Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
For this special edition of UltraFlight Radio, we have one guest for one hour of wrap up for the 2007 flying year. We cover a lot of ground, starting off with the EAA's E-LSA exemption request. This request addresses the thousands of aircraft registered, but not yet certificated under E-LSA. Earl outlines why the request was made, what is being asked for and when the exemption request might be accepted by the FAA. The big news is that if you get your registration application into the FAA in the next few days, you may still be able to get an airworthiness inspection some time after the end of January. Experimental Aircraft Association (12/26/07) (Part 1)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl talks about Registration and Airworthiness options for transitioning aircraft after the 01/31/08 deadline. We talk about the possibilities of both amateur built and exhibition certifications. Experimental Aircraft Association (12/26/07) (Part 2)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
How better to end 2007 and begin 2008 than with some forecasts for 2008? The big stories for sport aviators may be the first comprehensive update of the sport pilot rules. Earl talks about some of the issues that may be addressed in 2008. Experimental Aircraft Association (12/26/07) (Part 3)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
We have a conversation about Light Sport Aircraft vs. General Aviation. Differences in value, differences in cost, and things to consider when choosing your own form of flight. UltraFlight Radio (12/18/07)

Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
Van Stumpner joins us to talk about special airworthiness certificate operating limitations. The limitations for S-LSAs, E-LSAs, and Experimental Amateur Built aircraft are different but come from the same FAA order. We talk about what is in the operating limitations and why you should be familiar with the document in your aircraft. Federal Aviation Administration (12/18/07)

Spencer Forman, TrikePilot.com
Winter is upon us and for many it is time to begin planning for next spring. If your plans include building your own grass strip, Spencer Forman has some tips for you. Listen in to see what goes into such a project. TrikePilot.com (12/18/07) (Part 1 of 2)

Spencer Forman, TrikePilot.com
Winter is upon us and for many it is time to begin planning for next spring. If your plans include building your own grass strip, Spencer Forman has some tips for you. Listen in to see what goes into such a project. TrikePilot.com (12/18/07) (Part 2 of 2)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
If winter snuck up on you, you may want to take some time this holiday season to winterize your engine. Ronnie Smith talks about how to do that and gives us an update on the Sea Foam fuel additive. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (12/18/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about safety seminars. He talks about why you should plan to attend one. Even better, he talks about how potential organizers can start planning to put one together. Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar, SweeneyCorp (12/18/07)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Roy talks about getting ready for a CFI check ride. It really is the stuff on the ground that counts. Talking about what instructors should know before they get to their examiner. UltraFlight Radio (12/11/07)

Eve Jackson, Author Of "Gertie's Day Out"
Gertie is a microlight aircraft. Her owner, Eve Jackson, flew her from England to Australia in 1986, a feat for which Eve was awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Fully 17 years later, Eve decided to emigrate to East Africa and help with wildlife conservation there. She also decided to take Gertie with her, bringing her out of retirement specially for the trip. We talk about the trip and the book. "Gertie's Day Out" (12/11/07)

Joe Fenstermacher, Quaker State Powered Parachutes
Joe Fenstermacher is a Certified Flight Instructor, Sport Pilot Examiner, and a remote assembly point for Six Chuter S-LSAs. He talks about what it takes to do all that and be a an Authorised Flight Center for Six Chuter. Quaker State Powered Parachutes (12/11/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman joins us to talk about the evolving maintenance requirements for the 912 series of Rotax engines. We talk about some of the tools and supplies that make maintenance possible and easy. Learn about something that makes oil changes a lot easier. Rotax 912 Tools. (12/11/07)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike talks about how maintenance training for the 912 series of engines is training. We talk about his hosting four different schools designed to meet the requirements for the Endorsement of the Engine Specialty portion of the Light Sport Rule for Rotax 912-914 Engines. Class Announcement. (12/11/07)

Vernon Peckham, Florida Flying Gators
We catch up with Vernon Peckham to congratulate him on becoming the year's USUA Moody Award winner. We talk about some of the events he's contributed to. Florida Flying Gators (12/11/07)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Roy is back from his visit to the Sport and Leisure Show in Birmingham, England. He talks about the what he saw there in the Microlight world. UltraFlight Radio (12/4/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about the differences between CTAF frequencies, Unicom frequencies, the notorious 123.45 MHz and more. Learn more about your aviation radio. SweeneyCorp (12/4/07)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
Dick Knapinski tells us about the eight people who have contributed greatly to the world of flight and were honored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the EAA-affiliated Halls of Fame. He talks about who they are, how they were chosen and the induction ceremony, itself. Experimental Aircraft Association (12/4/07)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
This segment we talk batteries. Light aircraft have for the most part progressed beyond pull start engines to electric start. Battery technology has gotten better, too. Bever Borne tells us about it. Air-Tech, Inc. (12/4/07)

Keith Negal, British Microlight Aircraft Association
Keith Negal of the British Microlight Aircraft Association talks about what was reported at the BMAA meeting in Birmingham during the Sport and Leisure Show. We get an update on what is going on in the British world of microlight flying. British Microlight Aircraft Association (12/4/07)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Deadlines are closing in for both N-numbering machines and for transitioning to Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor Status. Jim Sweeney gives us the details. SweeneyCorp (12/4/07)