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Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Last week we learned that Shawn Okun won the United States Ultralight Association Meritorious Service Award. We congratulate Shawn and visit with him about some of the projects he is working on in Sebring. He has Special Light Sport Aircraft trike news, airplane news, and more to share with us. Float Planes & Amphibs

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle has been working on a special paint project for ultralight and light sport aircraft and is ready to make the announcement about some new paint applications. Listen in here on the UltraFlight Radio Show as Mike talks about this project publicly for the first time. This is a product that a lot of people never thought could be developed. Loehle Aircraft Corporation

Eldon Corry, LetsFly
One of common complaints about aviation is the cost of buying and operating a new aircraft. With even Light Sport Aircraft becoming expensive, many people are fearing that their dreams of flight are going to be only dreams. Not to fear. Eldon Corry will join us to talk about how "cooperative ownership" is helping people join together to own and fly the airplanes they want. LetsFly

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie helps clear out the mailbag. We talk about some of the recent questions that have been sent in about Rotax engines. We talk about the differences in crank seals and how to inspect a Rotax 277 before purchase. Ronnie is also here to answer your four stroke and two stroke light aircraft engine questions. Do you have any engine 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. South Mississippi Light Aircraft

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
One of the issues that many people are concerned about is the check ride needed in order to become a Sport Pilot. The ever-busy Paul Hamilton has just put the finishing touches on a DVD that takes you through the practical tests for sport pilot airplane, trike, and powered parachute. He talks about when this DVD will be available and what it will do for you. This is another scoop by UltraFlight Radio. Adventure Productions

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about the speed limits for taxiing at an airport and on your private field. He also talks about why you should be careful with your taxi speeds and some of the challenges from different aircraft configurations. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF.

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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 (2/28/06)

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 (2/28/06)

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. (2/28/06)

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 (2/28/06)

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. (2/28/06)

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 (2/28/06)

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