Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
Greg Gremminger is just back from his trip to the ASTM meeting in the Czech Republic. Jim Sweeney talks with him about the meeting there, the people that showed up and some of the people Greg had a chance to visit with. Popular Rotorcraft Association (6/19/07)

Greg Gremminger, Magni USA
While Greg Gremminger was in Europe, he took the opportunity to visit the Magni factory in Italy. Greg talks with Jim Sweeney about the factory, new Magni prototype, and the rest of the Magni creations. Magni USA (6/19/07)

Greg Gremminger, Magni USA
One of the interesting conversations Greg Gremminger had in Europe was the comparison of airplane and gyroplane stability. Both airplanes and gyroplanes can be either stable or unstable, but the principles are a little different. Greg and Jim Sweeney compare stability issues with the two categories of aircraft. Magni USA (6/19/07)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
The Rotax 912 engine is an impressive piece of machinery that we still get questions about how to preflight. Jim Sweeney goes over the list of things to check with Ronnie Smith. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (6/19/07)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
There are a lot of misconceptions from both powered parachute sport pilots and airplane private pilots wanting to get their private powered parachute rating. Jim Sweeney talks with Morris Yoder about the pilot experience that transitions cleanly to the new rating and additional requirements that have to be met. Skyview Powered Parachutes (6/19/07)

John Gibson, Golden West Fly-In
John Gibson joins us to talk about the Golden West Fly-In. As with all great fly-ins, there are things for the whole family to do. We learn about the forums, airplanes, and activities scheduled for the California event. Golden West Fly-In (6/19/07)

Larry Clymer, Federal Aviation Administration
There are unfounded rumors that the Sport Pilot transition deadlines may be put off this year. Larry Clymer from the FAA dispels those rumors. We get a lot of the facts, figures, and news about the capacity for Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) who can get the job done in the next few months. Federal Aviation Administration (6/12/07)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Thoughts on putting out good information for other pilots and the responsibility of publications in aviation. (6/12/07)

Larry Neal, The Butterfly, LLC
Larry Neal joins us to talk about the Super Sky Cycle roadable rotorcraft. Not only does The Butterfly LLC have one built, they're now in production. Get the details on an aircraft you can drive home and put in your garage. The Butterfly, LLC (6/12/07)

Matt Dandar, Recreational Power Engineering
Matt Dandar talks about the lineup of engines from Hirth. From the engines suitable for ultralights to new water-cooled offerings, Hirth has a lot of products. Recreational Power Engineering not only imports the Hirth engine, but also has a couple of engine installation systems of its own. Recreational Power Engineering (6/12/07)

John Moore, Spamfield, The Wight Party
John Moore hosts the largest microlight fly-in in the UK. He joins us to talk about the party and what it's like when you gather 450 microlights and even more pilots in one place over a single weekend. Spamfield, The Wight Party (6/12/07)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is getting ready to host their 6th annual fly-in. Mike Engel talks about everything planned for one of the biggest powered parachute events of the season. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (6/12/07)

Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Carol Carpenter takes a break from teaching the 120 hour Special Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Maintenance course to talk about a couple of new instructors the Carpenters have on tap. We talk about 16 hour courses and the 120 Hour course coming up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Rainbow Aviation Services (6/5/07)

Chris Dancy, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
It seems that the airlines are trying to frame the user fee argument as corporate business jets vs. airline travelers. Those of us that fly know that many more than bizjets will be effected by user fees. In some parts of the world, each touch and go off a public runway costs money. Chris Dancy from the AOPA updates us on the user fee battle. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (6/5/07)

Max Bishop, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Max Bishop joins us to talk about the selection of the location for the next World Air Games. Turnin, Italy was chosen by the FAI Selection Committee for the event to be held in 2009. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (6/5/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about the different kinds of cylinder compression testers used on four-stroke vs. two stroke engines. We talk about how to use the tests as diagnostic tools for your engine. California Power Systems, Inc. (6/5/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney discusses FAA Advisory Circular 61-65E. This tool should be part of every flight instructor's library. We learn why this publication is so useful for CFI's. SweeneyCorp (6/5/07)

Chuck King, Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In
Chuck King joins us to discuss the 2007 Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In at Denver's Front Range Airport in Colorado. He talks about the expansion of the event to a 3-day affair and the newly named and enhanced Front Range Air Show. Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In (6/5/07)