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June 27, 2006

Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
There is a lot of confusion about Experimental Light Sport Aircraft certificates. Van Stumpner joins us from the Light Sport Aviation Branch to talk about the three options in FAR §21.191 under which someone can get an E-LSA certificate for their aircraft and how those options compare with each other. We also get an update on the latest DAR graduating class
. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 1) (6/27/06)

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Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
There is a lot of confusion about Experimental Light Sport Aircraft certificates. Van Stumpner joins us from the Light Sport Aviation Branch to talk about the three options in FAR §21.191 under which someone can get an E-LSA certificate for their aircraft and how those options compare with each other. We also get an update on the latest DAR graduating class
. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 2) (6/27/06)

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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
Jeff Goin, United States Powered Paragliding Association

USUA and USPPA have entered into an agreement that will provide the PPG pilot the advantage of the resources of the oldest powered ultralight organization in the US, and provide the USUA member the opportunity to participate in a truly unique and exciting form of ultralighting. Dale and Jeff tell us all about it. United States Ultralight Association United States Powered Paragliding Association
(6/27/06)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Last time Bever Borne was with us we were going to talk all about cables. We ended up spending nearly all of the time just talking about throttle cables and how to maintain them. Bever gives us an update on that and then this week we talk about the structural cables. We cover how cables are built, how they are sized for replacement, the components in a cable, and how to inspect cables. 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 (6/27/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim talks about the recent announcement from Rotax that their two-stroke 582 Engine has met ASTM standards. He talks about how this can impact the affordability of light sport aircraft. Dan also has news about the upcoming LSA mall to be part of the Northwest Regional Fly-In and more. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (6/27/06)

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Barbara Tolbert, Northwest EAA Fly-In
Barbara Tolbert joins us to tell us what else is new this year at the Northwest Regional Fly-In in Arlington, Washington. Already one of the top events in the country, they are offering plenty more to see and do this year. Northwest EAA Fly-In
(6/27/06)

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June 20, 2006

Doug Maas Six Chuter, Inc.
Doug Maas just got back from the very first Designated Pilot Examiner course in 2006. He talks about his impressions of the course. He also gives us an update on the S-LSA project being worked on by Six Chuter. He talks about flying the prototype for the new side-by-side powered parachute
. Six Chuter, Inc. (6/20/06)

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William Wynne, The Corvair Authority
William Wynne joins us to talk about how the Corvair engine can be a reliable, affordable engine for homebuilt aircraft. He talks about how he got involved with Corvair engines and how best to use one to power your aircraft. The Corvair Authority (6/20/06)

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Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie talks to us about the Rotax 912 series of engines and how to keep them cool. We talk about Evans Waterless Coolant and its advantages, disadvantages, and whether it is necessary to use with the Rotax 912 engines. Ronnie 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. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (6/20/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks with us about the hard reality of transition times to Sport Pilot. Ultralight Pilots have until January 31st, 2007 to grandfather into Sport Pilots. While some people want to believe that date will be pushed out, all signals from the FAA are that they won't be. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (6/20/06)

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Chuck King, Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In
Chuck King is back to talk about the 2006 Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In at Denver's Front Range Airport in Colorado. He talks about what you can expect at the event as far as forums, things for the kids, flying, and more. Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In (6/20/06)

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June 13, 2006

Chris Dancy, AOPA
Chris Dancy joins us from the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association to talk about AOPA's petition to let pilots that have lost their medicals be able to fly under recreational pilot privileges with a "driver's license medical". Chris gives us the background on this idea and what it will mean to pilots. Airplane Owners and Pilots Association
(6/13/06)

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Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton talks about landing the trike. Pilots transitioning from airplane to weight-shift-control seem to have particular problems. Paul shares some tips
. Adventure Productions (6/13/06)

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Frederick Scheffel, SkyTrails Ranch Inc.
Frederick Scheffel just got back from a trip where he performed several check rides for powered parachute sport pilots. He talks about what pilots seem to know and areas that applicants should work on before meeting a Designated Pilot Examiner. SkyTrails Ranch, Inc. (6/13/06)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Fuel delivery is critically important to keep your engine running and Mike Stratman tells us how to keep fuel delivered. He talks about keeping your fuel pump running and what to do if it fails. 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 #53, Fuel Pump Maintenance (6/13/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about getting a telephone weather briefing from flight service. He talks about what information you should be ready to give the briefer and what kind of information you can ask for and get from the weather briefer. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (6/13/06)

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Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
Mike Engel tells us about what to expect at the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association's Fifth Annual Fly-In. He talks about the clinics, demonstrations, facilities and of course the flying. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (6/13/06)

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June 6, 2006

Larry Clymer, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Larry Clymer joins us to answer some Sport Pilot questions that have come in over the past weeks. We focus on pilots that want to use their private pilot certificates to fly under sport pilot. What pilots need to do to fly airplanes, or what they need to do to operate weight shift control or powered parachutes. We also talk about when make and model endorsements are needed and how to get them. Light Sport Aviation Branch
(6/6/06)

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Greg Gremminger, Magni Gyro
Greg Gremminger talks about how to by a used gyroplane. Before you put out your hard earned money for a gyro, there are things you should take into consideration like the condition of the aircraft and whether you will be able to obtain nearby training for the machine you are thinking of getting. There is far more to buying a gyro than being the low bidder on ebay
. Magni Gyro USA (6/6/06)

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Baron Tayler, PowerChute Education Foundation
Baron Tayler is well into his cross the USA trip in a powered parachute. He gives us a report on how things are going and tells us what it's like to cross mountainous terrain in a powered parachute. www.pcefoundation.org/crosscountry.htm (6/6/06)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
We visit with Bever Borne about an important structural part of a lot of sport aircraft, cables. We cover how cables are built, how they are sized for replacement, the components in a cable, and how to inspect cables. 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 (6/6/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the weather. There are tools on the internet that allow pilots access to the same tools that local and internet weather forecasters have. Jim talks about how fronts effect your weather and how to read the 12 Hour Combined Surface Prognosis Chart. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 1) (6/6/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the weather. There are tools on the internet that allow pilots access to the same tools that local and internet weather forecasters have. Jim talks about how fronts effect your weather and how to read the 12 Hour Combined Surface Prognosis Chart. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (Part 2) (6/6/06)

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