Hello again and welcome to Aviation News Talk, where we talk General Aviation, with relevant news and flying tips for pilots and student pilots to help keep you safe.

I'm Max Prescott.

Today we're talking with Rob Mark about remote towers, a new technology similar to air traffic control towers,

and we'll discuss why the FAA has been so slow to certify them in the U.S., despite successful

demonstrations in Virginia and Colorado.

I'll also talk about the fatal crash of a serious SR20 that killed a 61-year-old student

pilot who crashed at night in New Jersey, starting an 810-acre wildfire.

Last week in episode 290, we talked with Robert Shapiro about what it takes for you as a fixed-wing

pilot or a helicopter pilot to add on a rating to fly a gyroplane.

And also last week in episode 291, we replayed my interview with Mike Whitaker, who's just

been nominated to be the next FAA administrator.

So if you didn't hear those episodes, you can check them out at AviationNewsdark.com

slash 290 and 291.

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