Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets

Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets

May 4, 2026 · 36 min · Season 11 · Episode 253

About this episode

The episode discusses the interception of ferry pilot Sam Rutherford by fighter jets while delivering an aircraft, along with various aviation news topics.

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 glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing charges in Florida, and the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen and Sun'nFun. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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Guest: Sam Rutherford

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Organizations: Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight, Aero Friedrichshafen, Sun'nFun

Products: Piper PA-28

Places: Florida, India, Middle East

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