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Aviation News Talk podcastBest Garmin G1000, G3000, G5000 and Cirrus Perspective Settings to Fly Safer and Smarter 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. The episode begins with a critical safety upgrade: switching the Traffic Page vectors from Absolute to Relative. Unlike absolute vectors (which only show heading), relative vectors display a target aircraft’s flight path in relation to your own—allowing you to detect potential collision courses earlie...2025-05-1044 min
Aviation News Talk podcastMax Trescott on Aviation Safety, Judgment, and Human Performance on Dr. Tony Kern’s podcast + ForeFlight News In this special crossover episode, Max Trescott, host of the Aviation News Talk podcast, appears as a guest on Dr. Tony Kern’s Only Human podcast. The two aviation safety advocates engage in a candid, insightful conversation that bridges their shared backgrounds in aviation, safety culture, and leadership. The episode begins with a segment called “This Week in Safety Land,” spotlighting a tragic helicopter crash involving tourists over the Hudson River. The Director of Operations (DO) at the company involved chose to cease operations pending investigation, only to be overruled and fired by the CE...2025-04-2346 min
Aviation News Talk podcastNTSB Preliminary Report Out for Reagan National Midair Collision over Potomac River The NTSB held a press conference to provide preliminary findings from the flight Max talks about new findings from the NTSB Preliminary Report on the midair collision over the Potomac River involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines regional jet near Reagan National Airport (DCA). The episode features audio from NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, highlighting the systemic risks in the airspace. The report reveals a history of frequent near-midair collisions at DCA, with 85 close encounters (under 200 feet vertical, 1,500 feet lateral separation...2025-03-1231 min
Aviation News Talk podcastNTSB Accident Investigation Process with Jeff Guzzetti Max interviews Jeff Guzzetti, a former NTSB investigator, to discuss the accident investigation process, in relation to the DC midair collision. Jeff explains ICAO Annex 13, the international standard that guides accident investigations worldwide. He details the NTSB’s congressional mandate to investigate every civil aviation accident and explains their resource constraints, which often require FAA inspectors to assist. The conversation covers the NTSB’s investigative process, including the launch of a GO team for major accidents, the role of accredited representatives, and the importance of securing accident sites. Jeff discusses the retr...2025-02-111h 03
Aviation News Talk podcast366 Midair Collision at Reagan National - Tragedy Over the Potomac Max discusses the tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The midair crash over the Potomac River was captured by a Kennedy Center webcam. ATC instructed the Army helicopter to follow the airliner to Runway 33, but it did not comply. The helicopter was not transmitting ADS-B Out, though its position was tracked using Mode S transponders. TCAS alerts are disabled below 400 feet, meaning the pilots had no automated warning. Nighttime perception challenges likely contributed to the...2025-01-3116 min
Aviation News Talk podcastFlySto: Bringing Airline-like Flight Analysis to General Aviation Note: There is a video version of this episode for Patreon.com supporters at the $20/month level, which also gives you access to over 90 other videos. Max Trescott talks with Patrick Lienhart about FlySto.net, a platform bringing Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) to general aviation (GA). FOQA, widely used by airlines, collects and analyzes flight data to enhance safety by identifying trends before they lead to incidents. FlySto applies similar principles, allowing GA pilots to review their flights, compare data, and track performance improvements. FlySto offers multiple perspectives, i...2025-01-2457 min
Aviation News Talk podcastBuying and Learning to Fly a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and SOE with Dr. Mark Alford Max talks with Dr. Mark Alford, who shares his journey transitioning to the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. He completed a nine-day type rating course in Knoxville, preparing through extensive study and simulator sessions to master the jet’s systems and emergency procedures. Mark highlights the challenges and rewards of his Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) with Max, which involved 25 hours of mentorship to remove his type rating restriction. They undertook diverse flights, including weather flying, night landings, and mountain approaches, like Eagle County Airport’s challenging RNAV GPS approach and high-performance departure. Mark...2025-01-101h 06
Aviation News Talk podcastJeju flight 2216 Mystery: Why Aircraft Didn’t Slow During Slide on the Runway In this Aviation News Talk episode, Max Trescott analyzes the recent crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, in South Korea. The aircraft landed gear-up on runway 19 at Muan International Airport, slid down the runway, hit a concrete berm, and burst into flames, leaving only two survivors among the crew. He performed a video analysis of the aircraft’s speed along the runway and concluded that the aircraft didn’t slow until after it left the runway, suggesting the engines were still at high power during the slide. The incident unfo...2025-01-0327 min
Aviation News Talk podcastEnvoy 3936 Wrong Runway Landing at O’Hare with Rob Mark & HondaJet Crash in Arizona Max talks first about the fatal crash of N57HP, a HondaJet, which crashed earlier this week during takeoff from Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. The aircraft reached 133 knots on the runway, well above the rotation speed of 115 knots, before rejecting its takeoff. Max also talked with Rob Mark about a near-miss incident at Chicago O'Hare involving Envoy Flight 3936, an Embraer 170. The incident took place on September 25th, when the aircraft was cleared to land on Runway 10 Center but mistakenly landed on Runway 10 Left instead. This misalignment was the result of multiple small...2024-11-0958 min
Aviation News Talk podcastN831AZ SR22 Crash at Provo, UT and Stall/Spin Prevention Max discusses the crash of N831AZ, a Cirrus SR22 at Provo, Utah. The aircraft was following a slower light sport aircraft in the traffic pattern for runway 13. The Cirrus pilot was instructed to go around after getting too close to the preceding aircraft. During both traffic patterns, the pilot struggled with airspeed management, flying with a constantly decreasing airspeed instead of maintaining a stable approach. On the second attempt, the aircraft stalled during the base-to-final turn and crashed into Utah Lake, possibly entering a spin before impact. He emphasizes the importance of...2024-09-3033 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHow to Legally Mount a Camera to a Plane and Video Tips with Patrick Carter Max talks with Patrick Carter of NflightCam about his journey from running an aerobatic flight school to creating specialized camera systems for aviation. His interest in video recording began nearly 20 years ago when he used a basic camera setup to help a student improve his loops. This experience highlighted the value of video for flight instruction, as it allowed students to debrief and learn more effectively by reviewing their performance on the ground, free from the stress of flying. Patrick has also offered a Promo code for Aviation News Talk listeners. To get 10% off all purchases from...2024-08-3034 min
Aviation News Talk podcastCessna 182 Prop Strike: Interview and Analysis using Garmin G3X data and FlySto.net Max interviews listener Jim about a prop strike incident that occurred while landing his Cessna 182. The conversation covers Jim's flying background, the details of the incident, and the lessons learned. Jim, who began flying in 2012, purchased his Cessna 182 in 2022 and upgraded it with a Garmin G3X system. During a return flight from New Mexico, Jim experienced challenging weather but expected a routine landing. However, a sudden yaw and bank just before touchdown resulted in a prop strike. Using the Garmin G3X data and Flysto.net, Max and Jim analyzed the incident...2024-08-151h 03
Aviation News Talk podcastACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott In this replay of episode #398 of the Aviation Careers Podcast, guest Max Trescott discusses strategies for pilots to stay safe while building flight time toward the 1,500-hour requirement for airline positions. Emphasizing the higher risk associated with general aviation compared to commercial airline flying, Trescott highlights key factors such as the "killing zone" for low-time pilots and the importance of accumulating time in type rather than just total flight hours. He underscores the necessity of a professional attitude, akin to that expected in airline operations, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Trescott...2024-08-0753 min
Aviation News Talk podcastN990PT Cirrus SR22 Fatal Accident at KBHB, Bar Harbor, Maine In this episode, Max discusses the recent fatal crash involving of N990PT, a Cirrus SR22, at Bar Harbor Airport in Maine. The aircraft lost control after an IFR approach in low visibility conditions. He emphasizes the importance of proper decision-making, especially in challenging weather. Max also discusses the risks associated with low weather conditions, such as the need for a reliable alternate airport and the potential dangers of widespread low ceilings. The episode aims to educate pilots on avoiding small mistakes that can lead to major accidents and underscores the importance of...2024-08-0134 min
Aviation News Talk podcastMental Health Issues: What Pilots Need to Know – with Dr. Victor Vogel + GA News Max talks with Dr. Victor Vogel about mental health issues and what pilots need to know when getting a pilot medical certificate. He also talks about how somatogravic illusion nearly brought down Southwest flight 2786, which nearly crashed while flying the missed approach at Lihue, Hawaii. He also discusses two fatal twin engine accidents that occurred this week in Colorado and New York. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max...2024-06-211h 27
Aviation News Talk podcastFAA Reauthorization Effects on Training and DPEs with Jason Blair and Friday Mailbag Special Max interviews Jason Blair about the FAA reauthorization bill and its implications for flight training and pilot certification. And Max reads listener stories and emails. Jason highlights a significant change allowing non-collegiate programs to qualify for restricted ATP certificates through enhanced qualification programs developed by airlines or FAA-approved training centers. This opens new pathways for aspiring pilots outside traditional collegiate programs. He also discusses the bill's focus on workforce development, including a GAO study on the pilot shortage and provisions to streamline the process for pilots training in experimental or limited category aircraft. Notably, the bill includes...2024-06-0150 min
Aviation News Talk podcastProp Safety, Twin Comanche Crash and IFR Listener Stories - A Friday Mailbag Special Max reads a number of listeners stories and emails from listeners. Several of the stories are in response to #328, in which we talked about a tragic aviation accident involving a CFI who purchased his dream airplane, N8924Y, a Piper Twin Comanche, and crashed it on the way home. Listeners share their experience with landing gear problems, Garmin G3000 question, and IFR questions. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you...2024-05-2542 min
Aviation News Talk podcastN84R Beech A36 Crash in KY – Pilot Breaks multiple FAA Rules + GA News Max discusses a tragic accident involved a 55-year-old physician who crashed his Beech A36 aircraft, N84R, at Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport in Harlan, Kentucky, on November 3, 2022. The pilot departed from Knoxville at around 9:32 a.m. with the purpose of attending scheduled appointments at a medical office near the destination airport. Despite low instrument flight conditions at the time of arrival, the pilot did not file a flight plan, communicate with ATC, or receive a weather briefing before departure. Upon arrival in the airport area, he announced over the CTAF his intention to...2024-05-0451 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHow to Get a Job Towing Gliders – Interview Jason Stephens + GA News Max talks with Arizona Soaring President and Chief Flight Instructor Jason Stephens and eight time Nation glider aerobatic champion about what it takes to become a glider towplane pilot. Surprisingly, you can tow gliders with just a Private certificate, though most operators will probably want their prospective tow pilots to have a commercial rating. Most new tow pilots will probably be required to have at least a couple hundred hours of total experience. And since most tow planes are taildraggers, they’ll also need a taildragger endorsement. If you're getting value from this sho...2024-04-2755 min
Aviation News Talk podcastFlying a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet with Max on a long Cross country trip + GA News 316 Flying a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet with Max on a long Cross country trip + GA News 316 Flying a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet with Max on a long Cross country trip + GA ... Host Max Trescott recounts his recent trip in the Vision Jet, a G1 version, with a Patreon supporter who is working towards his type rating. He also talks about the VNAV Direct vertical navigation feature that he rarely uses, but found helpful during the trip. The journey involved flying from Oakland, California to Ann Arbor, Michigan and back, with several considerations such as runway lengths, weather patterns, and fuel efficiency. The decision to fly into Ypsilanti Airport instead of Ann Arbor Municipal Airport is made due to runway length and width concerns, as...2024-02-2458 min
Aviation News Talk podcastVFR into IMC and other Recent Loss of Control Accidents + GA News Max talks about some recent VFR into IMC accidents and other weather-related loss of control accidents. VFR into IMC accidents continue to be a problem for us as GA pilots. Not only are there too many of them, but they also have the highest lethality rate of any accident type, as 90% of these accidents are fatal. They are unique to general aviation, as they are almost non-existent in airline flying. He also talks about how to calculate the bank angle required to get a standard rate turn. If you're getting value from this...2024-01-0450 min
Aviation News Talk podcastTexas Pilatus PC-12 N188PC Crash and Vectors to Final Max talks about the FAA Controller Handbook rules for vectoring aircraft and how it relates to the crash of N188PC, a Pilatus PC-12 that crashed in Texas last week. He also talks about helpful tools in the Garmin G1000, G3000, Perspective and GTN 650 and 750 that you can use to tell if you might be getting a late turn from a controller that may take you through the final approach course. He also talks about how to use Garmin’s Runway Extensions and Track Vector when flying a traffic pattern, so that you never overshoot th...2023-12-2231 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHow to Pass a Checkride and Not Fail Before You Start – interview with DPE Jason Blair Max talks with Jason Blair about the pilot examiner shortage and its impact on checkride delays. We also highlight the importance of proper paperwork and the common reasons for test discontinuation. Next, we delve into the requirements for checkride endorsements and the consequences of missing experience requirements. Jason addresses the misinterpretation of instrument rating requirements and the DPIC requirement for the commercial certificate. Finally, we discuss the qualification process for aircraft and the issues related to un-airworthy aircraft. This conversation covers the importance of documentation and airworthiness, checkride horror stories, maintenance issues and attitude, options for dealing...2023-12-1459 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSR22 Crash Update + Pilot SOP Failures in Three Recent Crashes Max gives an update on the Shelbyville, Indiana SR22 crash on N17DT. A listener witnessed the crash and described the final moments of the flight before the crash. The witness contacted the NTSB to provide a statement. Max also talks about how three pilots’ failures to follow standard operating procedures resulted in fatal crashes. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start wi...2023-12-0736 min
Aviation News Talk podcastCirrus SR22T Crash at Shelbyville, IN and Why the CAPS Parachute Matters Max talks about the fatal crash of a SR22T in Shelbyville, IN and why after an engine, Cirrus pilots are encouraged to use the CAPS parachute rather than glide down to a field. He also talks about why a faster, heavier aircraft has more energy in a crash. He also describes the physics behind why a parachute pull is safer than trying to land in a field. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that l...2023-11-2418 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSan Diego Cessna P210 Crash – Poorly flown ILS and low fuel Max talks about the crash this week of a Cessna P210 in San Diego, and why it crashed. The flight originated in Concord, CA and flew for just over 4 hours to Montgomery Field in San Diego. The aircraft first tried to land at French Valley airport, was high on the approach and went missed. It diverted to Montgomery field to fly the ILS 28R, however the pilot flew about a third of a mile south of the airport, missing the runway. Five minutes after the approach, while climbing for another approach, he ran out of fuel. ATC...2023-11-1730 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSan Diego Cessna 340 Crash – the Perils of not Understanding Circling and Visual Approaches Max talks about why the pilot of a Cessna 340 in San Diego turned right instead of joining the localizer and later crashed. It all came down to the pilot’s lack of understanding of how to fly a circling approach, and his inability to communicate that he’d like to switch to a visual approach. This miscommunication led to a controller sending him back into IMC for a second approach. Sadly, at the time, the pilot was in VMC and was preparing to land. ATC audio provided by LiveATC.net Support the Show by b...2023-11-1627 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSan Diego Cessna 340 Crash Final NTSB Report – Currency and Proficiency Max talks about the final NTSB report results for a Cessna 340 that crashed in IMC while on approach into San Diego. The pilot’s logbook revealed that Instrument Proficiency Checks and Flight Review conducted during the prior year were cursory and did not meet the requirements for issuing those endorsements. Max talks about the problems with pencil whipping flight training and falsifying endorsements. He lists all of the elements required for an IPC, so you can ensure you’re getting all of the training required for an endorsement. ATC audio provided by LiveATC.net Su...2023-11-1435 min
Aviation News Talk podcastBlinded by a Laser Beam: How a Pilot Fought for Justice + GA News Join Max Trescott as he delves into an astonishing real-life story with Jonathan Fay, who was struck by a laser while flying, and against all odds, tracked down the perpetrator. The criminal used a powerful industrial laser to target his aircraft and immediately afterwards, Jonathan could not see any of his instruments. He did succeed in landing, though he had eye damage that lasted for several weeks. Tune in to discover the gripping details of how Jonathan leveraged the vast tools of the internet to unmask the identity of the laser-wielding perpetrator. An...2023-10-121h 01
Aviation News Talk podcastSocial Media Storm: The Tragic Flight of a Kentucky CFI with Catherine Cavagnaro +GA News Max talks with Catherine Cavagnaro about a crash in Kentucky last week that killed a young CFI and his student. The crash was tragic on multiple levels and gathered a lot of attention online because of the CFI’s social media posts made throughout the flight that demeaned the student. The CFI even documented the line of thunderstorms they flew into before the aircraft broke up in flight. We talk about the many things that were wrong about the flight and the need for better CFIs. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed AN...2023-10-0555 min
Aviation News Talk podcastDiamond DA50RG Demo Flight - 300 hp FADEC Jet Fuel Engine Max Trescott test flies the new single engine DA50RG aircraft that was recently certified in the U.S. by Diamond. Diamond has been working on different configurations of the DA50 for over ten years, and the 5-seat DA50RG with retractable landing gear is the first version to be certified and delivered in the U.S. It uses a 300 hp, FADEC controlled engine that runs on Jet A fuel. Base price for theDA50RG is $1,150,000 and options include air conditioning, FIKI, and oxygen. Mentioned on the ShowLifeStyle Aviation Diamond DA50RG POH...2023-09-281h 11
Aviation News Talk podcastFAA Administrator nominee Mike Whitaker interview Max Trescott talked with FAA Administrator nominee Mike Whitaker in 2019 about his former job as FAA Deputy Administrator. Mike talked about that job, about his activity as a Private pilot and his thoughts on NexGen and the future of General Aviation. Mike talked about factors that led to the decline of GA after the 1970s, and his optimism for further growth due to demand for more pilots, the Part 23 rewrite, and new technologies like electric aircraft. He also talked about NextGen, ADS-B, and his prop strike. This is a replay of that 2019 interview. ...2023-09-0839 min
Aviation News Talk podcastAdding a Gyroplane Rating for Fun with Robert Schapiro Max talks with Robert Schapiro about how pilots can add on a gyroplane rating to their certificate. It takes surprisingly few hours for a pilot to add-on a gyroplane rating. He also talks about the accident rates for small airplanes, cars, and motorcycles. And finally he shares four inspirational stories from pilots who have overcome obstacles to get their pilot certificates. Mentioned on the Show Gyro Life, Stevensville, MDRon's Gyros, Searcy, AR Please Support the Show Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you listen, please...2023-09-0646 min
Aviation News Talk podcastFAA Medicals and Unreported Conditions with Dr. Warren Silberman + GA News 289 FAA Medicals and Unreported Conditions with Dr. Warren Silberman + GA News Max talks with Dr. Warren Silberman about an investigation into nearly 5,000 pilots suspected of falsifying their medical records to conceal that they were receiving benefits for mental health disorders and other serious conditions that could make them unfit to fly. Dr. Silberman talks about issues raised by the article, and he also has advice for what you should do BEFORE you go to get your next medical. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their...2023-08-3154 min
Aviation News Talk podcastMastering Non-Towered Airport Operations and Straight-in Approaches with Catherine Cavagnaro Max talks with Catherine Cavagnaro about the new FAA Advisory Circular AC 90-66C on non-towered operations and straight-in approaches. The new Advisory Circular is significantly longer than the previous version, and it places much more emphasis on straight-in approaches. It says “the FAA does not recommend that the pilot execute a straight-in approach for landing, when there are other aircraft in the traffic pattern.” Pilots choosing to execute a straight-in approach do not have a particular priority over other aircraft in the traffic pattern. Pilots “should not use paint schemes or col...2023-08-2544 min
Aviation News Talk podcastFlying Relief to Maui's Wildfire Victims – interview Laurence Balter Max talks with Laurence Balter about how the general aviation community in Hawaii is flying relief supplies to help victims of Maui’s wildfires. The town of Lahaina is served by just a single road, which has closed frequently since the wildfires began a week ago. Electricity and cell phone outages have also hampered relief efforts. Soon after the fires, local Maui pilots began organizing to fly supplies into Kapalua Airport, near Lahaina, but which is closed to most general aviation flights. The pilots received permission to fly into Kapalua, and began flying re...2023-08-1533 min
Aviation News Talk podcastFoggy Night: Unraveling the crash of a Cessna Citation 550 jet at French Valley in Southern California 282 Foggy Night: Unraveling the crash of a Cessna Citation 550 jet at French Valley in Southern California Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you've learned something from the show that made you a safer pilot or pass a checkride, please join the club and support the show! Make a monthly donation via Patreon and get various goodies, or make a one time donation via PayPal. Send us your feedback or comment via email Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of...2023-07-1130 min
Aviation News Talk podcastChecklist Usage, FAA Medical Preparation, & Aging Pilot Solutions: Listener Mail - A Friday Mailbag Special 274 Checklist Usage, FAA Medical Preparation, & Aging Pilot Solutions: Listener Mail - A Friday Mailbag Special Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you listen, please sign up and join the club to support the show! Make a monthly donation via Patreon and get...2023-05-1437 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSpatial Disorientation and SOPs: Analyzing Three Recent Accidents 272 Spatial Disorientation and SOPs: Analyzing Three Recent Accidents Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you listen, please sign up and join the club to support the show! Make a monthly donation via Patreon and get various goodies, or make a one time donation at...2023-04-1725 min
Aviation News Talk podcastWhat Led to Fatal Breakup of a Medevac Pilatus PC-12 in Nevada 267 What Led to Fatal Breakup of a Medevac Pilatus PC-12 in Nevada Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you listen, please sign up and join the club to support the show! Make a monthly donation via Patreon and get various goodies, or make a o...2023-02-2828 min
Aviation News Talk podcastThe Story Behind the Go Around Song – Interview with Singing Pilot Ken Dravis 259 The Story Behind the Go Around Song – Interview with Singing Pilot Ken Dravis Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question...2023-01-0953 min
Aviation News Talk podcastAging Pilot Challenges and Solutions – Dr. Victor Vogel 257 Aging Pilot Challenges and Solutions – Dr. Victor Vogel Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let l...2022-12-2859 min
Aviation News Talk podcastICAO Equipment Codes for FAA Flight Plans with Seth Lake 253 ICAO Equipment Codes for FAA Flight Plans with Seth Lake Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the sh...2022-11-1145 min
Aviation News Talk podcastIFR Safety – What your CFII Didn’t Teach You for the Instrument Rating 249 IFR Safety – What your CFII Didn’t Teach You for the Instrument Rating Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answer...2022-10-0727 min
Aviation News Talk podcastSean D. Tucker on the Bob Hoover Academy High School + GA News 247 Sean D. Tucker on the Bob Hoover Academy High School + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answ...2022-09-161h 07
Aviation News Talk podcastCFII Mock Checkride – Interview with DPE Jason Blair 242 CFII Mock Checkride – Interview with DPE Jason Blair Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let l...2022-08-091h 10
Aviation News Talk podcastWhy Instrument Pilots Don’t File IFR and Crash in IMC + GA News 229 Why Instrument Pilots Don’t File IFR and Crash in IMC + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answ...2022-04-271h 10
Aviation News Talk podcastCFI Mock Checkride, Flight Portion – Interview with DPE Jason Blair226 CFI Mock Checkride, Flight Portion – Interview with DPE Jason Blair Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let l...2022-03-281h 18
Aviation News Talk podcastWhy Textron Purchased Pipistrel with Paul Bertorelli +GA News225 Why Textron Purchased Pipistrel with Paul Bertorelli +GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let liste...2022-03-2258 min
Aviation News Talk podcastUnleaded Fuel G100UL Update - with George Braly + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question u...2022-02-281h 13
Aviation News Talk podcastPilatus PC-12 Crashes in Ocean by North Carolina Killing 8 People + GA News221 Pilatus PC-12 Crashes in Ocean by North Carolina Killing 8 People + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, let...2022-02-231h 09
Aviation News Talk podcastCFI Mock Checkride, Oral Portion - Interview with DPE Jason Blair + GA News219 CFI Mock Checkride, Oral Portion - Interview with DPE Jason Blair + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you’re thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you’d like answered on the show...2022-02-081h 28
Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's18. How technology has changed flying, with Max TrescottAs one of the premier Cirrus flight instructors in the country, Max Trescott has strong opinions about pilots and technology, including: "the debate about the parachute is over" and "the autopilot is the glass cockpit." In this fast-paced episode, Max makes the case that technology has changed and pilots need to change too. He also shares tips for flying stabilized approaches, how to use an iPad to avoid terrain, and why the track vector on glass cockpits is often overlooked. In the "Ready to copy" segment, Max tells us why you're probably pouring oil into your airplane's engine the...2022-02-0133 min
Aviation News Talk podcastCan I Fly Through that Cloud? Types and Turbulence with Dr. Scott Dennstaedt + GA News218 Can I Fly Through that Cloud? Cloud Types and Turbulence with Dr. Scott Dennstaedt + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered o...2022-01-311h 05
Podcasting On A PlaneEpisode 31 | Max Trescott | Cirrus Accident Case StudiesToday we’re going to pick apart a couple of Cirrus crashes, but not just any cirrus crashes. These are serious fatal accidents. In each case, the accident aircraft had a pilot plus 2 passengers. And the reason Max and I are talking about these In particular, is because ATC played an interesting part in each one. Not necessarily a causal one, as we’ll see from the NTSB reports, but the interactions with ATC were key in one way or another in the events leading up to the occurrence. And that’s, of course, where our worlds overlap! Max T...2022-01-221h 09
Aviation News Talk podcastLearjet Crash update, PIREPS made simple with Virga App + GA News 216 Learjet Crash update, PIREPS made simple with Virga App + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on t...2022-01-181h 01
Aviation News Talk podcastWhy You Should Join a Type Club - Interview Catherine Cavagnaro 213 Why You Should Join a Type Club - Interview Catherine Cavagnaro Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners h...2021-12-2750 min
Aviation News Talk podcastRisk Management with Seth Lake 211 Risk Management with Seth Lake Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by re...2021-12-1840 min
Aviation News Talk podcastNew Honeywell Anthem Glass Cockpit - Interview Jason Bialek 209 New Honeywell Anthem Glass Cockpit - Interview Jason Bialek Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you a...2021-11-2235 min
Aviation News Talk podcastCommercial Flight Training, Fly Like a Pro, It’s the Little Things that Count with Catherine Cavagnaro 208 Commercial Flight Training, Fly Like a Pro, It’s the Little Things that Count with Catherine Cavagnaro Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like ans...2021-11-151h 05
Aviation News Talk podcastCessna and Cirrus Seat Rail Incidents and Accidents + GA News 205 Cessna and Cirrus Seat Rail Incidents and Accidents + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear y...2021-10-181h 04
Aviation News Talk podcast13 Recent General Aviation Accidents + GA News 204 13 Recent General Aviation Accidents + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, b...2021-10-1159 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHurricane Ida Relief Efforts: Aerobridge and GA Pilots Helping 201 Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts: Aerobridge and GA Pilots Helping Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Just select a contribution level, and enter your credit card number. Send us an email If you have a q...2021-09-0328 min
Aviation News Talk podcastPilot Induced Oscillations with Catherine Cavagnaro + GA News with Rob Mark 198 Pilot Induced Oscillations with Catherine Cavagnaro + GA News with Rob Mark Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners h...2021-08-051h 03
Aviation News Talk podcastHow to Lean for Takeoff with High Density Altitude + Recent Accidents 197 How to Lean for Takeoff with High Density Altitude + Recent Accidents Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question us...2021-07-3138 min
Aviation News Talk podcastDensity Altitude and Mountain Flying – Interview Colin Aro 196 Density Altitude and Mountain Flying – Interview Colin Aro Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the...2021-07-2653 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHero Pilot Avoids Houses in Fatal Plane Crash – Brad Launchpad Marzari 194 Hero Pilot Avoids Houses in Fatal Plane Crash – Brad Launchpad Marzari Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let...2021-07-0735 min
Aviation News Talk podcastAvoiding Takeoff Emergencies with Flying Magazine’s Rob Mark 192 Avoiding Takeoff Emergencies with Flying Magazine’s Rob Mark Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask...2021-06-1457 min
Aviation News Talk podcastKing Air 350 Crash Analysis with Seth Lake + GA News 190 King Air 350 Crash Analysis with Seth Lake + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you a...2021-06-011h 03
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic TalkOB179: PIC Talk with Max TrescottEpisode 179 Show Notes Topic of the show: Special guest co-host Max Trescott joins us today! Pilot in command (PIC) skills development begins with primary training and never ends. What tips do AG, RH, and Max share to help pilots become better decision makers and safer aviators? We also discuss runway changes, noise abatement responsibilities, and some ATC phraseology. Sad news: Pik-n-Pig restaurant at BQ1 airport burned down. If you’d like to help them out, please consider donating using this Go Fund Me link and thank you! https://www.gofundme.com/f/suppor...2021-05-311h 16
Aviation News Talk podcastNine Lessons from Cirrus Midair Collision over Denver 188 Nine Lessons from Cirrus Midair Collision over Denver Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask t...2021-05-1850 min
UAV News TalkDrone SoccerGet ready for drone soccer! Also, a heavy lift unmanned rotorcraft, David get’s to say “attritable” again, making a drone invisible, a drone ground station for the military, the sound of the Mars helicopter, drones and avigation easements, flinging drones off an aircraft carrier, and Chicago’s secret drone program.UAV NewsColorado to host nation’s first ‘drone soccer’ tournamentsIn this educational “e-sport” from United States Drone Soccer, participants learn to build, program, fly, and repair drones. The racing drones are surrounded by plastic exoskeletons and the game is played in a netted arena. Ea...2021-05-1538 min
Aviation News Talk podcastWhat Pilots Need to Know about Hearing Loss – Dr. Greg Van + GA News 187 What Pilots Need to Know about Hearing Loss – Dr. Greg Van + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let...2021-05-111h 11
Aviation News Talk podcastAviation News of the Weird with Flying Magazine’s Rob Mark Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. ...2021-05-031h 05
Aviation News Talk podcastBoeing Test Pilot Has IFR Engine Out Emergency in a Beech Bonanza 184 Boeing Test Pilot Has IFR Engine Out Emergency in a Beech Bonanza Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let l...2021-04-1956 minUAV News TalkOptionally PilotedOptionally piloted firefighting helicopters, was it a jetpack or a manikin on a drone, the Amazon Prime Air exemption with conditions, Japan Airlines interest in drones, UAS RF spectrum news, and using a drone to deliver a spare part to a drilling platform.UAV NewsTaking the Fight to the NightFighting wildfires is dangerous at night and typically aerial firefighting is suspended. However, optionally piloted aircraft could be a solution. Kaman Corp. is converting its conventionally piloted K-MAX heavy-lift helicopter to be optionally piloted. Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky Aviation company is developing th...2020-09-0435 minUAV News TalkDrawing with DronesPhotographs drawn with a drone, a General Atomics SkyGuardian demonstration flight, an electric flying car racing series, a proposal for a drone emoji, 5G drones and networks, using drones while on quarantine, and autonomous resupply for the military.UAV NewsDrawing With Drones Over the Salt Flats of BoliviaProfessional photographer Reubin Wu is using LED-equipped drones to make amazing photographs at the salt flats in Bolivia. For some images, Wu uses light from the drone to illuminate the subject. For others, he “draws” shapes in a time exposure. He calls them aeroglyphs.2020-04-1131 minUAV News TalkProposal to Type Certify UASThe FAA proposal to type-certify UAS, autonomous EA-18G Growlers, surveillance with drones in China, no Remote ID NPRM extension, DoD counter-UAS contract, an unmanned kit for the K-Max, delivering ice cream, and an arrest for busting the Super Bowl TFR.UAV NewsHow Does the FAA Aircraft Certification Process Affect UAVs?The FAA proposes to type certify unmanned aircraft the same way they certify manned aircraft. Criticism has arisen because of the long, complicated, and expensive process can only be met by large companies. Type Certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems is the ru...2020-02-0833 min
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic TalkOB80: Bay Area Flying With Max TrescottEpisode 80 show notes Topic of the Show: An interview with Max Trescott, author of Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook, 2008 CFI Of The Year, and a Cirrus Platinum CSIP. We discuss general aviation flying in the San Francisco Bay Area and VFR vs IFR practice approaches. Afterwards, AG and RH get to some more listener feedback and answer your questions! Aviation News Talk podcast episodes mentioned in the interview. Epiosde 087: Night IFR Electrical Failure: ATC And A Cell Phone Save A Doctor – Interview With Controller Phil Enis. On Super Bowl...2019-07-081h 20UAV News TalkKashmir World FoundationPrincess Aliyah Pandolfi from the Kashmir World Foundation is our guest. We spoke with her at the Innovations in Flight Family Day and Outdoor Aviation Display, held June 15, 2019, at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.This annual event is held the Saturday before Father’s Day. Besides the museum exhibits, a number of commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft fly in for the day. There are also special exhibitors throughout the museum providing information and activities.The Kashmir World Foundation promotes wildlife education and conservation, often utilizing drones...2019-06-2127 min
Aviation News Talk podcastHow to Become an Airline Pilot – Interview with Aviation Industry Careers Coach Carl Valeri108 How to Become an Airline Pilot – Interview with Aviation Industry Career Coach Carl Valeri Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email - http://www.sjflight.com/Forms/inquiry.htm If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Su...2019-05-151h 09UAV News TalkFixed-Wing Drone SwarmFAA approves a fixed-wing drone swarm, firefighting drones under development, young girls trained to fly drones, costs of Gatwick incursions, mimicking a bat, and drones blamed for airliner problems.UAV NewsOSU receives first FAA authorization to fly unmanned aircraft in groupsOklahoma State University received FAA approval to fly drone swarms in the national airspace. Up to twenty drones can be operated by one pilot with visual observers. The Unmanned Systems Research Institute at OSU has been conducting research on this for four years using fixed-wing aircraft.UAE aims to...2019-03-2930 minUAV News TalkGiving ThanksDavid and Max take the week off due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. We want to say “thank you!” to all our listeners around the world, as well as to our sponsors. Special thanks to @dronemama for working so hard to produce quality show notes each week.All the best,David and Max2017-11-2402 minUAV News TalkSmith College Drone ClassMax and @dronemama visit Smith College and talk to the summer drone class, 3DR and DJI join resources, drones assist with invasive snakes, Farmers Insurance expands the use of UAS, and a drone privacy spat on Twitter.Drone Class at Smith CollegeMax spoke to the SSEP Drone Class at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. The class is part of the College’s Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP), a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering, and medicine. High school students from across the United States and abroad do hands...2017-08-0529 minUAV News TalkLooking Back and Looking AheadA look back at the first 200 episodes and a peek into topics that might get our attention in the future, including regulatory actions that result from FAA reauthorization.To celebrate the 200th episode, David and Max take a step back from the usual format and reminisce about the issues that were important when the podcast started in 2013. The main topic then was whether or not to call them “drones.” We look at how the unmanned aircraft landscape has changed since the first episode, and speculate about the topics we’ll be talking about in the future. One of tho...2017-06-3038 min
The Nicnac PodcastFSRideAlong SE 3 EP 13 Max Trescott and GA Flying in Glass CockpitsIn this episode I talk with Max Trescott of Airplane Geeks fame about General Aviation, Glass Cockpits and using simulation for training About Max Trescott Max Trescott is a full time flight instructor. He’s a Cirrus Platinum CSIP instructor, and specializes in teaching in Cirrus Aircraft. He started flying at age 15 and finished his pilot certificate in college. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering, Psychology, and a MBA. He spent 25 years working in sales and marketing for Hewlett-Packard. He lives in Mountain View, California in Silicon Valley. Twelve years ago he...2017-05-1744 minThe Nicnac PodcastFSRideAlong SE 3 EP 13 Max Trescott and GA Flying in Glass CockpitsIn this episode I talk with Max Trescott of Airplane Geeks fame about General Aviation, Glass Cockpits and using simulation for training About Max Trescott Max Trescott is a full time flight instructor. He’s a Cirrus Platinum CSIP instructor, and specializes in teaching in Cirrus Aircraft. He started flying at age 15 and finished his pilot certificate in college. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering, Psychology, and a MBA. He spent 25 years working in sales and marketing for Hewlett-Packard. He lives in Mountain View, California in Silicon Valley. Twelve years ago he...2017-05-1744 minUAV News TalkDrone World Expo 2016 ReviewA report on Drone World Expo, held November 15-16, 2016, in San Jose, California.GuestMax Trescott attended Drone World Expo 2016 and brings us his observations from the show.Max tells us about the makeup of the attendees and the keynote panel. We hear a clip from the keynote where moderator Gretchen West of Hogan Lovells asks Ingo Piroth (IBM North America GTM Lead Partner, IBM Innovation & Emerging Tech, IBM Global Business Services) to offer some examples of the more forward thinking use cases and what people need to be looking out for. Ingo beli...2016-11-2533 minUAV News TalkTaking the FAA Online UAS Training CourseWe talk with a Part 61 pilot who has successfully completed the FAA UAS online training course. We also look at consumer drone vulnerabilities, the threats that drones represent to aviation, using big data to develop a contextual route-plan for autonomous drones, a globe-trotting drone racer, and flying drones in public parks.Part 107The new small drone rule for non-hobbyists (also known as Part 107) becomes effective August 29, 2016. The person flying a drone must have a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating, or be directly supervised by someone with that certificate.To qualify...2016-08-2035 minUAV News TalkA Proposed “Micro UAS” Drone CategoryDavid, Max, and guest Tim Trott (“The Drone Professor”) try their hand at broadcasting a live episode. We discuss the Micro UAS amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill, another lawsuit challenging the FAA right to require drone registration, and the results of two UAV criminal cases.NewsA Giant Step for Micro DronesOn February 11, 2016, Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis introduced a micro UAS operations amendment [PDF] to H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. The amendment would add a new “Micro UAS operations” section to Chapter 455 of title 49, United States Code, and p...2016-02-2024 minUAV News TalkDrone Defense SystemsAnti-drone systems and shooting down drones, more legislation from California, the authority to control the airspace, the FAA clamps down on R/C and drone clubs in Washington, D.C., formation flying, drones in television and film, stealth UAVs, and the B4UFLY app.And now, for something completely different…Instead of recording this episode over Skype for an audio program, we tried a bit of an experiment and recorded a video show live on Blab.im with an audience participating.Blab is a service where you schedule a video show on the topi...2016-01-1650 minUAV News TalkUAS Industry Days 2015A first report on UAS Industry Days 2015 with the keynote by Lisa Ellman and an interview with Lawrence Brinker.NUAIR Alliance and Empire State Chapter of AUVSI Second Annual UAS Industry Days: Collaboration for InnovationHeld September 22-23, 2015 at the NUAIR Alliance Hangar and at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Events Center in New York, this conference offered speakers, exhibits, flight demonstrations, and networking opportunities.David, Max, @dronemama, and @ProfVanderhoof attended the event, conducted a number of interviews, and recorded the presentations. This episode we bring you the conference keynote presentation and also...2015-09-261h 05UAV News TalkUAS Traffic ManagementObservations from the NASA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Traffic Management Convention, including the Amazon Prime Air proposal for drone traffic management.GuestMax Trescott attended the NASA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Traffic Management Convention (or UTM) and gives us his impressions of the event. Max is a general aviation pilot, a certified flight instructor, an aviation author, and a glass cockpit expert. He also flies quadcopters.DiscussionThe UTM convention was an opportunity for NASA and others to share their visions for managing low altitude commercial drone traffic. Presentations were given by...2015-08-0331 minUAV News TalkGuns on DronesA weaponized quadcopter, shooting down drones, legislation that would permit disabling drones, and nine ways to not be an idiot.GuestMax Trescott joins the conversation. Max is a GA pilot, a certified flight instructor, aviation author, a glass cockpit expert, and a budding drone pilot.NewsHandgun-firing drone appears legal in video, but FAA, police probe furtherFather Says ‘Flying Gun’ Drone Video Broke No LawsAbout that handgun-firing droneViral Video Of Gun-Firing Drone Renews Interest In Legal RestrictionsAn 18-year old C...2015-08-0130 minUAV News TalkLooking Back and Looking AheadWe look back at the first 100 episodes, and ahead to the next 100. We also talk with Curator Roger Connor from the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum.The First 100 EpisodesThe UAV Digest was started as a spinoff of the Airplane Geeks podcast, with Episode #1 published on August 16, 2013. David and Max wanted to explore the exploding unmanned aircraft industry and communicate the positive uses for “drones.”Early conversation topics included the desire of many to begin commercial operations in areas such as real estate, precision agriculture, search and rescue, disasters and humanitarian relief, package...2015-06-2732 minUAV News TalkEvan Ulrich and his RoboSeed UAVWhile at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Become a Pilot Day, David and Max were fortunate to have a conversation with Dr. Evan Ulrich about his “RoboSeed,” a monocopter UAV.We talked with Evan about the design, how it works, the control method, and future applications. Open up his RoboSeed website or visit the RoboSeed YouTube channel, have a look, then listen to this episode.2014-07-0124 minUAV News TalkRoger Connor Curates UAVs at the SmithsonianWhile at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Become a Pilot Day, David and Max spoke with Roger Connor, who curates the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.In this recorded conversation with Roger, we talk about the history of UAV’s and how the Museum selects aircraft for display. The Museum exhibits include a number of Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, including the QH-50 Dash, MQ-1L, and Dark Star.We also learn about planned future exhibits, and Roger is beginning to explore the possibility of adding a DJI Phantom or Phantom 2 to the National Collection. He would l...2014-06-2421 minUAV News TalkIt used to be UFOs, now it’s UAVsAUVSI’s Unmanned Systems 2014 conference and trade show, a drone narrowly misses a commercial flight, and hack-proof UAS software from DARPA.Guest: Bob Schmidt, President, UAV Propulsion Tech.AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems 2014 conference and trade show was held in Orlando, Florida May 12-15, 2014. Bob attended and he offers his perspectives on the event. Follow Bob on Twitter as @Schmidtproducts.The News:Drone just missed turbo-prop over Perth military airspaceA De Havilland Dash 8-300 turbo-prop on approach to Perth Airport encountered a strobe light coming towards them. After taking evasive act...2014-05-3030 minUAV News TalkUAV Engines, Servos, Parachutes, and BobThis Episode:Guest Bob Schmidt is President, UAV Propulsion Tech, a U.S. technical sales rep firm that markets German and Australian technology into the U.S. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle market. We talk about A Mexico Mayor buying drones, the secret RQ-180, a sub-launched stealth, and drones that heal themselves.UAV Propulsion Tech solutions include consumer off the shelf (COTs) and custom propulsion and servo solutions, as well as rescue/recovery parachute solutions that protect high value air vehicle and payload assets. Companies represented are: Orbital Australia and Hirth Motors for propulsion systems, Volz Servos for ac...2013-12-1431 minUAV News TalkUAS for Good, Bad, and the ImprobableThis Episode:Using a drone to smuggle contraband into a prison, learn to fly unmanned vehicles at a University, UAV privacy laws carve out drones as a special case, drones are blocked even for humanitarian purposes, the Amazon.com vision for UAS, and how to hack a drone.The News:Drones used to try to smuggle contraband into jailPrison guards, probably among the most perceptive people, noticed a hexacopter over Calhoun State Prison in Georgia. Four people were arrested after the drone was found in a car with some tobacco...2013-12-0729 min