Hello again and welcome to Aviation News Talk where we talk in general aviation with relevant

news and flying tips for pilots and student pilots to help keep you safe.

I'm Max Truscott.

Today in a spirit of aviation episode, we're talking with Robert Shapiro about what it takes for

you as a fixed-wing pilot or as a pilot, to add on a rating to fly a

gyroplane. He talks about what it's like to fly these fun aircraft in about the surprisingly

few hours required prior to a check ride. Last week in episode 289, we talked with Dr. Warren

Silberman about an investigation into nearly 5,000 pilots with unreported disabilities.

And he also gave advice for what you should do before you go to get your next medical.

So if you didn't hear that episode, you may want to check it out at Aviationnewstock.com

slash 289.

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and the app that you're listening to now. Now this show is a little shorter than usual because by

the time you hear it, I will be in Knoxville, Tennessee, where I'm going to meet up with a client

who is taking delivery of a new Cirrus SR 22T.

And then we'll be flying that aircraft back to California together.

And I'll tell you more about our trip in a future episode.

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