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April 24, 2007

Scott Hughes, Hughes Aero Corporation
We visit with Scott Hughes about both good news and bad news. The good news is that the Predator powered parachute won a pair of awards at Sun 'n Fun this year. The bad news is that a great friend of powered parachuting, Frederick Scheffel, has been diagnosed with a debilitating illness. We talk about how that will effect the popular Color Country Chute Festival and competition event. Hughes Aero Corporation (4/24/07)

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Rob Dubin, Xenon USA
A new gyroplane made its debut at Benson Days this year. Rob Dubin joins us to talk about the French designed and Polish manufactured Xenon enclosed gyroplane. It's not even been in the US for a month and it's already an award winner. Xenon USA (4/24/07)

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Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Shawn Okun from Float Planes and Amphibs joins us to talk about his amphibious floats that were debuted at Sun 'n Fun. Pilots got a chance to try them out on an Airborne Trike. Shawn talks about how folks liked both the floats and the FPNA Valor A-22. Float Planes And Amphibs (4/24/07)

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Michael Zidziunas, Mike Z Sport Aviation
Mike Z is based at the Plant City Airport, which neighbors the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport where Sun 'n Fun is based. Mike stays busy as a Light Sport Repairman with a Maintenance Rating on normal days. Supporting vendors at Sun 'n Fun, the Wills Wing/Wallaby Demo Days and Fly-In AND three Rainbow Aviation 16 Hour Courses made these past couple of weeks even busier than normal. We talk with Mike about what it's like to be a repairman specializing in Light Sport Aircraft. Mike Z Sport Aviation (4/24/07)

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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
You have to know that with Sun 'n Fun going on that Dan Johnson was in the thick of things as far as sport flying is concerned. We talk with Dan about all the things he saw and was a part of at this year's event. ByDanJohnson.com (4/24/07)

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Mike Fletcher, Light Sport Airplanes West
Light Sport Airplanes West has their big grand opening this weekend. Mike Fletcher joins us to talk about the planes to see and the activities planned for the event. Light Sport Airplanes West (4/24/07)

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April 17, 2007

Joy Taylor, Ph.D., Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center
When is it too late to consider becoming a pilot? Joy Taylor joins us to talk about a study she authored comparing older pilots and younger pilots. The results of the study show that if you have the dream of flight, that age is not the barrier you may think it is. American Academy of Neurology (4/17/07)

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Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
Dale Hooper is busy at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, but takes a break to talk about what's going on there. He also talks about the upcoming USUA annual meeting being held at the fly-in in a few days. United States Ultralight Association, Inc. (4/17/07)

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Doug Maas, Ft. Vancouver Aerosports, LLC
Doug Maas fills us in on what is going on in the powered parachute world in the northwest. We talk about the progress on the three S-LSA powered parachute models that Six Chuter is getting closer to finishing. Six Chuter, Inc. (4/17/07)

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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman is on location at Sun 'n Fun and joins us from the fly-in. We talk about how this year's show is shaping up. 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. (4/17/07)

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Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club
Whenever a gyroplane attends a gathering of aviators, it will almost certainly draw a crowd of the curious. Their impression of the aircraft and pilot begins the moment they see the gyro enter the pattern and can last a lifetime. Bob Heimberger talks about how gyroplane pilots can put their best rotor forward and demonstrate to others their professionalism and respect for the aviation sport. St. Louis Rotocraft Club (4/17/07)

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Dan Grunloh, Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
Dan Grunloh is the volunteer that heads up the ultralight judging staff at Sun 'n Fun. We talk about what his team will be looking for during this year's event. Sun 'n Fun Fly-In (4/17/07)

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April 10, 2007

Wayne Boggs, Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
Wayne Boggs is the new Sun 'n Fun Director of Operations. He visits us to talk about the 2007 event and the changes you can expect in Florida this year. Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In (4/10/07)

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Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Shawn Okun from Float Planes and Amphibs joins us to talk about the FPNA Valor A-22, which has become the newest S-LSA aircraft offering being built in the US. Learn more about the side-by-side, two seat aircraft which comes in three basic packages. Float Planes And Amphibs (4/10/07)

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Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Brian Carpenter tells us about the procedures that need to be followed in order to make modifications to Special Light Sport Aircraft. The rules involved are different than the rules for both experimental and standard category aircraft. Rainbow Aviation Services (4/10/07)

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Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie joins us to talk about the things you want to do to get your aircraft engine ready for flying this spring. He also talks about the importance of logging maintenance. 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 (4/10/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
Jim discusses the importance of check lists and memory aids. We go over how they compliment each other and the place for each while preparing to fly and in flight. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (4/10/07)

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Dave Piper, Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
Dave Piper heads up Sun 'n Fun's Paradise City. Lots of changes are in store for visitors this year and Dave fills us in on what they will be. Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In (4/10/07)

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April 3, 2007

Terry Myers, Transportation Security Administration, Aviation Security Inspector
Flight instructors and student pilots need to know details about the TSA requirements as part of the flight instruction process. Learn the rules, the exceptions, and how to conform with those rules. Transportation Security Administration (4/3/07)

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TSA Log Book Endorsement for CFI's to Enter into Both the Student Log Book and Their Own Log Book (US Citizens Version):

"I certify that [insert student's name] has presented me a [insert type of document presented, such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport, and the relevant control or sequential number on the document, if any] establishing that he [or she] is a U.S. citizen or national in accordance with 49 CFR 1552.3(h). [Insert Date, Instructor's Signature and CFI Number.]"

Bill Fortney, America From 500 Feet
Bill Fortney, the Author of "America From 500 Feet", is working on his next book, "America From 500 Feet II" For this effort he's using powered parachutes instead of trikes and is photographing completely different types of aerial views. Bill tells us about the project and a photo contest Nikon and UltraFlight are putting together for Sun 'n Fun. America From 500 Feet II (4/3/07)

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Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
There are those that believe that all gyros just are not stable aircraft. Greg Gremminger meets this myth straight on and gives us the history why gyros have that reputation and why not all aircraft in the category should be painted with the same brush. Popular Rotorcraft Association, Magni USA (4/3/07)

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Bever & Kim Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Sun 'n Fun is coming up and so is float plane season. Bever talks about float operations during Sun 'n Fun and how you can be a part of them. 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. (4/3/07)

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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, NAPPF Board Member
One of the joys of flying is flying with others at fly-ins. The congestion at almost any fly-in means that organizers have rules, briefings, and procedures that should be followed during the event. The safety rules shouldn't discourage you from attending a fly-in and knowing what to expect ahead of time will actually make fly-ins more fun. Jim Sweeney goes over things you can expect to see at fly-ins that you wouldn't normally experience flying around the home patch. SweeneyCorp, NAPPF (4/3/07)

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Ouri Kahn, Powered Paragators Of Florida
The longest running large powered paraglider fly-in happens in Florida in a couple of weeks. The event attracts a large number of pilots and manufacturers. This year it has been moved to a new location in South Florida. Ouri Kahn joins us to tell us all about it. Powered Paragators Of Florida. (4/3/07)

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