UltraFlight Radio - Ultralight, Microlight and Light Sport Aircraft Talk

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Join Roy Beisswenger with guests from throughout the world of light aviation.

Learn about light sport aircraft, ultralights and microlights as well as the pilots, manufacturers, and organizations in the forefront of the sport.

UltraFlight Radio discusses fixed wing, rotorcraft, powered parachutes, hang gliders, powered paragliders and more. If you are flying or have always dreamed of flying, this is the show for you.

Visit with organizers of fly-ins and designers of products to make your flying safer and more fun. Learn from experienced aircraft builders. Hear from some of the top instructors in the sport and record-setting pilots.

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Here is What is Going on This Week!

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture 2008 is now one for the history books and Earl Lawrence talks about the highlights of the show, including what some of the aviation decision makers were doing. Experimental Aircraft Association (8/5/08)

Neil Bungard, Air Creation U.S.A.
Neil Bungard is the the new Air Creation importer for the United States. We talk about the Air Creation line of trikes and Neil's plans for the future. Air Creation U.S.A. (8/5/08)

Granger Whitelaw, Rocket Racing League
The public debut of the Rocket Racing League happened at AirVenture this year. Noisy, flashy, and designed for television, the Rocket Racing League hopes to mainstream aviation competition. We talk with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the RRL, Granger Whitelaw. Rocket Racing League (8/5/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Warm temperatures are being felt throughout the United States and Ronnie Smith joins us to talk about how that effects engines in ultralight and light sport aircraft. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (8/5/08)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson was all over the place at AirVenture this year and reports on new aircraft introductions, organizations, and more effecting the sport aviation world. ByDanJohnson.com (8/5/08)

Kathryn Ridgway, United States Ultralight Association
USUA's Region 2 is sponsoring the Wings n' Wheels 2008 flying event. Kathryn Ridgway, a new USUA board member, talks to us about this first time event, what to expect there, and how you can be a part of it. Wings n' Wheels (8/5/08)

Remember, if you have any questions you want to ask the guests or you have any of your own comments about a topic, please call the show toll free when we're live at (866) 613-1612. If you have a show idea or know someone that would be a guest on the show (that could be you!) Contact Roy.

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Roy Beisswenger, Easy Flight
A little known aspect of the regulation changes brought about by Sport Pilot is that there is now a private pilot rating for powered parachutes and weight shift control trikes. Your host just completed the training and testing requirements for private pilot and talks about getting a rating that less than a dozen people in America have. Easy Flight (7/29/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
This past weekend the best Powered Paragliding pilots in America showed up for the USA World Air Games qualifier in Greenville,Illinois. Jeff Goin was not only instrumental in recruiting pilots to the competition, he also participated and came out with the highest score. We talk about everything involved in competing in this kind of FAI event. FootFlyer.com (7/29/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
It takes a lot of work to put together a competition of the caliber for the WAG qualifier and staffing is key for that. Volunteers like Dave Rogers, Jeff Steinkamp and many others were just as critical to the great out come as were the competitors. FootFlyer.com (7/29/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
A listener wrote in to ask about air filters on aircraft. It seems that he has seen some ultralight pilots fly without air filters and wonders about how good that can be for the engine. Bever Borne talks about that and the kinds of air filters available. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/29/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
An aviation radio show produced during Oshkosh week would not be complete without a report from a pilot there on site. Jim Sweeney visits with us about the sights and sounds around the LSA Mall and more. SweeneyCorp (7/29/08)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
Terri Sipantzi finishes the show with a report from the Red Barn at Oshkosh. Of course that is where the ultralight, rotorcraft, and many of the fun LSA aircraft are flying. Precision Windsports, Inc (7/29/08)

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Upcoming Ultralight & Light Sport Aircraft Events!

If you have an upcoming ultralight related event that you would like to get on the schedule, E-mail me with the event name, location, date, and contact information by clicking here. This is a free service provided to help promote the sport.

Popular Rotorcraft Association Convention 2008
August 5-9, 2008. Mentone, Indiana. The annual convention for the PRA features gyroplanes and helicopters. If you are interested in gyros, this is the place to visit to learn about instruction, aircraft, and more Popular Rotorcraft Association.

Mike Rish Memorial Fly-In
August 15-17, 2008. Scottsburg Airport, Scottsburg, Indiana. The "Indy Air Hogs" from the Indianapolis area have founded the Mike Rish Memorial fly-in. This is a PPG event that should have around 40 of the powered paragliders attending. Scottsburg News Group.

Arlington Powered Parachute Rally
August 8-10, 2008. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Camping and open flying for powered parachutes. EAA 127 meeting and Six Chuter Flight Center Open House. Seattle Powerchutes.

Wings n Wheels 2008
August 15-17, 2008. Cambridge Regional Airport on Bucktown Road, Cambridge, Maryland. USUA "Event of the Year" Sponsored by USUA Region 2. Wings-n-Wheels.com.

10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
August 19-28, 2008. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.

First Ever ROTAX Fly-In
August 21-24, 2008. Aerodrome Wels, Wels, Austria. This first-time fly-in features Rotax factory tours, live music, and more. Rotax Fly-In.

Gulliver's Wilderness Airpark Summer's End Fly-In
August 22-24, 2008. 1222 Red Schoolhouse Road, Palermo, New York. All aircraft are welcome including powered para-motors and gyros and GA- you don't have to be FAR Part 103. Public is welcome and encouraged to attend, learn about ultralights and see them firsthand. FREE Admission, Parking, Primitive Camping for Pilots/Instructors/Vendors/Crew. Food and Drinks, Introductory Flight Lessons, Displays and Events ULFlyers.

18th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
August 30th, 2008. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana. The action starts early at 7:00 AM and runs until 2:00 PM. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. For more information contact Ray Johnson (765)664-2588 or visit Fly/In Cruise/In.

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