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You can also hear (previous shows) at the show archive. We make it convenient for you.

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Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
We visit with Greg Gremminger, who is just back from the Popular Rotorcraft Convention in Mentone, Indiana. There were great crowds, forums, new leadership elected, and good flying. Greg gives us the details. Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA (8/7/07)

Lisa Tate, United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
Lisa Tate, the President of the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, talks to us about the strategy and plans of the USHPA. To help move the organization forward, the USHPA Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director and Lisa talks about what they are looking for in a candidate for that position. United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (8/7/07)

Bill Bronson, Bronson Engineering Company
Bill Bronson talks to us about successfully starting and completing an aircraft building project in a short and economical way. He talks about selecting the kind of plane to build, especially for a first time project. Just as important he talks about the discipline needed to finish a big project like an aircraft. Bronson Engineering Company (8/7/07)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Carb ice is something we hear about no matter what the season. We received a letter from someone flying in the tropics talking about how he is suffering through carb icing issues in high humidity despite higher temperatures. Ronnie Smith helps shed some light on the subject. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (8/7/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about all you always wanted to know about the magnetic compass. We discuss why we still use them and how they work. You too can understand terms like magnetic variance and magnetic deviation. For more information about the segment, click here. SweeneyCorp (8/7/07)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson talks to us about the winner of LAMA's President's Award, Eric Tucker. Eric is someone that has worked hard to educate manufacturers, mechanics, and end users about Rotax engines. He has also worked hard on the ASTM committee for Light Sport Aircraft. ByDanJohnson.com (8/7/07)

And if You Missed The July 31st Show...

You Can Still Get It In The Archives

We archive shows for four to six weeks. But for your convenience, you can access segments from last weeks show straight from this E-mail. Just click on the links below the segment titles.

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
A lot happened in the Sport Aviation world at Oshkosh this year. Not just one, but two major GA players introduced Light Sport Aircraft. Everyone expected something from Cessna, but the Cirrus introduction took a lot of people by surprise. Dan Johnson talks about the changing attitudes of the aviation world that occurred over the last week. ByDanJohnson.com (7/31/07)

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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
With Light Sport Aircraft being some of the big news at Oshkosh, the Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association (LAMA) took on more importance as well as two more board members. Dan Johnson talks it. ByDanJohnson.com (7/31/07)

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Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle visits with us about the methods used to join the wood pieces in wooden aircraft. Mike also talks about the products used to preserve wooden structures before covering with fabric. Loehle Aircraft (7/31/07)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
The Sport Pilot rules were thought to initiate a return to Part 103 Ultralights. And while manufacturers that sell ultralight airplanes have seen some increase in interest, it doesn't seem that there have been very many (if any) new ultralight airplane designs introduced. Bever Borne talks about what some of the reasons may be. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/31/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
One of the big stories to come out of Oshkosh was the new ASTM specification that calls out a minimum empty weight for airplanes. With the maximum gross weight of a Light Sport Aircraft defined in the regulations as 1,320 lbs, the minimum empty weight is designed to leave a reasonable useful load for LSA airplanes. SweeneyCorp (7/31/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
A first time event happened at Oshkosh this year. Several aviation podcasters got together for a joint forum and broadcast. Jim Sweeney represented UltraFlight Radio at the meeting and he tells us about the event that you can listen to right here. SweeneyCorp (7/31/07)

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Upcoming Ultralight & Light Sport Aviation Events

If you have an upcoming ultralight related event that you would like to get on the schedule, E-mail me with the event name, location, date, and contact information by clicking here. Meanwhile, check out the following events:

EAA Chapter 736 11th Annual "Everything that Flies" Fly-In
August 4-5, 2007. Central Maine Regional Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. Pancake breakfast, airplane rides, Young Eagle flights Saturday, model airplane demos, food concessions, free admission, primitive camping. Contact Mike Watson, psi@fairpoint.net, 207-968-2587 or visit EAA Chapter 736.

Phantom Fly-In
August 11-12, 2007. Lumberton, North Carolina. For more information, e-mail: Bill Briley.

11th FAI World Microlight Classic Classes Championship
August 18-25, 2007. Ústí nad Orlicí, Czech Republic. Microlight World Championships for Airplane and Weight Shift Control. Pilots from around the world are invited to participate. WMC2007 Classic Classes.

17th Annual EAA UL Chapter 88 Midwest Ultralight/Light Sport Fly-In
August 24-26, 2007. Tommy's Lake Sangchris Airpark, Edinburg, Illinois. For more information, contact Tommy Georges at (217) 623-5772.

EAA Mid-Eastern Fly-In
August 25-26, 2007. Mansfield Lahm Airport, Mansfield, Ohio. EAA Mid-Eastern Fly-In.

Ickes Airpark Annual Gathering
August 31-September 3, 2007
. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport and Licensed Private Airport, Osterburg, Pennsylvania. Model Airplanes. Powered Parachute and Ultralight Displays. Free Parking and Admission. Full Restroom Facilities; Shower, Hot & Cold Water. For more information, contact Don Ickes at (814) 276-3353, cell (814) 285-8542 or visit Ickes Public Ultralight Airport.

17th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
September 1, 2007. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight, sport, gyro, helicopter and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. Contact Ray Johnson, (765) 664-2588. www.flyincruisein.com

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