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| Marooned and Lost In Space! | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:36:53 | |
Imagine you booked a flight on an airline for a two-week vacation to an exotic location. In fact, a location so exotic, it’s out of this world. Once you got there, the airline called and said they have cancelled your flight and the next flight on the only other airline doesn’t have any open seats until next year. No, it’s not the twilight zone….you are Marooned and Lost In Space courtesy of the Boeing Starliner! This, other news, movie, book, comedy, interviews and more in this episode. Plus, listen all the way to the end for a very special announcement! Movie/TV Series: Fly Away Home Book: Famous First Flights by Lowell Thomas, Owen Garriot, Interview: Captain Joe-How Pilot Checklists increase your productivity Website: Airport Courtesy Cars Song: John Hartford/Steam-Powered Aeroplane Destination/Places to Fly To: Museum of Flying, Santa Monica, CA Comedy/Sound: Tony Hancock-Test Pilot
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| Preventing An International Incident! | 26 Jul 2024 | 01:34:02 | |
The multi-national team at Hangar 49 is ready, at a moment’s notice, to respond to any kind of emergency, including an “international incident.” We even brought in an expert to discuss very this important issue. That, and more, on this episode of Hangar 49! Movie/TV Series: The Blue Angels (2024) Book: Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll Interview: Why your daughter should learn to fly/Leah Ochs Website: Airport Camping Guide Song: Silver Wings/Merle Haggard Destination/Places to Fly To: Titan Missile Museum/Tucson AZ Comedy/Sound: Preventing an International Incident/Jose Sarduy | |||
| Caught In A Time Warp | 11 Aug 2023 | 01:27:18 | |
We were originally going to release this show in July, but we got caught in a time warp. So, here we are on July 41st. Hey, it could have been a star date, but we are still stuck in the dimension….maybe. Tune in for the usual aviation news, aviation movie, aviation song, and aviation comedy. Movie: A Yank in the RAF (1941) Book: Truckin’ the Skies-Alaska Aviation Stories by Gary Tupper Interview: How Do Airplanes Actually Fly-Raymond Atkins Website: Aviation Museums List Song: Queensryche/Jet City Woman Destination/Places to Fly To: Black Rock City Airport / Burning Man Comedy/Sound: James Gregory—You Don’t Realize How dangerous flying Can Be | |||
| A "No-Frills" Episode | 23 Jun 2023 | 01:47:13 | |
We understand the high cost of everything nowadays, that’s why we have cut our cost and service down to the bare minimum allowed by law. For example, in this show, we only have two hosts instead of our usual three. (OK, Tony just got back from across the pond and still has jet-lag.) But please, listen anyway. We’ll get you there….probably.
We understand the high cost of everything nowadays, that’s why we have cut our cost and service down to the bare minimum allowed by law. For example, in this show, we only have two hosts instead of our usual three. (OK, Tony just got back from across the pond and still has jet-lag.) But please, listen anyway. We’ll get you there….probably.
We understand the high cost of everything nowadays, that’s why we have cut our cost and service down to the bare minimum allowed by law. For example, in this show, we only have two hosts instead of our usual three. (OK, Tony just got back from across the pond and still has jet-lag.) But please, listen anyway. We’ll get you there….probably.
Movie: Flight to Mars (1951) Book: Upside Down Dreams by Michele “MACE” Curran Interview: James Green-Advancing Airline Single-Pilot Concept Website: The Aviation History Online Museum Song: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers/Learning to Fly Destination/Places to Fly To: Castle Air Museum-Atwater CA (Near Merced) Comedy/Sound: No Frills Airlines-Nikki Howard
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| May The Fourth Be With You | 05 May 2023 | 01:19:43 | |
May the fourth be with you! Yep, this month’s show was produced on Star Wars Day! We couldn’t believe that, in 158 shows, we never reviewed this classic film. So, here we are. Movie: Star Wars (1977) Book: Unlocking the Sky by Seth Shulman Interview: Jack Hohner/FeelFlight Grip Website: Rod Machado’s Aviation Learning Center-YouTube Channel Song: Theme From Star Wars/London Symphony Orchestra-John Williams Destination/Places to Fly To: USS Midway Museum-San Diego, CA Comedy/Sound: Nate Bargatze | |||
| This Show Has Great Vibes | 15 Apr 2023 | 01:51:44 | |
The world of aviation has great people, and when they get together it creates great vibes. When the Hangar 49 team gets together, our mission is to create more of those vibes. In this show, we create some great vibes…and we get to listen to some great music created with vibes. You gotta to listen to find out….and that’s a fact! Oh, we also do a lot of fact-checking in the show, including checking our own facts. Movie: Airport 1975 Book: Airport by Arthur Hailey Interview: Ravn Air-Diana Miller Website: Seat Guru Song: Flying Home/Lionel Hampton Quintet Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival/University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Destination/Places to Fly To: Historic Aircraft Resoration Museum-Maryland Height Missouri Comedy/Sound: Bob Newhart-Air Traffic Controller (from the Smothers Brothers Show) | |||
| It's a Convair 880! | 01 Apr 2023 | 01:39:32 | |
So, it’s time for our March show…and just in time…since March is almost over. Yes, we’re running late-just like most airlines. In this show, Tony referees while Jim and Al argue about Elvis. To find out who wins, just listen.
Movie: Con Air Book: Hornet Flight by Ken Follett Interview: Trent Moyers from Pangborn/Wenatchee Airport (KEAT) Website: History of Spy Balloons Song: Higher and Higher/Moody Blues Destination/Places to Fly To: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Comedy/Sound: SNL-Southwest Airlines | |||
| We can't understand a word he's saying! | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:17:18 | |
Sometimes it’s hard to understand what people are saying. Sometimes it’s a foreign accent, sometimes it’s a fast-talking approach controller in busy Bravo airspace, possibly a mega rock and roll star, or maybe babbling podcast hosts. Listen to this show and you decide. Movie: Dawn Patrol (1938) Book: Into The Silk by Ian MacKersey Interview: TED Talk-Ryah Whalen: Three ways to make flying more climate friendly Website: Project Blue Book Song: Flight 505/The Rolling Stones Destination/Places to Fly To: National Naval Aviation Museum-Pensacola, Florida Comedy/Sound: Ismo/Flying Through Time | |||
| Magic In The Air | 28 Jan 2023 | 01:31:16 | |
All pilots know what keeps an airplane in the air: Magic! OK...money is an important component. In this show, we take a desperate journey, help you build an airplane for very little money, introduce you to some sorcery, invite you to a museum that you can't visit, see some great aviation photography, and learn what bored pilots do behind that closed cockpit door. Movie: Desperate Journey (1942) Book: Advanced paper Airplanes for Kids and Adults by Andrew Thorne Interview: Derek Schmidt-Lightspeed Aviation Headsets Website: International Society of Aviation Photography Song: Flying Sorcery/Al Stewart (Suggested by Tony Simpson in Ireland) Destination/Places to Fly To: US Air Force Flight Test Museum Comedy/Sound: Monty Python-Bored Pilots | |||
| Jingle All The Way | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:38:03 | |
It’s our annual holiday episode, so gather ‘round the tree and take a listen. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever you celebrate. Movie: Devotion (2022) Book: Wing Leader by Johnnie Johnson Interview: Marci Veronie/Avemco Website: The Last Boeing 747-News Story and Boeing’s 747 Stats Song: The Kinks/Supersonic Rocket Ship Destination/Places to Fly To: Bradbury Science Museum-Los Alamos, New Mexico Comedy/Sound: Benny Hill/Scuttle Airlines
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| Better Late Than Never, (or is It) | 01 Dec 2022 | 01:24:50 | |
Better late than never, right? We didn’t hit the numbers, but at least we were able to turn off the runway before the end of November. So, you get to decide, was this show worth waiting for, or is it just another bomb? Let us know at: h49flying@gmail.com or tell everybody by commenting on our Facebook posts.
Movie: Fighter Squadron (1948) Book: Wager with the Wind/The Don Sheldon Story by James Greiner Interview: Dave Hubner-SiriousXM Aviation Services Website: ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Song: The Byrds/Eight Miles High Destination/Places to Fly To: The Aviator Casino/Delano, CA Comedy/Sound: MadTV/Flight Attendents with Susan Sarandon
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| Help Wanted! | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:21:54 | |
Help Wanted! Hangar 49 has been plagued by technical issues such as lost recordings, bad microphone quality, editing delays, and bad jokes. We blame our production staff for everything. So, we are looking for help. We need a production team member who is an experienced and qualified audio engineer, network administrator, editor, news director, web designer, script writer, comedy writer, commercial pilot, CFII, and janitor who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while being supervised by crazy micro-managers. There is no salary, no insurance, no sick days, and no paid vacation. If this sounds like your dream job, please send us your resume. Oh, and listen to our latest episode: Book: First Light by Geoffrey Wellum Interview: James Polivka/Cubcrafters Website: FlightRadar24 Song: The Kinks/(Wish I could Fly Like) Superman | |||
| Aliens Have Taken Over This show! | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:03:33 | |
Apparently, the production staff has been abducted and two of the three hosts know way to much about aliens. Who are Tony and Jim? And where are they really from? These questions and more on this episode of Hangar 49. Movie/TV Series: The Flight Machine (1930) Book: Windward-Flying cargo out of Miami’s corrosion corner in the 80’s. by Scott McDonald Interview: Bush Pilot-A path less chosen – Bryan Curtis Website: Fold ‘N Fly-Paper airplane folding instructions Song: John Denver/The Wings That Fly Us Home Destination/Places to Fly To: National Air Races, Roswell, NM Comedy/Sound: Jack Whitehall/The Troubles with Flying | |||
| Please Stand By | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:27:37 | |
Yikes! Technical problems, internet crashes, infestations, and you name it-this show has it. Tune in and find out why. Plus, the usual drivel and Jim rejoins us. Why? We still aren’t sure.
Movie: Angels One Five (1952) Website: Sierra Hotel Aeronautics-Aviation Humor page Song: I Wish I Could Fly/Roxette Destination: AOPA’s The Hangout/KSFF Sound/Comedy: MAD TV-Funny Low Cost Airlines | |||
| "The Best of Everything!" | 27 Jul 2022 | 02:14:54 | |
Wow! Over 12 years in the making! There’s 149 episodes of these guys working up to this very day. Through trials and tribulations, this team has worked tirelessly to produce the most entertaining aviation podcast in the world. So, here it is. The Best of Everything. And….please welcome our special guest host, Hangar 49 founder, Jim Leighty So: Sit down. Shut up. And hold on. Top 10 Movies: Top Destination/Places to Fly or Drive To: Oshkosh Top 10 Books: Best all time Interview: John & Martha King Best Aviation Website/App: Foreflight Best Comedy/Sound: Louis CK/Flying Top 10 Songs:
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| Can Penguins Really Fly? | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:13:29 | |
So….can Penguins Really fly? Inquiring minds want to know. Aeronautical engineers want to know. We know turkeys can fly…we have the video. Oh, check out out song, movie, and book and listen to this show for all the answers. Movie: Lancaster Skies (2019) Book: Warbirds in the Cloak of Darkness Interview: Shane Woodson-Uavionix Website or App: Airmate EFB Song: Nice Little Penguins/Flying Destination/Places to Fly To: Great War flying Museum Comedy/Sound: Saturday Night Live/Aer Lingus | |||
| "Maybe That'll Buff Out!" | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:09:53 | |
Every airplane owner has had a little “hangar rash” but one of our news stories in this month’s show highlights an extreme example. Plus, we have the usual movie, song, comedy and more for you to enjoy! Movie: Island In The Sky (1953) Book: Flight-The 100 Worlds Greatest Aircraft by Mark Phelps Interview: Jamie Smith/Ameriflight Website: Vatsim-The world’s Virtual Air Traffic Simulation network Song: The Motors/Airport Destination/Places to Fly To: The Bahamas Comedy/Sound: Ricky Gervais-What He Hates About flying | |||
| Steamy Movie & a Graphic Novel | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:26:10 | |
It’s our latest episode: “Steamy Movie and a Graphic Novel!” We understand marketing…and how to build a big audience with a catchy title. See, we already got you to read this far. Give a listen and find out what we are really talking about. (Oh…by the end of this show, we’ll still be rated PG (Pretty Good.) Movie: The Carpetbaggers (1964) | |||
| Now Beginning Our 12th Season! | 20 Mar 2022 | 01:35:56 | |
It’s been a long hard road…er…runway, but Hangar 49 is now entering our 12th season on the air…er…internet. Crank up the hi-fi and listen to this episode with a movie, book, song, interview, and comedy. Movie: The McConnell Story (1955) Book: Wings of Gold/The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators by Beverly Weintraub Interview: Peter Zaccagnino-Part 3-Books, TV, and what's next. Website: Flying to Mexico Song: Up and Flying/Reba McIntire Destination/Places to Fly To: Abbotsford International Air Show Comedy/Sound: Saturday Night Live-Jet Blue Flight 292 | |||
| Help Us Buy the Martin Mars! | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:28:17 | |
Like all pilots, we dream about our next airplane. So, when a great deal opens up, we can’t wait to get going. But, like most dreaming pilots…we’re a bit short on cash. Here’s your chance to help us out. We think we need a GoFundMe or Venmo money-raising campaign! We’re sure all our loyal listeners would be happy to help us step into a great airplane. Stay tuned for donation details! Martin Mars for sale-Isn’t she a beauty? Movie: Thunderbirds-Soldiers of the Air (1943) Destination: Castle Air Museum Interview: Peter Zaccagnino-Part Two-Air Racing Book: The Vietnam Air War-From the Cockpit by Dennis Ridnouer Song: Airline Agent/James McMurtry Website: Boldmethod | |||
| Around The World With Hangar 49 | 14 Jan 2022 | 02:05:54 | |
Our special guest on this show has even been around the world. So has Tony. Our movie for this episode is Around The World In 80 Days. Sometimes we talk to much. In fact, in the time it takes to listen to this show, the International Space Station will travel around the world. Movie: Around the World in 80 Days (1956) Website: The Honourable Company of Air Pilots Interview: Peter Zaccagnino (Part One-How he started) Book: Relevant by Peter Zaccagnino Song: Gotta Get the First Plane Home/The Kinks Destination/Places to Fly To: Museum of Cosmonautics/Moscow, Russia Comedy/Sound: Steve Hofstetter/Stupid people Won’t Survive a Plane Crash | |||
| Learn To Fly a Light Aeroplane In One Easy Lesson! | 12 Dec 2021 | 01:34:24 | |
It's finally here! A quick and easy way to learn how to fly in one easy lesson...just listen to this show. Oh, and before we forget: Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate and happy new year. (Oh...by the way this is show #142, but it's our 143rd episode. Last months show was #143 but it was our 142nd episode. Hopefully, you're just as confused as we are.) Movie: Air Force (1943) Interview: Gracie Johnson/TallyHo! Apps Book: Buffalo Air by Darrel Knight Website: Hawker Typhoon Song: Alan Parsons Project - Blue Blue Sky #1 Destination/Places to Fly To: Carolinas Aviation Museum/Charlotte NC Comedy/Sound: Fry and Laurie-How to Fly A Light Aeroplane In One Easy lesson
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| We're Number 13! | 25 Nov 2021 | 01:40:57 | |
Aviation Podcasting is a competitive business! So, the entire staff and management of Hangar 49 is pleased to announce that we are listed as number 13 in the Top 45 Aviation Podcasts list. Wow, after over 10 years of grueling efforts, we are finally recognized. Oh, we won’t let it go to our heads. Our November show proves it. Please listen to our usual lineup of breaking news, classic films, great music, tantalizing books, outrageous comedy, all punctuated by our amazing commentary. Movie: Fail Safe (1964) Interview: Carinex Gautreau/Helidosa Book: Tiger in the Sea by Eric Linder Website: Eat at the Airport-From the Airplane Geeks Podcast people Song: Too Late For Goodbye - Julian Lennon Destination/Places to Fly To: Atlantic Air Adventures Comedy/Sound: British Airways Safety Video Audition | |||
| We Are Masters of the Air...Er...Podcasting | 19 May 2024 | 01:29:59 | |
We're on our 15th season of this show and we've mastered a thing or two in nearly 170 episodes. We can find great movies, songs, and books. We can make fun of each other. And maybe even talk about aviation...if we have extra time. Each show is full of surprises-like this: Which show co-host and his band opened for the Rolling Stones in the 1960's? Listen to this action-packed episode to find out. Movie/TV Series: Masters of the Air (2024) Book: The Thinking Pilot’s Flight Manual by Rick Durden Interview: Sully Sullenberger-Minute by Minute Description of the Miracle on the Hudson Website: Celebrity Private Jet Tracker Song: Air Travel/Ray and Bob (1962) Destination/Places to Fly To: Delta Flight Museum, Atlanta, GA Comedy/Sound: Michael McIntyre-Best Jokes about Planes and Airports | |||
| Viva Las Vegas! | 31 Oct 2021 | 01:45:51 | |
In this episode, Tony and Al give you all the inside tips on how to enjoy Las Vegas. Al recently returned from the National Business Aviation show in Sin City with interviews and tips on staying in Vegas on a budget and getting started on your first million. Oh….we talk about some aviation stuff as well. Movie: Only Angels Have Wings (1939) | |||
| It's Zero Hour! | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:33:07 | |
We know that you can hardly wait until our next show. Us too. Well, here it is. Mission Control is please to announce...It’s finally ZERO HOUR at Hangar 49! Movie: Zero Hour (1957) Interview: Juliet Siddons-Challenge Air Book: Go Flight-The Unsung Heros of Mission Control by Rick Houston Website: Real-Time Space Tracking—N2YO.com Song: Daddy, Teach Me to Fly/Ken Dravis Destination/Places to Fly To: USS Midway Museum/San Diego Comedy/Sound: Flight Attendants/Saturday Night Live | |||
| Please Support Your Flight Attendants (and Flight Deck Crews)! | 25 Aug 2021 | 01:35:09 | |
We’ve seen the stories about nutty airline passengers going berserk when asked by the flight attendants to please put on their masks during the flight. So, here’s the deal…please support your flight attendants and flight deck crews. Movie: The Flight Attendant Book: I am a Flight Attendant by Jessica De Serre Boissonneauilt Interview: Scariest Tomcat Flight/Cmdr Matt Plaiser USN (Ret.) Website: AirBus Zero Emission Electric Flight Song: Moody Blues/Fly Me High Destination/Places to Fly To: Tofino/Long Beach, BC Comedy/Sound: Funny Flying Story -Cale Yarborough | |||
| We Are On Fire! | 01 Aug 2021 | 01:23:29 | |
We are on fire! No…not the plane or the studio (yet) but it seems like the entire western USA and Canada are covered in wildfires and high heat. Tony and Al are also blanketed in wildfire smoke. We huddled inside the studio to get a break and record this show. It’s our July show and we’re a bit late in the month. Luckily we still have time to release this on July 32nd.
Interview: Nancy Bradshaw Book: Flying on Instinct-Canada’s Bush Pilot Pioneers Websites: Wildfire Location information in the United States and Canada Song: Jason Aldean/Fly Over States Destination/Places to Fly To: Pima Air & Space Museum Comedy/Sound: Jimmy Stewart-Flying from Celery Field (now know as LAX) | |||
| Are We Flying Too Close To The Sun? | 27 Jun 2021 | 01:34:46 | |
There’s been a heat wave in the US and Canada where we produce Hangar 49. It’s kinda like flying too close to the sun. Hopefully, the wax in our wings won’t melt. We have news, a movie, classic, song, and some comedy. Flip on some air conditioning or a simple fan and listen to this cool show.
Movie: Soul Plane Interview: Colonel Douglas Moore Book: Flying Too Close to the Sun by George Jehn Song: Boeing Boeing 707/Roger Miller Destination/Places to Fly to: Wright Museum Comedy/Sound: George Carlin on Airport Announcements (Some obscene language) | |||
| Don't Run Out of Fuel While Listening to this Show! | 26 May 2021 | 01:38:09 | |
We know these shows are great...but can be a bit long! If you listen to us during your flight, please make sure to keep an eye on the fuel gauges. We cannot be responsible for pilots who run out of gas (or Jet A) while listening. Movie: The Sound Barrier Interview: Richard Branson Book: Kittyhawk Down by Jonathan Nicholas Website: Windy.com Song: Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke& Lil Jon/Turbulence Destination/Places to Fly To: North Atlantic Aviation Museum Comedy/Sound: Michael McIntyre | |||
| No Sleeping During This Show! | 18 Apr 2021 | 01:41:24 | |
We know that sometimes it’s hard to stay awake during those long flights. Hey, sometimes it’s hard to stay awake during a long episode of Hangar 49…especially for al and Tony. So, here’s a reminder: “No Sleeping During This Show!” You might miss something good. Movie – Up In The Air Interview - Christian Bailey Book – l’ll take the 18 by Scott Glute Website -Airport Spotting Song - Zayn - Flight of the Stars Destination – TWA Hotel at JFK Comedy - Dave Allen Extra Stuff- Robb Report
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| You'll Get A Charge Out Of this show! | 01 Apr 2021 | 01:30:02 | |
Whew! We got our March show uploaded without a minute to spare. Someday, we'll be able to get these shows done quicker by speeding up our commute with an electric air taxi. We just need to find a charging station. Learn how in our featured interview. Plus, news, music, movies, and comedy in this jam-packed show. As always, we have a few technical issues. This time it's a bad auto-level on Al's voice. It's OK. He never has much to say anyway..... Interview: Joshua Portman/Electric Aeroplanes will be here sooner than you think-TEDx Perth Book: Flying Angels by Danielle Steel Website: Opensky network-ADS/B tracking Song: Eric Bogle/Flying Away Destination/Places to Fly To: Kelowna Aerospace Museum Comedy/Sound: Barely Air
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| The #1 aviation podcast on Mars | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:46:22 | |
We are pleased to announce that all the latest polls show that Hangar 49 is the number one aviation podcast on Mars. All the cool NASA robots love this show. Be like NASA robots. Movie: Fly Away Home Interview: Jimmy Stewart-Army Air Corps pilot Book: Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar Bonus Movie: The Wind Rises Website: The Flyer Song: Turbulence by Bowling for Soup Destination/Places to Fly To: de Havilland Aircraft Museum, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK Comedy/Sound: Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant
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| Yes, We Take Requests | 17 Jan 2021 | 01:25:43 | |
Since this show was founded by ex-disc jockeys, we love our listeners. And since one of our hosts was once a struggling musician, we know that getting a free plug on the radio for your song (or movie) can make a big difference. So, we take requests. This month, our song suggestion came from John F. and our movie idea came from Marty D. Notice that we didn’t use their last names. There may be a reason for that. You’ll just have to listen to the show. Movie: Horizon Line Interview: Country star and pilot Dierks Bentley at NBAA 2020 Book: A Chick In The Cockpit by Erika Armstrong Bonus Book: By the Seat of My Pants by Chris John Rosslee Website: General Aviation News Song: Arthur Godfrey/Teterboro Tower Destination/Places to Fly To: Death Valley Airports | |||
| So Many Airshows-So Little Time! | 24 Mar 2024 | 01:27:27 | |
In this show, we run down airshows in the Pacific Northwest and ponder how we will attend all of them. Plus, the usual breaking news, breaking movie, breaking music, breaking interview, and broken comedy. Oh, and it's the 88th anniversay for the Spitfire. All that and more on this episode of Hangar 49. Movie: Flight (1929) Book: Spitfire-A Very British Love Story Interview: Andrew Shepard-Aviation’s Next Great Adventure Website: Density Altitude Calculator Song: Angus & Julia Stone/Big Jet Plane Destination/Places to Fly To: Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Comedy/Sound: Armstrong & Miller-Best of the RAF Pilots | |||
| Ya got Any Beeman's? | 09 Dec 2020 | 01:30:32 | |
As we sat down in the Hangar 49 studios to record this show on December 8, 2020 word that general Chuck Yeager had passed away had just been announced. We re-vamped our show to feature his book and an interview. We also reached back about 100 shows and dusted off our review of the film, “The Right Stuff.” And, as the General would say, “Ya, got any Beeman’s, “ his favorite chewing gum. (Oh, apologies in advance: Al had some issues with his microphone so there might be a few audio glitch’s. As Chuck Yeager would say, “Al…ya gotta know your systems!”) Movie: The Right Stuff Interview: Chuck Yeager on Breaking the sound barrier. Book: Yeager-An Autobiography Website: Feedspot Pilot Blogs Song: Ken Dravis/Ain’t It Funny Destination/Places to Fly To: Places to fly with nearby snow skiing. Sound: Brent Pella: Why you shouldn’t fly on Spirit Airlines
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| We Are Not Bots! | 08 Nov 2020 | 01:29:44 | |
With all the fakery on the internet, robocalls to your telephone, and screaming pundits on your TV, it’s nice to find a place where real, honest, and truthful aviation information and humor abounds. OK, maybe everything on this show is not totally true, we might make up a factoid or two, make an error, or even (gasp) screw up big-time. But one thing is for sure…”We Are Not Bots!” Movie: Sky Fighters Interview: World War 2 German pilots Book: The Road to Station X Website: Air Facts Journal Song: Airplane/Plain White T’s Destination/Places to Fly To: Nellis Air Force Base/Thunderbird Museum, Las Vegas Sound/Comedy: Kim Waldauer-Worst Passenger on the plane | |||
| Catch Us If You Can! | 28 Sep 2020 | 01:36:08 | |
We are a couple of busy guys. Between Tony's work as an award-winning photographer and Al's career as a voiceover artist, we barely have time for lunch, much less flying around and doing podcasts, but here we are again. If you listen to our podcast, but don't have time to catch this whole show, do yourself a favor (favour?) and listen to our special guest, Frank Abagnale. His talk comes at about 40 minutes into this episode. Happy flying! Movie: Catch me If You Can Interview: Frank Abagnale-Catch Me If You Can Book: The flight-Charles Lindberg’s Daring and Immortal Transatlantic Crossing by Dan Hampton Website: Simple flying Song: Flying Crow Blues/Washboard Sam Destination/Places to Fly To: Gisborne Airport, New Zealand Sound: KPHL ATIS-Tropical Storm Isaias | |||
| We've Got Free Stuff For You | 07 Aug 2020 | 01:27:53 | |
We don’t make you pay to listen to our show. (We have heard rumors that some of you think we should pay you to listen, but let’s not get off topic.) So, in this show, we give you free stuff and free money, (sort of). You’ll have to listen to get the details. Oh. Yes, this is our July show. Yes, we know it’s already August. Good, cheap, free help is hard to find. Movie: Command Decision (1948) Book: 1001 Aviation Facts by Mike Machat Interview: Randy Lervold-Glasair Website: FAA-Aviation Handbooks and Manuals Song: Mark Elliot/Stars In Their Eyes Destination: Rohn Roadhouse & Video | |||
| We're Just Taking Up Bandwidth | 14 Jun 2020 | 01:16:34 | |
With all the excitement over the Covid 19 virus, economic issues, and travel bans, we haven’t been taking airplanes up anywhere. In reality, we’ve just been taking up excess internet bandwidth with this show. There’s no better way to spend time relaxing at home than listening to this latest episode of Hangar 49. Movie: Dive Bomber (1941) Destination: Hangar Hotel Sound/comedy: SNL Airline Pilots | |||
| Pass the Fifth and Hold the Mayo | 09 May 2020 | 01:27:07 | |
Our May episode kicks off with one of our favorite holidays, has a great movie, book, and song, then winds up with a hilarious comedy clip. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some quarantine with us. Movie: The War Lover Book: Skyfaring Journey by Mark Vanhoenacker Interview: Kyle Fowler/Go EZ Aerobatics Website: Trade a Plane Song: Flight School/Miguel Campbell Destination: Walla Walla Sound/Comedy: Saturday Night Live/Tom Hanks & Alec Baldwin | |||
| Aviation: Social Distancing Since 1903 | 01 Apr 2020 | 01:25:44 | |
We live in crazy times. We never heard of "social distancing" until now. Luckily, aviation is a great way to put some distance between us. And, since Hangar 49 has studios in the USA and Canada, we do social distancing all the time. So, go hide in another room and listen to our latest show. Movie: Air Strike Sound/Comedy: Dean Martin, Foster Brooks, & Ken Lane /The Airline Pilot
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| Our 10th Anniversary Show! | 17 Jan 2020 | 01:18:09 | |
It’s our diamond jubilee! Ten years in the making! With over 120 shows! Hundreds of star-studded interviews, aviation movies, flying songs and books! Yes…it’s the 10th anniversary celebration episode of Hangar 49! Plus, a surprise 10th anniversary guest host and flashbacks. Movie: Top Gun-Maverick (2020) Book: Flying Alone by Beth Ruggerio York Interview: Will Allen Website: Pilot Mall Song: You Can Always Go Around/Ken Dravis Destination: Pearson Field Air Museum Sound/Comedy: Louis CK-Babies on My Plane Our email: h49flying@gmail.com | |||
| Sorry, We Don't Take Cheques | 06 Dec 2019 | 01:29:52 | |
We may not take cheques (probably because we don’t sell anything) but we remember the glory days of freight dogs hauling cancelled checks from everywhere back to the banks. Plus, we have music, movies, and funny stuff…plus the latest news and another interview by our foreign correspondent, Grant McHerron. It's all in this brand new episode. Movie: Midway (2019 version) Book: Hauling Checks by Alex Stone Interview: Grant McHerron at Oshkosh with Gary Velasco Website: Live ATC dot Net Song: Fly On/Coldplay Destination: Historic Flight Foundation/Spokane Sound/Comedy: Best and Funniest Air Traffic Control Conversations | |||
| The "Multi-Accent" Show | 15 Nov 2019 | 01:19:47 | |
In this episode, Hangar 49 spans the globe in a quest to discover how many different English language accents we could cram into one show. Four isn’t too bad. We go to Las Vegas, Oshkosh, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico to bring you the latest in aviation entertainment. And, if you're hungry, we found a really nice restaurant in Salzburg, Austria you might enjoy. Oh, and say hello to our foreign correspondent, Grant McHerron, who traveled from down under on special assignment for Hangar 49. So, sit down and tune in. Movie: The War Lover (1962) | |||
| A Giant Leap For Aviation Podcasting | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:17:42 | |
We are leaping into the 15th season of Hangar 49! And…we’re doing it on Leap Day….February 29th! Please enjoy our usual drivel as we fly into a whole new season. Thanks for listening.
Movie: Airplane II (1982) Book: Final Authority by Robert & Joseph Dobransky Interview: A Plane You Can Drive-Anna Dietrich Website: The Points Guy Song: I’m Like A Bird/Nelly Furtado Destination/Places to Fly To: Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum Comedy/Sound: Typical Pilot Interview/Studio C | |||
| We've Gone Full Circle | 20 Jan 2024 | 01:14:52 | |
Hangar 49 has gone full circle. That’s a wrap for our 14th season and our 165th show. So, business is business and our corporate bigwigs for the huge media conglomerate that owns the show has put their foot down. Yep, this show contains a commercial break, just before the news segment. Stay tuned after that for the top aviation news of the day, movie, music, interviews, and more. All in this great show. Movie: The Hindenburg (1975) Book: Aircraft-The Definitive Visual History by DK Smithsonian Interview: Jeanie Brady-Practicing Kindness at 30,000 Feet Website: FAA Flight Delay Information Song: Joni Mitchell/Amelia Destination/Places to Fly To: Airports in low places-Death Valley Comedy/Sound: Nathan McIntosh-Pilots Should be Richer Than Rap Stars | |||
| One of our elves is missing! | 16 Dec 2023 | 01:20:36 | |
Welcome to the Hangar 49 Christmas special episode! It’s a special, and busy, time of year. Santa’s workshop, and the H49 studios have a lot going on. Just like Santa’s place, the H49 elves are busy. So, when one elf doesn’t show up for work, it makes it tough. Somehow, with only two of us, we managed to get the show on the roof…er…runway.
Special Christmas Movie Feature: The Shepherd (2023) Special Christmas Video Feature: The Star Wars Holiday Special Special Christmas Musical Feature: Royal Guardsmen/Snoopy’s Christmas Special Christmas Destination /Places to Fly To: The North Pole Special Christmas Gift Ideas for your Pilot website: The Hangar 49 book list Book: Sky Kings-Flying Adventures with John & Martha Interview: Dan Boedigheimer-Advanced Aircrew Academy Song: Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors/Fly | |||
| Just park your flying saucer next to the Gulfsrteam, sir. | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:24:52 | |
So, the Reno air races might be moving south…to the Las Vegas Spaceport! Are space aliens invited to participate? Will there be a new flying saucer class? Yep, you heard it (and many other things) here first on this new episode of Hangar 49. Movie: Birdy (1984) Book: Lost in Shangri La by Mitchell Zuckoff Interview: Samantha Thresher-Corporate Angel Network Website: Aviation Fanatic Song: Blue Oyster Cult/ME 262 Destination/Places to Fly To: Nimmo Bay Resort, Nimmo Islet, BC Comedy/Sound: James Gregory-Drunk Pilots and More
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| Teach Yourself How to Fly! | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:12:48 | |
Hangar 49 is on the cutting edge of aviation. And we have a new aviation breakthrough: You can now “Teach Yourself How to Fly!” Listen to this show for all the details. Movie: Interceptor Book: : Teach yourself How to Fly by Nigel Tangye Interview: Ric Elias/Three things I learned while my plane crashed Website: Sat View-Tracking Satellites Song: - Jimmy Buffet/Treetop Flyer Destination/Places to Fly To: The Hangar Flight Museum-Calgary, Alberta Comedy/Sound: Barry Brewer-Airport security is out of control | |||