Larry Clymer, Federal Aviation Administration
Larry Clymer visits with us to talk about the state of the Sport Pilot program. The rule has been active for a little over three years and he has been with it since the beginning. Larry is also moving on to a new job and he tells us a little about the man replacing him as the manager of the Sport Pilot Branch. Federal Aviation Administration (9/25/07)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
So far Sport Pilot has given US pilots several new choices in aircraft designs from overseas. Progress is also being made in opening other markets to US manufacturers. Much of this is being accomplished through the ASTM standards. Earl Lawrence talks about how that is working. Experimental Aircraft Association (9/25/07)

Dan Bailey, Six Chuter, Inc.
This past weekend, Six Chuter joined the select few manufacturers that are producing powered parachute Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). Dan Bailey, the president of Six Chuter joins us to talk about how they got through the process and what makes their machine unique. Six Chuter, Inc. (9/25/07)

Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Brian and Carol Carpenter have been spending the last few weeks in Oshkosh, Wisconsin teaching the very first Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Maintenance course away from Corning, California, where they are normally based. They're on they're final week and they talk about how the class has been going. Rainbow Aviation Services (9/25/07)

Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
In the final months before the deadline for completing the transition from ultralight trainers to E-LSA aircraft, a lot of equipment is changing hands for a variety of reasons. Van Stumpner talks about the problems with purchasing a machine that doesn't have an airworthiness certificate and how you can replace lost or destroyed aircraft paperwork. Federal Aviation Administration (9/25/07)

Dave Richardson, South East Regional Fly-In
The Southeast Regional Fly-In is going to be starting up soon and Dave Richardson talks to us about what is going on there and how you can be a part of it. South East Regional Fly-In (9/25/07)

Rob Hughes, Microlight Championship Steward
Robert Hughes was at both Microlight World Championships this year, class (airplane and trike in the Czech Republic) and powered parachute and powered paraglider (in China). We talk mostly about the events in the Czech Republic. British Team Blog (9/18/07)

Terry Doerr, Louisville Flight Service Station
Around 30% of all aircraft accidents have some weather component to them. Terry Doerr has worked for years in both the air traffic control and in providing weather briefings to pilots. We talk about how to take advantage of weather briefings. (9/18/07)

Mike Whaley, Valkaria Air Fest
Last week's announcement of the efforts to sell off the Hillsboro, Illinois airport brought in a lot of response. In fact the local paper (that has the coal company as a sponsor) took down the survey many people participated in when the numbers became something like 95% to keep the airport and only 5% to sell it. One of the letters I received was from Mike Whaley from Florida where pilots have been battling another effort to shut down an airport. We talk about advice for anyone facing the villagers with pitchforks. Valkaria Air Fest (9/18/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Spark plugs are such small replaceable parts for your engine, but so important. Mike Stratman talks about spark plugs, what the codes on them mean, how to read them, and why or why you shouldn't replace recommended plugs with others. Reading the Plugs (9/18/07)

Glen Moyer, Balloon Federation Of America
Here on the UltraFlight Radio Show we talk about all segments of sport aviation. We've even had the guys that do cluster balloons and blimps, but until now we've never really talked about regular hot air balloons. We take care of that today by visiting with Glen Moyer from the Balloon Federation of America. Balloon Federation Of America (9/18/07)

Steve Camp, Freedom Aerosports
Steve Camp talks to us about a laid back and scenic powered parachute rally over the farming region known as the "Palouse Hills". Fall has traditionally been the nicest time of the year and weather permitting, participating pilots will see some fabulous rolling hills with lots of open areas for viewing the local "critters such as deer, elk and even a moose or two. Freedom Aerosports (9/18/07)

Robert Gaither, Higher Class Aviation
Robert Gaither joins us to talk about how Higher Class Aviation certified its Sport Hornet as a special-light sport aircraft (S-LSA). We talk about getting through the ASTM process and keeping the Rotax 912 powered plane as affordable as possible. Higher Class Aviation (9/11/07)

Tomas Backman, FAI Microlight Commission
Tomas Backman has just returned from China and the World Paramotor Championships. He talks about the first championship in China, how it was organized, and who won this year. FAI Microlight Commission (9/11/07)

Spencer Forman, TrikePilot.com
Spencer Forman took the Trikepilot.com site and turned it on it's head, creating a social network where trike pilots could actively participate with their own videos, photos, blogs, links, etc. The site now always has something new every day with blog contributions regarding Trikes, Ultralights, Aviation, Video Gear and Electronics, and Safety. TrikePilot.com (9/11/07)

Mike Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
Mike Loehle talks to us about painting metal airplanes including how to prep them and the products to use. He also talks about classes he's conducting regularly on aircraft painting. Loehle Aircraft (9/11/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the things you want to study in both the Federal Aviation Regulations and the Airman's Information Manual in order to become a Sport Pilot. To see a list of the areas themselves, click here. SweeneyCorp (9/11/07)

Dave Bacon, Ken Brock Rotorcraft Association
Dave Bacon talks about the upcoming Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In to be held at the El Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California. We learn about the Popular Rotorcraft Association Chapter and the event itself. Ken Brock Rotorcraft Association (9/11/07)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Shawn Okun has been flying cross country in a light sport airplane from Sebring, Florida to California. We talk about the flight and the fly-ins and stops along the way. Float Planes And Amphibs (9/4/07)

Jon Thornburgh, SportPilotExaminer.com
We visit Jon Thornburgh who runs a flight training school for sport pilots in the congested airspace surrounding Los Angeles. We talk about the challenges and rewards for both schools and students when operating in that environment. SportPilotExaminer.com (9/4/07)

Bob Gardner, Author of "Say Again, Please"
"Say Again, Please" is probably the most popular book available specializing in how to communicate on an aviation band radio. He visits with us about the things sport pilots should know. (9/4/07)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
We talk to Ronnie Smith about the Rotax two-stroke oil injection systems found on the 503 and 582 engines. We talk about how they work, what the fuel-oil ratio delivered is, and how to set them up to work properly. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (9/4/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about cross country flight. He talks about how to get to Point B and how and why you should always leave yourself an out when planning a cross country trip. SweeneyCorp (9/4/07) (Part 1)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about cross country flight. He talks about how to get to Point B and how and why you should always leave yourself an out when planning a cross country trip. SweeneyCorp (9/4/07) (Part 2)