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EAA and AOPA are working to craft a proposal to the FAA that would expand the aircraft models available to those who want to fly without a third class medical. How will that affect the LSA industry? AVweb's Mary Grady talks with Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA), to find out.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

AVweb's Glenn Pew speaks with FreeFlight Systems' Tim Taylor about the current state of ADS-B in general aviation.

In honor of the holiday, AVweb's Mary Grady talks with Rol Morrow, chairman of the Air Care Alliance and executive director of the Wolf Aviation Fund, about all the ways volunteers contribute to aviation -- and how you can thank them, or maybe become a volunteer yourself.

A Brazil appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that cleared New York Time columnist Joe Sharkey in a strange lawsuit resulting from his coverage of the tragedy. In an interview with AVweb's Russ Niles, Sharkey says he'll keep fighting, even if it means more late-night visits from Brazilian-paid process servers.

When the GA community learned this week that the FAA plans to start charging fees and restrict access to digital aeronautical data that is currently free, Radek Wyrzykowski quickly posted an online petition at the White House web site to protest the change. He explains to AVweb's Mary Grady how instrument flight instructors and students would be affected by this restricted access.

As LSAs make more inroads in new airplane sales, they're also coming up on the used market. The Rotax 912 and 914 have proven to be reliable, durable engines, but they have a couple of tender spots. For one, they don't like to be overheated and if run on fuel that's of too-low octane, they can detonate, leading to crankshaft issues. In this podcast, Dean Vogel of Lockwood Aviation Supply tells Aviation Consumer's Paul Bertorelli what to look for when asking for a pre-buy on a Rotax-powered airplane.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

Redbird Flight Simulators, King Schools, and a host of industry partners opened a combination flight school and aviation laboratory in San Marcos, Texas this week. IFR magazine editor Jeff Van West spoke with Jerry Gregoire of Redbird and John and Martha King of King Schools.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

There has been some controversy over Sun 'n Fun's request that owners of aircraft damaged in the March 31 tornado submit claims for recovery and environmental clean-up to their own insurance carriers. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Avemco president Jim Lauerman about how the insurance protocols normally work in circumstances like this.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

It started with one pilot and one plane, but now every year the skies over Michigan are filled with dozens of aircraft delivering gifts to less fortunate children through Operation Good Cheer. This year's flights take place December 4, and AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with volunteer pilot John DeCarli about a great excuse to go flying. Anyone interested in the program can visit the Operation Good Cheer web site.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

Not all the costs associated with cleaning up after last year's tornado are being covered by Sun 'n Fun's insurance carriers, and individual aircraft owners are being asked to submit claims to their carriers. SNF's Jim Bernegger spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

Aviation groups say that user fees could be incorporated into a new government debt-reduction initiative. AVweb's Glenn Pew spoke with AEA president Paula Derks -- and played devil's advocate to learn more. Listen, learn, and add your voice by contacting your representative.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

For pilots with a competitive streak, racing your own airplane holds a strong allure. To indulge that desire, the Sport Air Racing League organizes air races for GA pilots at airports around the country. Linda Street-Ely talks to AVweb's Mary Grady about how it works and how you can participate.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

Judy Tarver of FltOps.com has worked for more than 30 years in pilot recruitment, helping airlines to select the best pilots and advising job seekers on the best strategies for getting hired. She shares her insights with AVweb's Mary Grady for anyone hoping to get a job in the cockpit.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

It's been a few years since Capt. Chesley Sullenberger and FO Jeff Skiles strapped into an airplane together, and they'll share a cockpit for the second time since their Miracle on the Hudson flight on November 18. The two pilots will take turns in the cockpit of the Historical Flight Foundation's DC-7B on a flight from Miami to Charlotte. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Foundation President Roger Jarman about how 20 lucky folks will be able to buy memberships in the organization and join the famous crew for the flight.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

The Chinese influence was front and center at NBAA in Las Vegas last week, and it had people talking. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with the Teal Group's Richard Aboulafia about how the Chinese market might affect general aviation -- and his observations may surprise some of you.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

James Chitty of PlaneClear, LLC says clients too often know little about the equipment and personnel flying them to their destinations. PlaneClear offers full disclosure to its clients and AVweb's Russ Niles talked to Chitty about it at NBAA in Las Vegas.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

As margins narrow and competition for charter customer heats up, charter brokers are being squeezed out by operators trying to claim all of the revenue in a charter for themselves, says Matthew Winer of Executive Air Services. He's drafted a document aimed at addressing the needs of both camps, and AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with him at NBAA in Las Vegas.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

The fractional market is a mirror of the bizjet market, but things may be looking up a little for fractionals. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Bombardier Flexjet's Bruce Peddle.This podcast is brought to you by XM WX Satellite Weather and Lightspeed Aviation.

Insurance is a given in aviation, and insurance giant Swissre is tapping the emerging UAV market. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Swissre Corporate Solutions' UAV expert Paul O'Ryan.This podcast is brought to you by Phillips 66 Aviation.

Production is expected to resume for new Eclipse very light jets in 2013. The new aircraft will be updated versions of the original, and AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Eclipse Aerospace's Mason Holland at NBAA 2011.This podcast is brought to you by XM WX Satellite Weather and Lightspeed Aviation.