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!
Hangar49
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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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March 1, 2026
That's A Wrap!
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Happy anniversary to Hangar 49!<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> February 2026 is the 16<sup>th</sup> birthday…er…birth month of this show.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> This is our 178<sup>th</sup> show!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> As three private pilots, the three of us, Jimmy, Tony, and Al, have examined virtually every aspect of aviation.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> 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 internet to some of the best laughter imaginable.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">So, what does this all mean?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Frankly, we need a break!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Just like your favorite TV series, we're running out of fresh material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> So, here's the deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> We are going to retire from the weekly, monthly, and quarterly grind of regular podcasting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> But, that doesn't mean we're disappearing from cyberspace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> This trio of flying gabbers fully intends to produce occasional "specials" to ensure that the aviation world does not take itself too seriously.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Our website, <a href= "http://www.hangar.org">www.hangar.org</a> will stay where it is. The long lists of hit movies, top songs, and great books will continue to be a reference of all that is good for aviation. Our historical episodes can be found via Apple Podcasts and/or Podchaser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> You can still harass us on our Facebook group page <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hangar49">https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hangar49</a> or drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:h49flying@gmail.com">h49flying@gmail.com</a> <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">So, stay tuned for our special shows coming to an internet near you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Until then….keep flying and have fun!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">That's a wrap!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Yer flying buddies, Jim, Tony, and Al.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">= = = = = =</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Movie: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl1mqUg1pnQ">Battle Hymn (1957)</a></span><br /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></span><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><!--[endif]--></span><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Book: <span style="color: black;"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Hotwire-Airplane-Henry-Rausch-ebook/dp/B0DHV4VVHX?crid=219VW37LHL9W1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bB_Fbbm9020c_Woky4Y-aAHkTxSykuNrixwoTB0DwhLO2llXdPQkrNCmzx0qnAtHWZ_BRgtYV4B6x1kHMm1gLE9boYlUuLQCpCvB9PqswhbB0Q9aFQrdWSnXASnqLCQSGbz86iGimQfT1Y27i9YRMQ.ajAylm475fST_RJPRkdENB_gyMpoWdvkbTx8wGs33jE&dib_tag=se&keywords=henry+rausch&qid=1771260526&sprefix=henry+rausch%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-2">How to Hotwire an Airplane by Henry Rausch</a><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Interview: <a href= "http://aopa.org">Kollin Stagnito-AOPA</a><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Song: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hqG-29NTSU">Deep Purple-Space Truckin' (1972)</a><br /> <br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <!--[endif]--></span><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comedy/Sound: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YSL-CZQWjhM">SNL-Newark's air traffic controller-Bad Bunny & Scarlett Johansen</a></span><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p>
December 24, 2025
Have a Happy 2026
<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>Now....on with the show:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Movie: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfVVKz2EcFM&t=695s">The Flying Fool (Full movie-1929)</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Book:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/Sagittarius-Rising-Cecil-Lewis/dp/0143107348/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XCJX232C90NP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oHVTApgPef7AfAWwZ4gerKMjj2ohzMFxLYC3bal8OpgtvnxVFDNd66hITwDUIe46LYG0c0PXa6q_74GSGIzKP2KmreAgAepzlUCi1mZwJblrIsFe9zeTC1tG4OPgfOE4JiYDf2NtDlNmbaMzroJYnieUxOkeUyAu3j_keb8x2qnJ1uOKAy3uabcZtxJTudZip6zo41RRKeRYwpE1JneFVfSxcIPT3i98DS4NGrArhM7E5C0h9493bSW2-a5Zarpf_POOdUwZXrjYcmeTVR92QvKa4csUoa9ejhbARSUQSUk.rQdukkZFiNjEkRfq3tNuIw_HXMnV1y_icYPyo9Qjd2c&dib_tag=se&keywords=Sagittarius+Rising&qid=1757182502&sprefix=sagittarius+rising%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1"> Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Interview: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOBjtotp-Gw">Rachel Yang/How much does it cost to fly private</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">Destination: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href= "https://Sullenberger%20Aviation%20Museum%20in%20Charlotte,%20NC">Sullenberger Aviation Museum/Charlotte, NC</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">Song: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbbYkfpGFGc&list=RDNbbYkfpGFGc&start_radio=1"> Vera Lynn/Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">Website: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href= "https://www.hangar49.org">Hangar 49</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: .25in; tab-stops: 22.5pt;"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Comedy: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iH94aJ02Kw">Southeast Air/Matt Mitchell</a><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p>
August 16, 2025
End of Our High ATIS
<p>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.</p> <p>Movie : <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH_zew-XjK0">Horizon Line (2020)</a></p> <p>Book - <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/Girls-Flight-City-Inspired-Events/dp/0063078538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CZLHO1FFLIPL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c50UDJ1C11CFTImkiW3SOC8tV0yvi3Komze_Bszk3y5OuW3LfkYtKmBvHkxm6tPuZnFR1CBUobZMzN43t7qZmuixeD6vCeVohhjvvsQgK20n3g2SaDcImAq4Nm_23paF.CoZtNiV6wSwdF_LovdbOWycAxGmFZXDYyIbxQuhJbhU&dib_tag=se&keywords=girls+of+flight+city&qid=1740941463&sprefix=girls+of+flight+city%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1"> Girls of Flight City</a></p> <p>Interview – <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFJNdWvsQxw&t=12s">Gonky</a></p> <p>Destination: <a href="https://airrace.org">National Championship Air Races, Roswell, New Mexico</a></p> <p>Song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSfi079QzA">Elton John/Take Me to the Pilot</a></p> <p>Comedy - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5BKUaUsDNk">Benny Hill - Flying South for the Summer</a></p>
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