UltraFlight Radio - Archives for November 2003

November 25, 2003

Gary Dikkers, WI State DOT Aeronautics Division
There is a is a continuing "war" that both public and private airfields (including Ultralight strips) are having with the construction of towers (TV, cell, etc.) near their airfields. Gary Dikkers is in the thick of the battle and tells us what is going on. www.dot.wisconsin.gov/modes/air.htm (11/25/03)

Mike Harrison, Skyes the Limit!
Mike Harrison is a Challenger dealer doing business in Arizona. Learn about his transition from part-time to full-time dealer and about some of the products he manufactures for the ultralight community. For pictures of some of Mike's work, check out. New Wheels (11/25/03)

Reggie DeLoach, United States Ultralight Association
USUA is working to represent the ultralight community. Reggie DeLoach introduces the USUA board and Dale Hooper, the newly appointed USUA Executive Vice President. www.usua.org (11/25/03)

Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
These week we discuss the interchangablility (or lack thereof) in spark plugs, how to start a slow-starting engine, and the reliability and maintenance of the Mikuni impulse fuel pump. Of course Tom Olenik is ready to answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (11/25/03)

Ralph McClurg, Sport Flight, Inc.
Ralph McClurg discusses the true purpose for aviation accident reports and what information should be found in one. For information referred to in this segment, click here. www.ntsb.gov (Part 1) (11/25/03)

Ralph McClurg, Sport Flight, Inc.
Ralph McClurg walks us through the steps to be taken in an ultralight aircraft accident report. For information referred to in this segment, click here. www.sportflightinc.com (Part 2) (11/25/03)

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Hope you get a chance to listen in!

November 11, 2003

Earl Lawrence, EAA
The ASTM process is continuing forward and developing standards for all sorts of light aircraft. Earl Lawrence catches us up in this important area that is helping the industry prepare for the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft rules. www.sportpilot.org (11/11/03)

Dane Dwyer
Dane Dwyer took a trip recently that combined two of his favorite sports, flying and hunting. His trip to New Mexico to hunt predators was exciting, challenging, and the trip of a lifetime. Learn about Dane's preparations and the trip itself. (11/11/03)

Erik Pederson, Phantom Aircraft
With the untimely loss of Pat Schultheis, many people worried that Phantom Aircraft would be at risk. This week Erik Pederson announced that he would be taking over the company. Erik shares with us his plans to grow Phantom Aircraft . www.phantomaircraft.com/ (11/11/03)

Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Tom Olenik is ready to answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. This week we discuss propping a trike for speed. We talk about why EGT's go higher in cooler weather. Discuss making engines quieter for neighbors. How effective are after mufflers and intake silencers? Discuss stalling problems with a 582 Rotax engine. Talk about what to replace a Rotax 912 engine with. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (11/11/03)

Stuart Gort, Powerfin
Stuart Gort has been one of the most innovative designers in the ultralight propeller world to come along in a quite awhile. Stuart has been investing in tooling and research to improve his propellers almost every year. Get a glimpse of the future as Stuart explains some of the things to come at Powerfin. www.powerfin.com (11/11/03)

Roy Beisswenger and Michael Purdy
Caller Suggestion. A discussion about training before buying an ultralight. Thanks to the listeners and sponsors. (11/11/03)

November 4, 2003

Michael Purdy, UltraFlight Radio
Michael Purdy talks about a new product in the PPG world, the Powerflash Powerflash is a paramotor that can be completely disassembled with a frame similar to the one installed on Powerjet. It owes its uniqueness to its state-of-the-art water-cooled motor, Sky 100. www.aerolight.com/ www.skyengines.com/fly_solutions_eng.htm (11/4/03)

John Ballantyne
Are you considering transitioning from a fixed wing ultralight to a trike? If so there are definitely some differences. John Ballantyne flies both types of aircraft and trains trike pilots. He will share his insights on the transition process. Learn how taxing a trike is backwards from a fixed wing; how the bar in and out is backwards from a yoke or stick; and how even steering left and right is different. Most importantly, learn how to keep yourself safe in learning a new aircraft. (11/4/03)

Frederick Scheffel, Sky Trails Ranch
Coming very soon is the 2nd largest powered parachute fly-in in the world. The Color Country Chute-In is scheduled for November 5th - 9th in the beautiful city of Hurricane, Utah, located in the amazing geological formations of southern Utah. Frederick Scheffel shares with us some of what will be going on. www.SkyTrailsRanch.com/ (11/4/03)

Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
Tom Olenik is back and ready to answer your ultralight aircraft engine questions when the show is live. Call them in at (888) 514-2100. This week we discuss how to get parts for the DK Whisper motor, how to pressure test engines, and we discuss the 2-stroke generator system. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (11/4/03)

Jim Sweeney
"Using the Aviation Band Radio". A lot of pilots find the aviation band radio and the way to talk on it a little imposing. Jim Sweeney breaks the code for us an explains how it is done. Learn the importance of operating a VHF radio. Learn about radio ettiquette and how to listen to the radio. Jim begins to discuss the basics of an aviation radio transmission. For graphics and other info related to this segment, click here. (Part 1) (11/4/03)

Jim Sweeney
"Using the Aviation Band Radio". A lot of pilots find the aviation band radio and the way to talk on it a little imposing. Jim Sweeney breaks the code for us an explains how it is done. Learn how to get frequency information. Jim covers some of the well known frequencies. Learn more about how to make a good radio transmission. For graphics and other info related to this segment, click here. (Part 2) (11/4/03)