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Max Bishop, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Max Bishop joins us to talk about the World Air Games. The World Air Games is an event that's being designed to showcase all of the air sports by bringing together the World Champions and top competitors in ten different air sport disciplines, including microlights. Max talks about the efforts being put into making the World Air Games an event that is attractive for potential hosts, athletes and spectators. With the bidding process for hosting cities and organizations just beginning, we talk about what the FAI is looking for in a host. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
We talk with Mike Loehle about what it takes to build an airplane. Specifically, we compare the skills and tooling needed to build a wooden airplane vs. a metal airplane. Mike is one of the top experts in the country regarding wood built aircraft and what it takes to successfully build one. Loehle Aircraft

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association, Magni USA
Greg Gremminger talks about the process of transitioning from flying airplanes to flying a gyroplane. Many gyro pilots I know seemed to get their aviation start in airplanes and then start looking at flying gyros. We learn whether those pilots have a more difficult or easier time learning gyros compared to someone just starting out in flying. Popular Rotorcraft Association, Magni USA

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie talks about two-stroke gear boxes. We talk about the maintenance issues that come up with this sturdy and often neglected part of the engine. 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

Stuart Gort, Powerfin
The last time we had Stuart Gort on the show, we talked about his big move to Spokane, Washington. Privately, we had also talked about some of the projects he was working on, but then he wasn't quite ready to go public. Well, we get to visit with him about those projects today. Some of those projects include a wind turbine developed for a Canadian startup company, a two blade, high rpm propeller designed for Teledyne Brown Engineering, a five blade, ducted fan developed for A.A.I. / Honeywell and their first propeller designed for Light Sport Aviation. Check out their web site to see some good looking, high tech props. Powerfin

Rob Hughes, Sport & Leisure Aviation Show
With winter coming, many aviation events are finding their way indoors. The biggest indoor show in the UK is the Sport & Leisure Aviation Show. The show is one place where you can see all that is new in sport aviation. We visit with Rob Hughes, the organizer of the show and learn what is going on at this year's event. Sport & Leisure Aviation Show

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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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) (11/14/06)

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 (11/14/06)

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 (11/14/06)

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 (11/14/06)

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 (Part 1) (11/14/06)

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 (Part 2) (11/14/06)

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