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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

Stuart Gort, Powerfin
We've talked before with Stuart Gort from Powerfin about the research and development he has done with propellers, but we haven't talked about the propellers he currently produces for the sport aviation world. We make up for that by going through the different props they build and what each of them is ideally suited for. Powerfin (10/2/07)

Norman Burr, World Directory Of Leisure Aviation
We talk with Norman Burr about the 2007-2008 edition of the World Directory Of Leisure Aviation. We talk about what's new in what is probably the most complete guide to what's available in the light aviation world. We also learn about how businesses can get listed in future editions. World Directory Of Leisure Aviation (10/2/07)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson gets to fly a lot of aircraft and he tells us about the light sport aircraft that are best suited to the big and tall men. If you think buying a suit is difficult for a big guy, getting into some light aircraft is even more of a challenge. Dan also tells us about the upcoming AOPA Expo. ByDanJohnson.com (10/2/07)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne tells us about repairing fabric on ultralight aircraft. Keeping holes and tears repaired in your wing surfaces is at least as important as keeping your engine maintained and Bever tells us what we need to know. Air-Tech, Inc. (10/2/07)

Kent Couch, Couch Balloons
Kent Couch has been busy flying cluster balloons, which is flying with a bunch of smaller helium balloons instead of one large envelope. He tells us how he got started in it and how someone interested can get their start. Couch Balloons (10/2/07)

John Magnan, EAA Chapter 172
John Magnan tells us about Wren's Fall Fly-In at Wrens Memorial Airport in Wrens, Georgia. There will be ultralights, light planes, gyrocopters, helicopters, trikes, powered parachutes, experimental (home built) and conventional fixed-wing aircraft. John talks about everything you can expect there. EAA Chapter 172 (10/2/07)

And if You Missed The September 25th 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.

Larry Clymer, Federal Aviation Administration
Larry Clymer visits with us to talk about the state of the Sport Pilot program. The rule has been active for a little over three years and he has been with it since the beginning. Larry is also moving on to a new job and he tells us a little about the man replacing him as the manager of the Sport Pilot Branch. Federal Aviation Administration (9/25/07)

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Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
So far Sport Pilot has given US pilots several new choices in aircraft designs from overseas. Progress is also being made in opening other markets to US manufacturers. Much of this is being accomplished through the ASTM standards. Earl Lawrence talks about how that is working. Experimental Aircraft Association (9/25/07)

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Dan Bailey, Six Chuter, Inc.
This past weekend, Six Chuter joined the select few manufacturers that are producing powered parachute Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). Dan Bailey, the president of Six Chuter joins us to talk about how they got through the process and what makes their machine unique. Six Chuter, Inc. (9/25/07)

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Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Brian and Carol Carpenter have been spending the last few weeks in Oshkosh, Wisconsin teaching the very first Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Maintenance course away from Corning, California, where they are normally based. They're on they're final week and they talk about how the class has been going. Rainbow Aviation Services (9/25/07)

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Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
In the final months before the deadline for completing the transition from ultralight trainers to E-LSA aircraft, a lot of equipment is changing hands for a variety of reasons. Van Stumpner talks about the problems with purchasing a machine that doesn't have an airworthiness certificate and how you can replace lost or destroyed aircraft paperwork. Federal Aviation Administration (9/25/07)

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Dave Richardson, South East Regional Fly-In
The Southeast Regional Fly-In is going to be starting up soon and Dave Richardson talks to us about what is going on there and how you can be a part of it. South East Regional Fly-In (9/25/07)

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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 Southeast Regional Fly-In
October 12-14, 2007. Middleton Field, Evergreen, Alabama. EAA Southeast Regional Fly-In.

Wrens Fall Fly-In
October 12-13, 2007. Wrens Memorial Airport, Wrens, Georgia. There will be ultralights, light planes, gyrocopters, helicopters, trikes, powered parachutes, experimental (home built) and conventional fixed-wing aircraft. There is a 1200' grass (sod) light plane / ultralight strip parallel to the asphalt runway with a 500' x 200' trike/powered parachute strip at right angles. The local EAA 172 flying club food trailer will be at the airport all day Saturday. Usually they serve soft drinks, some snacks, hamburgers, hotdogs and sometimes barbecue. Wrens Fall Fly-In.

Powered Parachute Championships
October 17-20, 2007. Hurricane, Utah. A tournament for the Powered Parachute Pilots to rank their amateur status.  This competition brings pilots from around the world to test their skills. SkyTrails Ranch.

Powered Parachute Festival
October 20-24, 2007. Hurricane, Utah. A relaxed, FUN flying event for pilots.  Pilots will fly from sunrise to sunset (solo and in group cross-country flights) depending on the weather and their mood.  For the spectator, the flying is more random and unorganized than the Championships  but it is always fun to watch the sky-sails  soaring overhead and cruise through the Vendors. There will be food, entertainment, & PPC Vendors. SkyTrails Ranch.

Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In
October 25-28, 2007. Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Casa Grande, Arizona. Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In.

Byrd's Fall Ozark Mountain Fly–In
October 26-28, 2007. Ozark, Arkansas. Is there a better way to enjoy fall colors in the Natural State? Powered parachutes and other light aircraft share the skies over Byrd’s 2500’ grass airstrip, located beside our campground on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Mulberry River. Plenty of RV and tent camping, hot showers, hiking, canoeing, bike trails, flight instruction, and other activities for the whole family. Camping is $8 per person per night with electricity, $6 without. Helmets and safety briefing required for all who fly. Airstrip coordinates: N 35 40’ 41.00” W 93 43’ 50.00”. Contact Zen Boulden at (479) 667-4199 for more info. Byrd's Adventure Center

Florida Flying Gator's 20th Year Reunion Fly-In
November 10, 2007. Gator Airfield, Groveland, Florida. The last Fly In by the Florida Flying Gators welcomes all members and friends since 1983. The Airfield closes December forever. Fly, enjoy friends, and be a part of history. Florida Flying Gators.

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