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Hosted by Scott McCartney, Fmr. Travel Editor/"Middle Seat" Columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Top Stories, C-Suite Guests, Listener Q's. The Leading Podcast Reaching Travel Industry Insiders, Frequent Flyers, & Aviation Geeks. Created by & Dedicated to Ben Baldanza.
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Aviation News Talk podcast

Max Trescott | Glass Cockpit Publishing

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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 instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to A ...
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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach

Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine

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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and aviation trends are explored in a serious but sometimes humorous way. Mayo Clinic Clear Approach focuses on a perspective from "the other side of the gurney." Let us navigate the storms of aeromedical certification, medical issues tha ...
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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

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Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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CAA on General Aviation

UK Civil Aviation Authority

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The General Aviation podcast brings you the latest guidance from the UK Civil Aviation Authority with information for all types of General Aviation (GA) operating in the UK. Including updates and discussions on our current projects and areas of work. You’ll hear interviews with representatives from our GA teams, experts on their particular fields, sharing details of their work and regulatory updates as well as highlighting opportunities for members of the UK GA community to get involved.
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The Flying Reporter Podcast

Jon Hunt - The Flying Reporter

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Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK. This new podcast features essential aviation news and updates, interesting people, and general aviation adventures from the UK.
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Join airplane pilot and accidental adventurer Fernando Pinho on a journey to discover your next travel destination. Part toolkit, part love letter to travel, this podcast is a deep dive into exciting destinations and cultural experiences with curated guides, immersive episodes, and live Q&A sessions. So grab your passport and headphones – your next flight to adventure is boarding now!
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EAA's The Green Dot - An Aviation Podcast

EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association

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A podcast by Experimental Aircraft Association for those who build, restore, or fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by the world of flight. The Green Dot features EAA news, general aviation topics, history, personal experiences from the hosts and a variety of guests, and anything fun, interesting, or cool in and around the world of flight.
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This podcast is geared toward general aviation pilots. My hope is to remind those of us with lots of experience the things we may have forgotten and help new pilots gain expertise. Let’s make all our landings equal our takeoffs.
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The Newton Standard

The Newton Standard

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A look into the eclectic and unique community that is Newton County, Ga. A place where business, entrepreneurship, culture, history, art, film & television, and community all thrive together! Join us as we chat with everyone from business and civic leaders, global market disruptors, Hollywood of the South creators and influencers, to the everyday Joe, and learn all about this beautiful growing community. This is THE NEWTON STANDARD.
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The Aviation Rant

Vapor Reddan and Cuckoo Kloch

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Vapor and Cuckoo are former military pilots and current advanced flight instructors who rant about issues they see in General Aviation and provide solutions on how to do better. Pete "Vapor" Reddan is retired Air Force Pilot having flown the KC-10, T-6 and C-17. Mike "Cuckoo" Kloch is a retired US Marine Pilot who flew the F-18. Both logged combat sorties over Iraq and/or Afghanistan an they apply their unique perspectives to General Aviation Training to help better the community. Sometimes ...
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Runway Life

Runway Life

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Runway Life is a general aviation podcast, seeking to shed light on current issues, and unpack the different opinions and angles of the industry. Runway Life aims to be the podcast for EVERYONE in aviation, not just the pilots.
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Pilot’s Portfolio

Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

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Timothy Pope’s Pilot’s Portfolio podcast is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute accounting, legal, tax or other professional advice. Listeners should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer or other professional. Timothy P. Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™and principal owner of 360 Aviation Advisors, LLC (“360 Aviation Advisors”), a registered investment ...
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The AviationPros Podcast features the leading minds across the aviation industry discussing the most pressing issues facing all facet of air travel. Each episode highlights best practices and innovation ranging from airport operations, ground support processes, business and general aviation trends, and MRO/maintenance facility optimization. The podcast series is produced jointly by Airport Business magazine, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Ground Support Worldwide, which are all members ...
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Ground Effect is a podcast about the thrill of learning to fly. We discuss all things general aviation: what inspired pilots to first take up flying, the challenges of flight training, pilot stories, visual flying in Europe (and elsewhere), safety, light aircraft and life as a licensed pilot. Along the way, I'll be sharing my own progress as a student pilot in Paris, France.
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Aviation: Plane and Simple

Amrat Chugani and Lance Clouse

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Welcome to the Aviation: Plane and Simple Podcast. Aviation: Plane and Simple is an aviation podcast about flight training, general aviation, aviation careers, and the simple joys of flying. Our hosts, Lance Clouse and Amrat Chugani, know the joy, excitement, expense, and struggle of pilot training and pursuing an aviation career, and want to share their experiences with you. You can reach us at [email protected]
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Tooth or Dare Podcast

Irene Iancu @Toothlife.Irene

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Hold on to your suction, it’s about to get viscous. Irene, aka @Toothlife.Irene, on social media is the first (and only) Canadian Restorative Dental Hygienist with a podcast. Sharing her story surrounding her career, practice ownership, social media and, of course, dental-related content. On Tooth or Dare, she gives mic-dropping solutions to your dental questions and problems as a dental professional. With guests like top hygienists, dentists, researchers, product developers and more, this s ...
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Plane Talk

Plane Talk

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"Plane Talk" is the only live talk show of its kind in the world exclusively dedicated to General Aviation and the community of pilots. The show is produced by Radek Wyrzykowski - A Certificated Flight Instructor whose instruction is focused on aviation safety and pilot proficiency; Jon King Roberts - a Pilot, musician, and entertainer and Jason Archer - Chief Flight Instructor & Lifelong Educator. The program is an open discussion: opinions and commentary about General Aviation issues and n ...
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Keys To The Jet

Big Red, Rhino, Fab, and Blackbeard

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A podcast about being a Military Aircraft Maintainer, designed by Aircraft Maintainers. A place where stories and memories of being in Aircraft Maintenance can be shared with all Maintainers from every branch. Join us where we plan to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of being in Military Aviation Maintenance in a lighthearted and goofy way as only maintainers can. A place where we will also share resources for Veterans and Active Duty each and every show to do our part in helping our co ...
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Hangar 46

Air and Space Power Centre Australia

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Join us at Hangar 46, the Air and Space Power Centre's podcast for the Royal Australian Air Force. Each episode has a different guest joining us in the hangar for a chat with our hosts and cohosts. Our team covers topics like international relations, technology, ethics, culture, emerging air and space power challenges and more. Please note: This podcast is recorded in a live operational hangar, background noises may occur.
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Why We Fly

Mike Harris

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Why We Fly is a General Aviation podcast sharing pilot stories that illustrate the reasons behind why we choose to fly airplanes. We hope to share the adventure, excitement, and incredible experiences of flying. The goal is to entertain pilots and more importantly to inspire potential pilots to learn more about flying and hopefully one day become pilots themselves. Almost anyone can fly. We are here to share the Why.
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Moments in Leadership

David B. Armstrong

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Moments in Leadership is a podcast where you will hear firsthand about the careers of senior military leaders as they share their own unique and individual experiences. Moments in Leadership will immerse you in real-life stories where you will learn about the challenging situations these accomplished leaders faced and discover the lessons they learned early in their careers that were the most influential to developing their overall leadership style.
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The Lessons from the Cockpit Show sits down with standout pilots, dedicated aircrew, skilled maintainers, and passionate aviation buffs from different parts of the world. Our focus is on the lessons drawn from their diverse experiences in military, commercial, and general aviation. You're tuning into firsthand accounts, raw and unfiltered, many stories have never been spoken beyond the confines of a cockpit or a debrief room. For our guests this isn’t just about sharing; it’s a chance to tru ...
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Watson Farley & Williams is a leading international law firm with offices in Athens, Bangkok, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanoi, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. We provide legal services of the highest quality through a combination of technical excellence and industry knowledge in the sectors we know best, principally; energy comprising oil and gas, power, natural resources and renewables; infrastructure includin ...
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I'm a general aviation enthusiast who longed to learn to fly. My passion started long before I can remember. Most of my free time was spent, dreaming about flying, reading about flying, watching videos about flying, building wooden planes, drawing aircraft, flying in various flight simulators, joining other pilot communities in order to learn even more, etc.... This year, I'm taking the leap. That's right! I'm going to learn to fly and earn my private pilot license. This podcast is to docume ...
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Joined me on a captivating journey into the extraordinary stories of resilience and determination. Together, we will uncover the unconquerable spirit of individuals who have faced adversity head-on and triumphed. Through engaging conversations, we will interact with their stories-gaining a profound appreciation for the inner mettle that defines them. Get ready to be inspired by their remarkable journeys of personal growth and let them ignite the fire within you. Creator: Tiffany Martschink h ...
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*Ranked a "2019 Top Podcast* This is a podcast that brings transparency to top performers, careers, and topics. My name is Hasard Lee. I'm an active F-35 fighter pilot for the Air Force. One of the most important lessons I've learned is that you have to be selective with who you listen to--there's a lot of noise out there. The goal of this podcast is to find experts who are at the top of their field to share their insights based on credibility and experience. About the Host:"Major Lee has 9 ...
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Join Kerre Woodham one of New Zealand’s best loved personalities as she dishes up a bold, sharp and energetic show Monday to Friday 9am-12md on Newstalk ZB. News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your morning listening covered.
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The Crew Room

Shaun Fuller

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Season 1 of The Crew Room allowed me to chat to friends who had wonderful stories to share about their time in the Aviation Industry. However, overnight, COVID had a huge impact on the industry, with airlines grounding fleet, standing staff down, or in some cases, making them redundant. For Season 2, I have decided to go in a new direction. There are MANY crazy things that happen in the aviation industry, many of them involving passengers who literally lose their sh*t over the most menial th ...
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"Try Not to Crash". The last thing my instructor said when I went solo. Sound familiar? Join me as I chat about the ups and downs of learning to fly general aviation from the perspective of an older student pilot. From my near misses to my big mistakes, from what not to do's to things you should do, I have probably cocked them all up. This podcast could also be titled 'how not to gain a PPL'. So learn from my mistakes, but do not do what I tell you - I am not a flight instructor. Never use t ...
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Welcome to The Price of Everything, a podcast that aims to shine a light on pricing. The cost of commodities – energy, food, etc. – play such an important role in our lives: accounting for around $5trillion worth of worldwide trade. But how are those prices actually calculated? Why do they move up and down so much? And what’s next? The Price of Everything is the first podcast dedicated purely to how pricing works. Introduced by Neil Bradford, Founder & CEO of General Index (GX), and hosted b ...
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It's not really a huge shock, is it? The news that homeowners will have to pay even more for home insurance to help the Natural Hazards Commission (formerly known as the EQC), is to be expected. Insurers have been warning for years that premiums will rise and will continue to rise, that they may have to put some of the cost of risky properties back…
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This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Nick Borer, EAA 717196, who is the advanced concepts group lead within the Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch at NASA’s Langley Research Center, and has worked on a number of projects over the years, including the all-electric X-57 Maxwell program. The Green Dot is a […] The post EAA’s The Green …
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The International Rocket Engineering Competition, a tentative contract for the United Airlines flight attendants, the proposed NASA funding cut, planes that nearly collide at LAX, and a bill to prohibit chemtrails. Also, the Spurwink Farm fly-in, the Angelo State University aviation bachelor program, an aviation mechanic website, and launching sate…
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Honestly, I don't know why we report on polls. Seriously, I don't know why I'm even talking about them myself, but it's really ripped my nightie overnight. They're so frustrating, and because media companies commission them, it makes the media look like master manipulators. This is from 1News last night (I didn't watch 1News, obvs) but this is from…
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Kiwi business leaders fear the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs will be more severe than the impact of the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid pandemic. ASB and Talbot Mills have been surveying more than 300 business leaders, including CEOs and founders. Two-thirds of businesses are concerned about the impacts, including almost 80% of exporters. …
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How is it that two recent polls had such starkly different outcomes? The latest RNZ Reid Research poll —out this morning— has the right bloc on 46.4, behind the left bloc on 50.3. But the latest 1 News Verian poll —released last night— has the right bloc on 50-percent, well ahead of the left bloc on 45. Curia Market Research Owner David Farrar told…
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This week: Guests: Greg John, CEO Infinity Flight Group, and an Operational Update from David Seymour, COO, American. News: The United & JetBlue collaboration compared to other partnership agreements; Frontier CEO Barry Biffle comments and airline stock prices rise; FAA staff departures as reported by WSJ columnist Andrew Tangel; Listener praise fo…
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On average, there are 73 work-related deaths in New Zealand every single year. Relative to the number of people in employment, the New Zealand workplace fatality rate is double that of Australia, and it hasn't shifted in many, many years. More road cones have not made a difference. The New Zealand rate is similar to the rate the UK experienced back…
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The rise of generative AI could be putting children at risk. Gloria Masters, founder of 'Handing The Shame Back', believes the current digital environment has enabled “much more sexualised content” of children to be available to predators. AI tools allow people to remove clothing from people in photos, such as children, creating fake nude images th…
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Send us a text https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/ https://vaporglobalaviation.com/ https://mikekloch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/specialized_aero_works/ https://www.instagram.com/vaporglobalaviation/ https://www.facebook.com/SAWFlyers https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063695354828By Vapor Reddan and Cuckoo Kloch
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In this special Runway Life episode, Craig and Derek take a look back at the journey of launching an aviation podcast — from brainstorming ideas to interviewing industry pros. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own aviation podcast or just curious about what goes on behind the mic, this episode is packed with insight, reflection, and inspi…
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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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Send us a text On this episode, we visit with soon-to-be retired Executive Director of the Aerospace Medical Association, Jeff Sventek. His insights from more than 30 years in the United States Air Force along with 15 additional years guiding the leading specialty organization for Aerospace Medicine culminate with the annual Scientific Meeting sche…
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You might have heard ACT leader David Seymour on the Breakfast show this morning. He says there will almost certainly be prosecutions against parents of absent students this year as the Government intensifies its crackdown on school truancy. And it's not even truancy, in my mind truancy are kids doing a bunk, wagging, taking a day off. What this is…
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In this live Q&A edition of the VSL Aviation Podcast, host Seth Lake dives into a wide range of topics submitted by the aviation community. From the myths around required CFI ground training hours to advice on whether getting your MEI is worth the investment, Seth provides practical, experience-based insights. He also tackles how to avoid inadverte…
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Construction of New Zealand's first large scale grid battery storage system has finished in Ruakākā, just south of Whangārei. The Meridian Energy project has storage capacity of 200 megawatt-hours, which is enough to power 60 thousand homes for two hours. It will provide greater resilience and reduce strain to the Northland power and reduce strain …
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“I think, you know, whether I’m wearing the blue astronaut flight suit, or the green Air Force flying suit, I’m really looking forward to serving my country” Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg, an Australian astronaut, and recently commissioned Royal Australian Air Force Officer, on astronaut training, her care…
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What on Earth do we do with young people who were born in New Zealand, who have lived in New Zealand all of their lives, but who aren't New Zealanders? They've never known any other home, but they can't get healthcare, they can't get a driver's licence, they can't get a job, they can't pay taxes. In 2006, a law change under the Helen Clark Governme…
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This week: Scott McCartney's Guest Co-Host is Oscar Munoz; Guest: Steve Sisneros, VP Airport Affairs, Southwest Airlines, News: Real ID kicks in; SWA Bags Fly Free no more; Newark caps traffic - United takes biggest hit; Better ATC tech & better runway utilization; ATC leadership failures; Success pending ratification on United flight attendant con…
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Can gum and mints really help with cavities? Science says yes, if they contain xylitol like the ones from Epic Dental! Joining Irene this week on the podcast are Donald and Monica Bailey, the husband and wife team behind the business. In Part 1 of this interview, hear the story of how Donald started the company, how he met Monica when she was using…
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Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. You cannot go into an election promising to get tough on crime, win the election and vow to draw a line in the sand, declare war on the crims, and then issue a directive that police won't turn up to minor crime. To paraphrase supermodel Linda Evangelista, who famously said she wouldn't get out of bed for less than $10,000…
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The Police Minister is reassuring retailers officers will still turn up to reports of shoplifting. RNZ reports staff have been directed to not investigate retail crime below $500 and online fraud below $1000. Police may not take further action if the reports don't have enough evidence, such as CCTV. However, Mark Mitchell told Kerre Woodham every c…
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In this focused solo episode, Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, breaks down what happens if an American Airlines pilot loses their medical and becomes unable to fly. Tim reviews the employer-provided long-term disability plan, the union-sponsored POD and PMA supplements, and how pilots can combine these for up to 90% of pre-disability income. From elimination…
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Two new ‘non-financial’ sanctions have come into force today for beneficiaries, who, in the words of the MSD, do not meet their obligations or, as other people might put it, who do not get off their arses and go and look for a job. Some people may have half their weekly benefits put onto a payment card for four weeks, that can only be spent on esse…
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It's been revealed how outdoor education can help build teenagers up. The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is 20 minutes east of the Lewis Pass. They're a not-for-profit organisation offering outdoor education programmes to secondary school groups and are in the business of fostering leadership, growth and confidence in young people. Boyle Rive…
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In this episode of Runway Life, Craig Butterworth sits down with Nicholas Burzotta, a recent graduate of First Landings Aviation’s Part 141 program, who earned his Private Pilot License in just 36 hours of flight time. Nicholas shares how structured training, focused dedication, and the right instructor support helped him fast-track his aviation jo…
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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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The Prime Minister's keen to raise the retirement age -- but it's not possible in coalition with New Zealand First. The Government is halving its KiwiSaver contribution rate -- and canning if people earning more than 180-thousand dollars. The default rate of worker and business contributions to KiwiSaver will rise over time. Chris Luxon told Kerre …
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In this episode of Op Talk, Irene and Vic discuss Scaling and Root Planning (SRPs) and how to effectively monitor periodontal disease progression in patients. This complex condition can be challenging to manage, but having a clear clinical protocol helps simplify treatment planning and patient education. We explore key questions, such as: When is p…
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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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Isn't it cruelly, cruelly ironic that yesterday we were talking about just how tough it is in retail, and we have the news that after 145 years, Smith and Caughey's, the last of the great, grand department stores, famous for the high-end goods, the beautiful Christmas window displays, will close its doors for the final time by July 31st. Ninety-eig…
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Southwest Airlines files to fly to all Open Skies countries, the TSA explains last year’s New Jersey drone scare, a Lufthansa A321 flew for 10 minutes without a pilot at the controls, sleep and fatigue in military aviation, a new direction for the Boeing criminal charge, and lithium-ion fires onboard airplanes. Also, a resurrected aviation podcast …
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I don't know where the Head of Research at JLL, the commercial property company, I does his shopping, but it cannot be anywhere that I go. If you've ever wondered what the definition of gaslighting is, you may well have heard it this morning. Chris Dibble —the Head of Research at JLL— was on the wireless claiming that we have a critical under-suppl…
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This week: Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan; Guest: Richard Anderson, Fmr CEO, Delta Airlines; News: Airline fares drop; Newark personnel and technology forces contraction; SWA expands international service; United projects getting back into JFK; How might JetBlue benefit from a United alliance?By Scott McCartney
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Public transport is brilliant when it works. You cannot beat it for convenience, for timeliness, for moving large numbers of people expeditiously and in an environmentally friendly-ish kind of a way, when it works. When it doesn't, it's a pain. Look at the poor Auckland rail commuters this morning – due to an infrastructure issue at Penrose, there …
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There are hopes investment in rail is just the boost Auckland needs. The Government will tip more than $600 million of Government funding in Budget 2025 to fully fund the Rail Network Investment Programme until 2027. The freight network will get $461 million, and $143 million will be spent on Auckland and Wellington's metropolitan trains. Greater A…
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"This might as well be Oz," I thought, upon clearing the clouds approaching Paducah, Kentucky. I wouldn’t have been surprised to experience supersaturated sunshine, and perhaps a golden brick runway. Tales of faraway lands work magic on youthful minds, and although I’d never been here before, the stories of a special person from my youth had cast a…
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Northland might be the meth capital of New Zealand, but Hawkes Bay wouldn't be far behind. One tiny town – Waipukurau - recorded the biggest increase in meth consumption in the country in 2024. It was up more than 300 percent. What concerns the local coppers is that the community staying schtum about who's supplying the drug as Inspector Martin Jam…
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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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Send us a text On this episode, we discuss a pilot who was charged with making false statements on the FAA medical application form and what implications that might have including possible jail time or fines. How does one balance the need to be complete with that of unnecessary worry about missing a non-relevant medical visit?…
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The Green Party is suggesting an overhaul of the tax system in their alternative Budget. It includes taxing wealth, inheritance, gifts, and private jet journeys, and they say it would bring in $88 billion in revenue over four years. New income tax rates of 39% on income over $120,000 and 45% on income over $180,000 would be introduced, and the corp…
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