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UltraFlight Radio can now be found live on Tuesday UltraFlight Radiomornings right here on the web at www.ultraflightradio.com at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time and 9:00am Pacific Time. But you don't have to hear it live to hear it.

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

To be a part of the show and you are in the U.S., you can call toll-free: 1-866-613-1612. If you are somewhere that the toll-free number does not work, you can reach us at 1-858-268-3068. Another (often better) way to get questions to us is by E-mail. You can write Roy at roy@easyflight.com

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Congress will be returning from their summer vacation on September 7, 2007, and for reasons Earl Lawrence will tell us about, both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are expected to begin final debate on the FAA Reauthorization Act. One version of the bill has user fees included and another version does not. Earl talks about how you can lend your voice to help assure that congress does the right thing. Experimental Aircraft Association (8/21/07)

Lou and Nancy Fabbri, From Here To There
In 2005 Lou and Nancy Fabbri took a trip from Atlanta to Alaska in their J-3 Cub, a 1940 model with a 65 hp engine. The trip was 4,100 miles one way, with landings at WWII gravel strips, mountain flying as well as a thousand other lessons in various flying adventures. They wrote a book, which is a day to day journal with lessons learned and experiences chronicled. They talk about some of their experiences with us. From Here To There (8/21/07)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
Terri Sipantzi visits with us about the importance of ultralight flight instructors making the transition to FAA CFIs. If you're interested in selling, as well as training light sport aircraft, you will need to be more than a sport pilot to do demonstration flights as an aircraft salesman. Learn why you should be serious about the upcoming CFI transition deadline, especially if you're a trike or powered parachute dealer. Precision Windsports, Inc (8/21/07)

Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
When we had Brian Carpenter with us last time to talk about the DAR Airworthiness Inspection, he pointed out that to get started one had to get the paperwork going first. Carol Carpenter talks about the paperwork, how to get it right the first time and why it is so important to get it right. Rainbow Aviation Services (8/21/07)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton tells us about the FAA books that all pilots should have in their library. We also talk about what areas sport pilot instructors should study for their knowledge test. Adventure Productions (8/21/07)

Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In
We talk with Ray Johnson about the Fly/In Cruise/In event that invites all types of classic cars as well as all types of aircraft to participate. Learn about the event, how to participate, as well as the good cause it is held for. Fly/In Cruise/In (8/21/07)

And if You Missed The August 14th 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.

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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:

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

2007 Northeast Builder's Forum
September 8, 2007. Oswego County Airport, Fulton, New York. All day seminars, demonstrations and exhibits. Hands on workshops on welding, riveting and fabric covering. Kit aircraft demonstrations, vendor displays, and Fly Market. 2007 Northeast Builder's Forum.

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