Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Episode 226: Ian signs off; Rooster talks spins, and airshow legend Rob Holland

Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast

Show Notes

Ian signs off after co-hosting 'AOPA Hangar Talk' podcast for ten years, and we hear from ⁠'Rooster,'⁠ a TopGun graduate and spin training expert. Plus stay tuned for the latest general aviation news including the ⁠Jeppesen/ForeFlight⁠ sale, a ⁠Dynon-Trig⁠ avionics partnership, ATC modernization details, and the latest on airshow great Rob Holland.

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