UltraFlight Radio - Archives for February 2006

February 21, 2006

Michael Pilon, MapMuse, Inc.
There is a new web site which maps airports across the US called Mapmuse.com. But more than just a mapping program, it also lists information about services and amenities around these airports. The intent of this project is for the recreational flying community to add and correct information on the maps themselves (note there is an ADD and an EDIT feature). The creators believe that through this kind of community effort, it will be possible to achieve the most comprehensive, descriptive, and useful mapping tool for everyone. Michael Pilon joins us to talk about how you can participate in the process, by making any changes you see fit to the maps, and to the lists of features surrounding the airports. MapMuse, Inc. (2/21/06)

Tom Peghiny, Flightstar, Inc.
We catch up with Tom Peghiny from Flightstar. He talks about the first year of offering Light Sport Aircraft, his move to a new facility, developments in the LSA world and more. Flightstar Sportplanes (2/21/06)

Martin Weaver, Fun Air, LLC
This is our first chance to talk with Marty Weaver since he retired from the FAA as the Light Sport Aviation Branch Manager. We talk about how he is keeping busy, which has a lot to do with sport flying. He has been busy with gyroplane and helicopter instructing, preparing a local ultralight instructor for his powered parachute CFI practical test and getting ready to conduct the first Repairman Light Sport Aircraft Inspection Course for Gyroplanes. Fun air, LLC (2/21/06)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman talks about prop strikes and how they can effect your engine. Damage depends on the propeller, the speed the propeller is turning when it hits something, what it hits, and the engine itself. Both 2 and 4 stroke Rotax designs are covered. 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 Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Part #61 What to know about Prop Strikes (2/21/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about how to navigate with a compass. He focusses on how to determine your course, both magnetic and your compass course. If you thought those were the same thing, you definitely need to listen in. To make things easy, follow along with the magnetic and compass headings graphic Jim has provided. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (2/21/06)

February 14, 2005

Larry Clymer, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Congratulations to Larry Clymer, who was just named the new Branch Manager for the Light Sport Aviation Branch. He takes time out from getting settled into his new role to talk about what he sees as the focus of the branch over the next year. Light Sport Aviation Branch (2/14/06)

Doug Maas, Western Powered Parachute Association LLC
Doug Maas joins us from Washington state to talk about the powered parachuting movement in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about the Western Powered Parachute Association, its purpose, and its plans. We also talk about the Western Regional Series of competitions and more. Western Powered Parachute Association (2/14/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper tells us about what is going on in the world of microlight competition. He has the results of the 2005 National Points Championships and news of how USUA is going to be approaching competition in the next year or so. United States Ultralight Association (2/14/06)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Last time Bever Borne was with us, he started explaining the importance of maintaining the Dacron fabric that many ultralight and light sport aircraft use for wings. This time we focus on specific repairs and how to do 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 (2/14/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about how to use a plotter. This basic navigational planning tool is used to determine both distances and headings on sectionals. Jim explains how it works. To make things easy, follow along with the plotter graphics Jim has provided. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (2/14/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about what to expect at this year's Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. This safety seminar is the largest in the country that focuses on ultralights and light sport aircraft. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (2/14/06)

February 7, 2006

Dale Smith, Prestige Aircraft
Dale Smith introduces us to the Rally and Century light sport aircraft. Both are soon to be manufactured by the Prestige Aircraft Company in Jackson, Michigan under license from StormAircraft Srl. Sabaudia, Italy. Even though these aircraft have been designed and tested in Europe, they will be built and serviced in the United States. Dale tells about his plans for production. Prestige Aircraft (2/7/06)

Rob Mixon, Mixon Air
Rob Mixon is an adjunct professor at Miami-Dade College where he teaches Psychology of Personal Effectiveness. Rob gives us some insight into why some flying students may not be 'getting' their instruction. This is good information for flight instructors and may even provide insight for students and those considering flight instruction. BetterPilot.com (2/7/06)

Tom Gunnarson, Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association
We talk with Tom Gunnarson, the new president of LAMA. Tom has helped manufacturers get their aircraft through the S-LSA process. Tom talks about the process and how manufacturers are working through it. Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (2/7/06)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
We talk to Ronnie Smith about decarboning a Rotax two-stroke engine. We start by talking about when to do the procedure, what inspections to start with and what to look for. 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 (2/7/06)

Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
The Carpenters talk about their 120 Hour Repairman Course for Light Sport Aircraft (Airplanes and Trikes). While the course hasn't been accepted yet, the plans to hold the first course are on for March. We talk with them to learn what this course entails, who is attending the course, and what this course authorizes the graduates to do. We also talk to them about their first powered parachute 16 hour course that they are taking on the road to Lincoln, Nebraska. Rainbow Aviation (2/7/06)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We visit with Dan Johnson about the latest Sport Pilot Tour event which will be at the Falcon Field airport (KFFZ) just east of metro Phoenix. This is the last western visit for the Sport Pilot Tour until next winter. This is the place to look at some great airplanes, meet the manufacturers, get some test flights, and (if you happen to be from out of town) a great chance to go and enjoy the warm sunshine during the winter months. ByDanJohnson.com (2/7/06)