Jim Leighty, Al Gilson, and Tony Roberts talk about different airstrips to visit, the ups and downs of flying in the Pacific Northwest, and all the fun events you can find here! We also like to discuss aviation music, movies, books, and websites. Basically we are just a bunch of fun loving pilots that have a passion for aviation just like you!
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Happy anniversary to Hangar 49! February 2026 is the 16 th birthday…er…birth month of this show. This is our 178 th show! As three private pilots, the three of us, Jimmy, Tony, and Al, have examined virtually every aspect of aviation. We have exposed the best music, the best movies, the best books, places to visit, websites to explore, and a lineup of aviation sounds and comedy that exposed the…
It's been a busy 2025. We've been so busy, we forgot to put out many episodes. We will try harder in 2026-especially since we will be celebrating our 16th anniversary. Now....on with the show: Movie: The Flying Fool (Full movie-1929) Book: Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis Interview: Rachel Yang/How much does it cost to fly private Destination: Sullenberger Aviation Museum/Charlotte, NC Song: Vera…
OK...we've been away. But....did you miss us? (Don't answer that!) Our last show was our 15th anniversary show in February 2025. We've been busy. Now we are back! We have the usual stuff, plus we are stepping right along so you don't get bored, or run out of fuel. Movie : Horizon Line (2020) Book - Girls of Flight City Interview – Gonky Destination: National Championship Air Races, Roswell, New…
It's the 15 th anniversary of Hangar 49! Join us as our hosts look back over the last 15 years. And then proceed to babble about the usual aviation drivel. Fasten your seat belts, please put your tray table up, sit back, and enjoy the flight. Movie/TV Series: Flight Risk Book: Fire Eaters by Peter Pigot Interview: Erika Armstrong/Advanced Aircrew Academy Website: Think Aviation Song: Lightnin'…
That's a wrap on another season of Hangar 49! Yep, Hangar 49 has been your go-to aviation podcast for a long time. Our next show will be our 15 th anniversary and the beginning of season 16. From our humble beginnings in February 2010 our show has opened the door to aviation news, movies, books, and music. Plus, great banter by a trio of reasonably OK pilots. Movie/TV Series: Cabin Pressure (2002)…
We haven't done a show since October and it seems like an eternity. But, we couldn't miss our Christmas show! Special Christmas Song: Royal Guardsmen/Snoopy's Christmas NORAD Santa Tracking Movie/TV Series: Back From Eternity (1956) Book: Final Authority by Robert Dobransky Interview: Carroll Leboeuf/Cirrus Aircraft Website: Live Space Station Tracking Map Song: Guess Who/Flying on the Ground Is…
Of course, we think this show is well worth the wait. So what if it's our September show and some of the news is over a month old. When we called our new production vendor, (yes, our production staff was re-arrested when they violated their parole), we heard the same old tired stories: Supply chain issues, product shortages, tariffs on critical components, moon phases, sunspots, artificial…
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…
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…
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 McDonal d Interview: Bush Pilot-A path less chosen –…
