Roy Beisswenger, Easy Flight
A little known aspect of the regulation changes brought about by Sport Pilot is that there is now a private pilot rating for powered parachutes and weight shift control trikes. Your host just completed the training and testing requirements for private pilot and talks about getting a rating that less than a dozen people in America have. Easy Flight (7/29/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
This past weekend the best Powered Paragliding pilots in America showed up for the USA World Air Games qualifier in Greenville,Illinois. Jeff Goin was not only instrumental in recruiting pilots to the competition, he also participated and came out with the highest score. We talk about everything involved in competing in this kind of FAI event. FootFlyer.com (7/29/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
It takes a lot of work to put together a competition of the caliber for the WAG qualifier and staffing is key for that. Volunteers like Dave Rogers, Jeff Steinkamp and many others were just as critical to the great out come as were the competitors. FootFlyer.com (7/29/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
A listener wrote in to ask about air filters on aircraft. It seems that he has seen some ultralight pilots fly without air filters and wonders about how good that can be for the engine. Bever Borne talks about that and the kinds of air filters available. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/29/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
An aviation radio show produced during Oshkosh week would not be complete without a report from a pilot there on site. Jim Sweeney visits with us about the sights and sounds around the LSA Mall and more. SweeneyCorp (7/29/08)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
Terri Sipantzi finishes the show with a report from the Red Barn at Oshkosh. Of course that is where the ultralight, rotorcraft, and many of the fun LSA aircraft are flying. Precision Windsports, Inc (7/29/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture is known for a lot of things including great air shows, antique aircraft, forums, product rollouts, aviation shopping and more. We talk this morning about one of the things less known about AirVenture and that is all of the high level aviation meetings and agreements that are accomplished during the week. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/22/08)

Glenn Martin, Martin Jetpack
The Martin Jetpack is due to make its public debut at Oshkosh next Tuesday. We speak with Glen Martin, who will tell us how 30-minute flights will be possible with his aircraft. Operating with automotive gas and within the definition of an ultralight in the United States, this looks like a lot of fun. Martin Jetpack Press (7/22/08)

Matthew Gionta, ICON Aircraft
We talk with Matthew Gionta, the CTO & VP of Engineering for Icon Aircraft. Matthew has some amazing credentials; many gathered while working at Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites. Matthew talks about the Icon A5 Airplane. This is a Light Sport Aircraft with the kind of style and features many have been waiting for. ICON Aircraft (7/22/08)

Chuck Slusarczyk, CGS Aviation
Chuck Slusarczyk joins us to talk about the delivery of the first S-LSA Hawk to be done at Oshkosh next week. This airplane is available for a price that is hard to beat in the S-LSA world. CGS Aviation (7/22/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We talk with Jim Sweeney about Special Use Airspace. This is the airspace that usually includes some kind of military activity that civilian pilots should know about. Sometimes the areas are dangerous and not allowed to be entered, other times they just indicate increased activity. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/22/08)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association
For gyroplane pilots, the center of the world is Mentone, Indiana and the time of year to be there is coming up in less than two weeks. Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about everything planned for the PRA's annual convention. Popular Rotorcraft Association (7/22/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl talks about breaking news in the Experimental Aviation world. The FAA has just published their draft of the new Order and Advisory Circulars for Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft. We sort through the details first. Click here to view the Draft Experimental Aircraft Association (7/15/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We wrap up our conversation about the ABC classes of space with a discussion of how to navigate around the towered airspace. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/15/08) (Part 2 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We wrap up our conversation about the ABC classes of space with a discussion of how to navigate around the towered airspace. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/15/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
You ?re the owner of a new LSA and are confused about who is qualified and where you can find the right mechanic to maintain your Special Light Sport. You know some local A&P, but are they Rotax trained to properly maintain your Powerplant and sign your log book? Mike Stratman tells us how it works. Part 63 (7/15/08)

Mary Jones & Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture 2008 is just days away now and Dick Knapinski joins us to talk about everything you can look forward to at this year's event. We cover the main features as well as some tips for first time visitors. AirVenture Oshkosh (7/15/08)

Mike Hudetz, A & M Airsports Ltd.
Trikefest has probably become the largest gathering of trikes in North America. Mike Hudetz tells us about the event and what is going on there. You can also learn how to get started in Trikes. A & M Airsports Ltd. (7/15/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We talk about the fine art of reading aviation regulations. Many people use the term 'interpreting' regulations, which can be a little misleading. Learn how to get accurate answers to your questions out of the regs. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/8/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
This past weekend Jeff Goin descended upon and the lifted above the Greenville Airport in Illinois to test events for the upcoming FAI World Air Games (WAG) qualifier to be held here at the end of the month. We go through an update about the rules and how you can participate. FootFlyer.com (7/8/08)

Mike Blyth, "No Need for Parking - An African Rock Adventure"
Mike Blyth tells us about the film, "No Need for Parking ? An African Rock Adventure" It features Mike, Marianne Schwankhart and James Pitman's flying and rock climbing adventure in Southern Africa. Mike's flies Marianne and James to the subcontinent ?s most isolated rock faces, which they climb. It is a great opportunity to see the merging of two great sports and view a lot of spectacular scenery. "No Need for Parking ? An African Rock Adventure" (7/8/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith removes some of the mystery about starting and warming up Rotax engines. What you do in the first 5 minutes of flight can have a bigger impact on the life and reliability of the engine than anything else you do the entire flight. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (7/8/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue our talk about airspace, with our focus on Class B Airspace and the Mode C Veil around the Chicagoland area. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/1/08)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson helps get us ready for AirVenture 2008. He talks about the new location for the LSA Mall and other things you can expect this year in the lighter side of aviation. ByDanJohnson.com (7/8/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Pilots and builders of experimental aircraft of all kinds have a special responsibility to take care of their own maintenance on their aircraft. Earl Lawrence talks about some of the resources that exist for the homebuilder. And who knows, we just may get him to talk a little about what it's creators are calling the "World's First Practical Jetpack" which will debut at EAA Airventure 2008. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/1/08)

Bruce Charnov, Hofstra University
The legendary Autogiro pilot John M. "Johnny" Miller died last week at 102 and 1/2. Bruce Charnov knew him, wrote about him and filmed him for a documentary - which appropriately has just won an international award. Bruce talks with us about his impressions and visits with the legend. Hofstra University (7/1/08)

Larry Buchanan, Federal Aviation Administration
For the first time ever, the new Sport Pilot Branch Chief, Larry Buchanan talks with us on UltraFlight Radio. We discuss what is going on in the branch and some of the issues in the Light Sport world. Federal Aviation Administration (7/1/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
We visit with Bever Borne about the care of fabric used on trikes and Quicksilver-type aircraft. We talk about basic care, why the sun is so damaging, and some of the coatings people use on the fabric. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/1/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue our talk about airspace, with our focus on Class B Airspace and the Mode C Veil around the Chicagoland area. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/1/08)

Barbara Tolbert, Arlington Fly-In
It is time again for Barbara Tolbert to visit with us about the ever popular Arlington EAA Fly-In. She lets us know what's going on this year and how you can be a part of the largest (and friendliest) fly-in in the Great Northwest. Arlington Fly-In (7/1/08)