Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We talk about accident reporting and why that is important to the rest of the aviation community. We also talk about accident investigations, why they sometimes don't happen and FAA workloads. Experimental Aircraft Association (6/24/08)

Mike Ballard, AOPA Airport Support Volunteer
All too often we often hear about airports that are threatened to be shut down and some of the actions that pilots and supporters take to keep them open. We also hear too much about airports that, despite efforts, finally close. Today we talk to Mike Ballard who actually worked with people to re-open the Lanett Airport in Alabama. AOPA Airport Support Volunteer (6/24/08)

Jeff Goin, Foot Flyer
Jeff Goin is back from Europe, where he did some paragliding. We talk about that and the upcoming plans for the PPG qualifiers to be held in Greenville, Illinois in a few weeks. Foot Flyer (6/24/08)

Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
We talk with Brian Carpenter about inspection procedures for composite aircraft. We talk about ways to inspect fiberglass and other composites for integrity and airworthiness. Rainbow Aviation Services (6/24/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue working our way down from Milwaukee to Chicago, exploring what is becoming more and more complicated airspace. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (6/24/08)

Zane Morris, ImNzane Summer Spectacular, Volume 2
Zane Morris is getting ready to host what is becoming an annual fly-in. Powered parachutes, powered paragliders, a helicopter, competition, and plenty of other games are going to fill up big day's worth of activity. We learn all about it from Zane. Email Zane for more information. (6/24/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Round up of news and events in the ultralight, microlight, and sport aviation world. UltraFlight Radio (6/17/08)

Edsel Ford, Federal Aviation Administration
Edsel Ford talks about operating limitations for light sport aircraft, the difference between Phase I and Phase II limitations and why there is a difference. Federal Aviation Administration (6/17/08)

Tom Peghiny, Flight Design USA
Tom Peghiny visits with us about the new CT airplane, the CTLS. We go over the specs and features of this variation of a very popular airplane. Flight Design USA (6/17/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
We talk fuel filters. There are different styles of fuel filters, some recommended, some not. We talk about what you should be installing on your Rotax fuel system. California Power Systems, Inc. (6/17/08)

Bill Fortney, America From 500 Feet II
Light is one of the most important things to consider in photography. Bill Fortney talks about how to take the best advantage of sunlight when doing aerial photography. America From 500 Feet II (6/17/08)

Dwayne LaFave, North Central Ultralight Club
We talk with Dwayne LaFave about the Lake Poinsett / Lake Albert Fly-In in South Dakota. We talk about the event and a flying organization set up the way I like them. Email the North Central Ultralight Club (6/17/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We talk about the Golden West Fly-In. We also talk about the FAA's proposal to have everyone re-register their aircraft and then have it done again every three years. This really seems like work creation for the FAA and more cost to aircraft owners. Experimental Aircraft Association (6/10/08)

Robert Rockford, EAA's Tony Bingelis Award Winner
The Tony Bingelis Award recognizes EAA Technical Counselors for dedicated service and/or significant contributions in assisting members to build and restore aircraft. We talk with the 2008 winner, Bob Rockford. EAA Story (6/10/08)

Lloyd Dean
There are folks that believe in the possibility that Matthew Bacon Sellers beat the Wright Brothers into the sky. We talk to Lloyd Dean of Rowan County, Kentucky, who is gathering evidence to support that. Morehead News Article (6/10/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith talks about the economics of engine overhaul. The prices of engines are constantly changing which means that overhauling or "zero-timing" your engine makes more financial sense than it did a few years ago. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (6/10/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We continue our discussion of the fine points of aviation sectionals. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (6/10/08)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is holding their annual fly-in and Mike Engel joins us to talk about it. This event has grown to one of the largest in the country and will feature two S-LSA manufacturers, food, fireworks, and of course lots of flying. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (6/10/08)

Roy Beisswenger
Despite rain and wind, the flying season has begun. Along with that comes the flight training season. We talk about the differences between concentrated flight training and "regular" flight training and how to choose which is best for you. UltraFlight Radio (6/3/08)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
The show received some email this past week about trike biennial flight reviews (BFR's). Listeners had questions such as, "What is included in a trike BFR?" and, "Why does a trike pilot have to get that review from a trike rated certified flight instructor? (Why can't any CFI do the review?)" Terri Sipantzi answers those questions and more. Precision Windsports, Inc (6/3/08)

DeWitt Whittington, Virginia Regional Festival Of Flight
June 14-15 will be the inaugural weekend of the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight at the Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ) as the new permanent home for this major East Coast fly-in. For the last 10 years this popular aviation event occurred at the Dinwiddie County Airport. However, the number of aircraft attending required a larger venue. We talk with DeWitt Whittington about the move and what the event has to offer. Virginia Regional Festival Of Flight (6/3/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever talks about setting up hydraulic braking systems. Getting air out of the brake lines is as important as getting the right fluid into the brake lines. Air-Tech, Inc. (6/3/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue our talk about airspace, with our 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 (6/3/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue our talk about airspace, with our 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 (6/3/08) (Part 2 of 2)