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Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
Greg Gremminger talks about the PRA training committee and what it is there to accomplish. Single place gyroplane training is a big issue and training methods are being documented to help with students and instructors with that and conventional training. Popular Rotorcraft Association (5/29/07)

Richard Meredith-Hardy, FAI Microlight Commission
We talk with Richard Meredith-Hardy about his latest adventure; a cross-country flight from London, England to Sydney, Australia by microlight. Richard talks about the flight and what really made it special. We also get an update on the World Parawing Championship to be held in China. FAI Microlight Commission (5/29/07)

Richard Avalon, U. S. Pacific
Richard Avalon, cofounder of U.S. Pacific, the company that originally designed and produced the Mitchell Wing, talks about the different aircraft models. We learn about the history of this aircraft and how you can get plans to build one yourself. U. S. Pacific (5/29/07)

Bever & Kim Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Last time Bever was with us we talked about braking systems for light aircraft. Then our focus was on mechanical systems and this time we focus hydraulic brakes. Bever talks about the advantages of hydraulic systems as well as some of the maintenance issues with them. Air-Tech, Inc. (5/29/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
It's the beginning of the summer flying season and that means not only more flying but more thunderstorms. Jim reviews summer flying weather concerns so you can make the decisions when to fly cross country, when to fly locally, and when you should stay on the ground. SweeneyCorp (5/29/07)

Eric Dufour, American Flyer PPG
Eric Dufour talks about the upcoming 8th Annual American Flyer Fly-In and Roundup in New Mexico. We talk about events like the PPG Safari to the Malpais (Bad Lands). Spectacular scenery, fun people and great outdoor homemade meals are there to be enjoyed. American Flyer PPG (5/29/07)

Larry Clymer, Federal Aviation Administration
Larry Clymer talks about a very busy week at the FAA Sport Pilot Branch. Several new were trained and the first powered parachute private pilot without restrictions was certified. We talk about all that as well as some listener questions about what a private pilot rating for trikes or powered parachutes allows a pilot to do. FAA Sport Pilot Branch (5/22/07)

Daryl Heinemann, Warp Drive
Daryl Heinemann from Warp Drive joins us to talk about the Warp Drive prop. We talk about how it’s made and the benefits of the propeller. dalewarpdrive@netins.net (5/22/07)

John Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
John Yonkin has just gone through an ordeal with an aviation web site he owns that those of us with domains will find frightening. He didn’t get renewal notices for the popular site, powerchutes.com. When the site came up for renewal, he missed the renewal and a cybersquatter took it over. We visit about what happened and how he was able to get the domain returned. UltraFlight Magazine (5/22/07)

Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation Services takes time out from teaching class to talk to us about composite repairs. We talk about what kind of repairs a plane owner should attempt and what kind of equipment and skills will be needed to make the repair. Rainbow Aviation Services (5/22/07)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
Morris Yoder just became the first private rated powered parachute pilot without restrictions. We talk about his week at Oklahoma City where he first had to go through a check ride himself, then began training FAA personnel. We talk about some of the things he and the FAA learned about flying chutes at night. Skyview Powered Parachutes (5/22/07)

Norris Warner, The EAA Texas Fly-In
The EAA Texas Fly-In in Hondo, Texas is going to take place soon. Norris Warner, the President and Chief Operating Officer, talks about what you can expect to experience at the fly-in. The EAA Texas Fly-In (5/22/07)

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