Episode 107: The Weather Risk No One’s Talking About in Modern Aviation with Don Berchoff
Release Date: 05/22/2025
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info_outlineIn Episode 107 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. welcomes Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions, to explore how outdated weather infrastructure and low-altitude forecasting gaps are becoming critical risks in modern aviation, especially with the rise of drones, AAM, and pilotless operations.
From Air Force command to launching a private weather tech company, Don shares an insider’s perspective on how better weather data could reduce cancellations, increase flight time, and save lives and money.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:01 – Welcome & Guest Intro: Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather
01:17 – Air Force Meteorology to Private Innovation
02:51 – How Weather Shaped Don’s Risk Management Philosophy
05:20 – Why Today’s Weather Data Isn’t Enough for AAM & Drones
08:25 – Flying Blind: The Cost of Weather Uncertainty
10:12 – Cutting Military Weather Delays in Half — Without New Data
13:29 – Weather’s Role in Aircraft & Drone Incidents
16:11 – The Local Weather Problem: Why METAR Isn't Enough
17:30 – New ASTM Standards & Affordable Sensor Tech
19:28 – A New Model: Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Aviation Weather
22:42 – Is Climate Change Driving Insurance Losses?
24:12 – Hailstorms, Data Gaps, and High-Stakes Decision Making
27:10 – Closing Thoughts: Clean Slate Thinking in Aviation Weather
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🎙️ This episode is a must-listen for aviators, drone operators, risk managers, and insurers who want to stay ahead of aviation’s evolving climate challenges.