Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
The Sport Pilot NPRM proposes that Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) be allowed to be used in Part 141 flight schools. That sounds like a good thing, but what does it mean? Earl Lawrence talks about what a Part 141 school is and why the FAA should consider Part 141 schools for Sport Pilot training, too. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/27/08)

Rob Hughes, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
We know Rob Hughes mostly from his work in the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA); organizing the Sport and Leisure Aviation Show as well as participating at all levels in microlight competition. Well, for the past few months, Rob has been working at FAI, itself. We catch up with Rob and learn about what he's doing there. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (5/27/08)

Randy Hansen, Experimental Aircraft Association
Airport access remains a problem for some aviators, particularly with experimental and some flavors of sport aviation such as powered parachutes and trikes. Randy Hansen talks about the issues and things you can do to gain that access. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/27/08)

Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
Months ago we began talking with Brian Carpenter about how to do an aircraft inspection. We talk about more things that you should be looking for when performing an annual. Rainbow Aviation Services (5/27/08)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
Greg Gremminger reviews the Sport Pilot NPRM from a gyroplane perspective. We talk about what the gyro community likes about the rule and what they would like to see changed. Popular Rotorcraft Association Magni USA (5/27/08)

Jeff Goin, United States Powered Paragliding Association
Last week we talked about trike rules for the World Air Games (WAG) and this week we talk about accuracy flying from a powered paraglider point of view. Jeff helped work on some tasks that will hopefully be adopted for the WAG competition as well as the qualifying events. (Click here to see the events.) United States Powered Paragliding Association (5/27/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Sport Aviation probably would not exist as we know it if it weren't for dedicated people from so many backgrounds that volunteer their time and skills to making it happen. Earl Lawrence talks with us about all of the different ways that pilots, builders, and even professionals in the sport contribute to make things work. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/20/08)

Mike Hudetz, A & M Airsports Ltd.
Plans continue to bring a World Air Games qualifier for trikes and powered paragliders to the United States. Mike Hudetz is one of those providing input into the rule making process as well as offering a venue at his Trikefest event this summer. We talk about what is going on. A & M Airsports Ltd. (5/20/08)

Steve Buss, Experimental Aircraft Association
With the flying season getting going here, many are looking for destinations to fly to. Fly-ins and other aviation events are natural places to go. The EAA has rolled out their new Calendar of Events software program and Steve Buss tells us how it works. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/20/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks about how to mount a Rotax engine. Surprisingly, not everyone (even manufacturers) seem to know how to do this. We also talk about the benefits of a properly mounted engine. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (5/20/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We begin to talk about airspace, starting to focus on the airspace around Madison, Wisconsin. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (5/20/08)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
Morris Yoder joins us to talk about his upcoming fly-in in Hutchinson, Kansas. He's also just back from helping out with the first Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) class of 2008 and we hear about what went on there. Skyview Powered Parachutes (5/20/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence joins us to talk about how parts of the new Sport Pilot Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) fit together. Some parts of the FAA proposed rule work only if other proposed modifications are put into place. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/13/08)

Brian Kraut & Milford Shirley, Flight Time Radio
A short time back Brian Kraut and Milford Shirley invited me onto their radio show to talk about light sport aircraft. As it turns out, they're doing something pretty innovative. They not only have a radio show, they broadcast live in the Jacksonville, Florida area as well as over the internet. We talk about their show. Flight Time Radio (5/13/08)

Bob Mackey, Falcon Insurance Agency
The EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan, which already serves thousands of aircraft owners throughout the United States, is now available to even more owners. For the first time, powered parachute and weight-shift trike owners and pilots can obtain extensive liability and aircraft hull coverage. We get the details from Bob Mackey. Falcon Insurance Agency (5/13/08)

Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
We visit with Carol Carpenter about annual inspections. Many sport aviators seem to be surprised that they know more about their aircraft than A&P mechanics and even FAA inspectors. We talk about reality vs. theory, how a good inspection protects the pilot and how to make sure that you get a good annual inspection. Rainbow Aviation Services (5/13/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We begin to talk about airspace, starting to focus on the airspace around Madison, Wisconsin. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (5/13/08)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
We visit with Felice Apodaca about the twelfth annual "World's Smallest Airshow". We talk about the event and catch up with a year's worth of news from the Brian Ranch Airport in California. Brian Ranch Airport (5/13/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence joins us for a discussion about regulation and safety. The common belief is that one equals the other. Some predict that with congressional pressure, we'll soon see an FAA that is more adversarial to all aspects of aviation. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/6/08)

Kamron Blevins, North Wing Design
Kamron Blevins tells us some good news for fans of North Wing Design and weight shift control aircraft in general. North Wing has been busy on an S-LSA model and we get the progress report. North Wing Design (5/6/08)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
The search for a test to show gyroplane stability has been an owner, manufacturer, and ASTM challenge for some time now. Greg Gremminger talks about what may end up being a very safe test for determining gyroplane stability. Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA (5/6/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
A listener requested that one of the mechanical experts talk about solving radio interference from engine ignition systems. Bever Borne talks about the challenges of clean radio transmissions in your aircraft. Air-Tech, Inc. (5/6/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We talk through samples of sectionals, identifying the information that helps you navigate safely through the sky. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (5/6/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We talk through samples of sectionals, identifying the information that helps you navigate safely through the sky. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (5/6/08) (Part 2 of 2)