Best Cirrus Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 82 | Are You Cirrus Live Podcast at RipTydz 31:50

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Join WMBF Chief Meteorologist Jamie Arnold and Meteorologist Andrew Dockery for their live podcast at RipTydz in Myrtle Beach, where they are wrapping up Hurricane Week and keeping you prepared ahead of the peak of hurricane season.

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Episode 237: How does MOSAIC benefit pilots with a PPL or higher? Spirit SE-1 single for $69,500 44:27

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This week's ⁠⁠MOSAIC Minute⁠⁠ explains the frequently asked sport pilot question, "How does MOSAIC benefit pilots with a PPL or higher?" And hear from Spirit single seat SE-1 founder Steve Wood, whose crew flew four of the $69,500 single-seat aircraft to from Colorado to AirVenture; plus David and Alicia comment on the ⁠⁠latest aviation news⁠⁠.…

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Episode 83 | Weak Peak Hurricane Season 31:56

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Jamie and Andrew break down the slow hurricane season and what the end may look like.

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Episode 236: MOSAIC Minute: different stall speed limits; Visual TCAS device sees birds, drones, aircraft 31:54

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This week's ⁠MOSAIC Minute⁠ explains the frequently asked sport pilot question, "Why will stall speed limits be different for sport pilots and light sport category aircraft?" Guest Grant Hoover describes how Sentinel by Aileronics shows visual traffic and collision avoidance (V-TCAS) for under $1,000; and stick around for David and Alicia to commen…

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399 Crash Survival: How Pilots Can Be Found Faster with Cyriel Kronenberg + GA News 1:01:58

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Max talks with Cyriel Kronenberg, Vice President of Airports and Air Traffic Management at uAvionix and a volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol’s National Radar Analysis Team (NRAT), about one of aviation’s most overlooked safety questions: if you survive a crash, how quickly will you be found? How Long Searches TakeCyriel explains that while ADS-B h…

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The Richmond Experience & Lauren Z. Ray 1:08:10

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Eat It, Virginia! takes you behind the scenes with two influential social media creators showcasing Richmond, Virginia restaurants and events to both longtime locals looking for new things to try and audiences who may have never heard of Richmond. Paige Poprocky, co-owner of the Richmond Experience, and Lauren Z. Ray have built substantial followin…

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398 9/11 from the Air: NYPD Chief Pilot Ken Solosky Remembers + GA News 1:13:54

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Max Trescott talks with Ken Solosky, the NYPD's Chief Pilot on 9/11, about his experiences managing helicopter operations on one of the most catastrophic days in American history. Though Ken wasn’t flying at the moment of the attacks, he was on the ground coordinating the NYPD’s aviation response. He recounts how what began as a seemingly routine a…

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Episode 235: MOSAIC minute: flying with a driver's license; PIC's Donn Heikkila 1:09:23

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This week's MOSAIC Minute explains the frequently asked Sport Pilot question, “Can I really use my driver’s license instead of a medical certificate?” Professional Instrument Courses flight instructor Donn Heikkila discusses how CFIs flying to your airport may help pilots tackle their instrument flight rules rating; and stick around for David and J…

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397 APR Key Explained: GPS Approach & Autopilot Errors to Avoid with DPE Jim Pitman 1:16:37

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Max talks with airline pilot and Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Jim Pitman to clear up a persistent avionics myth: that pressing the APR (Approach) key activates a GPS approach. In reality, APR is part of the automatic flight control system (AFCS)—not the GPS navigator. Its function is to arm the flight director’s lateral and vertical capture mode…

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Cirrus Market Outlook Q3 2025: Speculation to Run with Tail Risk in the Making. 32:18

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In this episode, Satya Pradhuman walks through Cirrus' outlook on equities for the year. Adages such as “Buy on the rumor, sell the news” or “Be nimble or be humbled” come to mind as fundamental elements stack up for an ongoing run-up of risk-taking. That said, key measures on the inflation front, tactical crowding extremes and the global capital f…

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Episode 234: MOSAIC minute, ForeFlight's Dynamic Procedures, ADS-B bill, Spirit one-place, and Lyondell on avgas 51:47

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ForeFlight's new Dynamic Procedures explained, the Spirit one-place aircraft wows AirVenture attendees, LyondellBasell says 'no Imminent drop-in for 100LL, An ADS-B bill sparks confusion, an appropriations bill could permanently block ATC privatization, and MOSAIC—the new rules for sport pilots and light sport aircraft—arrives.…

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396 How All Pilots Benefit from New MOSAIC Sport Pilot and LSA Rules with Sean Elliott + GA News 1:06:27

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In this episode of the Aviation News Talk podcast, Max Trescott talks with Sean Elliott, Vice President of Advocacy and Safety at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), about the FAA’s groundbreaking MOSAIC final rule—and how it benefits all pilots, not just sport pilots or Light-Sport Aircraft owners. Sean explains that MOSAIC replaces the o…

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395 NYPD Pilot Ken Solosky on 9/11 — Listen Now on the Rotary Wing Show 2:55

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Ken Solosky was the NYPD's Chief Pilot on 9/11, responsible for coordinating helicopter operations during the most devastating day in modern American history. In this short teaser, you'll hear a preview of our in-depth interview with Ken, including why rooftop rescues at the World Trade Center weren't attempted and how the team coped with confusion…

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Episode 81 | Bill Walsh 30:37

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Jamie and Andrew talk with Live 5 Chief Meteorologist Bill Walsh on his experiences with Hurricane Hugo.

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Episode 80 | Thomas Bell 42:33

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It is Hurricane Week here at WMBF News, and Jamie and Andrew talked with Thomas Bell from Horry County Emergency Management about the county's plans for a hurricane.

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394 Pasadena PD Helicopter Crash Analysis and Cirrus SR22 Safety Lessons 1:02:01

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Max talks about a dramatic ground collision between two Pasadena Police Department helicopters and the wide-ranging lessons pilots can draw from it. On November 17, 2012, two Bell OH-58 helicopters collided at the Pasadena PD Benedict Heliport when one returned from a flight and struck another that was sitting on the pad with its rotors turning. Si…

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Episode 233: 2025 EAA AirVenture news 19:23

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David and Alicia share the latest ⁠2025 AirVenture news⁠ with an on-the-scene report from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including long-awaited MOSAIC rules, the AOPA Sweeps 182 winner, Van's RV-15 wing kits ready to order, ForeFlight's Dynamic Procedures, a record-setting Piper order, and a Valkyrie aircraft that wows onlookers.…

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Kyle Perkins: The Tides Inn 59:20

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Chef Kyle Perkins has found his culinary home at Salt & Meadow inside The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia, where the breathtaking waterfront views and local seafood inspire his cooking. "I came and I walked through the front door at the Tides Inn. I saw the view, and I said, 'Yep, sign me up,'" Perkins said. Before joining The Tides Inn as executi…

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Episode 79 | Short and Sweet 22:49

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Jamie and Andrew discussed both of their vacations and capped off the episode with a fun game.

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393 Bonanza Ruddervator Crisis Solved: $500K Prize Spurs Certified Replacement 1:02:43

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Max talks with Tom Turner, Executive Director of the American Bonanza Society’s Air Safety Foundation, about an extraordinary initiative to preserve the operational future of the iconic V-tail Bonanza aircraft. When Textron Aviation quietly stopped producing the magnesium ruddervator skins—a unique flight control surface used only on V-tail Bonanza…

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392 ForeFlight’s Dynamic Procedures: Interactive Approach Charts on the Moving Map 43:37

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Max talks with Cole Crawford from ForeFlight about the company’s latest innovation: Dynamic Procedures. Built to replace the static, legacy approach chart paradigm, Dynamic Procedures enables pilots to access IFR approach information dynamically, contextually, and interactively—right from the ForeFlight map screen. Cole explains that most pilots sp…

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Episode 78 | Meet Jake! 40:37

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Jamie and Morning Anchor Loren Korn sit now with our new Morning Anchor at WMBF Jake Reyes

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Episode 232: A new Earhart expedition, ATC upgrades, and Quintin Smith of ERP.ngo's aviation wing 55:36

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Purdue announces new expedition to locate Amelia Earhart’s aircraft, Congress passes a $12.5 billion airspace upgrade but there are other ‘costs,’ a done collides with rescue helicopter during Texas flood response, a bill limits ADS-B data access, a court rules an FAA medical denial for antidepressant was ‘arbitrary,’ and Quintin Smith of the ERP.n…

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Episode 77 | We're Tired 42:41

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Jamie and Andrew recap Chantal, the horrible Texas flooding, and the misconceptions on weather.

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391 Should You Learn to Fly in a Bonanza? Max Trescott and Tom Turner Talk Training Options + GA News 1:09:40

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Max Trescott teams up with Tom Turner—executive director of the American Bonanza Society’s Air Safety Foundation—to help listener Marc Brodecki weigh options for earning his private pilot certificate. Marc, a 39-year-old aerospace engineer in Los Angeles with glider experience, is evaluating three flight training options: a nearby tailwheel-focused…

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Episode 231: Hybrid motorcycle engine for airplanes, NASA seeks safety input, mental health legislation, Air Race Classic winners, and “Hollywood Bomber” restoration leader Bill Goebel. 34:39

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David and Alicia comment on a new hybrid-electric motorcycle engine inspired powerplant, pilot mental health legislation, NASA safety report input, AOPA President Pleasance’s congressional appearance, and Air Race Classic winners. Plus, hear from “Hollywood Bomber” aircraft restoration project leader Bill Goebel, with plans to display the historic …

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390 Electric Airplane Test Flight: Max Trescott Reviews the Bristell B23 Energic 1:09:43

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Max Trescott takes listeners inside the cockpit of the future in episode 390, as he shares his firsthand experience flying the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic trainer and talks with executives from H55, the Swiss company behind its electric propulsion system. This in-depth episode explores the technical, operational, and strategic aspects of el…

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Episode 76 | Creative Juices 46:24

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Jamie and Andrew sit down with our marketing director Culley!

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Grayum Vickers: Lost Letter and Lillian 58:16

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Join us as we dive into the unconventional journey of Grayum Vickers, the innovative wine director and sommelier at Richmond’s Lost Letter and Lillian restaurants. Discover how this former high school meteorology teacher and punk rock musician found his passion for wine. Grayum shares his insights on coastal wines, the thrill of serving celebrities…

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389 Benadryl, Zyrtec, and More: FAA Wait Time Rules for Pilots with Dr. John Trowbridge 52:26

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Max Trescott interviews Dr. John Trowbridge, a physician and former senior Aviation Medical Examiner, to tackle a hidden yet critical safety topic: how over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications contribute to general aviation accidents. Studies have found that up to 40% of fatal accidents involve pilots with impairing substances in their s…

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Episode 230: Beta’s passengers, FAA departures, GAMA aircraft shipments, plus Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein 41:10

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David and Alicia comment on Beta’s first passengers, FAA departures, uAvionix's certified HSI, GAMI G100UL California ruling, and strong GAMA first quarter aircraft delivery numbers. Plus, hear from Miss Pennsylvania and student pilot Page Weinstein. ⁠@dtulis⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@loubelle⁠By AOPA

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388 Fly Farther, Fly Smarter: The Benefits of Getting High 43:38

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Max Trescott welcomes aviation columnist, aerobatic instructor, and DPE Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro to explore smarter ways to plan cross-country flights. The conversation is inspired by Catherine’s June 2025 AOPA article titled “The Benefits of Getting High,” which argues that pilots often default to lower cruising altitudes or direct GPS routes witho…

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387 Vectors to Final and glide path behavior on RNAV (GPS) approaches + GA News 56:43

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Max talks about common gotchas with RNAV GPS approaches, especially when using vectors to final (VTF). The conversation picks up where Episode 383 left off, with listeners asking how vectors to final (VTF) influences glidepath capture on WAAS approaches. He explains that under normal circumstances—flying the approach via own navigation from an init…

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Episode 75 | Kickoff to CCMF 1:00:02

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Jamie and Andrew host a live episode of Are You Cirrus where we get to answer your questions in person.

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Episode 229: Tornado damages Mentor fleet, Denver ATC, SmartCharts, AirCar, AOPA scholarships; and DFR guest Matt Sloane 37:01

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A Kentucky tornado damages the Beech T-34 community, ATC woes continue in Denver, the Klein AirCar logs flights, $2.2 million AOPA scholarships are awarded, and Garmin releases SmartCharts. Plus, hear how drone first responder Matt Sloane is helping keep police safe. ⁠@dtulis⁠ ⁠@loubelle⁠By AOPA

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386 When a Door Ajar Becomes a Fatal Distraction: GA Door-Open Accidents and What Pilots Should Do + GA News 1:05:21

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A cabin door pops open just after takeoff. It’s noisy, surprising—but the aircraft is still flying just fine. So why are general aviation pilots still crashing and dying in these scenarios? In this episode, Max explores the unsettling trend of fatal accidents caused not by mechanical failure, but by how pilots react to in-flight distractions—specif…

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Episode 74 | Countdown to 100 44:12

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Andrew and Jamie answer all your questions in a brand new episode.

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Amy Cabaniss: Revel and Julep's 50:29

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Amy Cabaniss, owner of Revel Market and Bar in Lakeside and Julep's in downtown Richmond, discusses her Richmond restaurant journey which began in 1998. She highlights the unique features of Revel, including a secret patio and how a trip to New Orleans inspired the venture. She also addresses some of the challenges of running restaurants during inf…

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385 N666DS Citation S550 Crash in San Diego – Flying below Minimums 17:57

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Max Trescott examines the tragic crash of a Citation S550, N666DS, in San Diego during an attempted RNAV (GPS) 28R approach to Montgomery Field at approximately 3:46 AM. After departing Teterboro, NJ, and making a fuel stop at Wichita's Jabara Field, the pilot continued westbound overnight. After refueling, the flight continued to San Diego, where …

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Episode 73 | Chasin Jace 49:31

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Meet our newest meteorologist, Jace Passmore

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384 NTSB News Talk podcast - Unpacking the Fatal Crash of a Citation Jet, N611VG Caused by Cabin Decompression 37:19

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Max Trescott and Rob Mark launch the first episode of NTSB News Talk, diving into NTSB agency news, recent accidents and newly published NTSB reports to help pilots better understand accident causes and improve decision-making in the cockpit. Please help us improve the show by sending us your feedback here. To hear future episodes of NTSB News Talk…

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Episode 228: Cirrus Aircraft's Ivy McIver talks Autoland 52:14

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Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20-series executive director Ivy McIver, who is also a formation pilot and Citabria owner, explains the G7 line’s new Autoland feature—a first for the piston fleet. Plus, Alicia and David explain air traffic control reform, how Piper Aircraft faced off against tariffs, why Newark’s meltdown might affect your flying, and a couple…

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383 Why Your RNAV Glide Path Won’t Capture—and How to Fix It + GA News 50:59

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Max tackles a common frustration among pilots: why RNAV (GPS) glide paths sometimes fail to couple with the autopilot. A recent Facebook post from a pilot flying a Cirrus SR22T triggered the discussion, as the poster encountered exactly this problem during an LPV approach, mistakenly attributing it to an expired database. Max explains that the real…

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Episode 72 | Let's Chat 35:54

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Jamie and Andrew chat about planting, hurricane season, and answer your questions in a new Shooting The Breeze!

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Episode 227: ‘Hangar Talk’ podcast introduces co-host Alicia Herron 7:46

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CFII and AOPA West Coast editor Alicia Herron joins the HangarTalk podcast as a co-host for the news and information show that highlights pilots, policy makers, and the people who make flying great. The award-winning podcast that surpassed 1 million downloads in 2021 will soon enter its tenth season with co-host and private pilot David Tulis.…

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382 Best Garmin G1000, G3000, G5000 and Cirrus Perspective Settings to Fly Safer and Smarter 44:13

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Max Trescott shares his top recommended settings for Garmin avionics systems, specifically the G1000, G1000 NXi, G3000, G5000, and the Cirrus Perspective and Perspective+ systems. These configuration tips enhance situational awareness, flight safety, and pilot efficiency—and many also apply to Garmin standalone navigators like the GTN 650 and 750. …

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Episode 226: Ian signs off; Rooster talks spins, and airshow legend Rob Holland 48:50

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Ian signs off after co-hosting 'AOPA Hangar Talk' podcast for ten years, and we hear from ⁠'Rooster,'⁠ a TopGun graduate and spin training expert. Plus stay tuned for the latest general aviation news including the ⁠Jeppesen/ForeFlight⁠ sale, a ⁠Dynon-Trig⁠ avionics partnership, ATC modernization details, and the latest on airshow great Rob Holland.…

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381 STEM to the Skies: How Aviation Inspires Rural Students with Dr. Victor Vogel 51:47

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Dr. Victor Vogel, a former oncologist turned flight instructor, founded the nonprofit Susquehanna STEM to the Skies to improve STEM education in rural Pennsylvania. The aviation-based STEM program was launched to address declining science and math scores among students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. By combining aviation concepts with han…

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Episode 71 | Who's The Boss 43:28

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Jamie and Andrew sit down with the new News Director at WMBF News, Jen!

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Inside Cirrus Vodka tasting room 53:41

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Tom Ellington and Jon Schott join Robey and Scott to discuss the evolution and growth of Cirrus Vodka and the recent opening of its new tasting room in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond. The space, known as Ballast, also houses Yellow Umbrella and Slack Tide Fish Co. The tasting room's drink menu, created by Jon, includes a variety of v…