Episode 253: Global ferry pilot intercepted by fighter jets

from Hangar Talk - An Aviation News Podcast · host AOPA

Global ferry pilot Sam Rutherford is intercepted by fighter jets patrolling the Middle East while delivering a new Piper PA-28 from the Florida factory to India. Plus, news discussion on the surprise shutdown of Waco Aircraft, ForeFlight's emergency glide function, the elimination of ADS-B landing charges in Florida, and the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen and Sun'nFun. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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