UltraFlight Radio - Archives for October 2005

October 25, 2005

Robert Wood, U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
It is amazing how much difference a week makes. Last week we were visiting with Phil Lockwood about the then upcoming U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. Since then Hurricane Wilma has changed all of that. Bob Wood joins us to talk about how and why the decision was made to postpone the Expo until January 12-15, 2006. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 (10/25/05)

John McBean, Sport Plane LLC
As many Kitfox fans know by now, Skystar Aircraft (Builder of the Kitfox) has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Unfortunately with well over a million dollars in debt, it looks like a lot of people will be hurt by the situation. There is some hope for support for those that are current owners of Kitfoxes, though. John McBean is a former demo pilot, sales, and technical support representative for Skystar Aircraft. He has some insight to the company's situation and (more importantly) can offer support for current airplane owners. Sport Plane LLC (10/25/05)

Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation
Brian and Carol Carpenter are getting ready accomplish yet another aviation first. They are offering the very first 16 hour owner inspection course for trikes. They join us to talk about the course, how it was developed, and who should be interested in taking it. Rainbow Aviation (10/25/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman talks about how you can use your choke system to diagnose carb jetting problems. 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 #60 Using Choke in Carb Tuning (10/25/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
We talk with Jim Sweeney about the challenges of high altitude flight operations. There are things that people from low altitudes need to know before heading to the mountains to fly. We discuss power requirements, power availability, and general mountain operations. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (10/25/05)

Chris Dancy, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo may be postponed, but the AOPA Expo is still on schedule to be begin at the Tampa Convention Center on November 3rd. Chris Dancy joins us to talk about what to look forward to at this year's Expo. Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (10/25/05)

October 18, 2005

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Last time Paul was on, we began talking about the steps that it takes to get an ultralight trainer transitioned over to Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). We got through a lot of the preliminaries, but still need to cover some of the details. Paul has put together a web page that gives a lot of detail with examples of the forms that need to be filled out. Paul joins us to walk us through the process. How to Register and N Number your Non Qualifying Ultralight or Fat Ultralight as a Light Sport Aircraft. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (10/18/05)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes and Amphibs
Jim Carlaccini
Shawn Okun has been working on a project for Jim Carlaccini, who wants to fly a trike but is paralyzed from the waist down. Jim is the now the proud owner of an Airborne XT912, fully optioned and set up for foot-free flight. Shawn and Jim both join us to talk about how this project is going and how you can see it yourself at the US Sport Aviation Expo. Float Planes And Amphibs (10/18/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne joins us to 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. (10/18/05)

John Ballantyne, Trike Instructor and Designated Sport Pilot Examiner
Not only is John Ballantyne a Certified Flight Instructor and a DPE, he is also now an instructor at the Frederick, Maryland Community College. Of course the topic there is a Sport Pilot ground school. Professor Ballantyne joins us to talk about this unique way of getting people involved in sport aviation. E-mail John (10/18/05)

Phil Lockwood, Lockwood Aviation
Phil Lockwood joins us for a final update on the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. He talks about what to expect at the event, who will be there, and why you should go. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 (10/18/05)

October 11, 2005

Martin Weaver, FAA Branch Manager, Sport Pilot
Marty Weaver joins us one last time as the head of the FAA Sport Pilot Branch. With his retirement scheduled for the end of October, he shares his thoughts on the accomplishments, challenges, and future of the Sport Pilot program. (Part 1) (10/11/05)

Mark Poliak, Indy Flyers
Mark Poliak is helping organize a fund raiser for Operation Migration. Operation Migration's efforts to help endangered whooping cranes learn migration routes to protected areas is a great showcase of ultralight aircraft for the public. Learn more about the program and how you can help out. Indy Flyers (10/11/05)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks to us about the Rotax 618 engine. While this engine has not been in production for awhile, it is still a great two-stroke that is still in service on light aircraft. Ronnie gives us a rundown on the history and features of the engine. 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 (10/11/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about how to find out what the weather is like at your local airport. ATIS, AWOS, and ASOS systems are popping up at a lot of local airports. Learn how you can access information from these systems via aviation band radio, telephone, and even the internet. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (10/11/05)

Frederick Scheffel, Sky Trails Ranch
Frederick is getting ready to host what is expected to be one of the largest powered parachute fly-ins of the year, the 2005 Color Country Chute-Festival. He tells us about the event that takes place in Hurricane, Utah. Sky Trails Ranch (10/11/05)

October 4, 2005

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
A lot of people are curious about how someone gets their 2-seat trainer through the N-numbering process for Sport Pilot. A few times we have promised to bring Paul Hamilton on to talk specifically about that. And each time we have not had the time to get to it. Well, this time that's what we are going to do. Paul got his trike through the process a couple of months ago. He tells us how he did it and gives us some hints to how we can work with the local FSDO office, too. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (10/4/05)

John Carr, Writer, UltraFlight Magazine
John Carr talks about the different ways to lay out a powered parachute wing for take-off. There are different ways to do the job and he talks about the benefits of each method. UltraFlight Magazine (10/4/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
The quality of the fuel we put in our engines is always a hot topic. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there have been some changes in the rules governing what additives are mandated to be put in fuel. Mike Stratman gives us an update on what is going on at the fuel pump and how it can effect the performance and longevity of your aircraft. 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 #37..The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Oxygenated Fuels
Part #19..Taking Control Of What Your Engine Burns (10/4/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
This week the flight service stations (you know, our friends at 1-800-WX-BRIEF) are going through a big reorganization. The 'neighborhood' flight briefer is no more. That is, unless you live in one of the three cities where all flight briefing activities have been consolidated to, Ft. Worth, Texas; Leesburg, Virginia; or Prescott, Arizona. Moreover, the FSSs are no longer FAA operations, they have been taken over by Lockheed Martin. Jim Sweeney talks about the impacts. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (10/4/05)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes and Amphibs
Shawn Okun is based in Sebring, Florida and is getting ready for the US Sport Aviation Expo. Shawn gives us a preview of what to expect at this year's premier event for Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aviation products. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 Float Planes And Amphibs (10/4/05)