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Tomas Backman - CIMA President
Tomas Backman was once again re-elected as the president of CIMA, the FAI Microlight Committee. Tomas joins us to review what happened at the CIMA meeting that just wrapped up in Lausanne, Switzerland this weekend. We talk about what was discussed, what was settled on, and what international microlight competitions were scheduled. International Microlight Commission of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
Dale joins us to talk about the FAI young artists program and how young people in the United States can participate in this international competition. This is also time to submit nominations for people and organizations that you would like to receive USUA awards. Dale talks about the awards available and how individuals can make their nominations. United States Ultralight Association

Clyde Poser, Rainier Ultralight Engines
Clyde Poser just completed the Special Light Sport Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Course for trikes and powered parachutes and airplanes. Clyde tells us about what was covered in the course, especially in the new segments covering trikes and powered parachutes. Rainier Ultralight Engines

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever talks about the GPL Starter. This aftermarket starter has been used by lots of people over the years on their Rotax two-stroke engines. We talk about how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the starter. 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 (866) 613-1612 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

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
We talk about the differences in the types of special use airspace. There are MOAs, Warning Areas, Prohibited Areas, Alert Areas and more. Jim points out not only the differences in the areas, but also how you can learn more about them on a sectional chart. Click here for graphics that go with the segment. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF

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Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Brian and Carol Carpenter join us to talk about the successful completion of their Special Light Sport Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Course for trikes and powered parachutes (as well as airplanes). The Carpenters talk about the course and what it allows the graduates to do. Rainbow Aviation (11/7/06)

John Carr, Writer, UltraFlight Magazine
John Carr walks us through some powered parachute history. Steve Snyder is credited with bringing the first commercially available powered parachute, the ParaPlane, to market. John talks about those early years. UltraFlight Magazine (11/7/06)

Rusty Sachs, NAFI Executive Director
Rusty Sachs talks about some of the requirements coming from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for instructors and beginning flight students. There is a procedure that you need to be aware of when beginning as a new flight student. National Association of Flight Instructors (11/7/06)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks commo gear. He talks about the choices available like Comtronics and Lynx and some of the common (and solvable) problems people run into. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (866) 613-1612 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. California Power Systems (11/7/06)

John & Martha King, King Schools
John and Martha King join us to talk about getting their trike and powered parachute proficiency checks. They also talk about their training materials geared to the sport pilot student. The King Schools (11/7/06)

Jim Robinson, Erie Airpark
Jim Robinson takes some time to talk about the upcoming 16 hour E-LSA inspection course the Robinsons are hosting at the Erie Airpark. He also reviews some of the fun had at this year's Challenger Reunion. Erie Airpark (11/7/06)

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