
General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP i... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 421 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsLeisureAviation | |||

Max talks with Mike VanStaagen about the design philosophy behind the Cirrus SR20, SR22, and SF50 Vision Jet, and how Cirrus rethought what pilots and passengers should experience inside an airplane. Mike explains how his architectural mindset helped... more
Airline pilot career path roadmap with Jason Blair: Part 61 vs Part 141, R-ATP, and what matters most for getting hired. Max talks with Jason Blair about building an airline pilot career path that gets you to the right seat faster—without expensive d... more
Max talks with Josh Harnagel, COO of Redbird Flight, about a practical use-case that matters to almost every instrument pilot: logging IFR instrument currency and staying proficient in an FAA-approved simulator. Josh explains why many pilots buy Redb... more
An Epic E1000, N98FK, crashed near Steamboat Springs, Colorado during a night RNAV (GPS) approach. The lateral track was almost perfect, but the vertical profile was fatal: the airplane remained on an LNAV+V "advisory glide slope" and descended below... more
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This podcast is an excellent way to keep your head in the game - always something new to learn from others that would be exceptionally difficult otherwise… thanks Max for all your hard work…
Love the diverse aviation news, guests and lessons learnt in every aspect of aviation.
Thanks Max!
Aviation News Talk is one of the most fascinating that I listen to. While not a pilot, I am always amazed how much of the safety lessons of any aviation mishap are applicable to my everyday life. This podcast never ceases to amaze.
I really appreciate the variety of topics covered Max in this podcast! I am working towards my IFR and at 70 years old…these podcasts are a big help in uncovering the not so obvious techniques and opportunities in our NAS. Thank
It is wonderful to see Max extend the breadth of his general aviation podcasting to three new shows. I am signed up!
In Aviation Newstalk, Max has continually applied Purpose, Quality and Consistency to deliver high value material to the GA community - educational, informative and safety enhancing content for pilots and aviation players in general. He uses a humble style, but is not afraid to put his opinions out there to drive listeners to think and come to conclusions. Keep going!
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A general aviation focused show that covers current aviation news, safety topics, and practical piloting tips, often featuring in-depth conversations with pilots, instructors, and industry experts. Episodes balance safety analysis, training methodologies, and technology developments in cockpits and GNSS/G1000-style systems, with guests ranging from FAA designators and flight instructors to OEM and safety researchers. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways for pilots at all experience levels, plus regular deep dives into accident analysis and incident prevention. The format tends to mix news briefings, expert interviews, and exam-style discussions, making it valuable for both active pilots and aspiring aviators ... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mike VanStaagen
2. Josh Harnagel
3. Matt Bergwall
4. Mark Waddell
5. Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro
6. Jordan Ming
7. Ken Wayne
8. Dr. Todd Conklin
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