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October 24, 2006

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
We visit with Edsel Ford about aircraft markings and placarding. Some people are getting surprised when they meet the DAR for the first time and learn that their aircraft doesn't quite have the markings the way they should be to pass their airworthiness inspection. We review the basics so that you don't become one of the surprised people. Light Sport Aviation Branch (10/24/06)

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Tom Riley, Taskem Corp.
It's been years since we last visited with Tom Riley. Well, we correct that oversight and catch up with him to find out what is going on in the world of digital engine and flight instrumentation. Taskem Corp.
(Part 1) (10/24/06)

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Tom Riley, Taskem Corp.
It's been years since we last visited with Tom Riley. Well, we correct that oversight and catch up with him to find out what is going on in the world of digital engine and flight instrumentation. In this segment we focus on the history of the instruments and trouble shooting. Taskem Corp.
(Part 2) (10/24/06)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
We talk about the RK-400 centrifugal clutch. We cover how it works, the benefits and how to install it. Bever can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live you can IM them in on Yahoo or AOL Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Roy@EasyFlight.com is the address you can use to E-mail those questions in. Air-Tech, Inc (10/24/06)

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Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Shawn Okun is just back from Australia where he spent time at the Airborne factory. We talk about their facility, the trikes themselves, and new products on the horizon. Float Planes And Amphibs (10/24/06)

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Chris Dancy, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association
If you're a general aviation pilot, you probably want to be at the Palm Springs Convention Center on the first weekend in November. AOPA is having their annual convention there with the full setup of exhibit booths, display aircraft and seminars. Chris Dancy from the AOPA joins us to explain to us what to expect there. Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (10/24/06)

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October 17, 2006

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
The Cory Lidle crash last Wednesday in New York City has created a lot of interest in General Aviation, most of it not very pleasant. The aviation organizations have been called upon to educate and bring some reason to both the press and some politicians who seem to be ready to shut down much of private aviation. Sometimes local media wants to do stories with "home town spins" by soliciting local pilots for interviews. If you're contacted, the best answer is normally to refer the media to the aviation organization of your choice, since they are used to dealing with the media. BUT, if you do want to talk to the press, Dale Hooper gives us some tips on what to say and not say. United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
(10/17/06)

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Doug Ritter, Equipped To Survive
For pilots taking the sport pilot practical test for any category of aircraft, the question arises, "Exhibit knowledge of the elements related to emergency equipment appropriate to the following environmental conditions:
1. mountain terrain.
2. large bodies of water.
3. desert conditions.
4. extreme temperature changes."
Well, we bring an emergency equipment expert, Doug Ritter, on to give us some ideas of how to answer those questions. Equipped To Survive
(10/17/06)

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Arthur Greenfield, National Aeronautic Association
Arthur Greenfield was newly elected Vice President and Secretary of the FAI General Aviation Commission (GAC). We offer congratulations and talk to him about what the GAC does, what the NAA does, and how it all relates to the FAI. For good measure, we talk about what all the acronyms mean and how many frequent flier miles Art manages to earn representing the USA at meetings all over the world. National Aeronautic Association (10/17/06)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman clears up the differences between the Rotax 912 S and 912 ULS engines. Even thought they are basically the same engine, one is for certified and S-LSA aircraft and the other isn't. One can be worked on by anyone and the other needs special training. 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 (866) 613-1612 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. California Power Systems (10/17/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about 1-800-WX-BRIEF. That one telephone number is referred to when seeking weather briefings, NOTAMs, TFRs, filing flight plans and more. Jim tells us all of the preflight (and postflight) work you can get accomplished by calling just one toll free phone number. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (10/17/06)

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Bob Hasson, Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In
The Copperstate Fly-In is coming up soon and the Fly-In President, Bob Hasson, joins us to talk about it. If you're in Arizona, that is the place to be. If you're in the cooling midwest, it's still the place to be. Learn what you can be a part of. Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In (10/17/06)

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October 10, 2006

Keith Negal, Chairman, Royal Aero Club Of The United Kingdom
Keith Negal joins us to talk about an issue that can effect recreational pilots all across Europe. The European Aviation Safety Agency has published the Advance-Notice of Proposed Amendment (A-NPA) No 14-2006, "A Concept for Better Regulation in General Aviation (Aircraft other than Complex Motor Powered Aircraft, used in Non-Commercial activities)" That sounds ominous enough. Over the weekend of 7th & 8th of October the European Microlight Federation held its General Conference at the RAF Museum in Hendon, London. There A-NPA No. 14-2006 and the European microlight community's response to was discussed. Keith joins us to talk about how it's important that individual pilots across Europe respond to this A-NPA. Royal Aero Club
(10/10/06)

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Walter Tom Grimm, Trike Pilot and Position Light Builder
Tom Grimm joins us to talk about LED position lighting. Tom is producing LED position lighting and is working on a landing light made out of LEDs. He talks to us about the technology involved. E-mail Tom
(10/10/06)

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Tim McCord, Performance Designs
With the weather getting cooler and the farmers bringing in the crops and cover, all the rodents are looking for winter digs. Tim McCord tells us how parachute owners can keep their canopy safe from the vermin without causing other problems in the process. Performance Designs (10/10/06)

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Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie talks answers another listener issue about what the oil pressure and temperature readings should be on a Rotax 912. He also has a coolant update for the engine. Ronnie can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, IM them in on Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Roy@EasyFlight.com is the address you can use to E-mail those questions in. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (10/10/06)

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Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
With Jim Sweeney talks about the responsibilities of the Pilot in Command of an aircraft. Just what is the pilot in command and what does that mean to the FAA? Jim talks about that and more. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (10/10/06)

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John Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
John Yonkin is getting ready to make the big motor trip from the East Coast to St. George, Utah for the Color Country Fly-In. He talks about the event, some of the things that have happened there in the past, and a unique offer from UltraFlight Magazine to pick up the fuel bill for the trip for some lucky traveler. UltraFlight Magazine (10/10/06)

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October 3, 2006

Larry Clymer, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Larry Clymer joins us to talk about the ultralight pilot to sport pilot January 31, 2007 transition deadline. There are lots of questions from listeners about what happens if people that were ultralight pilots on or before September 1, 2004 don't make that deadline. Of course the head of the sport pilot branch has the answers. Light Sport Aviation Branch
(10/3/06)

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Bob Holloway, Guinness World Record Holder
Bob Holloway holds two Guinness World Records for distance traveled in a powered parachute. He talks about his flights and how he got them into the Guinness Record Book. AgBob.com
(10/3/06)

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Bob Essell, Bob Essell Airshows
Bob Essell started flying general aviation airplanes many years ago, but then was bitten by the ultralight bug. Bob has done a lot of things with what we now call light sport aircraft, but one of the more interesting things is his father-daughter wingwalking act. Bob talks about the evolution of what is now a very unique act that has been seen around the world. Bob Essell Airshows (10/3/06)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever talks about a listener topic suggestion -- fiberglass fuel tanks. Bever builds a lot of fiberglass tanks and talks about their construction and the damage that can be caused by ethanol in the fuel. Bever can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live you can IM them in on Yahoo or AOL Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Roy@EasyFlight.com is the address you can use to E-mail those questions in. Air-Tech, Inc (10/3/06)

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Stuart Gort, Powerfin
It has been a long time since we've chatted with Stuart Gort from Powerfin. Since we last visited he has moved the Powerfin factory across the state of Washington to Spokane. We talk about the move, the propellers, and some of the interesting things going on at Powerfin. Powerfin
(10/3/06)

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Ron Awad, PRA Chapter 13
The Rotors Over Carolina event is coming up soon. Ron Awad joins us to talk about the fun that the gyroplane community is looking forward to. Carolina Rotorcraft Club, Rotary Wing Forum (10/3/06)

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Remember, if you have any questions you want to ask the guests or you have any of your own comments about a topic, please call the show toll free when we're live at (866) 613-1612. If you have a show idea or know someone that would be a guest on the show (that could be you!) Contact Roy.

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