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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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Dennis Demeter, Michigan Ultralight Association
Denny Demeter gives us a preview of his presentation this weekend at the Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. He talks about thinking ahead in flying. By looking ahead to see the possible consequences of you actions, you can have a long and happy career in flying. (2/22/05)
Alex Varv, Aero Cors-Air
Alex Varv joins us to talk about the Black Devil Engine. While this engine is already popular in the powered paraglider world, other types of aircraft builders are now also looking at it as a source of power. Alex tells us about the history of the engine and who's using it. Aero Cors-Air (2/22/05)
Joe Norris, EAA Senior Aviation Specialist
Joe Norris was appointed the nation's first designated airworthiness representative (DAR) for function codes 47 (Experimental-Light-Sport aircraft) and 48 (Special-Light-Sport Aircraft) on Thursday, February 17. FAA Aircraft Certification Services Director John Hickey presented Norris with his Certificate of Authority at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, authorizing Norris to perform inspections and issue initial, recurrent, and replacement airworthiness certificates for E-LSAs and S-LSAs. Joe joins us to tell us all about it. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/22/05)
Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
This is just out. Mike Stratman has produced a series of DVDs that walk you through the process of maintaining and overhauling Rotax engines and their accessories, such as gear boxes and fuel pumps. Mike talks about why he has produced these DVDs and how he is making them available. Mike can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. California Power Systems (2/22/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about radio frequencies, their uses, and how to find the right frequencies for the things you are trying to do. Jim has put up some information about radio frequencies for our use at the NAPPF web site. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (2/22/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney stays with us to talk about the FAA's signed acceptance of the first industry developed consensus standards for light-sport aircraft last week. This is getting the industry closer to being able to produce special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) and experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) kits. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (2/22/05)
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February 15, 2005
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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper catches us up on USUA news. In just a couple of weeks, USUA will holding their Annual Member Meeting in Springfield, Illinois. This meeting is where members get to meet the USUA board and participate in policy for the upcoming year. United States Ultralight Association (2/15/05)
Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton joins us to talk about the Sport Pilot transition. You may be surprised to hear what his advice is. He will also talk about the training tools he is developing for the light aircraft public. Adventure Productions (2/15/05)
Scott Wick, Jim Kaiser Wicks Aircraft Supply
Scott Wick and Jim Kaiser are now flying the Hornet. The join us to talk about how the plane flies and what they like about it. Wicks Aircraft Supply (2/15/05)
Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne talks about radio interference. Trying to solve all of your radio transmission and receiving problems can be very frustrating. Bever gives us some hints on how to troubleshoot the problem. Call your questions in when the show is live to (888) 514-2100 or IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Air-Tech, Inc (2/15/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney tells about VASI systems. This airport lighting system is important to know about if you are getting ready to take one of the Sport Pilot Knowledge Tests. Follow along with the graphics Jim has provided. Jim also gives us an idea of what to expect at this year's Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (2/15/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney tells about VASI systems. This airport lighting system is important to know about if you are getting ready to take one of the Sport Pilot Knowledge Tests. Follow along with the graphics Jim has provided. Jim also gives us an idea of what to expect at this year's Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 2) (2/15/05)
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February 8, 2005
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Mo Sheldon, Airparamo
Mo Sheldon tells us about the Arizona Flying Circus, Light Flight Festival which has to have the coolest poster I've seen yet for a flying event (At least it is if you are a Monty Python fan). We discuss things you can see and do at the event and how Mo manages to operate a PPG flying school from a general aviation airport. Arizona Flying Circus Airparamo (2/8/05)
Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
A lot has happened since we last visited with Marty Weaver. He talks about the first class of Designated Sport Pilot Examiners as well as the latest board for new examiners. For those that have been boarded and want to attend the next class, we ask when do Knowledge Test results have to be in to be considered for that next class? We talk about transition issues that are coming up for those wanting to become Sport Pilots. (New FAA Form 8710-11) AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (Part 1) (2/8/05)
Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
A lot has happened since we last visited with Marty Weaver. He talks about the first class of Designated Sport Pilot Examiners as well as the latest board for new examiners. For those that have been boarded and want to attend the next class, we ask when do Knowledge Test results have to be in to be considered for that next class? We talk about transition issues that are coming up for those wanting to become Sport Pilots. (New FAA Form 8710-11) AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (Part 2) (2/8/05)
Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman goes over the pros and cons of oil injection for Rotax two stroke engines. We talk about the disadvantages of premixing fuel and oil, setting up an oil injection system, and how to properly disable the oil injection system if you decide to. Mike can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Part #45..Pros & Cons of Oil Injection California Power Systems (2/8/05)
Les Sargent, FAA Designee Standardization Branch
Les Sargent joins us to talk about the equipment side of Sport Pilot. He tells us about how to apply to the FAA to become a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) to transition aircraft into Light Sport Aircraft. He talks about the boards and the selection process. We also talk about the certification of Light Sport Aircraft. Les gives us a lot of detail in this all-important area. http://afs600.faa.gov/AFS640.htm (Part 1) (2/8/05)
Les Sargent, FAA Designee Standardization Branch
Les Sargent joins us to talk about the equipment side of Sport Pilot. He tells us about how to apply to the FAA to become a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) to transition aircraft into Light Sport Aircraft. He talks about the boards and the selection process. We also talk about the certification of Light Sport Aircraft. Les gives us a lot of detail in this all-important area. http://afs600.faa.gov/AFS640.htm (Part 2) (2/8/05)
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson gives us an update on the Sport Pilot Tour. This is a concept that is catching on with many different manufacturers. The idea is to jointly promote events with several manufactures at venues that allow prospective sport pilots to fly in a variety of the manufacturer aircraft. ByDanJohnson.com (2/1/05)
Eric Johnson, Sport Pilot DPE-Weight Shift Control
Eric Johnson is one of the two Designated Sport Pilot Examiners for Weight Shift Control graduating from the first Sebring, Florida class. Eric tells us about his take on the class, Sport Pilot, and what trike pilots need to know to get their Sport Pilot licenses. wscexaminer@hotmail.com (2/1/05)
Tim Bayer, Tim Bayer Productions
Tim Bayer recently completed the 2005 CD Ultralight Buyer's Guide. This CD is crammed full of information about powered parachutes, powered paragliders and trikes. Even if you aren't looking for a new ride right now, the Buyer's Guide is a great reference with links to all of the manufacturers and other good information. Tim Bayer Productions (2/1/05)
Andy Silvester, Suncoast Sportplanes
Andy Silvester joins us to talk about the Jabiru Engine. We talk about the history of the engine, specifications, who is using the engine and how you can get one for your building project. Suncoast Sportplanes. (2/1/05)
Skip Little, United States Ultralight Association
Skip Little tells us about a petition from the ultralight organizations to the FAA for an exemption to Part 103 standards for the weight of an ultralight. Skip tells us how the exemption would work and how some people believe that it can someday lead to a permanent increase in weight standards for ultralights. United States Ultralight Association Docket No. FAA-2004-19350. (Part 1) (2/1/05)
Skip Little, United States Ultralight Association
Skip Little tells us about a petition from the ultralight organizations to the FAA for an exemption to Part 103 standards for the weight of an ultralight. Skip tells us how the exemption would work and how some people believe that it can someday lead to a permanent increase in weight standards for ultralights. United States Ultralight Association Docket No. FAA-2004-19350. (Part 2) (2/1/05)
Remember, if you have any questions you want to ask the guests or you have any of your own comments about a topic, please call the show toll free when we're live at (888) 514-2100. If you have a show idea or know someone that would be a guest on the show (that could be you!) Contact Roy.
Hope you get a chance to listen in!
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