Best NBAA Podcasts (2024)

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#6 - Chris Rocheleau - NBAA: A business aviation view of AAM 26:57

9d ago26:57

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In this episode we speak to Chris Rocheleau the chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) about the role the organisation and the wider industry is playing in making advanced air mobility (AAM) a reality. Rocheleau spent over 20 years in various roles with the FAA, including Associate Administrator for Aviation Sa…

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Podcast: Can Working Remotely Improve Schedulers’ Productivity?

11d ago

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Even though social distancing is no longer the norm, many business aviation schedulers and dispatchers continue to work from home at least part-time. How might that affect their ability to perform these important roles? The post Podcast: Can Working Remotely Improve Schedulers’ Productivity? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Assoc…

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#7 - Clay Lacy - Scott Cutshall: AAM and the FBO 33:33

2d ago33:33

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In this episode we speak to Scott Cutshall president of Real Estate and Sustainability at Clay Lacy Aviation. There he manages and develops the company’s real estate and infrastructure portfolio while leading the organisation’s sustainability, community engagement, governmental affairs and workforce development divisions. Cutshall serves on a numbe…

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Entering NASA's Workforce Pipeline via the NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program 1:03:41

2d ago1:03:41

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NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and personal insight and perspectives from cu…

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#5 - Mario Asselin - The AirCraft Company: The principle of electric first 31:02

15d ago31:02

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In this episode we speak to Mario Asselin CEO and co-founder of The AirCraft Company, a Kansas-based startup developing a family of hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Co-founding the company alongside his wife Sylvie St-Georges, the pair have 65 years of combined experience in aircraft design including the Bombardier Global 7500 and the Global 8000…

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Podcast: Guiding Business Aviation Safely Around Stormy Skies

26d ago

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This year's storm season has already brought a wave of severe weather activity across the U.S. Personnel at the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center, including NBAA's Air Traffic Services team, are ready to assist business aircraft pilots as they navigate around stormy weather. The post Podcast: Guiding Business Aviation Safely Around St…

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#4 - Ronnie Fahy - Xplorate: Pioneering aerial intelligence 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

In this episode we speak to Ronnie Fahy, CEO of Xplorate, an Australia-based aerial intelligence company that combines Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with machine-learning to enable access to unprecedented data and insights from large infrastructure to terrain and, even, search and rescue. Xplorate has a growing list of major oil and gas …

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#3 - Todd Graetz - Aerolane: Not towing the line of convention 28:22

1M ago28:22

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In this episode we speak to Todd Graetz co-founder of Aerolane, a US-based startup which is endeavouring to expand the availability of air freight at the same cost as traditional trucking. How? Through an innovative aerial towing system that combines tried and tested technology with cutting-edge advancements.…

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Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 2 22:17

1M ago22:17

22:17

Some charter operators are making public their key performance indicators, or KPIs, to provide greater transparency for customers. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, industry advocates discuss why tracking and publishing such data can not only benefit those companies, but the entire charter market. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance …

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#2 - Sergio Cecutta - SMG Consulting: Modelling advanced air mobility 39:11

2M ago39:11

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In this episode we speak to Sergio Cecutta, founder and partner at SMG Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm that amongst many other things provides data and modelling of the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. Listen to find out more about how the SMG team create those models and how the insight gained helps to shape and inform Sergi…

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Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 1 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

There is a growing trend among charter operators, fractional companies and jet card providers to track and publish key performance indicators, or KPIs, to assist clients in finding the right company for their needs. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 1 appeared first on NBAA - National Bus…

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#1 - DiamondStream Partners: Investing in mobility 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

For our first episode we are joined by the managing partners of mobility investment firm DiamondStream Partners, Brian Flynn, David Spurlock and Dean Donovan.By Revolution.Aero

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Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources 18:30

2M ago18:30

18:30

The NBAA Management Guide is widely regarded as the industry's how-to manual and the latest revision published earlier this year was virtually a complete overhaul that now aligns with NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program. The post Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Associa…

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Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events. The post Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Exc…

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Legendary Airport Boss: Angela Gittens Shares Airport Management Wisdom with Shauntel Clarke, Graduate Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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Airport management legend Angela Gittens talks openly with me and shares insight about her distinguished aviation career, her unexpected career path, and the rewards of her accomplishments. Angela has served as the Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World) before retiring in 2020; she was CEO for Miami International and Hartsfi…

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Meet the Queen of Culinary Aviation, Paula Kraft, Co-Founder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport. Besides being impressed with what I saw at this state of the art cabin crew member professional training facility, I had an enlightening sidebar conversation with Paula Kraft that made me …

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Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off 16:49

3M ago16:49

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Business aircraft pilots often utilize their annual Part 61.58 recurrent checkride to not only demonstrate their proficiency in required flight maneuvers, but also as an opportunity to train on specific operational scenarios. The post Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off appeared first on NBAA - National Busine…

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Podcast: Data Points to Increasing SMS Interest 20:15

3M ago20:15

20:15

Consultancies estimate that recent operator requests for guidance on developing safety management systems are up by double digits. What SMS elements are they focusing on? The post Podcast: Data Points to Increasing SMS Interest appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.By NBAA

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Podcast: Responding Safely to Laser Strikes 19:31

3M ago19:31

19:31

More than 13,300 laser strikes against aircraft were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and while business aircraft aren't targeted as frequently as airliners, operators must know how to respond safely. The post Podcast: Responding Safely to Laser Strikes appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.…

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Podcast: Encouraging and Empowering Women to Help Advance Business Aviation 23:36

3M ago23:36

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Women's History Month offers an opportunity to learn more about the contributions of female aviation pioneers and reflect on ways our industry can encourage future generations of women to enter business aviation. The post Podcast: Encouraging and Empowering Women to Help Advance Business Aviation appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation …

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Podcast: Working With HR to Attract and Keep Aviation Professionals 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Attracting and retaining business aviation talent remains one of the industry's most formidable challenges. Savvy aviation managers work with their human resources staff to address this. The post Podcast: Working With HR to Attract and Keep Aviation Professionals appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.…

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Podcast: Business Aviation Advocacy in the First 100 Days of 2024 24:47

4M ago24:47

24:47

As the saying goes on Capitol Hill, most work in any congressional session gets done in the first 100 days of a new year. NBAA has been using this time to focus on numerous legislative and regulatory matters that impact business aviation, including by utilizing the CLIMBING. FAST. campaign to underscore the industry's leadership on sustainability a…

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Women in Aviation International's Inspiring 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities 54:34

4M ago54:34

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Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation International 2024 conference taking place March 21-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida are Lynda Coffman, the newly selected CEO of Women in Aviation International (WAI), and Stephan…

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Podcast: Next-Level Leadership With Kevin LaRosa II 24:54

4M ago24:54

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One of the featured sessions at the record-setting 2024 NBAA Leadership Conference was a live podcast with aerial coordinator and stunt pilot Kevin LaRosa II, whose work helped create several gravity-defying moments in the blockbuster movie "Top Gun: Maverick." In this podcast, LaRosa shares his perspectives on the concept of "Next-Level Leadership…

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NBAA Flight Plan Extra: Maintaining Business Aviation Access to Dublin Airport 19:33

4M ago19:33

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NBAA is working diligently with the Irish Business and General Aviation Association and other stakeholders to preserve access to Dublin Airport. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: Maintaining Business Aviation Access to Dublin Airport appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.By NBAA

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The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center 1:01:03

4M ago1:01:03

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Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhibitors. has gotten even better. The Helicopter Association International has evolved into the Vertical Aviation International. To talk about Heli-Expo in detail are my guests James Viola, President an…

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Podcast: Expanding Opportunities to Join Business Aviation 22:30

4M ago22:30

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Throughout February, NBAA has marked Black History Month by recognizing the significant aviation contributions of African Americans and emphasizing the importance of ensuring our industry is open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. The post Podcast: Expanding Opportunities to Join Business Aviation appeared first on NBAA - National Busine…

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Podcast: Enhancing Privacy for Business Aircraft Operators 28:10

4M ago28:10

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The FAA has been working with NBAA and others to address privacy concerns with the Privacy ICAO Address program (PIA), which recently was expanded beyond the contiguous U.S. to include overwater routes. The post Podcast: Enhancing Privacy for Business Aircraft Operators appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.…

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Podcast: How Data Collection, Monitoring and Sharing Improves Safety 26:39

5M ago26:39

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Flight data monitoring and data sharing are important tools to help identify potential safety risks before they become serious issues. That said, many operators are uncertain about how they work, what equipment is needed and what this information can offer their operations. NBAA has developed a new, comprehensive resource to answer those and other …

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NBAA Flight Plan Extra: A Start-of-Year Reminder of Business Aviation’s Value 8:07

5M ago8:07

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In this special edition of NBAA Flight Plan, podcast host Rob Finfrock gets a few moments in between conference sessions with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen to discuss the latest efforts by the association to highlight business aviation's societal benefits. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: A Start-of-Year Reminder of Business Aviation’s Value appe…

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Podcast: Should Aeronautical Activity Be Redefined? 19:12

5M ago19:12

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NBAA, with input from its Emerging Technologies Committee, Access Committee and Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable, recently joined with other industry partners to declare there are good reasons for the FAA not to use the term advanced air mobility in the agency's proposed revised definition of aeronautical activity. The post Podcast: Should Aeronaut…

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Podcast: Continuing the Quest for Safety Excellence 20:54

5M ago20:54

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NBAA's Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of business aviation safety. In this podcast, three of the 2023 Kern Award recipients discuss how they are continuing their efforts to enhance safety, and how you can, too. The post Podcast: Conti…

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Podcast: The Role of Aviation Managers in Developing a Just Workplace Culture 25:57

5M ago25:57

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Recently, NBAA spoke with four business aviation young professionals about how important it has been for them to find jobs with employers with a just and welcoming organizational culture. Today's podcast discusses why it's important that aviation managers understand their role in creating a culture that values employees' perspectives. The post Podc…

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Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention 23:23

6M ago23:23

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Business aviation's young professionals are not only establishing their places in the industry; they are also defining its future, and that includes seeking out company cultures that welcome and encourage new perspectives and solutions. The post Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention appeared first…

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Podcast: Business Aviation’s 2024 Hiring Outlook 18:37

6M ago18:37

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As competition for qualified personnel from other aviation industry segments looks to remain strong in 2024, employers continue to review and reconsider their approaches to hiring so they can bring new business aviation professionals into their companies. The post Podcast: Business Aviation’s 2024 Hiring Outlook appeared first on NBAA - National Bu…

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Podcast: The Forecast for Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Sales in 2024 21:46

7M ago21:46

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The new year promises to be an interesting one for many reasons. What might the U.S. presidential election – and other factors – portend for the pre-owned business aircraft market? Three experts share their perspectives. The post Podcast: The Forecast for Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Sales in 2024 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation …

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Podcast: The Top Flight Plan Episodes of 2023 24:53

7M ago24:53

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With the New Year quickly approaching, we look back on the most popular episodes of NBAA’s Flight Plan podcast over the past 12 months, which featured discussions about professionalism and safety, the relationship between sustainability and emerging technologies in business aviation and how NBAA works with the FAA to keep pilots flying safely throu…

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Girls in Aviation Day Career Perspectives with Vince Mickens, hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of WAI, Live from the Signature Flight Support Hangar at DCA, Washington, D.C. 1:11:48

7M ago1:11:48

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I had the pleasure of spending the day at one of the many 'Girls in Aviation' day events, this one hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International taking place in the hangar of Signature Flight Support at Reagan National airport in Washington, D.C. During my livestream broadcast, I was joined by guest co-hosts Ruth-Ann Suthe…

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Podcast: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Travel Season 21:49

7M ago21:49

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Although business aviation is not a cause of aviation system delays, weather and other factors can pose unexpected travel challenges. If business aviation is in your planning this holiday season, it's best to prepare for potential delays. The post Podcast: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Travel Season appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviat…

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Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

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A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Administrator. Billy and I talked on a range of aviation related subjects, from his over three decade flying and flight safety career, to how Archer Aviation is paving a significant path in Advanced Air Mobi…

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Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers 56:21

7M ago56:21

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Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView Aviation Anna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter Aviation Yarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research Assistant Shauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-ori…

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Podcast: Regional Groups Guiding Young People Toward Business Aviation Careers 20:57

7M ago20:57

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Attracting the next generation of business aviation professionals is a top priority throughout the industry, and local and regional groups are often the first point-of-contact for students and young people seeking information about the industry and its potential opportunities. The post Podcast: Regional Groups Guiding Young People Toward Business A…

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Podcast: 2023 Year-End Tax Planning 18:25

8M ago18:25

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The end of the year is often a stressful time for business aircraft operators that are grappling with tax issues, particularly if they've purchased an airplane hoping to take advantage of higher bonus depreciation rates. Aviation managers shouldn’t wait until the final weeks of the year to develop their tax strategy. The post Podcast: 2023 Year-End…

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Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 2 17:47

8M ago17:47

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In the second part of our conversation about mental wellness, experts offer advice on what pilots should do when disclosing a condition such as depression or anxiety to their AME and how to ensure their case is addressed in a timely manner. The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 2 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Av…

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Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 1 21:32

8M ago21:32

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In the first of a two-part series, experts share their perspectives about where the business aviation community stands on mental wellness matters, and what pilots might expect if they disclose a concern such as anxiety or depression to their aviation medical examiner. The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 1 appeared first on…

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The Rewarding Aviation Profession of Buying, Selling, and Leasing Business Aircraft 1:00:13

8M ago1:00:13

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Now here's an area of aviation that you don't hear talked about that often, even though it is an essential aspect of the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have a roundtable chat with a couple of seasoned aircraft sales professionals along with two relatively new young aircraft sales professionals, all of whom provided great insight.…

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Podcast: A Full-Circle Approach to Mitigating Loss of Control in Flight 25:57

8M ago25:57

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Loss of control in flight (LOC-I) remains a significant safety concern all across aviation. Utilizing upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) training in an aircraft, combined with simulator training and ground instruction, provide a multi-pronged way to minimize LOC-I risk. The post Podcast: A Full-Circle Approach to Mitigating Loss of Contr…

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Podcast: Cold Weather Operating Tips 19:21

9M ago19:21

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Winter weather is around the corner, and that requires business aircraft operators to prepare now for freezing temperatures, wind, snow and ice. Here are a series of tips on how to get ready for flying this winter. The post Podcast: Cold Weather Operating Tips appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association.…

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Podcast: Answering More Aircraft LLC Insurability Questions 18:50

9M ago18:50

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A recent NBAA News Hour webinar answered some common questions regarding insurability of business aircraft held under an LLC. In fact, there were so many questions that they couldn't all be addressed during that webinar, so we've brought back three of the presenters to answer them. The post Podcast: Answering More Aircraft LLC Insurability Question…

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Podcast: How to Avoid a Runway Excursion 16:59

9M ago16:59

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Unstabilized approaches, get-there-itis, flight-plan continuation bias and not fully understanding aircraft runway performance are reasons why runway excursions continue to be one of the most common safety challenges facing Part 91 operators. Training on how to effectively deal with such events can help reduce the threat, but having a backup plan m…

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