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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
A listener wrote in to ask how much extra weight was allowed on an ultralight aircraft for a ballistic recovery system. Dale Hooper gives us that number and the different possible interpretations of that number by people in the industry. He also announces the Volunteer Of The Year, Club Of The Year, Industry Award, and Communication Award winners for 2005. United States Ultralight Association

George Happ, MATCO Manufacturing
Learn about how to specify a brake for an experimental aircraft. George Happ tells us about the two main components to brake specification, Torque and Energy. Learn how to calculate those figures and how to use them to select the best braking system for your aircraft. MATCO Manufacturing

Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel
Wisconsin is holding their 13th Annual Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft Safety Seminar. Steve Krueger joins us to talk about the hosting organization, the speakers, and what to expect at this year's event. W.U.L.A.C.

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever talks about the things that should be checked under the fabric of the wings. When the wing sails come off of an aircraft, there is a great opportunity to look for airframe problems. Bever tells us what to look for and how to correct problems. Bever can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Air-Tech, Inc

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney takes some of the mystery out of the check ride process. As more people pass their sport pilot knowledge tests, they wonder about the other steps that are needed to complete the transition to becoming sport pilots. Jim clues us in on some of the resources that are out there to help make your check ride a success. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF.

Lester Morrison, Terre Haute Ultralight Club
The Terre Haute Ultralight Club is this year's host of the Indiana Ultralight Safety Seminar. Lester Morrison joins us to talk about this year's conference which will be held at the IVY Tech Aviation Maintenance Center located at Hulman Regional Airport (HUF), in Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute Ultralight Club

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Michael Pilon, MapMuse, Inc.
There is a new web site which maps airports across the US called Mapmuse.com. But more than just a mapping program, it also lists information about services and amenities around these airports. The intent of this project is for the recreational flying community to add and correct information on the maps themselves (note there is an ADD and an EDIT feature). The creators believe that through this kind of community effort, it will be possible to achieve the most comprehensive, descriptive, and useful mapping tool for everyone. Michael Pilon joins us to talk about how you can participate in the process, by making any changes you see fit to the maps, and to the lists of features surrounding the airports. MapMuse, Inc. (2/21/06)

Tom Peghiny, Flightstar, Inc.
We catch up with Tom Peghiny from Flightstar. He talks about the first year of offering Light Sport Aircraft, his move to a new facility, developments in the LSA world and more. Flightstar Sportplanes (2/21/06)

Martin Weaver, Fun Air, LLC
This is our first chance to talk with Marty Weaver since he retired from the FAA as the Light Sport Aviation Branch Manager. We talk about how he is keeping busy, which has a lot to do with sport flying. He has been busy with gyroplane and helicopter instructing, preparing a local ultralight instructor for his powered parachute CFI practical test and getting ready to conduct the first Repairman Light Sport Aircraft Inspection Course for Gyroplanes. Fun air, LLC (2/21/06)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman talks about prop strikes and how they can effect your engine. Damage depends on the propeller, the speed the propeller is turning when it hits something, what it hits, and the engine itself. Both 2 and 4 stroke Rotax designs are covered. Mike can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Part #61 What to know about Prop Strikes (2/21/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about how to navigate with a compass. He focusses on how to determine your course, both magnetic and your compass course. If you thought those were the same thing, you definitely need to listen in. To make things easy, follow along with the magnetic and compass headings graphic Jim has provided. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (2/21/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about how to navigate with a compass. He focusses on how to determine your course, both magnetic and your compass course. If you thought those were the same thing, you definitely need to listen in. To make things easy, follow along with the magnetic and compass headings graphic Jim has provided. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 2) (2/21/06)

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