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Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

AOPA
General Aviation
AOPA
FAA
Air Traffic Control
Mosaic
Aviation
Airventure
Cirrus
AOPA Air Safety Institute
Hatz Biplanes
EVTOL
Piper Aircraft
Drones
Harbor Air
Electric Beaver
Samson Switchblade
Ableflight
Bob Hoover Academy
Delta Hawk
Cessna 310

Every other week AOPA brings you up to speed on all things flying. Pilots David Tulis and Alicia Herron explain and discuss the latest general aviation news topics to inform and entertain you before introducing aviation experts shaping the future of flight.

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Latest Episodes

Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing ... more

Pilot Eric Boles realized he needed a better way to track fuel in his Piper Cherokee so he developed the SkyTimer app to handle fuel tank capacity, burn, and switching. Plus, a lively discussion on the AOPA member meeting, remembrance for Sporty's fo... more

Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency ... more

AOPA Pilot Town Hall Hall with senior leadership at Sun'nFun previews proposed changes to the association's governance and addresses questions from members. Plus, Alicia and David explain the FAA's new notam system, improvements to NOAA aviation weat... more

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Eric Boles
Developer of SkyTimer app
SkyTimer
Episode: Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles
Sam Rutherford
Global ferry pilot
Independent/Military ferry operations
Episode: Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets
Jill Baker
AOPA acting co-president
AOPA
Episode: Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun previews changes
Katie Pribble
AOPA acting co-president
AOPA
Episode: Episode 252: AOPA Pilot Town Hall at Sun'nFun previews changes
Caroline Paul
Gyrocopter pilot and New York Times bestselling author
Author of WHY FLY
Episode: Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul
Jean Botti
CEO and CTO of VoltAero
VoltAero
Episode: Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power
Tiziano Bernard
2024-2025 CFI of the Year, based near Savannah, GA; experimental flight test engineer for Gulfstream; adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle
Gulfstream / Embry-Riddle
Episode: Episode 249: CFI of the Year Tiziano Bernard
Cyril Champenois
Co-founder and Sales & Marketing Director of Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft
Episode: Episode 248: Elixir Aircraft's Cyril Champenois
Val Miftakhov
Founder of ZeroAvia, expert in hydrogen fuel cell technology for aviation
ZeroAvia
Episode: Episode 247: ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov; call to action for ADS-B misuse, FAA reorg, DCA midair, Biffle Citation crash

Hosts

David Tulis
Host with extensive coverage of GA news and interviews, affiliated with AOPA.
Alicia Herron
Co-host focused on aviation policy, safety topics, and on-site reporting.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • New Voice

    The new addition to this show has brought a really great new vibe. I really appreciate the energy that she brings!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prockyman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect

    The best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yhordi
    United States5 years ago
  • Enjoyable

    This is great podcast with entertaining guests. If you love aviation, take a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cherokee flyer
    United States6 years ago
  • It’s Okay

    Listening to Dave Tullis is just painful. What a goob. All of the aviation news that is discussed is already emailed out weekly to members or will be an article in AOPA Pilot.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TuggALug
    United States6 years ago
  • Great work

    I learn a lot also I get current news on Aviation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adonis Mendoza
    United States6 years ago

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High-quality guests and timely industry coverage.
Hosts can feel a bit polished; some listeners want a more casual tone.
Balanced mix of news and interviews.

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Episode 254: SkyTimer app developer Eric Boles
Q: So how did you decide, Eric, that you needed to think about a little bit of a timer app and how did you go through that process?
Eric describes shifting from a personal reminder for tank switching to a full-featured flight timer that uses GPS data to infer takeoffs, landings, and flight phases, eventually expanding to fuel tracking and logging with a simple start/stop workflow.
Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power
Q: What is the timeline for first flight and certification, given the design changes to the Casio platform?
First flight is planned for the first trimester of 2026 with a staged approach: fly pure thermal first, validate powertrain on the bench, then fly in hybrid configuration by late 2026, aiming for a market-ready type certificate by the end of 2027.
Episode 250: VoltAero's Jean Botti on hybrid-electric power
Q: What's your certification horizon now, and do you think the new design will accelerate certification?
The collaboration with EASA allows us to reduce the certification timeline by avoiding proving every detail from scratch. The new dual-motor fuselage design improves safety and simplifies the regulatory path, which should shorten the time to type certification, especially for light-sport and comparable categories.
Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul
Q: What inspired you to write WHY FLY and how do you hope it speaks to non-pilots?
She describes writing the book to share the awe and perspective of flight with non-pilots, using her own open-cockpit gyrocopter experiences and a journey from adventure-seeking to a more reflective, aging-adventure mindset.
Episode 251: Gyrocopter pilot, best-selling author Caroline Paul
Q: Tell us about your aviation background before we talk about your latest book.
Caroline Paul explains starting with a Cessna 152 in Kansas, moving through paragliding and trikes, and finally piloting a Magni gyrocopter, driven by a pursuit of adventure and a desire to fly like a bird.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hangar Talk

What is Hangar Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

AOPA's aviation news show blends timely GA headlines with in-depth interviews from aviation leaders, researchers, and high-profile pilots. Episodes frequently cover regulatory updates, safety policy, emerging technologies, and industry trends, then pivot to conversations with guests who share real-world flying experience, leadership insight, or innovations shaping general aviation. Listeners get a steady stream of practical information (policy changes, training standards, new aircraft tech) alongside personal journeys from pilots, authors, and engineers, making it useful for current pilots, industry pros, and aviation enthusiasts alike. A notable throughline is the focus on accessibility and mentorship in aviation, with guests often present... more

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1. Eric Boles
2. Sam Rutherford
3. Jill Baker
4. Katie Pribble
5. Caroline Paul
6. Jean Botti
7. Tiziano Bernard
8. Cyril Champenois

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