Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Advertisements are a great way to identify viable businesses and their products. Unfortunately, you can't trust the marketing when getting ready to buy a new aircraft because that is only half of the message. Where can you check for the facts that help you make a proper buying decision? UltraFlight Radio (10/28/08)

Norman Burr, Microlight Flying
We talk with the consulting editor to the Microlight Flying, the official publication of the British Microlight Aircraft Association. We talk about the magazine itself and soon to come changes. Microlight Flying (10/28/08)

Michael Coates, X-Air Australia
The popular XCOM Radio will soon be manufactured in the United States by Narco Avionics. We talk with Michael Coates about the radio and the new manufacturing partnership agreement. X-Air Australia (10/28/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Last time Bever was with us, we talked about purchasing distressed aircraft. That discussion was very popular and we continue it this week. Air-Tech, Inc. (10/28/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We talk with Jim Sweeney about handheld aviation transceivers with VOR capabilities and whether or not one is a good investment. Of course to do that we have to talk a little bit about what a VOR does. To learn more visit here. SweeneyCorp (10/28/08)

Chris Dancy, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
The AOPA Expo 2008 will be arriving soon to San Jose, California. This event offers all kinds of opportunities for learning about new products, forums, and visiting with some big names in aviation. Chris Dancy tells us what to expect. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (10/28/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Flying is still one of the greatest activities known to man. Unfortunately, too few men think it's within their grasp. (And don't even get me started about the women.) UltraFlight Radio (10/21/08)

Doug Maas, Western Powered Parachute Association LLC
The powered parachutes pilots in the Northwest have organized training, flight activities, and training in some unique ways. Doug Maas tells us what the Western Powered Parachute Association is and what it does. Western Powered Parachute Association LLC (10/21/08)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson talks with us about the business side of the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) marketplace. With our current economy, LSA as well as General Aviation sales are suffering. But there is some good news that might surprise some. ByDanJohnson.com (10/21/08)

Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc
Terri Sipantzi is getting ready for one of his regular trips out to Corning, California to teach the weight shift control portion of the Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Maintenance course. He talks about some of the things that make trikes special and why aviation professionals should be taking the course. Precision Windsports, Inc (10/21/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
The newest edition of the FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is out and downloadable for free here. Jim Sweeney reviews the book and talks about why this is a great source of information for all pilots. SweeneyCorp (10/21/08)

Experimental Aircraft Association
Annually, the EAA inducts aviators into their Hall of Fame. The 2008 Inductees will be celebrated in a ceremony to be held at the EAA AirVenture Museum on October 24th. Experimental Aircraft Association (10/21/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Have you ever felt guilty while flying because you know that you're enjoying something that many people will never get the opportunity to experience? With fall colors in their splendor, now is a great time to share the joy of flight with others. Experimental Aircraft Association (10/14/08)

Derek Moore, SPOT Satellite Messenger
If you fly over rugged terrain or unpopulated areas, one of the things to plan for is communicating your location should you be forced out of the sky. The SPOT Satellite Messenger is a handheld personal safety communications device that uniquely combines GPS and simplex satellite technology, enabling users to stay in contact directly and reliably with friends, loved ones and emergency responders from virtually anywhere around the globe - even the most remote places - independent of cell phone coverage. Derek Moore tells us about it. SPOT Satellite Messenger (10/14/08)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
The FAA's long-awaited "Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook" is finished and available free for downloading here. We talk with Paul Hamilton, the primary author of the book about this great resource for trike pilots. Adventure Productions (10/14/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith shares with us some of the secrets of the Rotax two-stroke sparking system. We talk about the components and what they do. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (10/14/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We visit with Jim Sweeney about fuel management. Fuel management is one of the critical cross-country skills you need to practice. It begins with flight planning and continues throughout the trip. SweeneyCorp (10/14/08) (Part 1 0f 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We visit with Jim Sweeney about fuel management. Fuel management is one of the critical cross-country skills you need to practice. It begins with flight planning and continues throughout the trip. SweeneyCorp (10/14/08) (Part 2 0f 2)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
The well traveled Earl Lawrence is back and talks about the ASTM Light Sport Aircraft Meetings held in Miami last week. Reflections on the changes in the make-up and goals of the participants over the years. Experimental Aircraft Association (10/7/08)

Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club
Those who fly in open cockpit aircraft in the north will soon come to a decision point. They will need to put their aircraft up for the winter, get prepared for winter flying, or move south. Bob Heimberger talks about Plan B. St. Louis Rotocraft Club (10/7/08)

Paul Mountville, United States Hang Gliding And Paragliding Association
It has been awhile since we visited with the good folks at the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. We correct that with a visit with the Executive Director of the organization, Paul Mountville. United States Hang Gliding And Paragliding Association (10/7/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about many folks' "Plan A" for their aircraft for the winter. That is putting an aircraft into storage for winter. We focus on things to do for your engine to keep it fresh for next spring. You can learn more by reading Part 57. California Power Systems, Inc. (10/7/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
People used to ask, "Why get a recreational pilot license when you can get a private pilot license?" Jim Sweeney turns that around and asks, "Why get a private pilot license if the flying you want to do is all covered under sport pilot?" You can visit a couple of handy tables Jim has put together that summarizes the information by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (10/7/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
People used to ask, "Why get a recreational pilot license when you can get a private pilot license?" Jim Sweeney turns that around and asks, "Why get a private pilot license if the flying you want to do is all covered under sport pilot?" You can visit a couple of handy tables Jim has put together that summarizes the information by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (10/7/08) (Part 2 of 2)