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 2013 AVweb. All rights reserved. podcast@avweb.com (AVWeb) webmaster@iproduction.com (iProduction) 1000Thu, 16 May 2013 05:07:29 CDT 1000Thu, 16 May 2013 05:07:29 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.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. No http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/index.xml AVweb's Audio News Team podcast@avweb.com It's not an easy road from first solo to an airline left seat, and new rules now in the works are making that journey even bumpier. Kent Lovelace, chair of the aviation department at the University of North Dakota, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady about the impact of new rules that raise the bar for that first job, how airlines and students are adapting, and some new programs that aim to address some of these issues. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-16_KentLovelace-UND-BecomingAnAirlinePilot.mp3 It's not an easy road from first solo to an airline left seat, and new rules now in the works are making that journey even bumpier. Kent Lovelace, chair of the aviation department at the University of North Dakota, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady about the impact of new rules that raise the bar for that first job, how airlines and students are adapting, and some new programs that aim to address some of these issues. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-16_KentLovelace-UND-BecomingAnAirlinePilot.mp3 1000Wed, 15 May 2013 01:32:20 CDT The $100 hamburger can be a pleasant quest for pilots, but there's nothing like planning a flight to a specific event to get the prop turning. That's the theory behind Social Flight, an app that lists more than 3,500 flying-related events all over the U.S. with customized features that let pilots know where they can fly -- but, more importantly, why they should. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Social Flight's Jeff Simon. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-10_JeffSimon-SocialFlight.mp3 The $100 hamburger can be a pleasant quest for pilots, but there's nothing like planning a flight to a specific event to get the prop turning. That's the theory behind Social Flight, an app that lists more than 3,500 flying-related events all over the U.S. with customized features that let pilots know where they can fly -- but, more importantly, why they should. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Social Flight's Jeff Simon. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-10_JeffSimon-SocialFlight.mp3 1000Fri, 10 May 2013 01:39:23 CDT Terrafugia announced plans this week to proceed with development of a four-seat VTOL hybrid electric semi-autonomous flying car with a 500-mile range. Even with a time frame of 10 years or more, the regulatory, technological, and funding challenges are steep. Terrafugia CEO Carl Dietrich spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about the company's plans. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-08_CarlDietrich-Terrafugia-FlyingCarPlans.mp3 Terrafugia announced plans this week to proceed with development of a four-seat VTOL hybrid electric semi-autonomous flying car with a 500-mile range. Even with a time frame of 10 years or more, the regulatory, technological, and funding challenges are steep. Terrafugia CEO Carl Dietrich spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about the company's plans. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-08_CarlDietrich-Terrafugia-FlyingCarPlans.mp3 1000Wed, 08 May 2013 01:13:54 CDT Russ Niles interviewed EAA interim president Jack Pelton about the direction of the association following the resignation of Rod Hightower. According to Pelton, EAA is "the only true association out there that truly represents all aspects of general aviation and recreational flying." This is how he thinks that association should behave. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-03b_JackPelton-EAA-PostHightower.mp3 Russ Niles interviewed EAA interim president Jack Pelton about the direction of the association following the resignation of Rod Hightower. According to Pelton, EAA is "the only true association out there that truly represents all aspects of general aviation and recreational flying." This is how he thinks that association should behave. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-03b_JackPelton-EAA-PostHightower.mp3 1000Thu, 02 May 2013 21:46:03 CDT Just back from Europe and tamping down jet lag, correspondent Paul Bertorelli recorded this podcast with fliegermagazin's Thomas Borchert during the Aero show in Friedrichshafen. Before you complain about user fees or regulations in the U.S., listen to what Thomas has to say about flying in Europe. Yet still, pilots there persevere, $13 dollar avgas and approach fees be damned. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-03a_ThomasBorchert-fliegermagazin-EuropeanAviationCosts.mp3 Just back from Europe and tamping down jet lag, correspondent Paul Bertorelli recorded this podcast with fliegermagazin's Thomas Borchert during the Aero show in Friedrichshafen. Before you complain about user fees or regulations in the U.S., listen to what Thomas has to say about flying in Europe. Yet still, pilots there persevere, $13 dollar avgas and approach fees be damned. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-05-03a_ThomasBorchert-fliegermagazin-EuropeanAviationCosts.mp3 1000Thu, 02 May 2013 20:36:29 CDT With avgas in Europe hovering around the $12-a-gallon mark, little surprise that there's continuing interest in diesel technology. At Aero 2013, Thierry Argaud from SMA gave us the lowdown on their upcoming six-cylinder diesel, the SR460. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-29a_ThierryArgaud-SMA-SR460-Engine.mp3 With avgas in Europe hovering around the $12-a-gallon mark, little surprise that there's continuing interest in diesel technology. At Aero 2013, Thierry Argaud from SMA gave us the lowdown on their upcoming six-cylinder diesel, the SR460. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-29a_ThierryArgaud-SMA-SR460-Engine.mp3 1000Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:52:39 CDT If everyone on the planet knows what Trade-A-Plane is, there's a reason for that. Long before it became fashionable to have a global business plan, Trade-A-Plane had been exhibiting at shows all over the world. In this podcast, Trade-A-Plane's Cosby Stone tells AVweb the company has been coming to Germany since the day the show started more than 20 years ago. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-29b_CosbyStone-TradeAPlane-AeroFriedrichshafen.mp3 If everyone on the planet knows what Trade-A-Plane is, there's a reason for that. Long before it became fashionable to have a global business plan, Trade-A-Plane had been exhibiting at shows all over the world. In this podcast, Trade-A-Plane's Cosby Stone tells AVweb the company has been coming to Germany since the day the show started more than 20 years ago. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-29b_CosbyStone-TradeAPlane-AeroFriedrichshafen.mp3 1000Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:05:14 CDT At Aero 2013, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli asked engine developers how they're coping with the changing landscape of avgas. Rhett Ross from Continental Motors spoke about the challenges of predicting the future and staying current with the wide array of fuels in play today. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28a_RhettRoss-Continental-FutureFuels-Aero2013.mp3 At Aero 2013, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli asked engine developers how they're coping with the changing landscape of avgas. Rhett Ross from Continental Motors spoke about the challenges of predicting the future and staying current with the wide array of fuels in play today. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28a_RhettRoss-Continental-FutureFuels-Aero2013.mp3 1000Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:43:02 CDT How are engine makers coping with the ongoing changes in aviation fuel? At Aero 2013, Paul Bertorelli put this question (and more) to Lycoming's Mike Kraft. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28b_MikeKraft-Lycoming-FutureFuels-Aero2013.mp3 How are engine makers coping with the ongoing changes in aviation fuel? At Aero 2013, Paul Bertorelli put this question (and more) to Lycoming's Mike Kraft. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28b_MikeKraft-Lycoming-FutureFuels-Aero2013.mp3 1000Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:53:41 CDT Rick Stenberg, the CEO of Coval Molecular Coatings, says his product could potentially provide a super-thin, lightweight, smooth, and durable coating for aircraft, minimizing parasite drag and preventing dirt and ice from sticking to the surface. He spoke about his material this week at the CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium and later spoke about it with AVweb's Mary Grady. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28c_RickStenberg-CovalMolecularCoatings.mp3 Rick Stenberg, the CEO of Coval Molecular Coatings, says his product could potentially provide a super-thin, lightweight, smooth, and durable coating for aircraft, minimizing parasite drag and preventing dirt and ice from sticking to the surface. He spoke about his material this week at the CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium and later spoke about it with AVweb's Mary Grady. http://www.avweb.com/podcast/files/2013-04-28c_RickStenberg-CovalMolecularCoatings.mp3 1000Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:23:33 CDT