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Norman Burr, World Directory Of Leisure Aviation
The 2006-2007 edition of the world's most authoritative guide to leisure flying is now available and it's the biggest ever published. Norman Burr, the publisher of the English language version of the directory, joins us to talk about what all is included and how such an extensive book is created. World Internet Directory Of Leisure Aviation

Jim Carlaccini, Cross Country Pilot
Jim Carlaccini, a pilot who is also a paraplegic and John Long will be taking two LSA aircraft from Florida to California in October and November. The transcontinental trek will help raise awareness that with enough determination the disabled can do all the things the rest of us can do, given the will and good training. We are raising Another purpose of the trip is to raise money for the Sunshine Foundation, part of Make A Wish/Give Kids the world, an organization that provides terminally ill children with a special wish. Float Planes and Amphibs

Bill & Suzi Vietti, PPCPilot.com
Bill & Suzi Vietti are organizing another PPC Caravan, a trip where pilots trailer their powered parachutes on a selected route and fly together at different locations. We talk about the success of last year's caravan, which headed out west. Then we talk about this year's event, which is an autumn event visiting parts of the country as the leaves turn. Learn how you can be a part of it. PPCPilot.com

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Another great question from a listener is addressed. A listener asks what it would take to convert his older Rotax 582 engine into the newer Blue Head model. Ronnie goes through all of the steps it takes and then offers another solution. Ronnie can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, IM them in on Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Roy@EasyFlight.com is the address you can use to E-mail those questions in. South Mississippi Light Aircraft

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
With only four months until the deadline for transitioning to sport pilot, Jim Sweeney talks about the increased costs in time, money, and inconveniences that are in store for those that want to become sport pilots after that deadline. I know. It's not cheery news, but you should know what's going on. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF

Dee Whittington, The Virginia Council of EAA Chapters, Inc.
Dee Whittington joins us to talk about the 10th Annual Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In. He talks about the changes for this year's fly-in, the new offerings, and maybe a little insight on how events are created. Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In

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Larry Clymer, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Larry Clymer talks about the single place check ride. This is a check ride that can be done by a sport pilot designated pilot examiner (SP-DPE) by ground observation. This type of check ride is normally used when pilots want to do a check ride in their single place light sport aircraft and have no desire to fly passengers. Larry talks about how the check rides are done, who can do them, and how to find a willing DPE. Light Sport Aviation Branch (9/12/06)

Rob Hughes
CIMA Steward to 2006 European Microlight Championships (Paramotors & PPT's)
Rob Hughes was a steward for this summer's European Microlight Powered Paraglider and Powered Parachute Championships in Chozas de Abajo, Spain. He spent a lot of time not just helping with the competition, but he put a lot of work into maintaining a blog of the week's events, including photos. Rob joins us to talk about what was a very memorable week. Sportflight Blog (9/12/06)

Sharon Wilcox, Light Sport & Ultralight Flying Magazine
The publishers of Ultralight Flying Magazine are changing its name to reflect their coverage of sport pilot and light sport aircraft. The magazine is now known as the Light Sport and Ultralight Flying Magazine. Sharon Wilcox joins us to talk about the magazine, its history, and its new future. Light Sport and Ultralight Flying Magazine (9/12/06)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Gotta move an airplane? No, not by flying, but by land? Shipping aircraft over land is very common for a number of reasons. Bever talks about the things you need to consider when preparing a plane for shipping. 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 Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Roy@EasyFlight.com is the address you can use to E-mail those questions in. Air-Tech, Inc (9/12/06)

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle builds some great experimental single place aircraft. Of course with a single place aircraft, it is hard to get "checked out" with a flight instructor. Mike talks about the advice he gives to people who are transitioning to a new single place plane. Loehle Aircraft (9/12/06)

Michele Hayden, B&B Sport Aviation
Michele Hayden joins us to talk about the upcoming fly-in being hosted by B&B Sport Aviation in Cambridge Maryland. B&B Sport Aviation (9/12/06)

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