UltraFlight Radio - Archives for July 2005

July 26, 2005

Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
It has been awhile since Marty Weaver has been with us and there is a lot to catch up on. Sport Pilot has now been a rule for a year and Marty has been working hard to implement the rule by getting the Designated Pilot Examiners trained and in place. He tells us about how that part of the program is going and about all of the other FAA Sport Pilot News. AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (Part 1) (7/26/05)

Betty Pfeiffer, High Energy Sports
If you fly non-powered ultralights like paragliders or hang gliders, you know how important having a good reserve is. With powered paraglider pilots now flying higher performance wings, they are learning what a life saver a reserve can be, too. Betty Pfeiffer joins us to talk about the types of reserves and how to keep yourself safe while flying the lighter types of equipment. High Energy Sports (7/26/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
It wasn't hard to come up with a topic to talk about this week. First thing on Bever Borne's mind is density altitude. With the high temperatures we are seeing across the country, people are noticing that their aircraft just don't fly like they're used to. Bever Borne talks about why that is and some of the precautions you should take when flying on really hot days. 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 (7/26/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney is on station at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is ready to give us a report on what he is seeing. Jim tells us about some of the things to look for at this year's show. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF and don't forget about the sport pilot clinic coming up on 19-21 August. (7/26/05)

Bruce Brown, Ohio Powered Paragliding.
Bruce Brown tells us about his 7th Annual Ohio PPG Fly-In coming up on August 5-7th. We talk about last years event, what we can expect at this year's event, and a little about his powered paragliding training operation in Ohio. Ohio Powered Paragliding (7/26/05)

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July 19, 2005

Earl Lawrence, EAA Vice-President of Government and Industry Relations
We visit with Earl Lawrence about the first anniversary of Sport Pilot. Last year at this time we were broadcasting live the sport pilot press conference from FAA headquarters in Washington DC. We take a lood at the first year of work with the rule to see what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/19/05)

J.D. Stewart, UltraFun AirSports and Guy Truex, Titan Aircraft
J.D. Stewart and Guy Truex join us to talk about the design and building of J.D.'s Titan SS. If you are a tall guy, this story will warm your heart. Titan worked with J.D. to build a plane that would accomodate him well. They talk about the design process and how you can see it soon at AirVenture 2005. UltraFun AirSports, LLC, Titan Aircraft (7/19/05)

Bob Ellefson, Aircraft Supermarket Inc./Golden Circle Air
Bob Ellefson tells us about the sale of Golden Circle Air to another Iowa company in Independence. Aircraft Super Market will stay at De Soto Iowa and expand into more of the Sport aircraft. Bob talks about the sale and what he plans for the future. Aircraft Supermarket Inc. (7/19/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Last time Mike Stratman was with us he really opened up a big topic. We continue this week to talk about piston maintenance. Mike gives us the whys, the hows, and the whens of taking care of the top end of your engine. 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. PDF Download: Part #47..Rotax Piston Maintenance (7/19/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks with us about a sport pilot clinic that will help interested pilots get started on the transition process. The clinic will be held on the 19-21 August and includes opportunities for ground school, knowledge testing, practical testing, and a specific forum on N-numbering your machine. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (7/19/05)

Ralph McClurg, Sport Flight, Inc.
Ralph McClurg talks with us about the upcoming Show-Me Chutes Fly-In at the Baugh Flight Park in Reeds, Missouri. He tells us about all of the things you can expect to see and do, the accommodations, and a little bit about the field and its owner. For more information visit Baugh Flight Park (7/19/05)

July 12, 2005

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper gives us an update on the request for regulation change submitted by the USUA. Currently -by regulation- the two seat training exemptions run out very soon, probably too soon to accommodate a smooth transition to Sport Pilot. USUA is requesting a change that allows the exemptions to remain in place for a couple of years longer to help the airsport community adapt to the new regulations. Now is your chance to comment on this regulation change. United States Ultralight Association (7/12/05)

Erik Pederson, Phantom Aeronautics
There is a lot going on at Phantom Aeronautics. As Erik Pederson and company get ready for Oshkosh, Erik takes a break to tell us about the rotary engine and the testing on the two-seat Phantom. Phantom Aeronautics (7/12/05)

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle is also getting ready for the annual trip to Oshkosh. He's bringing lots of great things that should excite home builders. He offering not only his line of Aero coatings, but also the equipment to apply it. He is also working night and day to finish up the replica Spitfire that will hopefully make its debut at AirVenture. Loehle Aircraft Corporation (7/12/05)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith tells us about the Rotax 912 line of engines. What they are and what the differences are between them. Ronnie can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have any engine 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. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (7/12/05)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture 2005 is right around the corner. Dick Knapinski from the EAA talks about a lot of the great things to see and do at this year's event. www.airventure.org (7/12/05)

Mary Jones, Experimental Aircraft Association
Mary Jones joins us to talk about the light sport aircraft and ultralight things going on at AirVenture. This is also the one year anniversary of the Sport Pilot announcement. She also has at her fingertips some very interesting statistics from the FAA that she will share with us. I wonder how we will get everything in. www.eaa.org (7/12/05)

July 5, 2005

John Ballantyne, Trike Instructor and Designated Sport Pilot Examiner
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent an investigator to the scene of last week's crash in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that resulted in the death of John Walton. The investigator, Aaron Sauer of the NTSB's regional office in Denver, has performed an initial examination of the wreckage and had discussions with National Park Service officials and local FAA inspectors. The accident vehicle has been identified as a CGS Hawk Arrow, an experimental, kit-built airplane which means that the NTSB will conduct a typical field investigation of the accident. John Ballantyne joins us to talk about the media focus on this event and what the political ramifications may be for light and ultralight sport aviation. E-mail John (7/5/05)

Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
We talk with Greg Gremminger about the new ASTM standards for gyro planes. Stability has now been defined and Greg tells us how. He also talks about how you can test your gyro safely to see if it meets the standard. Magni Gyro USA (7/5/05)

Dan Grunloh, US Microlight Champion, Combined L1 Class
Dan Grunloh is getting ready to make the big trip to Levroux, France to help represent the United States trike community in the 2005 World Microlight Championship. Dan talks with us about his preparations for the trip and the competition which is coming up very soon. skypup.net/dangrunloh/ (7/5/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman visits with us about piston maintenance. That's right, the feared decarbon process. Mike gives us the whys, the hows, and the whens of taking care of the top end of your engine. 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. PDF Download: Part #47..Rotax Piston Maintenance (7/5/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney tells us about "Biennial" Flight Reviews. Once you have a license to fly, you have to keep current. In the exemption world, BFIs and UFIs are used to having to go to refresher courses (either on line or in person) to maintain their ratings. With Sport Pilot, the process is quicker and can be one-on-one. Flight reviews can take as little as one hour ground training and one hour flight training done by a CFI. Jim gives us all the details about the regulations regarding the reviews. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (Part 1) (7/5/05)