UltraFlight Radio - Archives for September 2005

September 27, 2005

Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
Greg Gremminger explains the power curve while flying a gyroplane. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, gyroplanes will not stall, and are therefore able to fly very slow, behind the power curve, even as slow as zero m.p.h. Operating behind the power curve in a gyroplane is one of the unique advantages of a gyroplane, we do that all the time for good reasons! But the limitations of flying behind the power curve must be understood and respected as well. If you fly too slow, way behind the power curve at low height above the ground, you can get yourself in trouble if you don't avoid the natural inclination to pull back on the stick to try to climb or stop a descent toward the ground. Magni Gyro USA (9/27/05)

Scott Hughes, Chute the Breeze
Scott Hughes and the Predator factory was right in the forecast path of Hurricane Rita last week. Scott tells us how Texans prepare for a Hurricane and how progress is going on producing the Predator Powered Parachute. Flying 101 (9/27/05)

Steven Swartz, eMachineShop.com
DJ Vegh, AZ ChopperCam
eMachineShop is a new way to get the custom parts you need. It is the first true online machine shop. Download their free software, draw your part, and click to order. Your part is machined and delivered - at low cost. Steven Swartz talks about the creation of eMachineShop and DJ Vegh tells us how he has been using it for his Pietenpol Air Camper project and for his business building and flying oversize model helicopters for filming. eMachineShop.com AZchoppercam.com (9/27/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
It has been a while since we've heard from Bever Borne. That is kind of understandable since he has had hurricanes making landfall both to the east and west of him. But after reports from Mississippi and Texas, we wouldn't be thorough if we didn't also learn how our friends in Louisiana fared. 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 (9/27/05)

Dick Kuntzleman, Kuntzleman Electronics
With new rules for Light Sport Aircraft, Dick Kuntzleman has been working to make sure that pilots are able to keep flying in that half hour after sunset. The requirements now are for position lights in addition to strobes and Dick has them combined in a product that is new this year. We also learn all about how he is using LED technology and more. www.KEstrobes.com (9/27/05)

Scott Wick, Jim Kaiser Wicks Aircraft Supply
Wick's aircraft will be showcasing their planes at the Greenville AirStravaganza in Greenville, Illinois. Scott Wick talks about what they will be flying and how to be a part of a growing fly-in only 45 minutes from St. Louis. Wicks Aircraft Supply AirStravaganza.com (9/27/05)

September 20, 2005

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson gives us an update on the Sport Pilot Tour. The Tour is a series of events featuring light sport aircraft designed to reach out to new markets. Dan talks about the events coming up in Atlanta, GA, Ventura, CA and Dallas, TX. Of course we also talk about the upcoming Sebring Expo, ASTM meetings, and the AOPA Expo in Tampa, Florida. ByDanJohnson.com (9/20/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper tells us what has been going on with the United States Ultralight Association. They've moved their headquarters to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. USUA is also going through elections for Regional Representatives and is offering web pages for USUA clubs. United States Ultralight Association (9/20/05)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
The Powrachute Extravaganza is over and everyone had a great time. Morris Yoder joins us to tell us about what happened and who won the Powrachute Pegasus that was offered in the drawing this year. We may even get a report on the last Sport Pilot Examiner Initial Course for 2005, which Morris completed just last week. Skyview Powered Parachutes (9/20/05)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith joins us to talk about how Hurricane Katrina effected his part of the world in Southern Mississippi. The great news is that Ronnie is back in business and able to do what he does best, support Rotax engines. 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 (9/20/05)

John Ballantyne, Trike Instructor and Designated Sport Pilot Examiner
Fall is here and in many parts of the country, that means more fog and low-lying clouds than normal. John Ballantyne talks about why to avoid flying in foggy conditions, how to forecast foggy conditions, and what to do when you end up with a blanket of white below you after you begin your flight. E-mail John (9/20/05)

Dee Whittington, The Virginia Council of EAA Chapters, Inc.
The 9th Annual Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In is just around the corner. Dee Whittington joins us to talk about the event in Petersburg, Virginia. http://www.vaeaa.org/ (9/20/05)

September 13, 2005

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Almost since Part 103 was written, pilots have wanted to increase the weight limits of the regulation. Mike Loehle was around when the ultralight regulations were written and is able to explain to us how the weights came to be and some of the innovations that the limitation inspired with aircraft designers. Loehle Aircraft Corporation (9/13/05)

Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation
Since we last visited with the Carpenters, they have accomplished even more for the sport. They have a new book out, their Sport Pilot Airplane book. They've conducted their 16 hour condition inspection course for E-LSA airplane owners. They are also getting ready to do a 16 hour course for trike owners. Brian and Carol fill us in on what has been a busy schedule. Rainbow Aviation (9/13/05)

Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
Greg Gremminger explains some important gyroplane concepts for us. He tells us about the power curve and how to stay ahead of it. Another curve is the Dead Man's Curve. Greg talks about how to stay above it, too. This is important safety stuff for those that fly gyros. Magni Gyro USA (9/13/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman visits with us about isolating radio frequency noise from the engine so that our radios can work better. Mike talks about which components are emitting radio frequency waves and the ways to suppress them. 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 #13..Shielding Ignition Parts For Radio Noise Suppression (9/13/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to finish a topic we promised to cover a while ago. That is, how to use an Airport Facility Directory (AFD). In order to follow along, you should click here. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (9/13/05)

Bob McComb, USUA Regional Representative
The M-TUG Fall Fly-In happens this year on September 30 - October 2, 2005 at the T-Top Airfield, Eagleville, Tennessee. Bob McComb tells us about the event and what we can expect this year in Tennessee. http://www.mtug.us (9/13/05)

September 6, 2005

Mike Campbell-Jones - Paramotor Competition Director for the 2005 World Microlight Championships
Mike Campbell-Jones organized and directed the powered paraglider half of the FAI championships in Levroux, France. We talk about how the event went and about the future of powered paragliding competition. Mike Campbell-Jones (9/6/05)

Dan Grunloh, US Microlight Champion, Combined L1 Class
Dan Grunloh is also back from France. He talks about his adventures in Levroux and his impressions of the competition. Dan was one of the first to arrive in France and one of the last to leave because of the extra effort to move a trike from the USA to Europe and back. skypup.net/dangrunloh/ (9/6/05)

Paul Hallatt, Active Flight Systems!
One of the interesting people I got a chance to meet in France was Paul Hallatt. He has been working for years on a flight computer called the Quest. Paul joins us to talk about the device. It takes information from about any source including engine probes, GPS, fuel system and more and converts the data into very useful flight information for pilots of all types of aircraft. Active Flight Systems (9/6/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Our two deep-south engine experts have their hands full recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Mike Stratman does double-duty and joins us this week to talk about power needs for all of the electrical goodies that we like to hang on our aircraft and how they can be provided for by a Rotax 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. Part #48.. Rotax Exhaust Alternatives (9/6/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
A lot of pilots live close to or even under Military Operation Areas (MOAs). While it is a good idea to avoid flying in an MOA, it is also good to know when the MOA really is active so you can avoid flying during busy training times. Jim Sweeney talks about how you can learn more about MOAs. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (9/6/05)

Jim Robinson, Erie Airpark
The Challenger Fly-In has now become an annual event. Jim Robinson talks to us about the third annual gathering of Challengers at the Erie Airpark this fall. Erie Airpark (9/6/05)

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