Sandy have put together. (Contact them for ordering information.) Corporate jet deliveries are at an all-time high. In the face of rising insurance requirements, employers are finding it a challenge to fill all the positions coming available with qualified pilots and flight attendants. Terry Cooper, CEO of FlyContract.com, tells AVweb's Mike Blakeney that airline pilots are disenchanted with falling wages and benefits and type-rated flight school graduates are frequently competing for the same corporate jobs. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-05-02.mp3 Corporate jet deliveries are at an all-time high. In the face of rising insurance requirements, employers are finding it a challenge to fill all the positions coming available with qualified pilots and flight attendants. Terry Cooper, CEO of FlyContract.com, tells AVweb's Mike Blakeney that airline pilots are disenchanted with falling wages and benefits and type-rated flight school graduates are frequently competing for the same corporate jobs. Thanks to the tremendous pressure the FAA has come under in recent weeks over maintenance inspections and the air traffic controller situation, the issue of user fees as a method of financing the agency just didn't seem that important anymore to legislators in Washington. In order to get an FAA reauthorization package in place, the user fee issue has been abandoned, and a new reauthorization package will likely be voted on by Tuesday. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Eric Byer of the National Air Transportation Association for an explanation of Friday's events. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-28.mp3 Thanks to the tremendous pressure the FAA has come under in recent weeks over maintenance inspections and the air traffic controller situation, the issue of user fees as a method of financing the agency just didn't seem that important anymore to legislators in Washington. In order to get an FAA reauthorization package in place, the user fee issue has been abandoned, and a new reauthorization package will likely be voted on by Tuesday. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Eric Byer of the National Air Transportation Association for an explanation of Friday's events. Sally Crossfield Farley, one of the late Scott Crossfield's six children, has created the Scott Crossfield Foundation to, among other things, carry on the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. We caught up with Sally to find out about the foundation, but also what it was like being raised by a gentle, quiet and humble man whose day job just happened to include flying at Mach 3 in planes like the X-15. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-25.mp3 Sally Crossfield Farley, one of the late Scott Crossfield's six children, has created the Scott Crossfield Foundation to, among other things, carry on the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. We caught up with Sally to find out about the foundation, but also what it was like being raised by a gentle, quiet and humble man whose day job just happened to include flying at Mach 3 in planes like the X-15. Is there a critical shortage of air traffic controllers? Well, it depends who you ask. We asked both the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to join IFR's Jeff Van West on a podcast, but only NATCA stepped up to have their side of the story get airtime. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-23_IFRMag.mp3 Is there a critical shortage of air traffic controllers? Well, it depends who you ask. We asked both the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to join IFR's Jeff Van West on a podcast, but only NATCA stepped up to have their side of the story get airtime. When we think of victims of war, we most likely think of the men and women in uniform who either never return or come back injured and disabled. But their families are also victims, and retired Marine Corps Col. Jack Howell is using aviation to help the children of those soldiers find solace and direction. The Teens-in-Flight program has already helped dozens of young people and is on the cusp of becoming a national program for kids who have already paid a heavy price in America's conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and for those whom life is more challenging than others. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-21.mp3 When we think of victims of war, we most likely think of the men and women in uniform who either never return or come back injured and disabled. But their families are also victims, and retired Marine Corps Col. Jack Howell is using aviation to help the children of those soldiers find solace and direction. The Teens-in-Flight program has already helped dozens of young people and is on the cusp of becoming a national program for kids who have already paid a heavy price in America's conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and for those whom life is more challenging than others. It's been awhile since there was a major Hollywood movie themed around aviation, and plans are in the works for a $35 million production that will use aerobatic competition and EAA AirVenture as a backdrop to an inspiring character story. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Karl Koeppen about the upcoming production. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-18.mp3 It's been awhile since there was a major Hollywood movie themed around aviation, and plans are in the works for a $35 million production that will use aerobatic competition and EAA AirVenture as a backdrop to an inspiring character story. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Karl Koeppen about the upcoming production. For this month's IFR Refresher podcast, editor Meredith Saini spoke with Major Nicole Malachowski of the U.S. Air Force about the qualities a good IFR safety pilot should possess. Meredith caught up with her at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where Major Malachowski recently gave a presentation on her career and what it was like to fly with the U.S. Thunderbirds demonstration team. Major Malachowski's fascination with airplanes began when she was a little girl. She graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1996 and for the next 10 years served as an F-15E Strike Eagle instructor pilot and flight commander, including a tour in Iraq. In 2006, she became the first female Thunderbird pilot, flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This spring, she and her husband are relocating from Las Vegas to Washington, where she will serve as an Air Force legislative fellow on a one-year special duty assignment. She says she hopes to return to flying one day. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2008-04-17_IFRRef.mp3 For this month's IFR Refresher podcast, editor Meredith Saini spoke with Major Nicole Malachowski of the U.S. Air Force about the qualities a good IFR safety pilot should possess. Meredith caught up with her at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where Major Malachowski recently gave a presentation on her career and what it was like to fly with the U.S. Thunderbirds demonstration team. Major Malachowski's fascination with airplanes began when she was a little girl. She graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1996 and for the next 10 years served as an F-15E Strike Eagle instructor pilot and flight commander, including a tour in Iraq. In 2006, she became the first female Thunderbird pilot, flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This spring, she and her husband are relocating from Las Vegas to Washington, where she will serve as an Air Force legislative fellow on a one-year special duty assignment. She says she hopes to return to flying one day.