Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
The president of a regional chapter of the Oregon Pilots Association recently said, "There's a continuum of risk-taking behavior, from those who won't go near any airport ... to those who are flying around in a powered parachute." It's funny when pilots are comparing Lancairs to powered parachutes and the powered parachute pilots come out as the guys with bigger control sticks. Read Article (2/19/08)

Ron Jones, S-Wing USA, LLC
The S-Wing is a high-wing Light Sport Aircraft that has been flying in Europe for a few years and is fully approved as an S-LSA in the United States. The S-Wing is produced using a vacuum sandwich procedure, the airplane is made entirely from plastic materials approved for use in aviation. Ron Jones S-Wing USA tells us all about it. S-Wing USA, LLC (2/19/08)

John Cotter, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Cotter is an Assistant Professor and Interim Chair at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and (just as important) a trike pilot. He talks about prop balancing; what it is, what it does, and how to do it. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2/19/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
We visit with Mike Stratman after his turn becoming a Rotax service instructor. He also talks about the mysterious and expensive white paste that Rotax wants 912-series engine owners to use each time they change spark plugs. California Power Systems, Inc. (2/19/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
The FAA recently issued the final report of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) that it appointed to investigate and make recommendations regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the amateur-building ?51 percent Rule. ? Earl Lawrence talks about the report and what it means to experimental-amateur aircraft builders. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/19/08)

Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel
It's time again for the Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Safety Seminar. Steve Krueger joins us to talk about the speakers, the prizes, and other reasons you need to be there. Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel (2/19/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
If you're trying to get something done flying, local clubs are still one of the best resources out there. Clubs are far more than just monthly meetings, they are great resources to tap into and ways for pilots to help each other. UltraFlight Radio (2/12/08)

Edsel Ford, Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft owners should already have gotten their registration cards back, even if they got their Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) applications in at the last minute. The dates on some of the last cards are past the 1/31/08 deadline, though. Van Stumpner tells us what this means. Federal Aviation Administration (2/12/08)

Mo Sheldon, Arizona Powered Paragliding
The Arizona Flying Circus was held last weekend and Mo Sheldon gives us the full report. Along with the flying we learn about the capabilities of their bowling ball cannon. Things went so well that the plans for next year's event have already begun. Arizona Powered Paragliding (2/12/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith finished up a round of Rotax training this past week. Ronnie talks about the changes from past training sessions, the capabilities of the new graduates, and the future of Rotax training. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (2/12/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
If you're an ultralight airplane pilot that didn't make the transition to Sport Pilot yet, Jim Sweeney talks about how you can still make the transition inexpensively. It takes a little bit of work and certainly some planning, put savings are possible. SweeneyCorp (2/12/08)

Jim Sweeney, Illinois Ultralight & Light Plane Safety Seminar
For over a decade, the Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar has been held on the same weekend at the same place. That's not happening this year. Jim tells us where and when, of course. But he also explains why and how you can still be a part of the event. Illinois Ultralight & Light Plane Safety Seminar (2/12/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Roy is just back from teaching a 16-hour maintenance inspection course in Iowa. Lots of great impressions about the sport aviation community and the future of the sport. UltraFlight Radio (2/5/08)

Douglas Hempstead, B-Bar-D Aviation, Inc
Doug Hempstead talks with us about a brand new true ultralight on the market, the ZJ-viera. The ZJ uses modern materials and technology to build a very legal Part 103 airplane. B-Bar-D Aviation, Inc (2/5/08)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
The beginning triker gets to hear many different theories about which wing is best to learn on. Terri Sipantzi joins us to talk about the different styles of wings and what you should consider when getting into the sport. Precision Windsports, Inc (2/5/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne talks fuel. With it getting harder and harder to find alcohol-free fuel at the pump, we explore options like racing fuel, marine fuel, and auto fuel. Bever also gives tips on how to remove alcohol from auto fuel and when it's worth the effort. Air-Tech, Inc. (2/5/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
The much heralded, feared, and inevitable January 31st deadlines have passed. Jim reviews the world in a post Sport Pilot transition world including options for pilots choosing ultralights, sport pilot, and more. SweeneyCorp (2/5/08) (1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
The much heralded, feared, and inevitable January 31st deadlines have passed. Jim reviews the world in a post Sport Pilot transition world including options for pilots choosing ultralights, sport pilot, and more. SweeneyCorp (2/5/08) (2 of 2)