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Check out AOPA's podcast lineup

With hosting deals in the millions, nearly half of Americans tuning in, and a virtually unlimited number of options, podcasts are clearly having a moment. And that goes for aviation podcasts too.

AOPA delivers aviation audio entertainment on every popular platform, making our homegrown podcasts 'Hangar Talk,' 'There I Was…', 'Ask the A&Ps' and many others available for listening on whatever device you like. Photo by Chris Rose.

Whether you want to hear some analysis with your news, learn from the mistakes of other pilots, figure out how to solve your toughest maintenance challenges, or learn where fantastic food and flying fun are found, AOPA has a podcast for you.

You can listen through the AOPA website, the AOPA App, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or any other independent podcast app on your phone or website on your computer. If you follow or subscribe, the latest show will automatically download into the application you choose, making it quick and easy to hear new episodes. Check out AOPA’s current lineup.

'Ask the A&Ps'

Hosted by maintenance experts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling, this call-in show answers all your toughest questions. From flying lean of peak and oversquare to engine overhauls and oil leaks, the hosts have seen it all. New episodes come out the first day of every month. Submit your questions to [email protected]

'FlyBy'

If aviation is life, but maybe so is pizza, FlyBy is for you. Hosted by a rotating group of AOPA staff pilots, FlyBy is a conversation about everything from the latest crazy STOL video to who has the best food in town. New episodes launch weekly in podcast form, and on YouTube.

'Flying Clubs Radio'

One of AOPA’s topic-specific shows, Flying Clubs Radio is for anyone currently in a flying club or interested in learning more. Each episode, hosts Steve Bateman and Drew Meyers talk about an aspect of flying club operation or formation they’ve encountered while helping hundreds of clubs around the country.

'Hangar Talk'

The top five headlines analyzed by hosts Ian Twombly and David Tulis, followed by a conversation with general aviation’s most interesting personalities, Hangar Talk is a great way to stay up to date and informed about what’s new in aviation. New episodes launch every other Monday.

'Never Again'

If you love the “Never Again” column in AOPA Pilot, you have to check out this podcast. These quick episodes are stories from pilots who have put themselves in unfortunate positions and come back to tell the world about it. New episodes come monthly.

'Pilot Briefing'

Need your aviation news fix, and need it quick? Pilot Briefing, hosted by Jennifer Non and Jill Tallman, gives you all the aviation news, announcements, updates, and events happening each week in aviation. It’s a quick shot of all you need to know for the week in 5 minutes or less.

'There I Was…'

Hosted by AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, There I Was... is an intimate, unsparing conversation that gets to the heart of how we make mistakes as pilots. Each show examines what the pilot did wrong, and what we can learn from his or her mistakes. New episodes launch monthly.
Ian J. Twombly

Ian J. Twombly

Ian J. Twombly is senior content producer for AOPA Media.
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