Ben Morrow, EAA Ultralight Council
Ben Morrow joins us to talk about the loss of Larry Werth, the FAA's Light-Sport Aircraft Program Manager in the Small Airplane Directorate. (1/29/08)

Timm Bogenhagen, Experimental Aircraft Association
It's official. The EAA Exemption seeking more time for owners of ultralight trainers and other "fat" ultralights to get an airworthiness inspection has been approved. Timm Bogenhagen joins us to talk who the exemption applies to and how to take advantage of it. Links to the EAA Exemption (1/29/08)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
Last week we mentioned -but didn't have time to get any details about- Shawn Okun's trip to Africa delivering aircraft. We talk about where he went, what he saw, and what it was like to fly over another continent. Float Planes And Amphibs (1/29/08)

Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Carol Carpenter reviews the requirements for annual inspections of Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). There are a lot of common questions and misconceptions about the process that she helps clear up. Rainbow Aviation Services (1/29/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about winter flying. If you are in a colder climate, there are different procedures and aerodynamics that you should be aware of to enjoy the winter skies. SweeneyCorp (1/29/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about winter flying. If you are in a colder climate, there are different procedures and aerodynamics that you should be aware of to enjoy the winter skies. We also talk about a new ultralight Jim saw at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo. SweeneyCorp (1/29/08) (Part 2 of 2)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Sometimes it is amazing to find the rumors and misconceptions that exist in the aviation world. It seems that even flight instructors, examiners and others that should know better, don't. We talk about how to get the right information and why confirming things for yourself is important. UltraFlight Radio (1/22/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence talks about what happened at the ASTM meetings last week. ASTM standards for light sport aircraft are maturing and Earl talks about some of the remaining issues being addressed by the process and the future of the standards. Experimental Aircraft Association (1/22/08)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
We talk with Shawn Okun, who talks about the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo. We review who showed up, what happened, and some of the new aircraft introduced. Float Planes And Amphibs (1/22/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks about inverted installations of two-stroke Rotax engines like the 447, 503 and the 582. He also updates us on classes he will be conducting on both the two and four stroke engine lines. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (1/22/08)

Bob Pegg, Performance Aviation Manufacturing Group
We talk with Bob Pegg about the kind of vehicle that captures nearly everyone's imagination, the flying platform. We talk about existing designs, research and development, and availability of this unique way to get into the sky. Performance Aviation Manufacturing Group (1/15/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We finish the show with Jim Sweeney, who also attended the events in Sebring, Florida. He talks about some of the things he saw and participated in on site. SweeneyCorp (1/22/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
A guide to the aviation organizations that matter and why they matter. How flying is connected to the political system and why money spent with flying organizations like EAA, USUA, PRA, USPPA, USHPA, AOPA in the United States and the BMAA in the United Kingdom is good money spent. UltraFlight Radio (1/15/08)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
Greg Gremminger talks about gyroplane flight controls, their components, and how to inspect and maintain them. Like in most flying machines, power is important, but flight controls are critical. Magni USA (1/15/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about the Rotax 912 and 914 series engines and their gear boxes. There is a recall going on for some gear boxes. Mike talks about how to figure out if you own an affected gear box, how to remove it, and how to get it repaired. Link to Rotax Gearbox Video California Power Systems, Inc. (1/15/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about the Rotax 912 and 914 series engines and their gear boxes. There is a recall going on for some gear boxes. Mike talks about how to figure out if you own an affected gear box, how to remove it, and how to get it repaired. Link to Rotax Gearbox Video California Power Systems, Inc. (1/15/08) (Part 2 of 2)

Van Stumpner, Federal Aviation Administration
With days ticking down to the end of the N-number transition time for Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) candidate machines, Van talks about what to do with a machine that has a registration but no airworthiness certificate. Federal Aviation Administration (1/15/08)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the EAA Museum. They are hosting several public events throughout 2008 and Dick Knapinski tells us about them. Experimental Aircraft Association (1/15/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Roy talks about making new year commitments to flying. Safety, trying something new, introducing aviation to others and just getting into the sky more often are things we can strive for. UltraFlight Radio (1/8/08)

Chuck Slusarczyk, CGS Aviation
Chuck Slusarczyk joins us to talk about his S-LSA project. He talks about the project itself and what some of the things are that got him motivated to produce an S-LSA airplane. CGS Aviation (1/8/08)

Mark Becker, flying the falls
We hear from Tom Becker, who has a new video out. This time he documents trike flying from Namibia to Zambia. We talk about the flying and the filming challenges in those parts of Africa. flying the falls (1/8/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
When Bever was with us last, we talked about batteries and charging systems. We went long, but still didn't get everything in. We try to make up for that this week. Air-Tech, Inc. (1/8/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Everyone tells us we need to read the NOTAMs. However, reading a NOTAM can be confusing with some of the special abbreviations and contractions used by the NOTAM author. Jim Sweeney tells us about some of the odder contractions and how you can find the code breaking document. The FAA's big book of contractions. SweeneyCorp (1/8/08)

Robert Wood, Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo
It is coming up soon. The first major event of the season, the Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo. Robert Wood joins us to talk about what is going on and what to expect at this year's event. Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo (1/8/08)