Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast
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 ...
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- Sam Rutherford1 ep
- Mia Anderson1 ep
- Eric Boles1 ep
Also: Alicia, David, Caroline Paul, Jean Botti, Tiziano Bernard, Cyril Champenois, Val Miftakhov, Jonathan Jones, Jack Pelton, De Wuan Roberson, Steve Russell, Juan Browne, Francois Lassale, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach
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- 🇺🇸United States · AviationHOME#33108K to 574K
- 🇮🇳India · Aviation#248.4K to 45K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Aviation#365.8K to 30K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Aviation#452.5K to 13K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Aviation#352.0K to 11K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
149K to 789K🎙 Weekly cadence·270 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
298K to 1.6M🇺🇸73%🇮🇳6%🇧🇷4%+16 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
164K to 868K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 |  Episode 265: Wingsuiter Mike Brewer sails through solar eclipse | Go behind the scenes with Red Bull creators to learn how wingsuit pilot Milke Brewer was captured streaking across a solar eclipse. Then stay tuned while Alicia and Jay catch you up to speed on the latest general aviation news. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join | 1h 21m 17s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Episode 264: Joby Aviation's Matt Lykins on electronic propulsion and eVTOLs | Matt Lykins, the aircraft maintenance lead at Joby Aviation, explains electronic propulsion and specific procedures for battery health, avionics integration, and other advanced air mobility integration challenges for eVTOLs. David and Jay also discuss air traffic control updates, outages, and finances; Unlimited air racing's return; a GAO report on GPS jamming and spoofing; and the latest from Congress on a mental health bill. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join | 1h 24m 56s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 |  Episode 263: AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver on carbs, fuel injectors | AVStar Fuel Systems' Ron Weaver talks about fuel injection, carburetors, and how to keep you airplane's fuel system happy and trouble free. Plus, David and Alicia break down a Georgia flight school under RICO investigation, record-breaking flights in a Risen, the latest on ATC modernization, and changes to sport pilot checkride standards. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join | 1h 11m 40s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | aviation safetyYouTube analysis+3 | Juan Browne | Cirrus aircraftBlancolirio+2 | — | aviationaccident analysis+5 | — | 1h 00m 25s | ||
| 8/24/26 | helicopterseVTOLs+4 | Francois Lassale | Vertical Aviation InternationalAOPA+3 | — | helicopterseVTOL+5 | — | 55m 30s | ||
| 8/10/26 | general aviationmilitary aviation+3 | Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach | LancairF-22 Raptor+3 | — | general aviationUSAF+6 | — | 46m 39s | ||
| 7/27/26 | AirVentureaviation news+3 | — | Sweeps Huskywearable HUD+3 | Wittman Regional AirportOshkosh, Wisconsin | AirVentureAOPA+5 | — | 20m 53s | ||
| 7/13/26 | AirVenture preparationairshow performers+5 | Jack Pelton | CubCrafters turbineCirrus TRAC10 trainer+3 | — | AirVentureaviation+6 | — | 1h 03m 01s | ||
| 6/29/26 | flight trainingaviation technology+5 | De Wuan Roberson | Textron Pipistrel Alpha TrainersAOPA | Arizona | flight schooltraining costs+5 | — | 1h 04m 41s | ||
| 6/15/26 | aviation newsmedical transport+3 | Steve Russell | StinsonJAARS+1 | PhoenixBurke Lakefront | aviationmedical facilities+3 | — | 1h 05m 30s | ||
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| 6/1/26 | aerobatic gliderpilot training+5 | Mia Anderson | AOPA | — | Mia AndersonAOPA+6 | — | 42m 51s | ||
| 5/18/26 | SkyTimer appfuel tracking+3 | Eric Boles | AOPASporty's+1 | — | SkyTimerfuel tracking+5 | — | 49m 39s | ||
| 5/4/26 | aviation newsferry pilot+5 | Sam Rutherford | Piper PA-28Waco Aircraft+3 | FloridaIndia+1 | ferry pilotfighter jets+5 | — | 36m 10s | ||
| 4/20/26 | AOPA Pilot Town HallFAA notam system+3 | AliciaDavid | AOPANOAA+1 | — | AOPAaviation+6 | — | 1h 09m 53s | ||
| 4/6/26 | gyrocopteraviation challenges+5 | Caroline Paul | AOPASonex+2 | Burke Lakefront | gyrocopterCaroline Paul+5 | — | 51m 09s | ||
| 3/23/26 | hybrid-electric powergeneral aviation news+3 | Jean Botti | HPU 210VoltAero | FloridaGreenland | VoltAerohybrid-electric power+6 | — | 35m 39s | ||
| 3/9/26 | aviationflight instruction+1 | Tiziano Bernard | Savannah AviationAOPA | — | AOPAFlight Instructor of the Year+3 | — | 27m 35s | ||
| 2/23/26 | Elixir Aircraftaviation technology+3 | Cyril Champenois | Elixir AircraftGAO | — | Elixir AircraftCyril Champenois+3 | — | 43m 11s | ||
| 2/9/26 | fuel cell technologyADS-B misuse+4 | Val Miftakhov | ZeroAviaFAA | DCA | ZeroAviafuel cell+6 | — | 45m 01s | ||
| 1/26/26 | aviationNFL+5 | Jonathan Jones | ForeFlight | — | aviationNFL+6 | — | 45m 33s | ||
| 1/12/26 |  Episode 245: Jamail Larkins on careers; plus GA 2026 predictions, a presidential award for MOSAIC, and the Garmin Autoland save | Jamail Larkins plans an AI-driven career and scholarship site to boost aviation pathways; plus 2026 GA predictions from AOPA Hangar Talk co-hosts David Tulis and Alicia Herron, as well as news discussion on the King Air Garmin Autoland save, a MOSAIC award for the FAA, and ATC radar updates. | 43m 31s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 |  Episode 244: Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025 | Hangar Talk aviation podcast hosts David, Alicia, and Jay break down the Top 5 general aviation news stories of 2025 including: long-awaited new MOSAIC rules for increased access to grass roots aviation, ATC modernization, pushback against misuse of ADS-B data, the DCA midair leading to changes for helicopter routes and certain military operations, and a Piper AD affecting some of GA's most iconic models. | 39m 55s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 |  Episode 243: Earhart records, ADS-B data privacy, health bills; and aviation author Tom Young | Hear from aviation author Tom Young; plus David and Alicia discuss declassified Amelia Earhart records, proposals to restrict misuse of ADS-B data, a Cirrus trade-in program, the selection of Peraton to integrate ATC updates, and bipartisan mental health and medication bills backed by AOPA. | 51m 20s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 |  Episode 242: Bonanza and Baron lines sunsetted; PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer | Textron says goodbye to the Bonanza and Baron lines, the FAA seeks new ATC systems data, Archer buys California's Hawthorne Airport, DJI drones face an imminent ban, and we hear from general aviation intercom and audio panel guru Mark Scheuer of PS Engineering. | 44m 44s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 |  Episode 241: Giving back for Thanksgiving and pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio | Alicia and David share what they are most thankful for during Thanksgiving and we hear from pilot-philanthropist Chuck Fazio. Plus, discussion about a CubCrafters record, a documentary about St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport, NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, and a budget talk plan for airspace throttling. And Jay Wiles answers the question: ‘Can Sport Pilot eligible certified aircraft maintenance be performed by light sport repairmen?’ | 47m 40s | ||||||
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Chart history for Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast
Peaked at #12 in IS, currently #12 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| IS | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| RO | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Finland | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| TR | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| India | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| HK | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| AT | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| IL | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| United States | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| BE | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| CO | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| South Korea | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Brazil | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| PL | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| South Africa | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| TW | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| SA | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| Norway | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| Australia | — | #45 | #45 | — |
Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.