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March 27, 2007

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
Insurance is a big issue that many of you have written me about lately. We talk with Dale Hooper about some of the current insurance options, what is covered, and how you can qualify for that coverage. United States Ultralight Association, Inc. (3/27/07)

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Michael Brosler, Sport Pilot TV
Sport Pilot TV reaches the public right in their own living rooms. We talk with Michael Brosler about what the show has to offer, what type of flying is featured, and where you can find the show. Sport Pilot TV (3/27/07)

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Mike Fletcher, Light Sport Airplanes West
Mike Fletcher joins us to talk about Light Sport Airplanes West, a company with a different approach to offering Light Sport Aircraft to the public. Mike offers not just one or two lines of aircraft. Instead he represents six different manufacturers. We talk about the advantages to the consumer to visiting a dealer with this type of variety. Light Sport Airplanes West (3/27/07)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Ah, Sun 'n Fun. It's coming up very soon and Mike Stratman from CPS is already -like many vendors- making plans for the big trip. We talk about some of the changes this year to this annual event. If you have questions while 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, if that's the way you prefer to communicate. California Power Systems, Inc. (3/27/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
Often times student pilots head out to the airport for a little flight training only to get weathered out for some reason. If that happens, an opportunity presents itself for the all-important and often ignored ground training. Jim talks to us about things both flight instructors and students should know and be prepared for. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (3/27/07)

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Scott Lewis, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club
The annual Bensen Days gyroplane event is coming up again in Wauchula, Florida. Scott Lewis is the new president of EAA Chapter 1192 and he joins us to talk about what is shaping up to be the biggest and best Bensen Days event ever. The event attracts more than just gyroplanes. Sunstate Rotor Club. (3/27/07)

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March 20, 2007

Scott Severen, IndUS Aviation Inc
We visit Scott Severen about the LoPresti version of their aircraft, the Thorpedo LP, and how that is coming along. We also talk about IndUS Aviation's business model for developing school and dealer relationships in the US and abroad. IndUS Aviation Inc (3/20/07)

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Tim McCord, Performance Designs
Performance Designs has kept Tim McCord out on a pretty exhaustive road tour over the past few years to work with powered parachute pilots on wing selection and maintenance at fly-ins and other events. Now Tim is picking up additional duties at the factory that will prevent much of that travel. We talk about the new things Tim will be doing and PD's continued interest in powered parachutes. Performance Designs (3/20/07)

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Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
We talk with Mike Loehle about the things to look for when doing an annual inspection on a wood and fabric aircraft. We cover things that are unique to that building process as well as how to do some of the possible repairs that may be needed. Loehle Aircraft (3/20/07)

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Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks about engine and fuel fluids. He gives us an update on the use of STA-BIL when you store your engine. He also talks about the oil used in the recirculating oiling system for the rotary valve in the Rotax 582 engine. If you have questions while 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, if that's the way you prefer to communicate. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (3/20/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
With spring coming, we get thawed ground and rains, especially in the more northern climates. The combination makes for some very soft grass fields to operate from. Jim joins us to talk about the hazards of soft field operations, what to avoid, and what measures to take when you must use a soft field. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (3/20/07)

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Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Carol Carpenter joins us to talk about upcoming classes for people wanting to become maintenance repairman, with with inspection and/or maintenance ratings. There's a new offering for powered parachute and weight shift control repair people as well as off-site classes. Rainbow Aviation Services. (3/20/07)

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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.

Hope you get a chance to listen in!

March 13, 2007

Steve Saint, i-tec
Steve Saint joins us to talk about how powered parachutes and other light aircraft can be used in third world nations for critical transportation. Steve is involved in a project that trains missionaries to fly and provides them with aircraft for the field. We talk with Steve about how they've been used so far. i-tec (3/13/07)

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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Someone has noticed a disconnect in the new sport pilot rules. Why is it that people that complete training to become Sport Pilots while the aircraft are designated as Light Sport Aircraft? A discussion is developing over why the word "Light" is used to describe the aircraft and whether or not it should be dropped. Dan Johnson gives us the details. ByDanJohnson.com (3/13/07)

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Mike Blyth, Coast To Coast
We catch up with Mike Blyth and talk about his award winning international film, "Coast to Coast." He and Olivier Aubert filmed their aerial travels in Africa and have created a film that reaches more than just the normal flying public. We visit about the trip, the work that went into the film and what it feels like to win an international film award. Coast To Coast (3/13/07)

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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne is recently back from the FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) course in Oklahoma City, OK. He shares with us some of the things that were talked about at the school. If you have questions while 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, if that's the way you prefer to communicate. Air-Tech, Inc. (3/13/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
Scott Landorf, FAASTeam Program Manager (Airworthiness) Illinois & Wisconsin
Jim introduces Scott Landorf from the FAASTeam Program. This FAA program is new and is a reworking of the WINGS Program, the FAA Aviation Safety Counselor (ASC) Program, and more. Scott talks about the new program and how you can participate and best take advantage of it. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (3/13/07)

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Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
Mike Engel joins us to talk about the WPPA Safety Seminar coming up at EAA Headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is probably the very best powered parachute specific safety seminar available anywhere. We go over speakers, topics, and more. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association. (3/13/07)

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March 6, 2007

Brien Seeley, CAFE Foundation
NASA Centennial Challenges has funded two million dollars in cash prizes for a flight competition called the Personal Air Vehicle Challenge. The PAV Challenge is modeled after the "X Prize" and will be held annually at the CAFE Foundation's Flight Test Center. Brien Seeley from CAFE describes PAVs to us, the motivation for the prize, and how the contest will work. CAFE Foundation (3/6/07)

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Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
We talk with Edsel Ford about buying and selling aircraft. For ultralights, the buying and selling doesn't involve registration of the aircraft. That's different for those offering and purchasing N-numbered aircraft. Learn the rules, paperwork requirements, and procedures need to complete a transaction. Light Sport Aviation Branch (3/6/07)

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Dale Smith, Prestige Aircraft
It has been a little over a year since we visited with Dale Smith. Since then Prestige Aircraft has begun production of aircraft licensed from Storm Aircraft Srl of Sabaudia, Italy. Dale catches us up with what is going on in Jackson, Michigan. Prestige Aircraft (3/6/07)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
There was a dustup recently about how Rotax distributes their service bulletins and how they're written. Mike Stratman joins us to talk about the hows and whys of those Rotax service bulletins. Learn what to pay attention to and how to determine what you can ignore. If you have questions while 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, if that's the way you prefer to communicate. California Power Systems, Inc. (3/6/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
Jim talks about the kinds of airworthiness certificates you can get for your aircraft. Then he goes into detail about how Make-Model Sets are organized for endorsement and rating purposes. Follow along by visiting our links on Types of Aircraft Certifications and Light Sport Aircraft Make-Model Sets. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (3/6/07)

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David Graves, Kentuckiana Aviation Safety Seminar
David Graves joins us to talk about the Kentuckiana Aviation Safety Seminar coming up at Ivy Tech State College in Sellersburg, Indiana. The clubs in Indiana and Kentucky are joining forces to have a big safety seminar replacing the events in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana as well as Lexington, Kentucky. David talks about the speakers and what you can expect at the seminar. E-Mail David Graves or learn more at the Scottsburg Aero Club Newsgroup. (3/6/07)

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