UltraFlight Radio - Archives for March 2005

May 31, 2005

Dr. Bruce Charnov, Hofstra Professor
While Bruce Charnov has put together the history of the Autogyro, he has come across some interesting items and documentation about the sport. This week he tells us about the documentary film he is making based on his Autogiro/Gyroplane history book. Autogiro Conference (5/31/05)

Earl Lawrence, EAA Vice-President of Government and Industry Relations
Earl Lawrence updates us on an area of light sport aircraft and sport pilot that folks have been talking about, the 16 hour class required for LSA owners to do their own annual inspections. Earl also talks about all of the things you can do without even taking that 16 hour course. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/31/05)

Bill & Suzi Vietti, PPCPilot.com
Bill and Suzi Vietti have put together a group of powered parachute pilots for something of a traveling fly-in called the PPC Caravan. With 25 pilots signed up so far, the plan is to trailer to and fly at several locations in the west this summer. The Caravan begins in Trinidad, Colorado and goes through New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Of course they tell us all about it. PPCPilot.com (5/31/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne talks about some of the alternative engines people are flying with out in the sport aviation world. We talk about the advantages and some of the maintenance issues with them. 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 (5/31/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Summer seems to have finally arrived... mostly. In any case, it is time to think about how the heat and humidity of summer can reduce the capability of your aircraft. Even though summer flying can be some of the most fun, you can get in trouble if you don't take into account that reduced capability. Jim Sweeney tells us about it. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (Part 1) (5/31/05)

May 24, 2005

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton has recently added a lot of information to the web site www.sport-pilot-training.com. Along with lists of study materials and exclusive study guides for those preparing for their Sport Pilot tests, he's added sections like "endorsements and certificates" to let people know what they need to do to exercise sport pilot privileges. His free study guides show you what information you need to focus on in the existing ASA materials to prepare for Sport Pilot. Adventure Productions (5/24/05)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes and Amphibs
We visit with Shawn Okun, who just won Sun 'n Fun's Best Commercial Built Airplane (Ultra Light) for the second year running. This prestigious Award was given to the FPNA crew for its build of the Leza AirCam Drifter. The build team was headed up by Denny Franklin with the FPNA Team. The aircraft has not been seen in public for some time and is being re-introduced to the general public in the form of Land, Floats or Amphibious versions. Float Planes And Amphibs (5/24/05)

Gerry Lynn
SuperDave is having his 6th Annual Powered Parachute Fly-In. Gerry Lynn joins us to talk about all the things being planned for Ashland, Kentucky on the Fly-In Weekend! trans138@zoominternet.net. (5/24/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Are you getting ready to order a new propeller? Mike Stratman continues our conversation from last week. We focus on different styles of props and compare some of the brands and types out there. 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 #5... Delivering the Power - How to Order a Prop (pdf) California Power Systems (5/24/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson is back from the ASTM meetings in Reno and he reports on the news, including big news for trikes. We talk about aircraft that are now being produced as Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and what that means to the industry. ByDanJohnson.com (5/24/05)

Sandy Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
The Tullahoma Festival of Wings is coming up this weekend and Sandy Loehle has been in the thick of the planning for this event. She joins us to talk about everything going on over the Memorial Day weekend in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Loehle Aircraft Corporation (5/24/05)

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May 17, 2005

Bob Ellefson, Aircraft Supermarket Inc./Golden Circle Airt
The T-Bird has seen a lot of improvements lately. Floats are now offered along with other great features. We talk with Bob Ellefson from Golden Circle Air. Aircraft Supermarket Inc. (5/17/05)

Bill Lishman, Operation Migration
Bill Lishman joins us to talk about his work in helping endangered birds reistablish migration routes with ultralight aircraft. Starting in 1986 by using his Easy Riser to fly with Canada geese, Bill now flies with endangered species like Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes. Bill's autobiography, Father Goose, was made into the feature film Fly Away Home. We also talk about the upcoming Tullahoma Festival of Wings where Bill will be appearing. Bill Lishman's web Site (5/17/05)

Kevin Byrne, Sportplane Video Magazine
We visit with Kevin Byrne about his recent travels. Kevin just wrapped up this month's issue of the Video Magazine featuring footage from Sun 'n Fun. We also talk about this year's Splash-In at Lake Parker and some of the places he is scheduled to visit soon. SportplaneVM.com (5/17/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Are you getting ready to order a new propellor? Mike Stratman goes through all of the details you need to know before you place the order. There are about nine things you need to know about your aircraft and engine before you can make a good prop selection. We talk about them all. 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 #5... Delivering the Power - How to Order a Prop (pdf) California Power Systems (5/17/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim talks about the parallelism between the current ultralight exemption system and the sport pilot rule. Understanding one will help you understand the other. This is also important when working on the timing for transitioning from the exemption program to sport pilot. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (5/17/05)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
It is time again for the event with the coolest name. Felice Apodaca joins us to talk about the Brian Ranch Airport's11th Annual "World's Smallest Airshow" featuring ultralights and other airsports. Felice will catch us up on what has been going on at the Brian Ranch Airport and what people can expect at this year's fly-in. Brian Ranch Airport (5/17/05)

May 10th, 2005

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Loehle Aircraft produces some fascinating planes and the factory that produces them is interesting itself. Mike Loehle talks us through some of the things I got to see recently while visiting Mike and Sandy in Wartrace, Tennessee. Loehle Aircraft Corporation (5/10/05)

Denis Porter, President, Paso Robles Ultralight Association
The Paso Robles Ultralight Association's fight against the ban imposed by the Paso Robles Airport has moved forward. Denis Porter tells us about a recent meeting that included representatives from the Paso Robles Ultralight Association, the airport manager, city council, the city manager's office, and the FAA. Denis also gives advice to other clubs that may find themselves in this position. vdrivedenis@juno.com (5/10/05)

Phil Russman, LiteTouchFilms.com
After three years of research and gathering video from around the world, Phil Russman has finished Risk and Reward. Designed for powered paraglider pilots, this DVD covers fundamentals that are certain save wear and tear on your equipment, your body, and your wallet. Jammed into 70 action packed minutes, Risk and Reward covers everything from getting starting in Powered Paragliding to the four most common causes of injury and more importantly how to avoid them. LightTouchFilms.com (5/10/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
OK, so maybe the weather hasn't been the best recently. But it is warm enough to get to your plane and spend a little time going over it. Bever Borne tells us about some things that might be worth looking at while you wait for the wind to stop blowing. 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 (5/10/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Going somewhere? Jim Sweeney tells us how to file a flight plan. He covers who you are going to tell, how you tell them and what you should be telling them. Jim gives us the practical way of doing things. And click on the link if you are looking for details on how to fill out the flight plan form. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (5/10/05)

Deanna Williams, Carolina Sport Flyers
Deanna Williams tells us about the Carolina Sport Flyers "Spring Fling" coming up this weekend. She tells us about last years event and about some of the things we can expect this year at the Holly Hill Airport in Holly Hill, South Carolina. onceayearflyer04@bellsouth.net (5/10/05)

Hope you get a chance to listen in!