最佳General Aviation播客 (2025)

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389 Benadryl, Zyrtec, and More: FAA Wait Time Rules for Pilots with Dr. John Trowbridge 52:26

1d ago52:26

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Max Trescott interviews Dr. John Trowbridge, a physician and former senior Aviation Medical Examiner, to tackle a hidden yet critical safety topic: how over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications contribute to general aviation accidents. Studies have found that up to 40% of fatal accidents involve pilots with impairing substances in their s…

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"Outages" 1:04:00

12d ago1:04:00

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Guest Co-host: Sue Folkringa. ATC Outages at Newark Airport... National Pause for GA Safety... Big Airplane... Email from Nate W.... AirVenture Notam... India/Pakistan Dogfight... The future of aerial combat?... OFLOTW... Plane Overboard!... Essay on AAM... Smart. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded May 29, 2025. (1:04:00) …

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388 Fly Farther, Fly Smarter: The Benefits of Getting High 43:38

8d ago43:38

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Max Trescott welcomes aviation columnist, aerobatic instructor, and DPE Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro to explore smarter ways to plan cross-country flights. The conversation is inspired by Catherine’s June 2025 AOPA article titled “The Benefits of Getting High,” which argues that pilots often default to lower cruising altitudes or direct GPS routes witho…

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387 Vectors to Final and glide path behavior on RNAV (GPS) approaches + GA News 56:43

15d ago56:43

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Max talks about common gotchas with RNAV GPS approaches, especially when using vectors to final (VTF). The conversation picks up where Episode 383 left off, with listeners asking how vectors to final (VTF) influences glidepath capture on WAAS approaches. He explains that under normal circumstances—flying the approach via own navigation from an init…

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386 When a Door Ajar Becomes a Fatal Distraction: GA Door-Open Accidents and What Pilots Should Do + GA News 1:05:21

22d ago1:05:21

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A cabin door pops open just after takeoff. It’s noisy, surprising—but the aircraft is still flying just fine. So why are general aviation pilots still crashing and dying in these scenarios? In this episode, Max explores the unsettling trend of fatal accidents caused not by mechanical failure, but by how pilots react to in-flight distractions—specif…

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385 N666DS Citation S550 Crash in San Diego – Flying below Minimums 17:57

1M ago17:57

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Max Trescott examines the tragic crash of a Citation S550, N666DS, in San Diego during an attempted RNAV (GPS) 28R approach to Montgomery Field at approximately 3:46 AM. After departing Teterboro, NJ, and making a fuel stop at Wichita's Jabara Field, the pilot continued westbound overnight. After refueling, the flight continued to San Diego, where …

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384 NTSB News Talk podcast - Unpacking the Fatal Crash of a Citation Jet, N611VG Caused by Cabin Decompression 37:19

1M ago37:19

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Max Trescott and Rob Mark launch the first episode of NTSB News Talk, diving into NTSB agency news, recent accidents and newly published NTSB reports to help pilots better understand accident causes and improve decision-making in the cockpit. Please help us improve the show by sending us your feedback here. To hear future episodes of NTSB News Talk…

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383 Why Your RNAV Glide Path Won’t Capture—and How to Fix It + GA News 50:59

1M ago50:59

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Max tackles a common frustration among pilots: why RNAV (GPS) glide paths sometimes fail to couple with the autopilot. A recent Facebook post from a pilot flying a Cirrus SR22T triggered the discussion, as the poster encountered exactly this problem during an LPV approach, mistakenly attributing it to an expired database. Max explains that the real…

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"Borderline Mystical" 58:21

1M ago58:21

58:21

Guest Co-host: Amy Laboda. Build A Plane... More on the DC Midair... Quiet... A&M & FAA... Embry Riddle making new controllers... Rob Holland RIP... Air Race Classic... Boeing sells digital services... Time spent flying. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded May 1, 2025. (58:21) [#758] [UCAP1107]…

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382 Best Garmin G1000, G3000, G5000 and Cirrus Perspective Settings to Fly Safer and Smarter 44:13

1M ago44:13

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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. …

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"Timing is Everything" 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Can't Land There... FAA Survey on unleaded avgas... Flight Service Radio shutting down... Bad Stuff... FAA ATC Official Stepping Down... Checklist Love. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 21, 2025. (1:02:47) [#757] [UCAP1106]由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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381 STEM to the Skies: How Aviation Inspires Rural Students with Dr. Victor Vogel 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Dr. Victor Vogel, a former oncologist turned flight instructor, founded the nonprofit Susquehanna STEM to the Skies to improve STEM education in rural Pennsylvania. The aviation-based STEM program was launched to address declining science and math scores among students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. By combining aviation concepts with han…

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380 Max Trescott on Aviation Safety, Judgment, and Human Performance on Dr. Tony Kern’s podcast + ForeFlight News 46:19

2M ago46:19

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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 “…

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379 Ferry Pilot Flying, Everything Explained with Sarah Rovner + GA News 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Max talks with ferry pilot Sarah Rovner, founder of Full Throttle Aviation, about her adventures and challenges flying planes across continents. Sarah stumbled into ferry flying when she helped deliver a plane and quickly found herself flying everything from gliders to agricultural aircraft across Central America and even the Atlantic. Her unique e…

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"Winding Down" 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Jeb & Jack are joined by some friends in this "live" episode from the SNF Radio deck during Sun 'n Fun 2025. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 5, 2025. (50:16) [#756] [UCAP1105] {5}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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"Rocket Surgeons" UCAP1104-echo 6:10

2M ago6:10

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Jeb and Jack chat on Monday after Sun n Fun 2025, wrapping up the week's activities, and planning for the future. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 7, 2025. (15:06) [#755] {1}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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"Crossover" UCAP1104-delta 6:10

3M ago6:10

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UCAP's Jim G chats with Carl Valeri and Matt Lent. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 4, 2025. (6:10) [#754] {3}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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"Schemes, Diesels, and Navy Thunder" UCAP1104-charlie 12:13

3M ago12:13

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Amy Laboda joins Jack to catch up on what's happening at day three of the 2025 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 3, 2025. (12:13) [#753] {1}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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378 More on Best Glide + Bad Pilots and ATC in the News 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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Max discusses engine-out scenarios and best glide strategies, prompted by listener feedback on Episode 372, which analyzed the crash of a Bonanza B35B (N2UZ) that suffered engine failure at 7,500 feet near Charlottesville, VA. Although the pilot did many things correctly, he overshot a long field and crashed. Max highlights choices that might have …

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"Sparkly Shock Diamonds" UCAP1104-bravo 10:26

3M ago10:26

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Jeb & Jack are joined by a drop-in visit from Drew "172-Drew" Poley. On day two of the 2025 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 2, 2025. (10:26) [#752] {1}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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"Early Sun 'n Fun 2025" UCAP1104-alpha 12:08

3M ago12:08

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Jeb and Jack arrive at Sun n Fun 2025 earlier than usual, and get a short walk around the grounds. On Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded April 1, 2025. (12:08) [#751] {1}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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"Octothorpe" 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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Co-host: Nicholas "FOD" Tupper. Awkward Start... National Airport?... UPDATE DC Midair... UCAP Newsletter... Purge... UCAP at Sun n Fun... ADS-B data abuse... Unleaded AvGas... Fafner Smoke. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Mar 13, 2025. () [#750] [UCAP1103] {15}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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377 Why Good Pilots Crash with Dr. Tony Kern + GA News 1:19:59

3M ago1:19:59

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Max talks with Dr. Tony Kern about human error, airmanship, and the hidden threats pilots pose to themselves. Tony shares how his passion for understanding error began with the tragic loss of two of his former B-1 bomber students in 1992. The crash, attributed to "a failure of airmanship," prompted him to research the elusive meaning of that term—w…

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"AirVenture Visitors from Scotland" UCAP1093-foxtrot 14:44

3M ago14:44

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Flashback! UCAP co-host Jim Goldman talks with a couple who visit AirVenture Oshkosh from Scotland. Recorded Jul 28, 2024. (00:14:44) [#749] {}.由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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376 PALS Skyhope Volunteer Flying of Medical Patients and Veterans with Adam Broun + GA News 1:04:49

3M ago1:04:49

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Max talks with Adam Broun of PALS SkyHope, a volunteer pilot organization that provides free air transportation for medical patients, veterans, and others in need. Founded in 2010 by three pilots in the Northeast, PALS SkyHope has conducted over 34,000 flights, serving more than 4,000 families. Beyond medical transport, they assist military veteran…

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375 Final NTSB Report on Night Crash that Killed a ND Senator and family + GA News 54:42

3M ago54:42

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Max talks about the NTSB’s final report on the fatal crash of a Piper PA-28-140 in Moab, Utah, in October 2023. The crash killed a North Dakota State Senator, his wife, and their two children. The probable cause was spatial disorientation due to somatogravic illusion, leading to controlled flight into terrain. Despite being an experienced military …

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374 NTSB Preliminary Report Out for Reagan National Midair Collision over Potomac River 31:21

3M ago31:21

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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 Je…

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373 How to Fly a Small Plane to Mexico and other Countries + GA News 1:09:52

4M ago1:09:52

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Max talks with Ranferi Denova about what pilots need to know about flying small planes to Mexico, though the advice applies broadly to international flights from the U.S., including to Canada and the Caribbean. Ranferi assures pilots that flying to Mexico is safe and rewarding, provided they plan ahead and follow proper procedures. He details aircr…

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372 N2UZ Bonanza Crash: When Best Glide is Insufficient; Scottsdale Learjet Update + GA News 52:44

4M ago52:44

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Max gives and update on the Learjet crash in Scottsdale and the crash of a Cirrus SR22 in Santa Barbara. He also analyzes the crash of N2UZ, a Bonanza B35B, which suffered an engine failure at 7,500 feet while flying over Virginia. The well-trained pilot attempted to glide to Charlottesville Airport (KCHO) but crashed in a wooded area just beyond a…

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371 ForeFlight Aircraft Insurance Comparison Tool with Connor Hailey 14:01

4M ago14:01

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Max talks with Connor Hailey from ForeFlight about their new aircraft insurance comparison tool, designed to help aircraft owners evaluate their insurance policies. The tool allows users to upload their current policy, which is analyzed using AI to extract key details. Pilots can verify and adjust their information, including certificates, ratings,…

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370 Citabria Theft, Beach Landing and Recovery with Rachael Webster & DC Midair Update + GA News 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

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Rachael Webster recounts the surreal experience of having her airplane stolen from Palo Alto Airport. Initially mistaking the tampered aircraft for a kind gesture, she later received a call from the club informing her that her Citabria had been stolen and flown toward San Carlos with its transponder off. The aircraft was eventually discovered, nose…

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"A Gust From God" 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

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Co-host: Drew Poley. Crazy glider tow... Acting FAA Administrator... Washington DC Midair... Welcome Tangy... Scary Incident... The Flying Tangerine. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Feb 6, 2025. (1:01:25) [#748] [UCAP1102] {12}由Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside

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369 Reagan Midair: CVR and FDR Data Revealed at NTSB Press Conference 33:46

4M ago33:46

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The NTSB held a press conference to provide preliminary findings from the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) related to the January 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ regional jet. The Black Hawk was conducting a checkride with night vision goggl…

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368 NTSB Accident Investigation Process with Jeff Guzzetti 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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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 …

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367 Learjet X-AUCI Philadelphia Crash and Reagan MidAir Update + GA News 55:48

4M ago55:48

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Max provides updates on the midair collision over the Potomac River between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional jet, followed by an analysis of the fatal crash of a Learjet 55 in Philadelphia. Regarding the Potomac collision, the episode clarifies earlier reports about the Black Hawk's flight path, noting that it was slightly off its a…

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"Nodding Noisily" 56:13

5M ago56:13

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Co-host: Jeff Ward. Flamping... Drew now flying his 206... New Marine One... Remote ID for RC Flying... Tipton Airport... Sidebar: Seth Miller... Washington State Airport closure... Mike S email... Minuteman Field... Impressive Bequest for 99s. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Sep 12, 2024. (56:13) [#747] [UCAP1095] {}…

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366 Midair Collision at Reagan National - Tragedy Over the Potomac 16:51

5M ago16:51

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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 …

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