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April 25, 2006

Eulalie Langford
Eulalie Langford is the former state representative from Idaho that helped take up the cause of a rancher that wanted to use his powered parachute for predator control. It turned out that the effort took more than passing a state law to allow aerial hunting. Environmentalists turned in the "aerial gunner" to the FAA, who initially shut down the practice despite the state law. Now there is an agreement worked out that involves (of all things) the new Sport Pilot regulations. Listen in for a great story. (4/25/06)

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Vernon Peckham, Airshow Commentator
Last time we had Vernon Peckham on the show, we barely had time to get started talking to him. This time we take a little more time as he gives some tips to those that want to follow in his footsteps and begin commentating at local fly-ins and airshows. It is the type of activity that adds so much to an event, but requires more than a big speaker and microphone (although that helps a lot, too.) airshotalk@cfl.rr.com (4/25/06)

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David Ahlberg, WigWag 2K6 Coordinator
For those that seek out true FAI-style Microlight competition in the United States, the Boyer Flight Park is the one place that annually offers it. WigWag is the event and we talk to the organizer, David Ahlberg. We learn important things like how to get involved, what type of competition is offered, how to prepare for the event, and what on earth a WigWag might be. Yahoo Comp Pilot Group (4/25/06)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Mike Stratman is back from Sun 'n Fun and has some insights on the show. He spent (as usual) a week on the GA side of the event, but also got a chance to visit with other vendors. He talks about the show from a business point of view. 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) 613-1612 or you can IM them in on Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. California Power Systems (4/25/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim talks with us about how to approach non-towered airports. Since sport aviators may fly a little lower than other pilots; answers to questions about how to go around an airport, or enter the pattern, or just fly over the top of an airport are sometimes a little bit different than for other pilots. And of course some of it is the same. Jim sorts it all out for us. To follow along, you may want to visit: Getting Around the Traffic Pattern. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (4/25/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim talks with us about how to approach non-towered airports. Since sport aviators may fly a little lower than other pilots; answers to questions about how to go around an airport, or enter the pattern, or just fly over the top of an airport are sometimes a little bit different than for other pilots. And of course some of it is the same. Jim sorts it all out for us. To follow along, you may want to visit: Getting Around the Traffic Pattern. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 2) (4/25/06)

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April 18, 2006

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We talk to Dan Johnson from West Palm Beach, Florida where he is recovering from back surgery caused by a (very) hard landing. Dan wants to thank the many folks that have written and otherwise contacted him over the past couple of weeks. We talk about how he's doing, when he'll be up and about again, and more. ByDanJohnson.com (4/18/06)

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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper talks about recent USUA activity at Sun 'n Fun. For the first time ever, USUA had both their Board Meeting and their General Membership Meeting in Florida. We catch up with Dale's week in the Sun. United States Ultralight Association (Part 1) (4/18/06)

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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper talks about recent USUA activity at Sun 'n Fun. For the first time ever, USUA had both their Board Meeting and their General Membership Meeting in Florida. We catch up with Dale's week in the Sun. United States Ultralight Association (Part 2) (4/18/06)

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Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
We received a question about the Rotax pull starter. Ronnie goes into detail about how it works and what you do to maintain it. Ronnie is also here to answer your four stroke and two stroke light 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 (4/18/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
The bulk of the airspace everyone shy of an Air Transport Pilot flies in is class E and class G airspace. Recognizing what is what and where is where is still a mystery for some. Unfortunately, the training chart put out by the FAA is not the clearest. Well, Jim Sweeney helps us take some of the mystery out of reading the sectionals and the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. To follow along, you may want to visit: Reading the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (4/18/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
The bulk of the airspace everyone shy of an Air Transport Pilot flies in is class E and class G airspace. Recognizing what is what and where is where is still a mystery for some. Unfortunately, the training chart put out by the FAA is not the clearest. Well, Jim Sweeney helps us take some of the mystery out of reading the sectionals and the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. To follow along, you may want to visit: Reading the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 2) (4/18/06)

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April 11, 2006

Mark Becker, Flying the Fish Productions
Mark Becker and Tjeerd Beens' flew microlight trikes from Cape Town, South Africa to the Fish River Canyon in Nambia. The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon system in the world. Mark joins us to talk about the adventure. FlyingTheFish.com (4/11/06)

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Vernon Peckham, Airshow Commentator
Vernon Peckham is a familiar voice to anyone that has visited Sun 'n Fun's Paradise City. This was Vernon's last year commentating at the flightline of the event. We talk about Vernon's experiences as one of the best known volunteers at Sun 'n Fun. airshotalk@cfl.rr.com (4/11/06)

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Tom Gunnarson, LAMA
Tom Gunnarson joins us to tell us about his experiences at Sun 'n Fun. As the LAMA representative, he got around to visit a lot of new and old Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers and importers. He also gives us some news about Dan Johnson. Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association (4/11/06)

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Tim McCord, Performance Designs
With both warmer weather and calming winds, it's becoming time for powered parachute flying. Before owners take to the skies, a complete inspection of the parachute is called for. Tim McCord calls on his experience as a parachute rigger, the past head of the maintenance department at Performance Designs and a powered parachute pilot to give us some tips on how to inspect a parachute. Performance Designs (4/11/06)

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Patrick Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
Patrick Yonkin spent the week down at Sun 'n Fun looking at what's new and different. He talks about the new layout of the event, events there, and some of the award winning aircraft. UltraFlight Magazine (4/11/06)

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Michael Huffman, Sport Aviation Specialties
Just in time for a scheduled Powered Parachute 16 hour Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) repairman course in Beloit, Wisconsin; Michael Huffman has gotten acceptance for the course from the FAA. Michael talks about the course, the differences between it and the equivalent airplane maintenance course and more. Sport Aviation Specialties (4/11/06)

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April 4, 2006

Richard Meredith-Hardy, First Vice-President, FAI Microlight Commission
Richard Meredith-Hardy talks to us about the loss of a great aviator, Angelo d'Arrigo of Catania, Italy. Richard shares with us some of his experiences with Angelo and talks about some of the things Angelo accomplished. FlyMicro.com (4/4/06)

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Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association
Greg Gremminger just got back from the Board of Directors meeting for the Popular Rotor craft Association. Lots of news came from that PRA meeting and Greg updates us on what is going on with the association. Popular Rotorcraft Association (4/4/06)

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Dan Bailey, Six Chuter, Inc..
We join Dan Bailey from Six Chuter to talk about powered parachute design. Six Chuter is currently going through the Special Light Sport Aircraft process. Of course the first step is to figure out which aircraft design to take through the process. Dan talks about Six Chuter design philosophy, the Six Chuter Legend, and the S-LSA process for powered parachutes. Six Chuter, Inc. (4/4/06)

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John Fetz, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
John Fetz is an A&P mechanic that has turned his skills and knowledge towards the repair and building of propellers. He talks about how the home builder can build a propeller out of composites. He talks about how to select and airfoil, mold making, and building the actual propeller. Propeller Building & Repair DVDs (Part 1) (4/4/06)

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John Fetz, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
John Fetz is an A&P mechanic that has turned his skills and knowledge towards the repair and building of propellers. He talks about how the home builder can build a propeller out of composites. He talks about how to select and airfoil, mold making, and building the actual propeller. Propeller Building & Repair DVDs (Part 2) (4/4/06)

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Dawn Bonet, UltraFlight Magazine
Dawn Bonet talks about this year's Nikon Photo Contest at Sun 'n Fun. The contest, cosponsored by UltraFlight Magazine, allows both expert and non-expert photographers to compete. Dawn talks about the categories, judging, and what equipment is used and how to get it. UltraFlight Magazine (4/4/06)

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