Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence joins us to talk about a combination of government initiatives and statements regarding aviation that taken together are a little ominous. Between the TSA, the Customs and Border Control and sometimes even the public itself, it seems that aviators are looked at with a little bit of fear. Experimental Aircraft Association (11/25/08)

Lynne Birmingham, Tecnam Aircraft
We catch up with Lynn Birmingham, who talks about maintenance issues regarding Light Sport Aircraft. Tecnam Aircraft (11/25/08)

Doug Maas, Western Powered Parachute Association LLC
Doug Maas is back from a consulting trip with the Egyptian Special Forces Paratrooper Division. He talks about his adventures there and the people he met. Western Powered Parachute Association LLC (11/25/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
We talk with Bever Borne about the state of the ultralight aircraft industry. More and more he's fielding inquiries from pilots wanting to get back to Part 103 machines and we find out why. Air-Tech, Inc. (11/25/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
A lot of new Sport Pilots are coming up on their biennial flight reviews for the first time and are curious about what to expect and what to do to get through one. Jim Sweeney fills in the details. SweeneyCorp (11/25/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
A lot of new Sport Pilots are coming up on their biennial flight reviews for the first time and are curious about what to expect and what to do to get through one. Jim Sweeney fills in the details. SweeneyCorp (11/25/08) (Part 2 of 2)

Roy Beisswenger, USA Delegate To FAI Microlight Commission
Earl Lawrence talks with Roy Beisswenger about his recent trip to the Microlight Commission plenary meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland. We talk about what the commission does, what the trip entailed, and some of the decisions made including World Air Game details. FAI Microlight Commission (11/18/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
We talk with Jeff Goin about his continuing efforts to provide training resources for those in the powered paragliding world. Of course one of his initial works was "The Powered Paragliding Bible" which is into its second edition. Now he's working on a series of videos designed for the advanced pilot. FootFlyer.com (11/18/08)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson is back from the AOPA convention and talks with us about the event from a sport aviators point of view. We talk about who was there, what was seen, and the acceptance of Light Sport Aircraft at a general aviation event. ByDanJohnson.com (11/18/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Last time we talked with Ronnie Smith, we focused on how Rotax two stroke engines produced the spark needed to fire the ignition system. This time, we look at how the same engines produce the electricity needed to power the accessories we've learned to love like electronic instrumentation, lights, electric starters and avionics. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (11/18/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
With the days becoming shorter and night coming sooner, the pilots who fly at night have a better chance of enjoying more quality time in the sky. Of course you need to be a private pilot to legally take to the darkened skies and Jim Sweeney talks about the differences in flying. SweeneyCorp (11/18/08)

Geoff Weighell, British Microlight Aircraft Association
The Sport and Leisure Aviation Show is coming again to Birmingham, UK and Geoff Weighell from the BMAA tells us what to expect there. He talks about the displays, meetings and forums people can take a part in. Sport and Leisure Aviation Show (11/18/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Many people believe that the term "Experimental" means Amateur Built or perhaps "Light Sport Aircraft". Actually, the term covers a lot of different ways an aircraft can get an airworthiness certificate. Earl Lawrence talks about all of the possibilities. Experimental Aircraft Association (11/11/08)

Gilo Cardozo, Parajet Limited
The problem with the concept of flying cars is what to do with the wing when you want to drive instead of fly. That problem is solved when you use a paraglider for the wing which folds up and fits into the trunk when on the ground. The Parajet Sky Car is coming closer to reality with a top speed of 80+ mph in the air. We talk with Gilo Cardozo about the project. Parajet Limited (11/11/08)

Carl Boenig, W.A.R. Aircraft Replicas
We talk with Carl and Deb Boenig about building replica warplanes. W.A.R. Aircraft Replicas provide scale plans for many of the well known aircraft of WWII. Learn what it takes to get started and what goes into building a replica. W.A.R. Aircraft Replicas (11/11/08)

Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
The Carpenters recently returned from Australia where they visited with the AIrborne company and taught a course. Carol Carpenter joins ust to talk about their trip, what they did, and what they learned. Rainbow Aviation Services (11/11/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about the fatal turn-back. That's what pilots decide to do all too often when an engine fails or begins to fail after take off. Jim talks about why that can be the last decision a pilot ever makes and alternatives if you end up in that situation. SweeneyCorp (11/11/08)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Roy is getting ready to travel to Switzerland for the annual FAI commission meeting for microlight aircraft. He talks a little about what he's looking forward to doing and seeing on the trip. UltraFlight Radio (11/11/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We chat with Earl Lawrence about a new TSA Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) which will require all aircraft over a certain gross weight to submit a list of passengers to the government before flying. We talk about how this is a precedent that we really can't afford to have happen. Experimental Aircraft Association (11/4/08)

Mike Hudetz, A & M Airsports Ltd.
Mike Hudetz has created a triking hub of activity that may not be rivaled in America. This is a great accomplishment when you consider that weight shift control pilots are often the only one in their category at most airports. We talk about the ingredients it takes to put together a community of trikers. A & M Airsports Ltd. (11/4/08)

Bud Cushing, Cushing Field
Bud Cushing and his family have been involved in aviation for decades and his Cushing Field has become home to a lot of sport aviation activity. We talk with Bud about the history of the field and the types of aircraft that visit and are based there. Cushing Field (11/4/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Two stroke engine carburetors are fairly simple devices that perform the very important function of delivering the proper mix of fuel and air to your engine. We talk about how those devices work and how to overhaul them. A good place to visit for even more detail is Part 52. California Power Systems, Inc. (11/4/08)

Greg Gremminger, Magni USA
We talk to Greg Gremminger about gyro stability measurements. This is an ongoing topic that has been looked at a lot closer with the work that is going on in ASTM standards. Magni USA (11/4/08)

Mike Lersbak, Sport Pilot Academy
The Sport Pilot Academy is an organization set up to offer powered parachute pilots and instructors educational opportunities. Mike Lersbak talks about some of the products offered by the Academy. Sport Pilot Academy (11/4/08)