Airplane Geeks Podcast » General Aviation http://www.airplanegeeks.com Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we\'re talking about it. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:17:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 2008-2009 airplanegeeks@gmail.com (Airplane Geeks) airplanegeeks@gmail.com (Airplane Geeks) aviation 1440 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/ag_logo_144_144.png Airplane Geeks Podcast http://www.airplanegeeks.com 144 144 Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we are talking about it. Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we are talking about it. Aviation, Airplane, Airline, Flying, Pilot Airplane Geeks Airplane Geeks airplanegeeks@gmail.com no no Episode 181 – Craig Fuller from AOPA http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2012/01/17/episode-181-craig-fuller-from-aopa/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2012/01/17/episode-181-craig-fuller-from-aopa/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:10:10 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1641 Craig Fuller in the 1998 Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1A

Guest Craig Fuller is President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). We talk about the U.S. Government proposal to charge $100 per flight for flights in controlled airspace, Representative Mike Pompeo’s America Flies petition, NextGen Air Traffic Control, EU ETS, and other topics.

The week’s aviation news:

David’s Aircraft of the Week is the O2U Corsair.

In this week’s Australia Desk report: Reality TV pilot in trouble with CASA, Australian registered Beechcraft Debonaires & Bonanzas affected by a serious airworthiness directive, Miranda Kerr is the latest celebrity promoter for Qantas, ex Qantas bean counter suggests a “fat tax” for larger airline passengers.

Find more from Grant and Steve at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks to Pele Johnson, a frequent business traveller across the Atlantic. Pele often gets the chance to travel business or first class and so we ask him what its like (because not many of us get to do this) and which of the two major British carriers he prefers to fly with. He’s a photographer and a talented guitar player. Maybe you have heard him play. Listen in and find out.

You can find Pele on Twitter as @denhelderstudio, on the web at www.denhelderphotography.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/denhelderphotography. Pieter can be found on Twitter as @Nascothornet or at the XTP Media’s Facebook Page.

Mentioned in the episode:

Other listener submissions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2012/01/17/episode-181-craig-fuller-from-aopa/feed/ 3 1:43:28 Guest Craig Fuller is President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). We talk about the U.S. Government proposal to charge $100 per flight for flights in controlled airspace, Representative Mike Pompeo’s America Flies [...] Guest Craig Fuller is President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). We talk about the U.S. Government proposal to charge $100 per flight for flights in controlled airspace, Representative Mike Pompeo’s America Flies petition, NextGen Air Traffic Control, EU ETS, and other topics. The week’s aviation news: White House: ‘Why we need aviation user fees’ Pompeo unveils general aviation campaign US Chamber says NextGen ATC should be ‘top priority’ David’s Aircraft of the Week is the O2U Corsair. In this week’s Australia Desk report: Reality TV pilot in trouble with CASA, Australian registered Beechcraft Debonaires & Bonanzas affected by a serious airworthiness directive, Miranda Kerr is the latest celebrity promoter for Qantas, ex Qantas bean counter suggests a “fat tax” for larger airline passengers. Find more from Grant and Steve at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks to Pele Johnson, a frequent business traveller across the Atlantic. Pele often gets the chance to travel business or first class and so we ask him what its like (because not many of us get to do this) and which of the two major British carriers he prefers to fly with. He’s a photographer and a talented guitar player. Maybe you have heard him play. Listen in and find out. You can find Pele on Twitter as @denhelderstudio, on the web at www.denhelderphotography.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/denhelderphotography. Pieter can be found on Twitter as @Nascothornet or at the XTP Media’s Facebook Page. Mentioned in the episode: America Flies Geveral Aviation Serves America No big changes in air show safety rules likely Other listener submissions: Transparent Pricing at Thromby Air Airport Love: Passengers Get Christmas Surprise in Quebec So Many Errors: The Runway Incursion of United 1448 Aircraft maker set to land elsewhere Maine gov still hopeful of landing Kestrel, says ‘we’re ready to make this happen’ Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. AOPA, carbon, trading, flight, training, Flying, Green, General, Aviation, user, fees Airplane Geeks no no Episode 150 – John and Martha King http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:29:30 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1318 Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs

Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs

Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots.

The week’s aviation news:

In the Australia Desk from Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron, they propose to produce a themed report for AusDesk episode 100. Listeners can submit theme ideas to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter speaks with Steve and Max. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet.

Mentions:

Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/feed/ 5 1:46:05 Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots. The week’s [...] Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots. The week’s aviation news: Wife takes over plane when pilot-husband can’t fly Millville air show to skip acts such as Blue Angels in the future British and French Attack Helicopters Conduct First Attacks in Libya Pilots Union Seeks Vote at JetBlue Braathens Leasing orders 10 CSeries twinjets for Sweden’s Malmo In the Australia Desk from Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron, they propose to produce a themed report for AusDesk episode 100. Listeners can submit theme ideas to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter speaks with Steve and Max. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet. Mentions: Airship Ventures Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. The NTSB’s Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements NTSB Faults Pilot, But Unclear About Final Moments Of Stevens Crash Richard Heene’s Flying Saucer up for Auction for Charity. Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 147 – Todd McClamroch’s Flight Blog http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/17/episode-147-todd-mcclamrochs-flight-blog/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/17/episode-147-todd-mcclamrochs-flight-blog/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 02:38:17 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1273 QF-4E phantom of 82d Aerial Target Sqd Part of USAF Heritage Flight

Todd McClamroch from My Flight Blog.com is our guest this episode. Todd’s site is one of the longest running General Aviation blogs around, and has been featured in the press including Wall Street Journal, AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training Magazine. We talk about reasons for the high dropout rate among student pilots, including the lack of inclusion in pilot communities, the role of the CFI and mentors in helping students complete their flight training, and the the value of events for students. You can follow Todd on Twitter at @MyFlightBlog.

Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live.

Normally, FlightTime Radio runs for an hour, but we’re going to buy a second hour of air time for this event. You can help by making a small donation to buy another hour of time for aviation greatness on the radio station. See http://www.airplanegeeks.com/send-the-airplane-geeks-to-washington/ for more information.

The week’s aviation news:

Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast provide an interesting Australia Desk Report with Stephen Force from the Airspeed podcast. Be sure to check out the Acrocamp site to follow the progress of that documentary film. The Plane Crazy Down Under podcast is on Twitter at @pcdu, Steve at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson talks with Diego López-Salazar from the Spanish aviation podcast AeroPodcast about the strength of Spanish airlines and if the threat of striking airport workers has finally subisided in Spain. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet and Diego at
@dlopezsalazar.

Mentions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/17/episode-147-todd-mcclamrochs-flight-blog/feed/ 8 1:50:42 Todd McClamroch from My Flight Blog.com is our guest this episode. Todd’s site is one of the longest running General Aviation blogs around, and has been featured in the press including Wall Street Journal, AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training [...] Todd McClamroch from My Flight Blog.com is our guest this episode. Todd’s site is one of the longest running General Aviation blogs around, and has been featured in the press including Wall Street Journal, AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training Magazine. We talk about reasons for the high dropout rate among student pilots, including the lack of inclusion in pilot communities, the role of the CFI and mentors in helping students complete their flight training, and the the value of events for students. You can follow Todd on Twitter at @MyFlightBlog. Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live. Normally, FlightTime Radio runs for an hour, but we’re going to buy a second hour of air time for this event. You can help by making a small donation to buy another hour of time for aviation greatness on the radio station. See http://www.airplanegeeks.com/send-the-airplane-geeks-to-washington/ for more information. The week’s aviation news: Number of ILFC tardy customers doubled in 1st qtr Delayed by bigotry? No explanation for ‘outbreak of insanity’ on planes FAA updates proposed air carrier crew training rules GA Avgas Coalition Vows To Fight Avgas Lawsuit General Aviation Shipments Continue to Decline Firebird intelligence gathering aircraft makes pilots an optional extra Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast provide an interesting Australia Desk Report with Stephen Force from the Airspeed podcast. Be sure to check out the Acrocamp site to follow the progress of that documentary film. The Plane Crazy Down Under podcast is on Twitter at @pcdu, Steve at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson talks with Diego López-Salazar from the Spanish aviation podcast AeroPodcast about the strength of Spanish airlines and if the threat of striking airport workers has finally subisided in Spain. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet and Diego at @dlopezsalazar. Mentions: The American Helicopter Society Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition AeroVironment Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 140 – Are You an Airplanista?? http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/03/22/episode-140-are-you-an-airplanista-2/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/03/22/episode-140-are-you-an-airplanista-2/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:19:56 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1207 Cirrus SR22-GTSx G3

Guest Dan Pimentel is the publisher of Airplanista Magazine, a high quality, monthly online magazine targeted to general and business aviation. Dan was the man behind Av8rdan’s World of Flying blog, and has written articles for AOPA Pilot Magazine, InFlight USA, Atlantic Flyer, and National Speed Sport News. He’s also a frequent speaker at Oshkosh and aviation clubs and organizations, and he’s an instrumented-rated private pilot. Dan Tweets as @Airplanista.

Also joining us is Brian Foley to talk about his effort to create a counter-offer for Cirrus Aircraft through a group of American investors. You can find Brian at Brian Foley Associates where General Aviation management advisors focus on market research, industry analysis and forecasting, strategic marketing plans, new product evaluation and positioning, due diligence and transaction support.

Along the way, David Vanderhoof offers an outstanding overview of the current military aviation action in Libya.

We have the Australia Desk Report by Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and Pieter Johnson’s Across the Pond segment.

The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

Bonus:

Follow our new Twitter lists for some seriously great content by some of the best folks in aviation:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/03/22/episode-140-are-you-an-airplanista-2/feed/ 0 1:47:02 Guest Dan Pimentel is the publisher of Airplanista Magazine, a high quality, monthly online magazine targeted to general and business aviation. Dan was the man behind Av8rdan’s World of Flying blog, and has written articles for AOPA Pilot Mag[...] Guest Dan Pimentel is the publisher of Airplanista Magazine, a high quality, monthly online magazine targeted to general and business aviation. Dan was the man behind Av8rdan’s World of Flying blog, and has written articles for AOPA Pilot Magazine, InFlight USA, Atlantic Flyer, and National Speed Sport News. He’s also a frequent speaker at Oshkosh and aviation clubs and organizations, and he’s an instrumented-rated private pilot. Dan Tweets as @Airplanista. Also joining us is Brian Foley to talk about his effort to create a counter-offer for Cirrus Aircraft through a group of American investors. You can find Brian at Brian Foley Associates where General Aviation management advisors focus on market research, industry analysis and forecasting, strategic marketing plans, new product evaluation and positioning, due diligence and transaction support. Along the way, David Vanderhoof offers an outstanding overview of the current military aviation action in Libya. We have the Australia Desk Report by Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and Pieter Johnson’s Across the Pond segment. The week’s aviation news: Coming Soon: General Aviation in China Aviation consultant hoping to keep Cirrus Design an American company Foley Organizes Cirrus Counter-Offer Earthquake Exposes Risks To Supply Chain Operational Planning for Libya’s No-Fly Zone Continues Mentions: Loofbourrow – Private investment banking. TarmacLimits.com – Impact of Three-Hour Tarmac Delay Rules and Fines On Passenger Travel Time and Welfare. The Cockpit Chronicles and the Renewed Pilot Blog , recommended by listener Jusus. Jarrett’s YouTube channel with a video picture presentation from his first plane spotting trip. Bonus: Listen: Secret Libya Psyops, Caught by Online Sleuths. Follow our new Twitter lists for some seriously great content by some of the best folks in aviation: http://twitter.com/airplanegeeks/hosts for podcast hosts and contributors. http://twitter.com/airplanegeeks/guests for guests on the Airplane Geeks podcast who tweet. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 131 – News, Listener Mail, and Politics http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/18/episode-131-news-listener-mail-and-politics/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/18/episode-131-news-listener-mail-and-politics/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:21:31 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1101 AmSafe

Max, Rob, Dan, and David discuss the week’s aviation news and spend time with listener mail. Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have a great Australia Desk Report, and Pieter Johnson brings the European perspective with his Across the Pond segment.

The week’s aviation news:

Listener mail:

Seventeen year old Nick looks forward to being a commercial pilot. Keith introduces us to the HowItFlies.com aircraft directory. Jim asks about downloadable Airplane Geeks segments. Jordan has some questions about 787 delays and Boeing’s strategy. John points out the flight of the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter. Dawson explains PAPI lights. Alex comments on American security paranoia. Another Alex says the U.S. Government needs to chill out. Micah reports on the improving health of Harriet and her desire to fly away.

Mentions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/18/episode-131-news-listener-mail-and-politics/feed/ 9 1:39:35 Max, Rob, Dan, and David discuss the week’s aviation news and spend time with listener mail. Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have a great Australia Desk Report, and Pieter Johnson brings the European perspective with h[...] Max, Rob, Dan, and David discuss the week’s aviation news and spend time with listener mail. Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have a great Australia Desk Report, and Pieter Johnson brings the European perspective with his Across the Pond segment. The week’s aviation news: IndiGo Plans Overseas Flights From India in August After Record Jet Order Airbus and Boeing struggle with credibility again Delta Air Plans to Order 200 Narrow-Body Jets, Seeks Options for 200 More Report: Boeing will launch 737 replacement in 2011 or 2012 The Big Guys Finish Last in 2010 Airline Rankings Qantas Airways DFW flights are real. Really. NTSB Study Finds AmSafe Seatbelt Airbags Reduce Injuries in General Aviation Aircraft Accidents Listener mail: Seventeen year old Nick looks forward to being a commercial pilot. Keith introduces us to the HowItFlies.com aircraft directory. Jim asks about downloadable Airplane Geeks segments. Jordan has some questions about 787 delays and Boeing’s strategy. John points out the flight of the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter. Dawson explains PAPI lights. Alex comments on American security paranoia. Another Alex says the U.S. Government needs to chill out. Micah reports on the improving health of Harriet and her desire to fly away. Mentions: HowItFlies.com Aero Society Channel, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s online media channel. NTSB Update On Jackson Hole B-757 Runway Overrun Incident Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 89 – The Greatest Challenge to Women Pilots http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/16/episode-89-the-greatest-challenge-to-women-pilots/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/16/episode-89-the-greatest-challenge-to-women-pilots/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:12:53 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=684

Amy Laboda joins as the guest for this episode. Amy is an aviation writer, Editor in Chief for Aviation for Women, the official publication of Women in Aviation International, and she’s an instrument-rated commercial pilot, and an instructor. Amy lives and breathes aviation and we chat with her on a range of topics.

Also, David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation segment, and Courtney returns with a wild Wisky Tango Foxtrot.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/16/episode-89-the-greatest-challenge-to-women-pilots/feed/ 4 1:35:16 Amy Laboda joins as the guest for this episode. Amy is an aviation writer, Editor in Chief for Aviation for Women, the official publication of Women in Aviation International, and she’s an instrument-rated commercial pilot, and an instructor.[...] Amy Laboda joins as the guest for this episode. Amy is an aviation writer, Editor in Chief for Aviation for Women, the official publication of Women in Aviation International, and she’s an instrument-rated commercial pilot, and an instructor. Amy lives and breathes aviation and we chat with her on a range of topics. EU Warns On Protectionism As Northrop/EADS Drop USAF Bid Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal Airlines More Likely to Cancel Flights to Avoid Fines Unified brand name for Republic, Frontier and Midwest airlines set for April FAA Renames GA Magazine, Readies Stand Down Also, David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation segment, and Courtney returns with a wild Wisky Tango Foxtrot. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 87 – A Most Unusual Family http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/02/episode-87-a-most-unusual-family/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/02/episode-87-a-most-unusual-family/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:27:08 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=662 Pratt & Whitney fan drive gear system for the GTF engines

Jill Rutan Hoffman is a pilot, author of two aviation books (First Flights and Oshkosh Memories), and she comes from a family of aviation dreamers. Her father, Dick Rutan, piloted the Voyager aircraft around the world non-stop, and her uncle, Burt Rutan, designed the Voyager, SpaceShipOne which won the Ansari X-Prize, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, and many others. Jill joins us to talk the week’s aviation news and her aviation experiences.

Also making an appearance is Kim Welch, an Airplane Geeks listener and frequent commenter on our content. We’d heard so much from Kim that we decided to get him on the show.

David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation segment, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/03/02/episode-87-a-most-unusual-family/feed/ 2 1:49:21 Jill Rutan Hoffman is a pilot, author of two aviation books (First Flights and Oshkosh Memories), and she comes from a family of aviation dreamers. Her father, Dick Rutan, piloted the Voyager aircraft around the world non-stop, and her uncle, Burt[...] Jill Rutan Hoffman is a pilot, author of two aviation books (First Flights and Oshkosh Memories), and she comes from a family of aviation dreamers. Her father, Dick Rutan, piloted the Voyager aircraft around the world non-stop, and her uncle, Burt Rutan, designed the Voyager, SpaceShipOne which won the Ansari X-Prize, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, and many others. Jill joins us to talk the week’s aviation news and her aviation experiences. Also making an appearance is Kim Welch, an Airplane Geeks listener and frequent commenter on our content. We’d heard so much from Kim that we decided to get him on the show. The Last Four Minutes of Air France Flight 447 Kim Kardashian outs air marshal via Twitter General aviation offers a reminder of vulnerability New air traffic control technology could mark a revolution in travel efficiency Will Northrop Grumman bid on tanker? Republic Airways Holdings Becomes First North American Customer for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft with Order for up to 80 Airliners Bombardier’s Win May Prod Airbus, Boeing to Upgrade Engines David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation segment, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 81 – Allen on Private Jets http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:27:16 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=600 Gulfstream G100

Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities in Smyrna and Nashville, Tennessee. He also writes at the Plane Conversations blog which offers content about private jet travel.

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/feed/ 4 1:29:42 Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities [...] Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities in Smyrna and Nashville, Tennessee. He also writes at the Plane Conversations blog which offers content about private jet travel. Air Force Brings Order To Haiti Airport Airlines organizing Haiti earthquake aid Tighter airline security could increase business jet use U.S. Airlines May Raise Fares, Fees Further in 2010 Profit Bid Government fixes up airline gripe site David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 74 – Joshua on Airports http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/24/episode-74-joshua-on-airports/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/24/episode-74-joshua-on-airports/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:55:01 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=522 900lx_4a

Our guest this episode is Joshua Abramson, he’s the Airport Manager at Winchester Municipal Airport, and also an aviation advisor for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) which carries out applied research on problems that are shared by airport operating agencies. We talk with Josh about issues of concern to regional airports. His website is Airport Solution, which is home of the Airport Executive blog.

The news:

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation. His links this week are The Flying Clippers and Pan Am Clipper Flying Boats.

We also have Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast with their Australia Desk report. The guys sent along a second bonus clip that we found very funny and think you’ll enjoy. We also have some listener mail.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line:  (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/24/episode-74-joshua-on-airports/feed/ 3 1:37:22 Our guest this episode is Joshua Abramson, he’s the Airport Manager at Winchester Municipal Airport, and also an aviation advisor for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) which carries out applied research on problems that are shar[...] Our guest this episode is Joshua Abramson, he’s the Airport Manager at Winchester Municipal Airport, and also an aviation advisor for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) which carries out applied research on problems that are shared by airport operating agencies. We talk with Josh about issues of concern to regional airports. His website is Airport Solution, which is home of the Airport Executive blog. The news: Airbus, Boeing wooing United Airlines for plane order Virgin America Sees Ownership Shift Over 10% With New Investors American Airlines ups the ante in battle with Delta over JAL Seeking FAA funds, airport hopes sale fares lure fliers Metro Airport Explores Wind Power American’s flight attendants stage mock strike David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation. His links this week are The Flying Clippers and Pan Am Clipper Flying Boats. We also have Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast with their Australia Desk report. The guys sent along a second bonus clip that we found very funny and think you’ll enjoy. We also have some listener mail. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line:  (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 31 – Maintenance with Kevin Michaels http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/20/episode-31-maintenance-with-kevin-michaels/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/20/episode-31-maintenance-with-kevin-michaels/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:54:38 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=118 Click here to view the embedded video.

Max and Court spend some time with Kevin Michaels of the AeroStrategy Management Consulting group talking about the week’s event’s.  Kevin lend’s his expertice on aircraft maintenance and a variety of other topics.  We always have a good amount of news to discuss, and this week was no different:

Top 5 Mainstream Travel Blogs

What Happened on Flight 1549, Inside and Out

Effort under way to remove aviation restriction from rescue package



Max’s pick of the week is http://planehook.com/.

The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter!  You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks.

Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.”
We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover.
You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com.

Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing
music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com.

If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you
can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have
a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best
way to go about it.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/20/episode-31-maintenance-with-kevin-michaels/feed/ 0 1:01:51 Click here to view the embedded video. Max and Court spend some time with Kevin Michaels of the AeroStrategy Management Consulting group talking about the week’s event’s.  Kevin lend’s his expertice on aircraft maintenance and a va[...] Click here to view the embedded video. Max and Court spend some time with Kevin Michaels of the AeroStrategy Management Consulting group talking about the week’s event’s.  Kevin lend’s his expertice on aircraft maintenance and a variety of other topics.  We always have a good amount of news to discuss, and this week was no different: Top 5 Mainstream Travel Blogs What Happened on Flight 1549, Inside and Out Effort under way to remove aviation restriction from rescue package Eclipse fails to draw bids; ETIRC sale likely Activists buy plot to halt Heathrow Airport expansion Special Report: The future of aviation Max’s pick of the week is http://planehook.com/. The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter!  You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks. Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.” We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover. You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com. Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com. If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 29 – Branding with Shashank Nigam http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/07/episode-29-branding-with-shashank-nigam/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/07/episode-29-branding-with-shashank-nigam/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:33:07 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=95 Alaska Airlines

Max and Court are joined this week by Shashank Nigam of Simpliflying.com.  Shashank is an airline branding guru, and stops by to lend his thoughts to the various personalities of the airlines.

Tell TSA what Large Aircraft Security Program means to you

As distressed Detroit drops its jets, bizav ponders the fallout

WORLD EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: WhiteKnightTwo flies!

Honda to sell 100 jets a year from 2010

Investigators Focus on Likely Wind Gust in Denver Crash

NZ airline flies jetliner partly run on biofuel

Boeing considers 737 enhancements

GLOBAL AVIATION FORECAST – IATA issues forecast for 2009

16-Year-Old Sitka High School Student Wins ‘Paint the Plane’ Contest

Max’s pick of the week is How to Become A Private Pilot.

The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter!  You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks.

Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.”
We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover.
You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com.

Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing
music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com.

If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you
can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have
a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best
way to go about it.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/01/07/episode-29-branding-with-shashank-nigam/feed/ 2 1:07:13 Max and Court are joined this week by Shashank Nigam of Simpliflying.com.  Shashank is an airline branding guru, and stops by to lend his thoughts to the various personalities of the airlines. Tell TSA what Large Aircraft Security Program means to [...] Max and Court are joined this week by Shashank Nigam of Simpliflying.com.  Shashank is an airline branding guru, and stops by to lend his thoughts to the various personalities of the airlines. Tell TSA what Large Aircraft Security Program means to you As distressed Detroit drops its jets, bizav ponders the fallout WORLD EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: WhiteKnightTwo flies! Honda to sell 100 jets a year from 2010 Investigators Focus on Likely Wind Gust in Denver Crash NZ airline flies jetliner partly run on biofuel Boeing considers 737 enhancements GLOBAL AVIATION FORECAST – IATA issues forecast for 2009 16-Year-Old Sitka High School Student Wins ‘Paint the Plane’ Contest Max’s pick of the week is How to Become A Private Pilot. The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter!  You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks. Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.” We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover. You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com. Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com. If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 4 – News Extravaganza! http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/07/01/episode-4-news-extravaganza/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/07/01/episode-4-news-extravaganza/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:21:57 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=10 FrustrationWe had quite a difficult go of the AirplaneGeeks podcast for episode 4.  From failed hard drives, to guest cancellations, we did what we could to pull together an industry podcast for you.  Unfortunately, there are some serious sound quality problems that we’ve tried desperately to rectify.  So, if you make it to Episode 5, we consider you a true fan!

This week, Max and Court focus on news.

Max’s pick of the week can be found at http://www.techinflight.com.  Please visit their site and tell them The Airplane Geeks sent you.

The winner from last week’s trivia  is Leslie from Michigan.  Don’t miss this week’s trivia question.

If you have any questions or comments, please send us emails at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. Leave a message and we’ll get you on the podcast.

 

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/07/01/episode-4-news-extravaganza/feed/ 0 0:34:10 We had quite a difficult go of the AirplaneGeeks podcast for episode 4.  From failed hard drives, to guest cancellations, we did what we could to pull together an industry podcast for you.  Unfortunately, there are some serious sound quality problem[...] We had quite a difficult go of the AirplaneGeeks podcast for episode 4.  From failed hard drives, to guest cancellations, we did what we could to pull together an industry podcast for you.  Unfortunately, there are some serious sound quality problems that we’ve tried desperately to rectify.  So, if you make it to Episode 5, we consider you a true fan! This week, Max and Court focus on news. United to Eliminate 950 Pilot Jobs American Airlines Details Flight Cutbacks Denver wins big in Southwest Airlines’ schedule changes EU strikes deal to cap airline emissions Abandoned change adds up for TSA Mother and Autistic Child Kicked Off Airplane Flight High Flyers and Soaring Inequality Max’s pick of the week can be found at http://www.techinflight.com.  Please visit their site and tell them The Airplane Geeks sent you. The winner from last week’s trivia  is Leslie from Michigan.  Don’t miss this week’s trivia question. If you have any questions or comments, please send us emails at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. Leave a message and we’ll get you on the podcast.   Episodes Airplane Geeks no no