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Angie Slingluff, FAA Alaska Region
Angie Slingluff talks about her work supporting aviation and aerospace education through the Build A Plane project in Hooper Bay Alaska. She talks about how aviation offers great career opportunities for kids. Sponsored by Build a Plane, the Thomas W. Wathen Foundation, IndUS Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration, this Build A Plane project at Hooper Bay High School is the first in a series of efforts to establish aircraft construction programs in remote Alaskan villages. FAA Alaska Region (8/14/07)

Joe Norris, Experimental Aircraft Association
August 15, 2007 was the date that the FAA recommended that pilots get their registration paperwork in for their aircraft transitioning to Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) status. Joe Norris talks to us about the date, what it really means, and recommendations for people still wanting to make the transition. Experimental Aircraft Association (8/14/07)

Doug Fetters, Sport-Link Communications Corp.
Doug Fetters talks with us about communications equipment for ultralight and light sport aircraft. We talk about Sport-Link Communications and the products offered. Sport-Link Communications Corp. (8/14/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Last week California Power Systems of San Leandro CA. hosted the first of it's kind Official LSA Heavy Maintenance School that meet the requirements for the Endorsement of the Heavy Maintenance Engine Specialty portion of the Light Sport Rule for Rotax 912 Engines. This was the first time the newly written Rotax factory approved syllabus was given allowing attendees to fulfill this important requirement. Mike Stratman tells us all about it. California Power Systems, Inc. (8/14/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about the two new manuals that Rotax released that cover both the Installation and Heavy Maintenance of Rotax 912 and 914 engines. These books were created to comply with the new LSA regulations that require a greater than ever attention to detail in the installation and maintenance of these engines found in the majority of new LSA aircraft. California Power Systems, Inc. (8/14/07)

Mike Lersbak, 2007 Powered Parachute Championship Preview
Mike Lersbak has put together the 2007 PPC Championships Preview Webcast to talk about the 2007 PPC Championships. The preview webcast will take place on Monday August 20th at 6pm pacific time. Mike has set up the simulcast telephone/webcast where organizers will preview the 2007 PPC Championships and will be giving a way a few prizes to those who listen live. Mike tells us how it all works. 2007 Powered Parachute Championship Preview (8/14/07)

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)

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