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The UltraFlight Radio Show discusses subjects of interest to you, the ultralight or sport aircraft pilot. Fixed Wing, Trike, Powered Parachute, Powered Paraglider, Glider, Gyro and other topics are covered. Safety subjects, flying events, and government issues can also be found here.
The show is hosted by Roy Beisswenger. There are regular appearances by engine experts to answer your Rotax and other two-stroke engine questions
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Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about training issues that instructors and students should be aware of. While the examples will be those from the gyro world, the principles apply to all types of aircraft. magnigyro.com/USA/usa.htm (9/30/03)
Dan Grunloh, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Dan Grunloh was one half of the United States Trike team attending the World Microlight Championships this summer. He shares with us some of the things he saw and his experiences competing. USMicrolightTeam.org (9/30/03)
Michelle Daniele, American Flyer PPG, Inc.
Michelle and her husband Jerry Daniele are hosting the 4th Annual Balloon Fiesta Fly-In. This event, held in conjunction with the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, offers some of the best fun in the sport. Michelle tells us all about it! americanflyerppg.com (9/30/03)
Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
We discuss adjusting your engine for colder weather, how prop pitching effects things, carb adjustments for winter, midrange and main jet changes, and keeping the engine fluid temperatures warm and in the operating range during winter. We also discuss Roy's recipe for engine cold seizures and the secrets of spark plug richness testing. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (9/30/03)
Jim Sweeney
"Leaving the Pattern". Jim Sweeney goes over some of the things you need to keep in mind before and when you fly away from your home base. (Part 1) nappf.com, usua.org (9/30/03)
Jim Sweeney
"Leaving the Pattern". Jim Sweeney goes over some of the things you need to keep in mind before and when you fly away from your home base. (Part 2) nappf.com, usua.org (9/30/03)
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Randy Hansen, EAA
On August 11, 2003, the FAA announced that they were asking for public review and comments on the draft (new) AC 20-27F, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft. The time is up for returning comments on this important document and Randy Hansen joins us to tell us what kinds of comments were forwarded through the EAA.
A copy of the the existing AC 20-27E can be found at: http://av-info.faa.gov/dst/amateur/ac20-27e.pdf EAA.org (9/23/03)
Cress Walker, MukTuk Floats
Cress Walker joins us from Canada with an interesting story of one mans journey into flight and of the development and creation of world's simplest wood float design - MukTuk floats. These floats have introduced hundreds of pilots to the joy and freedom of flying from water in aircraft from 400lbs to 2000lbs. ultralightfloats.com (9/23/03)
Karen Oltman, Quad City Ultralights
When you call the number for Challenger Aircraft, odds are the first voice you hear is Karen's. Well, this past weekend she took her first flight in a Challenger at the company's 20th Anniversary Fly-In. Karen Oltman tells us about the Fly-In and her first flight. quadcitychallenger.com (9/23/03)
Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Tom is, as always, ready to answer your ultralight aircraft engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. This week Tom talks about technical support, engine storing, and ultralight smoke systems. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (9/23/03)
Jim Sweeney
What is the "Pilot in Command"? What are the responsibilities of the PIC? Jim Sweeney joins us with thoughts on that and more. nappf.com, usua.org (9/23/03)
Reggie Caudill, Powrachute
Powrachute did it again with another great fly-in. For about an hour, the Powrachute fly-in field was the busiest airport in the world launching over 140 aircraft in one of the largest mass launches of ultralight aircraft in the world. Reggie Caudill, the head of flight operations, tells us how it happened. powrachute.com (9/23/03)
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September 16th, 2003
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Irene Byers, UltraFlight Magazine
September 26th is the one-year anniversary of the day that Irene Byers' life was completely changed by an automobile accident. We visit with Irene Byers, the editor of UltraFlight Magazine, to see how her recovery is going. Ultraflight.com (9/16/03)
Dan Johnson, BRS
The ASTM Standards for Ballistic Recovery Systems is all but complete. Dan Johnson, the chairman of the ASTM committee on ballistic systems shares some of the details with us. brsparachutes.com/ (9/16/03)
Mark Forss, EAA
Mark Forss is busy working on plans to roll out educational programs to support Sport Pilot when it is implemented. A big area of concern is providing training to pilot/owners that want to continue to maintain their own aircraft under sport pilot. sportair.com (9/16/03)
Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Tom is, as always, ready to answer your ultralight aircraft engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. This week Tom talks about engine starting procedures, dealing with engining flooding, and storing your engine for an extended period of time. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (9/16/03)
Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney joins to talk about ultralight patterns at airports. (Part 2) In order to follow this segment, it will be usefull to view this page: uloperations.html (9/16/03)
Dean Batman, Ultralight Trainer (retired)
Dean Batman has accomplished something that you rarely see. He has helped integrate an ultralight fly-in with a major airshow. He gives us the details here. geocities.com/indyflyers2/airshow.html (9/16/03)
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September 9, 2003
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Dave Hempy, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Dave Hempy is back from the United Kingdom and joins us to report on the US team's showing at the 2003 World Microlight Championships. USMicrolightTeam.org (9/9/03)
Steve Bensinger, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Steve Bensinger was also part of the US Microlight Team. He shares with us what it is like to be an international competitor. homepage.mac.com/sbensinger (9/9/03)
John Gobel, Maine PowerChute Assocation
The Maine Powerchute Association has been selected by the EAA to represent the State of Maine in the "50 Flags to Kitty Hawk" event. They completed the 800 mile trip from Augusta, Maine to Kitty Hawk, NC. John Gobel tells us how it went. www.mainepowerchutes.org (9/9/03)
Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Tom Olenik talks about things to do when an aircraft has been been setting with old gas in it for an extended period including cleaning carbs. Decarboning engines. High altitude carbs. Two stroke oil choices. Fuel choices. Tom is, as always, ready to answer your engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (9/9/03)
Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney joins to talk about ultralight patterns at airports. In order to follow this segment, it will be usefull to view this page: uloperations.html (9/9/03)
Dawn Bonet, Powrachute
The 2003 Powrachute Extravaganza is right around the corner! Dawn Bonet updates us on the preparations for what has become the largest yearly ultralight event. www.powrachute.com/extravaganza.htm (9/9/03)
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September 2, 2003
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Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney shares some of the points of Airport Etiquette. In this part we will address special considerations you should make when flying into a fly-in or other airport event. (Part 1) (9/2/03)
Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney shares some of the points of Airport Etiquette. In this part we will address special considerations you should make when flying into a fly-in or other airport event. (Part 2) (9/2/03)
Tim Bruno, RAD Electronics
If you are having difficulties with your radio and headphone system, Tim Bruno may have the solution for you. We cover typical communications troubleshooting www.radelectronics.com (9/2/03)
Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Discussions about the 2si three cylinder engine, dealing with seasonal changes and working with altitude compensating carbs. Tom Olenik is, always, ready to answer your engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (9/2/03)
Harry Riggs, EAA Legal Advisory Council
What happens if you have an off field landing in an unfriendly farmer's field? Situations and state laws vary, but learn about some of the considerations you should keep in mind if you end up in that situation. www.eaa.org (9/2/03)
Michael Purdy, UltraFlight Radio
Michael Purdy and Roy Beisswenger cover some recent incidents in the world of powered paragliding. (9/2/03)
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