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Check Out The Schedule of Sport Aviation Events at the Bottom of the Page
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New Summer Show Hours! Listen Live at 12 PM Eastern Time or 9 AM Pacific Time!
UltraFlight Radio can now be found live on Tuesday  mornings 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
Airport Closure Notice
Some aviation friends need your help to keep the Hillsboro, Illinois Airport (3K4) open. The city council has in the space of a few days announced that they agreed to negotiate the sale of the airport property to a coal company and that they will take action on the sale at Tuesday's council meeting at 7:00 PM. All of this with no discussion with the Airport Board, the hangar renters/aircraft owners on the field, or the public.
This is what you can do. Please take a minute and go to this link on the Hillsboro Journal-News website and vote in their online poll. Just scroll down near the bottom, left side of page. Please vote NO only once, but feel free to forward this to any other aviation fans you know. You can also reach the City of Hillsboro through their web site. If you call, be polite, but let them know how important airports are. Let's let them hear from the aviation community. We need to save every airport we can.
Robert Gaither, Higher Class Aviation
Robert Gaither joins us to talk about how Higher Class Aviation certified its Sport Hornet as a special-light sport aircraft (S-LSA). We talk about getting through the ASTM process and keeping the Rotax 912 powered plane as affordable as possible. Higher Class Aviation (9/11/07)
Tomas Backman, FAI Microlight Commission
Tomas Backman has just returned from China and the World Paramotor Championships. He talks about the first championship in China, how it was organized, and who won this year. FAI Microlight Commission (9/11/07)
Spencer Forman, TrikePilot.com
Spencer Forman took the Trikepilot.com site and turned it on it's head, creating a social network where trike pilots could actively participate with their own videos, photos, blogs, links, etc. The site now always has something new every day with blog contributions regarding Trikes, Ultralights, Aviation, Video Gear and Electronics, and Safety.
TrikePilot.com (9/11/07)
Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle talks to us about painting metal airplanes including how to prep them and the products to use. He also talks about classes he's conducting regularly on aircraft painting. Loehle Aircraft (9/11/07)
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the things you want to study in both the Federal Aviation Regulations and the Airman's Information Manual in order to become a Sport Pilot. To see a list of the areas themselves, click here. SweeneyCorp (9/11/07)
Dave Bacon, Ken Brock Rotorcraft Association
Dave Bacon talks about the upcoming Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In to be held at the El Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California. We learn about the Popular Rotorcraft Association Chapter and the event itself. Ken Brock Rotorcraft Association (9/11/07)
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And if You Missed The September 4th Show...
You Can Still Get It In The Archives
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| 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.
Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Shawn Okun has been flying cross country in a light sport airplane from Sebring, Florida to California. We talk about the flight and the fly-ins and stops along the way. Float Planes And Amphibs (9/4/07)
Jon Thornburgh, SportPilotExaminer.com
We visit Jon Thornburgh who runs a flight training school for sport pilots in the congested airspace surrounding Los Angeles. We talk about the challenges and rewards for both schools and students when operating in that environment. SportPilotExaminer.com (9/4/07)
Bob Gardner, Author of "Say Again, Please"
"Say Again, Please" is probably the most popular book available specializing in how to communicate on an aviation band radio. He visits with us about the things sport pilots should know. (9/4/07)
Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
We talk to Ronnie Smith about the Rotax two-stroke oil injection systems found on the 503 and 582 engines. We talk about how they work, what the fuel-oil ratio delivered is, and how to set them up to work properly. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (9/4/07)
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about cross country flight. He talks about how to get to Point B and how and why you should always leave yourself an out when planning a cross country trip. SweeneyCorp (9/4/07) (Part 1)
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about cross country flight. He talks about how to get to Point B and how and why you should always leave yourself an out when planning a cross country trip. SweeneyCorp (9/4/07) (Part 2)
Click Here to access older archives for the UltraFlight Radio Show.
If you have any problems accessing the audio files or the live show, check out the trouble shooting page.
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Upcoming Ultralight & Light Sport Aviation Events
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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:
Powrachute Extravaganza
September 13-16, 2007. New London, Wisconsin. Powered parachute seminars, flying, and sharing and more. Learn more at Powrachute & Mark's Park & Airfield.
Fifth Annual Challenger Fly-In
September 14-16, 2007. Erie Airpark, Erie, Illinois. Fly in Friday night or Saturday morning. There will be food and fuel and oil on site. Sunday will be the depart day. Bring your camping stuff and enjoy the fire at the end of the runway. Come on in and enjoy some old friends, and some of the best Challenger pilots around. Contact Jim & Sue Robinson at (309) 659-2721, Erie Airpark.
Scottsburg Airport Annual Fly-In
September 15-16, 2007. Scottsburg Airport, Scottsburg, Indiana. Join the club for plane rides, bands, food, vendors, radio control model show and competition, a kids play area and more. For more information, call the Scottsburg Airport at (812) 752-6631. Scottsburg News Group.
Terre Haute Air Fair 2007
September 15-16, 2007. Hulman Regional Airport. Lots of military demonstrations including he F-104 Starfighter demo team, US Navy F-18C demo team performing both day and twilight shows, AH-64 Apache Demo, and a USAF F-15C demo. There will also be a Wall of Fire World Record, a Motorcycle jumping an airplane in-flight, an airplane to helicopter transfer as well as lots more. Terre Haute Air Fair 2007.
Barnstormer Days
September 21-23. Percival Springs Airport, Watson, Illinois. Fly-In and Southern Gospel Music with Marty Haggard and The Mattingly Family Saturday evening, Marty Haggard speaking Sunday am. Full camping hookups (special $30 rate for the whole weekend for pilots), shower house, golf driving range, the Hanger Restaurant, Friday evening fish buffet, Saturday morning breakfast buffet, Saturday Noon-Pilots Pizza Party. Powered Parachute contest Saturday morning. For more info call Mark Percival at 888-536-5352, or the Hanger at 217-536-9990.
Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In
September 28-30, 2007. Moe's Ranch, El Mirage, California. This event is the largest home-built rotorcraft fly-in in the west. The Fly-in is hosted by the Popular Rotorcraft Association's Chapter One. We do not "run" the fly-in, but only set the date and send out the invitation to both pilots and spectators. Ken Brock was a noted air show performer, stunt pilot and aircraft manufacturer. Ken was also the past president of Chapter One. As the name Freedom Fly-in implies, all aircraft are welcome and celebrates our freedom to fly. Ken Brock Rotorcraft Association of Southern California.
Northwest Washington PPC Coalition Rally
September 28-30, 2007. LaCrosse, Washington. Come join us at Freedom Aerosports LLC for a laid back and scenic rally over the farming region known as the "Palouse Hills". Fall has traditionally been the nicest time of the year and weather permitting, you will see some fabulous rolling hills with lots of open areas for viewing the local "critters such as deer, elk and even a moose or two. We have plenty of dry camping area with water, electricity and even a shower close by if needed. Flying field is 1/2 mile long and can accommodate 360 degrees of landings in case the wind chooses another direction. Any questions, call at (509) 549-3321 or e-mail sbcamp@wildblue.net.
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