UltraFlight Radio - Archives for August 2005

August 30, 2005

Tomas Backman - CIMA President
Tomas Backman just got back from Levroux, France where he served as President of the International Jury for the 2005 World Microlight Championships. We talk about how the event went, who won, and the folks that made it all possible. International Microlight Commission of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale). (Part 1) (8/30/05)

Scott Johnson, US Airborne Sport Aviation Center
Airborne Trikes recently made Scott and Terri Johnson the new importers west of the Mississippi. At the same time they made Terri & Beth Sipantzi the eastern importers. Scott talks about what that means to Airborne customers in the US and tells us about his three month road trip to promote the full Airborne line of Sport Aviation Aircraft. U.S. Airborne Sport Aviation Center (8/30/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike talks about two-stroke exhaust systems in general and Rotax two stroke exhaust systems in particular. Keeping your exhaust system in good shape is important to the smooth running of your engine. Mike tells us why. 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 #48.. Rotax Exhaust Alternatives (8/30/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about fuel management. For those that want to wander from the airport (and particularly those that want to wander with a license), there are certain minimum fuel requirements to keep in mind. Jim talks about what they are and how to calculate them. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (8/30/05)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
Morris Yoder is a busy man. He is getting ready to become a Designated Sport Pilot Examiner at the same time he is preparing to host possibly the largest ultralight fly-in of the year, the Powrachute Extravaganza. He takes time out of a busy schedule to talk about it. Skyview Powered Parachutes (8/30/05)

August 23, 2005

This week Dan Johnson from byDanJohnson.com guest hosts the show. Dan focuses on the upcoming one-year anniversary of the FAA's Effective Date for the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft (SP/LSA) rules. He and his guests assess what occurred in the last year and to look forward to the next year or two.

Scott Severen, IndUS Aviation, Inc.
Scott Severen reports on what IndUS Aviation has accomplished since the first implementation of the Sport Pilot rule. IndUS builds a Light Sport Aircraft that flies much like the aircraft that many people learned to fly in, but costs less due to the reduced paperwork that manufacturers have to go through for LSA. IndUS Aviation (8/23/05)

Tom Peghiny, Flightstar, Inc.
Tom Peghiny now offers the CT, which is a great example of one of the sleek new imports from Europe. This airplane offers a sporty new look to aviation that comes from being constructed from composites. Tom talks about how the market has taken to the airplane. www.fly-flightstar.com (8/23/05)

Todd Ellefson, Quicksilver Aircraft
Quicksilver Aircraft are what many people first think of when they think of ultralights. But Quicksilver builds airplanes that fit comfortably in the Light Sport Aircraft rules. Todd Ellefson and Dan talk about what the Sport Pilot rule has done for that segment of the industry. Quicksilver Aircraft (8/23/05)

Earl Lawrence, EAA Vice-President of Government and Industry Relations
Dan talks with Earl Johnson about the FAA services needed to sustain growth for the Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft programs. Service providers are needed like instructors, DPEs, and DARs. Earl reviews the extensive survey that the EAA and FAA performed which assessed industry needs for the next 12-24 months. Experimental Aircraft Association (8/23/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney discusses the options to getting a pilot license and flying under the Sport Pilot rules. With the increased visibility that the FAA has now for the lighter side of sport aviation, it is important to know how to stay legal with ultralight aircraft if that is the way you want to go. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (8/23/05)

Gregg Ellsworth, BRS
Dan discusses with Gregg Ellsworth the safety chutes for light sport aircraft and ultralights that BRS has recently redone. brsparachutes.com (8/23/05)

August 16, 2005

Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
Marty Weaver visits us for two segments. He talks about how the people within the FAA are warming to Sport Pilot as they learn more about the lighter side of aviation. He also answers a listener question about why the new Designated Pilot Examiners aren't spread out as optimally as possible. Finally, we talk about how Ultralight Flight Instructors can prepare students for sport pilot almost as easily as Certified Flight Instructors can. AFS 600, The Sport Pilot Branch (Part 1) (8/16/05)

Jeff Williams, New Owner and President of Powrachute
Jeff Willams' Airwolf is the EAA AirVenture Flexwing Champion. Jeff talks about this 912 Powered Parachute that won the best of show in its category. Powrachute Corp (8/16/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike continues our discussion about the Rotax generator system. Learn more about the electric power that the Rotax puts out to run your flying accessories. 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 #49.. Utilizing the Ducati Generator (8/16/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
A listener wrote in with a question about flying rules and etiquette over wetlands, national parks and such. Of course we have Jim Sweeney on call to answer questions just like that. He tells us all about that special airspace, how you can find it (or avoid it), and how you should behave in it. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (8/16/05)

Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In
Ray Johnson joins us to talk about the 15th annual Fly/In Cruise/In event. The folks in Indiana have a lot of neat things to see and do this year in addition to their normal combination of aviation with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and even tractors. Here's one of those additions. How about The Nation's First Commercial Astronaut, Mike Melvill, as a featured speaker? www.flyincruisein.com/ (8/16/05)

August 9, 2005

Larry Mauro, EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame Inductee
We visit with Larry Mauro, the newest inductee into the EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame. Larry built the Icarus hang glider that John Moody powered for the first ultralight powered flight. We talk with Larry about the early history of ultralights. Unfortunately the signal starts getting bad during this segment and we end it with a promise to come back in the future. Greg Gremminger was standing by so we began our conversation with him. (Part 2) (8/9/05)

Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
We talk with Greg Gremminger about the newly accepted ASTM standards for gyroplanes. We talk with him about what this means for manufacturers and pilots. Magni Gyro USA (8/9/05)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks about how to by a used two-stroke engine for your aircraft. We go over how to value a potential purchase, problems to look for, and the money traps to avoid. 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 (8/9/05)

Scott Hughes, Chute the Breeze
Scott Hughes is this year's Flex-Wing Innovation Award winner with his new Predator Powered Parachute. Scott tells us about the Predator and the things the judges seemed to like about it. Flying 101 (8/9/05)

Erik Pederson, Phantom Aeronautics
Erik Pederson is helping with the organization of the Big Top Skies Fly-in at the Three Rivers Airport. Erik talks about the fun we can expect at the event and he may give us an update on the lightweight rotary engine project he's working on. www.flymichiganskies.com Phantom Aeronautics (8/9/05)

August 2, 2005

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is on his way home from AirVenture where he spent a lot of time in the Light Sport Aircraft area talking to pilots about their desire (and sometimes lack of desire) to convert to Sport Pilot. He also introduced his Sport Pilot Training Syllabus at the show. The training tools are becoming more available for people. Adventure Productions (8/2/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson just finished a very busy week in Oshkosh, but he takes time to review with us some of the things that were accomplished at this year's show. The LSA area was a success and sales were up for everyone offering equipment that can be flown by sport pilots. Dan gives us the details. ByDanJohnson.com (Part 1) (8/2/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Last time Mike was on the show we got a question about the ignition system that we weren't able to get to. This time around Mike Stratman talks about the difference between the old ignition systems and the new Ducati style. Also, he shares with us how to use the Ducati generator to power up other systems. 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 #49.. Utilizing the Ducati Generator (8/2/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney spent last week at Oshkosh visiting with vendors, attending meetings, and taking in the event. He talks about the things he experienced at this years AirVenture and perhaps a little about the sport pilot clinic coming up on 11-14 August. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (8/2/05)

Wyman "Hop" Hochstetler, Hop's Powered Parachutes
Hop Hochstetler is getting ready to host a fly-in. We talk about the fly-in itself and about Hop's training operation which is one of the oldest in powered parachuting. Hops Powered Parachutes (8/2/05)