UltraFlight Radio - Archives for March 2005

March 29, 2005

John Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
There have been a lot of changes recently at UltraFlight Magazine. John Yonkin is the new owner and he tells us about the magazine and where he wants to take it. Also announcing new sales staff member Dawn Bonet. UltraFlight Magazine. (3/29/05)

Bill Fortney, Nikon USA
Last year's photo contest at Sun 'n Fun was a success, now learn how you can be part of this year's contest. Competitors get to use high end Nikon cameras for a week of gathering photos at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland, Florida. More About Bill Fortney (3/29/05)

Ron Awad, PRA Chapter 13
Ron Awad joins us with a preview of this year's Bensen Days in Wauchula, Florida. This annual event has tons of gyros, vendors, and fun for everyone. More Info On Bensen Days Rotary Wing Forum (3/29/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever tells us about the upcoming Splash-In at Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida. This is a great part of the Sun 'n Fun experience that can only be seen by leaving the Lakeland Airport for a day to the lake. Bever 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. Air-Tech, Inc More on the Splash-In (3/29/05)

John Ballantyne, Trike Instructor and Designated Sport Pilot Examiner
John Ballantyne is one of the graduates of the second DPE course held for Sport Pilot Examiners in Sebring, Florida. He joins us to talk about his experiences there and to give people tips on passing the check ride. E-mail John (3/29/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson is getting ready to go overseas again, this time to Germany for Aero Friedrichshafen. He tells us about the show and what he is hoping to do there for the light sport aircraft community. Aero Friedrichshafen, ByDanJohnson, LAMA (3/29/05)

March 22, 2005

John Moody, Pioneer Flyer
I guess most everybody that has been in ultralighting for more than a couple of years has heard of John Moody. He is the guy that started it all, working up from hang gliders in the early '70's to finally building the first powered ultralight. We visit with him about the early days of flying ultralights. Pioneer Flyer. (Part 1) (3/22/05)

Sam Gaylord, Paraglider Magazine
Sam Gaylord publishes one of the most visually stunning magazines focused on the lighter side of flight. He joins us to talk about Paraglider Magazine and the new way to receive it, on line. Sample on-line issue of Paraglider Magazine (3/22/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Last time he was with us, Mike Stratman started to tell us about fuel delivery systems for your aircraft. He has a lot more to cover and we do that this time. How to install dual fuel pumps and how to make sure you can operate your fuel system even if there is a failure in flight. 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 #41..Fail-safe Fuel Delivery California Power Systems (3/22/05)

Rusty Sachs, NAFI Executive Director
The National Association of Flight Instructors has been pretty busy in the last year translating rules coming down from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security. Rusty Sachs explains what those rules are and what flight instructors need to do to abide by them. National Association of Flight Instructors (Part 1) (3/22/05)

March 15, 2005

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
The USUA has gone to bat for the Scottsburg Aero Club by opposing the notice of a proposed Military Operating Area (MOA) that would negatively impact sport aviation activity in that part of Indianna. Dale Hooper joins us to tell us what has been done so far. United States Ultralight Association. (3/15/05)

Phil Dietro, Inland Paraflight
Phil Dietro has been instructing in powered parachutes for many years. He talks to us about the origins of the first commercially available powered parachute, the ParaPlane. ParaPlane Corporation was truly an innovative corporation and Phil was able to meet and work with Steve Snyder. Inland Paraflight (3/15/05)

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Much of the beauty of a replica aircraft is the paint job. Mike Loehle has worked for years to achieve excellent finishes that have earned him awards and magazine covers. He has now put together his painting system for home builders. He joins us to talk about it and how it compares to other systems in looks and ease of application. Loehle Aircraft (3/15/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne has been getting a lot of questions lately about weight and balance for ultralight aircraft. This can be critical information for you, depending on the design of the plane you are wanting to fly. Bever gives us an overview of the issue. If you have questions, you can call them 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 (3/15/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
The President and Vice-President are getting ready ready for some extensive travel around the country, and that means more Temporary Flight Restrictions or TFRs as they are commonly known. Jim tells us how to stay out of trouble. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (3/15/05)