UltraFlight Radio - Archives for April 2005

April 26, 2005

UltraFlight Radio is 3 Years Old
We start the show with a review of the past three years and talk a little about the growth and future of UltraFlight Radio. Many thanks to our listeners. The UltraFlight Radio web site had 916,917 hits in just March of 2005 and well over 3 million hits so far this year. (4/26/05)

John Ballantyne, Trike Instructor and Designated Sport Pilot Examiner
Terri Sipantzi, New Sport Pilot Trike Certified Flight Instructor
Terri Sipantzi became the first 'Civilian' CFI-Weight-Shift Instructor Authorized by a non-FAA Employee. He and John Ballantyne, his DPE, talk to us about what the practical test was like from both sides of the clipboard. E-mail John (4/26/05)

Jeff Williams, New Owner and President of Powrachute
Jeff Willams is the new owner of Powrachute. He visits with us about the big move of Powrachute from Kansas to Michigan and the future for the company. Powrachute Corp (4/26/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman explains how to install the Rotax E gear box for a listener. 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 (4/26/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
There is some confusion out in the flying world about endorsements for make and model sets for sport pilots. Jim Sweeney simplifies the process for those making the transition to different categories of aircraft. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (Part 1) (4/26/05)

April 19th, 2005

Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
Marty Weaver tells us about recent Sport Pilot news. The third Designated Pilot Examiner class has graduated and the third and fourth classes are lined up. Lots of news Sun 'n Fun, too. AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (4/19/05)

Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructors are given a lot of responsibility and authority. In fact, they have authority that has not really been given to Certified Flight Instructors in the past. Marty Weaver tells us about how CFIs are able to do some of the things once only associated with DPEs. AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (4/19/05)

Tim McCord, Performance Designs
I got a chance to visit the PD factory right before Sun 'n Fun. It is an amazing facility that keeps growing in size and expertise. Tim McCord tells about some of the effort that goes into building a safe and high performing parachute. Performance Designs Parachutes (4/19/05)

Reggie DeLoach, United States Ultralight Association
USUA has a major announcement coming out of Sun 'n Fun. I hate to keep you in suspense, but you will have to listen to hear the announcement from the President of USUA himself, Reggie DeLoach. United States Ultralight Association (4/19/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is back from Sun 'n Fun. He has learned lots from the his trip to Florida and he shares that with us here on the show. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (4/19/05)

April 12th, 2005

Eddie Johnson
We visit with Eddie Johnson. Until very recently Eddie was the President of Powrachute Corporation. He gives us a rundown of the achievements of one of the leading companies in the history of powered parachuting. Powrachute Corporation (4/12/05)

Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
Greg Gremminger talks with us about what gyroplane pilots have to be concerned with in transitioning to Sport Pilot. Gyro pilots fly using several different rules. Greg talks about transition issues for many situations. Magni Gyro USA (4/12/05)

Jeff Goin, President, United States PPG Association
Jeff Goin tells us about the longest-running major Powered Paragliding Fly-In in the United States and how you can be a part of it. Lots of activities are planned for both experienced and novice pilots. 2005 US National Powered Paragliding Convention (4/12/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton has been busy in Florida. He takes time from his Sun 'n Fun activities to talk with us about completing the most recent FAA Designated Pilot Examiner course held in Sebring last week. Adventure Productions (4/12/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the Practical Test Standards for Sport Pilot. Many people know that the answers to the questions for the knowledge test are published. A lot of folks are worried about taking the practical test for Sport Pilot and don't realize that the topics for that test are published, too. Download the Practical Test Standards, SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (4/12/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about the transition process for private pilots that want to fly different types of aircraft under the sport pilot rules. It is a much simpler process than a lot of people imagine. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (4/12/05)

April 5th, 2005

Erik Pederson, Phantom Aeronautics
Erik Pederson joins us to talk about all of the news at Phantom Aeronautics. The Phantom factory is relocated and the folks there are busy getting ready for Sun 'n Fun. Erik tells us about the Phantom Part 103 Legal Aircraft and a light weight rotary engine they are now offering. Phantom Aeronautics (4/5/05)

Les Sargent, FAA Designee Standardization Branch
Les Sargent has some great news for us. FAA Order 8130.2F, Change 1 is being published. Don't think that is exciting, eh? Well that means that the first Light Sport Aircraft Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) class will be held on April 27 & 28. Still not there yet? This means that the sport aircraft community will soon have the people on the ground needed to transition fat ultralights and ultralight trainers into the LSAs. Les will explain it all to us. http://afs600.faa.gov/
http://www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/av-info/dst/default.htm (Part 1) (4/5/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Like a lot of people, Mike Stratman is getting ready for Sun 'n Fun. Unlike most people, Mike packs a LOT of stuff. We talk about the upcoming show. 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. DVDs from California Power Systems (4/5/05)

Dave Piper, Sun 'n Fun Ultralight Chairman
We get a chance to talk with the man the keeps all of the balls in the air at Paradise City, the Ultralight area at Sun 'n Fun. Dave Piper tells us what to expect and how to get involved at this year's show. www.sun-n-fun.org (4/5/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about all of the opportunities to learn about our sport at Sun 'n Fun. Particular focus on the events going on in the Ultralight Forum tent at Paradise City. You can see the full schedule at: http://www.ultraflightradio.com/forums/sunfunspeaker2005.html. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (4/5/05)