Aviation Podcasts

Aviation Podcast Program Guide

This Program Guide lists the most recent episodes of selected aviation podcasts.  The episode descriptions come directly from the podcast feeds.   Remember: You don't need an iPod to listen to podcasts - just your computer will do.

Airplane Geeks

Airplane Geeks

Max Flight, Rob Mark, David Vanderhoof, and Dan Webb are guys with a passion for aviation.  In this podcast they talk about the week's industry news and discuss aviation topics with industry analysts, consultants, journalists, pilots, bloggers, and others.  You'll also hear from the "Australia Desk" and get your dose of history with This Week in Aviation.

Episode 112 ? Airline Security

08/31/2010 06:40 PM
Our guest this episode is Fred Gevalt, founder of The Air Charter Guide and a bit of a political activist, having successfully sued the FAA in 1998 on behalf of his air charter constituency. Fred’s a pilot, he’s built airplanes himself, and he flies aircraft for business and recreation. Fred is also the executive producer [...]

Episode 111 ? Airline Revenue Management

08/24/2010 06:27 PM
Guest Jesse Ziglar works for a large airline in revenue management. He was previously with DHL Express, and he interned with Delta Air Lines in schedule planning. Jesse got his private pilot license at Peter O. Knight Airport in Tampa, but went on to earn an under graduate degree in Aviation Management (With Flight) and [...]

Episode 110 ? Social Media in Aviation

08/17/2010 05:30 PM
Guest Ashley Moore is Founder and President of The Aviation PR Group, which helps aviation businesses find their niche audience through marketing, public relations and communications. She’s an Embry-Riddle graduate, was associate editor for Professional Pilot Magazine, and she worked for NATA representing the interests of GA airports, FBOs and other aviation businesses. We also have [...]

Uncontrolled Airspace: The General Aviation Podcast

Uncontrolled Airspace

News and conversation about the world of General Aviation flying.  This is hanger flying at it's best with three pilots who are qualified to gab about GA with authority.  Dave Higdon is an accomplished aviation photographer and the senior editor of Kitplanes MagazineJeb Burnside is a writer and editor with Aviation Safety magazine, AVweb, and EAA AirVenture Today.  Jack Hodgson is a writer, technology commentator, special-events and new-media producer, lecturer, aviation essayist, and tries to keep the other two on topic.

The UCAP community now has an online forum to complete the listener experience.  Have a look at the Uncontrolled Airspace Forums and add your own contribution.

"Holy Parachute Water" UCAP #205

08/26/2010 02:00 PM
Turning a gear-up landing into a cross-country flight... A UAV gets loose in DC... and the boys note a milestone. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #205 "Holy Parachute Water"

"Never Boozled" UCAP #204

08/19/2010 04:00 PM
Amy Laboda joins the boys in the virtual hangar, and they all have just a little bit too much fun. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #204 "Never Boozled"

"Position and Hold" UCAP #203

08/12/2010 04:00 PM
A long landing near LA... A fatal crash in Alaska... and more new terminology from the FAA. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #203 "Position and Hold"

The Conversation at AirSafe.com

AirShow.com

This is the official podcast of the AirSafe.com Foundation which uses technologies such as email and the Web to raise public awareness about key issues involving air passenger safety and security.  Dr. Todd Curtis produces this very informative podcast to cover aviation incidents around the world.  You'll find audio, video, and high quality written content here.  Be sure to listen to the Secrets of AirSafe.com special podcast series where Dr. Todd Curtis shares key insights and practices that have allowed AirSafe.com to thrive since its launch in July 1996.

CHQR Radio Interview About Attempted Bombing of Northwest Flight 253 (Audio - MP3)

01/29/2010 01:30 PM
Dr. Curtis was interviewed by KPAM radio in Portland, Oregon where he discussed three recent security events, including two situations where the behavior of unruly passengers led to the military escorting the airliners with fighter jets. Dr. Curtis also discusses several issues around the attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas day 2009, including the role of air marshals.

AirSafe.com Airline Safety Review for 2009 (video - MP4)

01/04/2010 09:00 AM
The year 2009 had the second fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 14th annual review discusses eight fatal airline events, and 10 other noteworthy events from 2009.

AirSafe.com Airline Safety Review for 2009 (video - WMV)

01/04/2010 08:50 AM
The year 2009 had the second fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 14th annual review discusses eight fatal airline events, and 10 other noteworthy events from 2009.

The Finer Points, An Aviation Community & Podcast

The Finer Points

TFP is brought to you weekly by Certified Flight Instructor, Jason Miller.  GA pilots will find a good deal of reasonably technical flight instruction here.  Besides the podcasts, you'll find a forum and online shopping with aviation gear.

Aviation Podcast #167 - Expect More

11/25/2009 04:00 PM
Hello Aviators!  Jess and I are expecting the arrival of a baby girl in March!  So ... we are taking the winter off.  For more information about TFP and our 09 winter publication schedule please listen to this episode.  Until next time ... 

Be Safe and Fly Your Best!
Jason

Aviation Podcast #166 - Questions To The Max - Part II

11/24/2009 04:00 PM
This week we wrap up our 2 part question and answer series with Max Trescott.  Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Fly Your Best,
Jason

Questions To The Max - Aviation Podcast #165

09/09/2009 11:10 AM
This week we begin a two part 'Question and Answer' series with Max Trescott.  Write to us with your GPS related questions and hear Max answer those questions on an episode.  All submissions due by September 16th, 2009.  Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Fly Your Best,
Jason

The Pilot's Flight PodLog - aviation podcast

Pilots Flight PodLog

Listen as Pilot Will (formerly "Student Pilot Will") and David relate their flying adventures.  You'll also hear the stories of their guests through some great hangar flying.

See The Pilots Lounge website for podcast show notes and ideas for great places to fly to on the West Coast, along with ideas for things to do once you get there.  Will also maintains a page listing State Pilot Associations in the U.S. and is starting to think about a West Coast Podcasters Fly In.

PFP # 60 Michelle Kole

07/25/2010 06:12 PM

Acro Camp QuickCast Day 3

05/17/2010 02:51 AM

Will and David are in Pontiac, Michigan this week for the filming of Acro Camp, the brain child of Steve Tupper. The mission?  Team four “ordinary” pilots with two aerobatic instructors and three different aerobatic airplanes, and teach them how to fly upside down … in four days. Oh, and we’re going to capture it all on film.

All of it.

Will Hawkins has been asked to be the Director of Photography. David was originally going to do much of the technical work, but it turns out that his skills are more useful as a camera operator.

Follow the buzz on the Acro Camp Facebook page, AcroCamp.com, the #AcroCamp hashtag on Twitter, and this podcast.

Invertor et vomens! Smoke on!


Acro Camp QuickCast Day 0

05/14/2010 11:11 AM

Airspeed

Airspeed

Airspeed podcasts go in depth to cover aviation, aerospace, space exploration, and associated topics.  Pilots, other aviation personnel, and enthusiasts will enjoy this podcast by "Stephen Force," the superhero alter ego of a technology lawyer, private pilot, and Civil Air Patrol captain.  Show notes can be found in the Airspeed Blog.

You might also have a look at Airspeed - The First Two Years Aloft, Force's book that highlights the first two years of the podcast, including interviews transcribed for the first time, the full text of several popular episodes, and also additional explanatory material.

Airspeed - Having the Fish with Rob Mark

08/25/2010 07:04 AM

Jetwhiner and Airplane Geek Rob Mark joins me to talk through that fantasy of every non-airline pilot:  Being called to the cockpit to land an airliner after the pilots are incapacitated.  Could a 300-hour private pilot do it?  Could you?


Airspeed - VIDEO - Spins with Barry

07/27/2010 04:35 AM

Here's a three-camera treatment of a stall and spin sequence that I recently flew with Barry Sutton.  www.oaklandflightacademy.com


Airspeed - Acro Camp Cast Post-Production Debrief

07/15/2010 07:26 PM

The cast of Acro Camp got together on TalkShoe the evening of 14 July to reunite, talk about the experience, and offer suggestions for the next time we do this. Acro Camp campers Paul Berliner, Michelle Kole, Lynda Meeks and Jim Rodriguez joined IP Don Weaver, production chief David Allen, and MyTransponder co-founder Rod Rakic for an hour or so in the virtual post-production studio.


Travel Commons

Travel Commons

Mark Peacock is a frequent business flier who puts in a lot of air miles each year.  He knows airlines and airports and hotels and technology for the road, so his podcast is valuable for any frequent flier.  The podcast subtitle tells it all: "Giving the voice of the traveler, more about the journey than the destination."  If you spend a lot of time flying commercially for business or pleasure, give this podcast a listen!

Travel Commons is part of the Boarding Area portal to business travel and air travel blogs and podcasts.

Podcast #83 – Business Travel in India; iPad vs. Netbook

05/28/2010 02:31 PM
Returning from a week in India, I started recording this podcast in the business class toilet of an AA flight from Delhi to Chicago. For the sake of listeners’ ears and the bladders of fellow passengers, I finished it in the TravelCommons studios outside of Chicago. We talk about how Twitter has led me to [...]

IPad vs. Netbook — First Impressions

05/17/2010 09:45 PM
Last week, I swapped my standard corporate-issue Dell Latitude E6400 laptop for an HP Mini 5102 netbook and an Apple Wi-Fi + 3G iPad. After a week’s trip to Scottsdale with my lighter (by 1.4 lbs) briefcase, I found myself liking both devices, but for very different reasons E-Mail — The main reason I’m willing [...]

Podcast #82 – Changing My Travel; New Mileage Programs in a New Year

02/20/2010 05:08 PM
The way I travel has changed significantly with my New Year’s career change. Moving from consulting to the corporate world, I no longer bounce across the country. Instead, I spend a week in one of my company’s three offices. This has required a bit of an attitude adjustment with regards to travel. The new job [...]

IAGblog Podcasts

IAGblog Podcasts

Aviation and travel industry podcasts from the Innovation Analysis Group.  IAG provides information and consulting services to the travel and aviation industries, and covers aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports, and ground transportation.  The IAGblog offers breaking news, insights, and commentary on a wide range of issues affecting travel and aviation.

ALPA vs ALPA

08/31/2010 03:59 PM
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A strange reaction to the US DoJ green light to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines was the reaction from pilots. You would think they had worked out how this merger would work in their interests and focus on the seniority list - the seemingly most important thing in a commercial pilot's career. But instead we heard the the pilots want to bring all flying currently undertaken by regional partners in-house. To say this is an odd request is an understatement. The airline industry is not what it once was explains MIT researcher Bill Swelbar. Bill walks us through the numbers and big picture issues airlines and pilots face in the 21st Century. Somehow the way this story ends is likely to be the same as other pilot vs airline stories - hurt feelings and angry words.

Podcast - EADS develops "energy harvesting" idea

08/19/2010 09:21 AM
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Probably the most exciting feature of the aerospace industry is that it is filled with brilliant people who never stop trying to invent really clever ideas into new products. One such person is EADS' Dr Thomas Becker, who works at EADS Innovation Works. Energy harvesting is what solar panels and windmills do of course, so the idea is not novel. But what the EADS team is doing is really neat. Dr Becker explains the novel idea of energy harvesting from electrical charges that are created from extreme cold surfaces (outside) and warm surfaces (inside) aircraft. Even though this is in micro-volts, this is sufficient to power small monitors. These devices can perform "health monitoring" and provide information to the flight deck, from where the data can be transmitted to the aircraft owner or MRO base. The potential of this technology is remarkable and worth try to understand. Arcane but very intriguing.

Podcast - Reviewing recent airline industry news

08/13/2010 10:13 AM
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Today we have three distinguished guests - industry veterans - who opine on some recent airline industry news. The Southwest story about the three kids; the jetBlue fracas with a manifestly unbalanced employee; some thoughts on Unite's threat to strike against BAA and finally on a serious note, thoughts on the dead puppy story. A lot of the call is funny, but there are numerous serious insights.

Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase!

Betty

With this podcast, you can travel the world with flight attendant Betty.  This flight attendant for a major U.S. airline has been podcasting since August 2005.  She's got a delightful personality and seems like the attendant we all want to fly with.  Her podcasts relate her stories and the stories of the people she flys with.  Chek out Betty's book based on the podcast, Betty In the Sky With a Suitcase: Hilarious Stories of Air Travel by the World's Favorite Flight Attendant.

66 Jesus and the Bandits

08/05/2010 05:46 PM

Episode 66

Did you guys hear about the flight attendant that was recently arrested for stealing from sleeping business class passengers?  They are calling her the mile high bandit!  We hear about some other misbehaving crew members like crashing parties, pilots in jail and of course the barefoot bandit.

Along with the bandit stories we hear 2 dramatic flying experiences.  A mid air collision and scarey flight where Jesus makes an appearance!

Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com

If you have ever thought about traveling alone you should check out...The new e-book...The Art of Solo Travel!
"https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=735880&c=ib&aff=123162&cl=33234"

 


65 Profiling

06/18/2010 02:44 PM
Episode 65

Now, I know the subject of racial profiling is controversial.  Some people think we should never do it, others think we are crazy not to profile.  At the end of the episode we have a whole segment on the subject.  And since profiling deals with racial differences the rest of the episode is full of funny racial misunderstandings and mistakes people make on the PA about certain groups of people.

Contact:  flywithbetty@gmail.com

If you have ever thought about traveling alone you should check out...The new e-book...The Art of Solo Travel!
"https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=735880&c=ib&aff=123162&cl=33234"

Music... "Colors" by Bryan Thompson on www.garageband.com

Student Pilot Journal

Student Pilot Journal

General Aviation pilots (or pilot wannabe's) will enjoy these video podcasts by Greg Summers.  They represent "a podcast journal in the life of a student pilot" and contain lots of good video straight from the cockpit.  You can't get much closer to the action than this!

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Flying Today

03/30/2010 08:41 AM
A beautiful day for flying here in Florida. We had some storms roll in Sunday evening and stay through early afternoon yesterday. Today is crystal clear...for now. Going up for a lesson with Casey to do some instrument work. I believe we will do some basic hood work and then if we have time we will work on some VOR tracking and intercepting. I had to break out the books to get re-familiar with it again. As I always say....work gets in the way of the things that you really want to do. I will mount the video camera and at least capture the footage. I don't know when I will get back on track for editing, but at least I am capturing the moments so keep checking back. In the meantime, I have something to throw out to you all the viewers.....if you all are still out there. :-) I get email from time to time from student pilots that are beginning their training. I enjoy hearing your stories. If any of you are interested I will like to post photos with a short story or description of where you are training and any other useful information. Video is welcome as well as long as it is of decent quality. I will create a location to upload video so please do not try to email videos. I would like to include some of this in future podcasts...maybe at the end of the video segments. You can contact me at greg@studentpilotjournal.com for any details....especially when it comes to video since maybe some formats work better than others in the editing process.

Greg

Student Pilot Journal Podcast News

01/08/2010 01:22 PM
January 8, 2010 News update

Here is a short video to talk about a few things. This is mainly to introduce the Student Pilot Journal Podcast Facebook fan page but I will also talk about a few other topics as well.

-Greg

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The Student Pilot Cast

Student Pilot Podcast

The chronical of Bill Williams as he learns to fly and earn his Private Pilot License.  You'll find both audio and video episodes, as well as interviews with other pilots and coverage of cool aviation stuff.

SPC #036-Podapalooza 2010 from Oshkosh

08/14/2010 01:57 AM
It’s that time again…now that we’re home from Oshkosh, it’s time to share this year’s edition of Podapalooza.  This was recorded live on EAA Radio on Friday, July 30th, 2010.  Enjoy.

SPC #035-Stage III Check Prep, Hijacked!

04/28/2010 02:33 AM
Welcome to episode 35, finally, of the Student Pilot Cast, “Stage III Check Prep, Hijacked”.  I’m Bill Williams, and I’m learning to fly in front of the world. Come join me as I prepare for my Stage III Check with a different instructor.  This has been updated to point to the proper media file.

SPC #034-Solo, Shorts, Softs, and FOD

11/05/2009 05:47 PM
Hello again SPC listeners.  Today’s episode takes us on a solo training flight on a very busy day to practice performance landings and takeoffs (shorts and softs).  We have everything from FOD to go-arounds in this episode, so enjoy. I was nearing the end of stage III in my training, so I was almost in the [...]

Aviation Podcast Directory

  • 7600 On Air  Defunct now, but it was a podcast for people who love flying, flying machines, and who prefer to not crash and die.  Soaring and gliders, props, jets, interviews, aviation features, and stories made with big imaginations.
  • Aero-News.Net  A great site with lots of current GA and other aviation news stories, as well as many podcasts: a daily feed, general aviation, sport aviation, aerospace, commercial aviation, and military aviation.
  • Aero News TV  The folks at Aero-News.net have created this fantastic aviation video news site.
  • Air Force Link - Podcasts  Podcasts from the U.S. Air Force.  "Around the Air Force Radio Podcast" daily radio newscast includes timely, topical, news and information about the Air Force, its people, its programs and its missions.  "Around the Air Force Video Podcast" is a five minute daily news program covering important topics from around the Air Force.  "Air Force Report Video Podcast" gives one minute updates on important news and issues affecting the Air Force.  "Chief's View Video Podcast" from the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force discusses Air Force issues.  "Today's Air Force Video Podcast" is a long-format, weekly news show featuring in-depth stories about the Air Force's people, programs, technology, exercises, operations and more.
  • The AirPigz podcast  The podcast of the AirPigz blogazine, for anyone who loves to fly.
  • Airplane Geeks Podcast  Aviation enthusiasts talk about the week's aviation news, discuss a feature topic, offer some aviation history, and more.
  • AirShowCast  A podcast for the air show enthusiast, fanatic, performer, volunteer, organizer, etc.  Hear news about shows, meet movers and shakers in the business, and listen to some of the behind the scenes folks who make things happen at your favorite shows.
  • Airspeed  Airspeed podcasts go in depth to cover aviation, aerospace, space exploration, and associated topics.  Pilots, other aviation personnel, and enthusiasts will enjoy this podcast by "Stephen Force," the superhero alter ego of a technology lawyer, private pilot, and Civil Air Patrol captain.
  • The Amateur Traveler Podcast  A weekly travel podcast for people who love to travel, focusing on travel stories, travel news, tips, and travel resources.  All with a little bit of humor.
  • AMEcast - Aviation Medicine Podcast  An aviation medicine podcast with Dr. Bruce Chien, MD, AME., CFI offering advice and insights on Medical Certification.
  • ATW Online Podcasts  These single-topic podcasts from Air Transport World cover current airline industry news and happenings.
  • Aviapod  Histoire de l'aviation, enquete-accident, anecdotes.  Ce podcast est en français.  This podcast is in French.
  • Aviation Today Radio  Podcasts on a wide range of aviation issues, generally with industry leaders.
  • The Aviation Video Podcast  An HD video podcast series by Jason Miller to inspire aviators and those that have always dreamed of being aviators.
  • AviPod.net Aviation Podcast  (Also gone.)  A aviation podcast featuring news and industry analysis.
  • AVweb Podcasts  Twice weekly podcasts on current aviation topics.
  • Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase!  With this podcast, you can travel the world with flight attendant Betty.
  • Building an Airplane at Home with Jeff Coffey  In this 28 minute podcast, the builder takes you from $600 of blueprints and $900 of aluminum sheets to the first, anxiety-ridden flight.  If you are thinking of building your own, this will give you a feel for what it takes.  If you are not a prospective homebuilder, you'll still find this a fascinating listen.  From 16 September 2005.
  • Civil Air Patrol Today  A podcast produced by Maryland Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
  • The Conversation at AirSafe.com  The official podcast of the AirSafe.com Foundation designed to raise public awareness about key issues involving aviation safety and security.
  • CopterCast  An aviation podcast from the perspective of helicopter pilots, international pilots, and career pilots.  Topics include flight training, careers with rotorcraft, and international flying, as well as news and events.  And of course, just some fun hangar flying.
  • The Crew Lounge  A weekly podcast for flight attendants and crew.
  • DarkCompass  The chronicles of a podcaster, with airplane sound effects. 27mins, 12mb, 64kbps.
  • Desert Pilot Podcast  A blog and podcast about flying experiences around the great State of Arizona and beyond.
  • Edwards Air Force Base Podcast  A weekly podcast featuring news stories relevant to the Edwards community, usually about two to three minutes in length.
  • Fear of Flying Podcast  Recorded March 16, 2005 on United UA 840 en route SYD-LAX.  The author discusses how he picked his seats - and why - and what to do when turbulence occurs, as it did on this flight.
  • The Finer Points, An Aviation Community & Podcast  TFP is brought to you weekly by Certified Flight Instructor, Jason Miller.
  • The Finer Points - Aviation Videos  Weekly flying tips to make you a safer pilot.  From expert flight instructor, Jason Miller.
  • Finmeccanica Inc. Podcast  These podcasts cover a number of helicopter topics.
  • Flight Junkies  A podcast about leaving the ground in every way possible from an educated amateur's point of view.
  • The Flightcast  An audio and video podcast covering flight sim games and news.
  • Flightglobal.com's Week on the Web  Jeff Decker brings you the top aircraft and aviation stories from Flightglobal.com and other hot site content.
  • Flight Journal Podcast/Radio Show  Flight Journal's editor-in-chief, Budd Davisson, tells us what it's like to fly some of aviation's legendary airplanes.
  • Flight Line Internet Radio  An internet-based radio station covering a variety of aviation topics with programming 24/7.
  • Flight Podcast  An aviation podcast where the hosts are all international airline pilots with experience in turbine, piston twins, and singles.
  • The FlightTime Radio Show  Weekly radio broadcasts about the fun and joy of flying.  Each week, Charlie and Milford have guests from all corners of aviation or just do some hanger flying before they head off to the airport.  Broadcast live from Northeast Florida each Saturday from 10-11am on WBOB 1320AM and the Internet.  It is then available via PodCast through the web site.
  • FlyByWire podcast blog  Slated to contain flight sim and aviation news, music, reviews, hints and tips, flight of the week.
  • Flying with ACE  This podcast was started by Alex, a youngster who is sharing his training experience.
  • Flying Pilot Podcast  "The flying pilot's news and rants," by a captain with a major network airline.  News, science, history, and a little music.
  • Flying Podcast  This podcast covers all forms of aviation in the UK.  They talk to anyone with an interest in aviation, from museums to flying instructors to people that just have an interesting story to tell.  Produced by Steve Cooke, who flys a PA-28 from City Airport Manchester.
  • Fly With Me  Hear from flight attendants and pilots as they tell what goes on behind the galley curtain (and behind the cockpit door).
  • FSBreak  This weekly podcast covers Flight Simulator news, reviews, and hardware.
  • Gold Seal Live  Live, streaming aviation talk radio on the Internet, with a twist - graphics and interactivity.  You not only listen to this aviation format show, you see visuals and can ask questions of the guests via a built-in chat window.  Two programs are produced: The 25Zulu Show is a 90-minute talk show with live guests that covers a wide range of topics.  The Ground School Live show focuses on specific training issues.  These can also be downloaded as a podcast.
  • The Home Based Travel Agent Podcast  A blog and podcast dedicated to the home based travel agent and the journey of learning the travel business.
  • Jim N Texas!  Jim is a retired U.S. Air Force officer, a member of the Chandelle Flying Club, and has a lifelong love of aviation.  Intermixed in his blog, you'll find some podcasts.
  • The Learning to Fly....Together Podcast  Rob is a certified flight instructor and airline captain for a major airline.  Tina is the anxious but eager student pilot who has a few things to teach Rob about "getting a clue".  Both have been married to each other for 23 years.  Listen in as they teach each other to fly.
  • Mile High Flyers  For pilots, bringing you aviation news, stories conversation and a love of flying.
  • My Flight Journey  From Cessna to CRJ the journey starts now.
  • MzeroA Podcast  This full time flight instructor provides audio and video podcasts for general aviation pilots.
  • NBAA Flight Plan  News and information about the business aviation community: developments affecting NBAA Members and the Association's work to advocate for their interests.
  • The New Pilot Podblog  This is a General Aviation podcast from the perspective of a new private pilot.
  • The Pilotcast  A podcast series by pilots about General Aviation, for pilots and aircraft owners, and those who want to become pilots.
  • The Pilots Flight PodLog - aviation podcast  Listen in of the adventures of Pilot Will (formerly "Student Pilot Will" as he flies around with friends and family.  Also hear stories of other's adventures in the sky.
  • Pilot's Journey Podcast  Hosts Stuart Stevenson (a private pilot in north Dallas) and Stewart Stoll (a certificated flight instructor near Fort Worth, Texas) discuss aviation training and the steps involved in maintaining proficiency.
  • Pilots-Log  A web page and podcast for the discussion of aviation topics ranging from military planes to commercial transports to general aviation.  Coverage of new aircraft, fly-ins, airshows, and other aviation related events in Texas and neighboring states.
  • Plane Crazy Down Under  An aviation-based podcast with a focus on the Asia/Pacific area.
  • PodAsia - Matthew Holden  An interesting podcast for business and leisure travellers in Asia.  Each episode takes you to a different location and offers tips on where to go, what to see, what to eat, and where to stay.  Interviews with locals add flavor and more great information for the traveler.  [Episodes of this podcast are no longer being produced, but the archive survives.]
  • The Private Pilot  Recordings that are interesting for aviation enthusiasts as well as pilots.
  • The Pursuit of Wings  "Navigating the course to an aviation career."  This website and associated podcast chronicles the author's journey as he transitions from advanced student to professional aviator.  The idea is to include cockpit audio recorded during flight training, as well as interviews/hanger flying with guests that are either seeking an aviation career or are already established in the aviation industry.
  • rocket.aero  This creater of films and DVDs highlighting little known chapters in aerospace history offers podcasts created from DVD and other content.
  • RV Pilot Podcast  Dedicated to RV pilots and builders, with interesting discussions about experiences building and flying the different RV airplane models from the builders themselves.  General and specific topics of interest to RV owners are also covered.
  • Skydive Radio  This weekly podcast is dedicated to skydiving and offers discussions covering a variety of topics: news, events, dropzones, policies, memorable jumps, history, and any other hot topic related to skydiving.  Also, product reviews and conversations with well known skydivers.
  • The Student Pilot Flight PodLog  Devoted to flying and learning to fly.  The podcasts take you through the author's journey towards a Private Pilot's License.  Made on a Mac, and you can tell!
  • This Week in Travel podcast  A weekly podcast covering news, topics and trends in the travel industry.
  • Student Pilot Journal  General Aviation pilots will enjoy these frequent video podcasts by Greg Summers.  They represent "a podcast journal in the life of a student pilot" and contain lots of good video straight from the cockpit.
  • The Student Pilot Cast  This podcast is the chronical of Bill Williams as he learns to fly and earn his Private Pilot License.  You'll find both audio and video episodes, as well as interviews with other pilots and coverage of cool aviation stuff.
  • Thoughts From The Flight Deck  In this podcast about flying, Pilot Bill talks about learning to fly, general things about aviation on his way to becoming a certified flight instructor, and just seemingly unrelated things that pop in to his mind.
  • Tips for Travellers Podcast  Advice, tips and recommendations of places, hotels, planes, trains, books based on the first hand experience and research for a book on legends and icons of travel.
  • Travel Cast Network  Travel professionals and enthusiasts can find the latest travel news and information through this portal to podcasts and travel related videos.
  • TravelCommons.com  A very good travel podcast about airlines, security and the TSA, hotels, frequent flyer programs, travel tech, and a lot more.
  • Travel Industry Association of America  Podcasts featuring industry professionals on a variety of topics.
  • The Traveling Man Podcast  This podcast documents the travel adventures of life on the road.  Episodes feature travel tips, technology, hotel reviews, and wacky adventures.  (Inactive since July 2006.)
  • Trends Taste and Travel  Captain Cy Emerus is your host for Trends, Taste and Travel podcast.  Captain Cy is an actual airline captain who has spent the last 35 years taking travelers to exotic destinations the world over.
  • UK Aviation Roundup - Aviation Talk Radio  This site is shut down.
  • UltraFlight Radio Show  The weekly show discusses subjects of interest to the ultralight or sport aircraft pilot: fixed wing, trike, powered parachute, powered paraglider, glider, gyro, and other topics are covered.  Also, safety subjects, flying events, and government issues.  Weekly email.
  • Uncontrolled Airspace: The General Aviation Podcast  News and conversation about the world of General Aviation flying.  This is hanger flying at it's (sometimes verbose) best with three pilots who are qualified to gab about GA with authority.
  • The University of North Dakota AeroCast  A series of video/audio training podcasts.
  • Unusual Attitudes  "The aviation podcast you always knew could happen if someone would dare."
  • The Upgrd Podcast  A round table podcast with airline frequent flyers, elite hotel program members, and other business travelers.  Learn about airline upgrade strategies, flying first class, hotel upgrades, and mileage runs.

Podcasting Resources

  • Digital Podcast  Helping you find the world's best podcasts.
  • Juice  This free software, licensed under the GPL, runs on your computer and downloads audio files, usually mp3's, to your computer.  Multi-language support for multiple media players.  Windows and Mac.
  • Odeo  Millions of mp3's and 1000's of audio channels - podcasts, music, and more.  Listen, download, subscribe
  • Podcast Directory  Podcast listings from around the world.
  • Podcasting News  News, articles, directory, forum, gear.
  • Podcatcher Matrix  A great place to compare, choose, and discuss various Podcatchers and their features.  Podcast users can choose the right tool for their requirements, podcast providers can optimize their content for the most popular podcatchers, and podcast developers can check out feature trends and user needs.

What's a Podcast?

From Wikipedia:

"Podcasting" is a web-based broadcast medium. Audio files (most commonly in MP3 format) are made available online in a way that allows software to automatically detect the availability of new files (generally via RSS), and download the files for listening at the user's convenience.

The word "podcasting" is a portmanteau of the words iPod and broadcasting. A podcast is like an audio magazine subscription: a subscriber receives regular audio programs delivered via the internet, and can listen to them at their leisure.

Podcasts differ from traditional internet audio in two important ways. In the past, listeners have had to either tune in to web radio on a schedule, or they have had to search for and download individual files from webpages. Podcasts are much easier to get. They can be listened to at any time because a copy is on the listener's computer or portable music player (hence the "pod" in "podcasting"), and they are automatically delivered to subscribers, so no active downloading is required.

Podcasting is functionally similar to the use of timeshift-capable digital video recorders (DVRs), such as TiVo, which let users record and store television programs for later viewing.