Doug Macnair, Experimental Aircraft Association
The Transportation Security Administration has proposed regulations that will impose sweeping restrictions on general aviation aircraft. It's called the "Large Aircraft Security Program" but it might as well be called the "Large Aircraft and Medium Airport Security Program" because not only does it restrict really large aircraft owners (those with aircraft over 12,500 lbs gross weight) but it will also require airports that support those aircraft to enhance security in ways that will probably hurt plenty of other pilots, too. The proof of that is the initial list of airports that the TSA says will be affected by the rule. Check the list, your airport may be on it. Doug Macnair works government issues for the EAA and explains what is going on. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/24/09)

Rupert Sweet-Escott, Airbike UK
Specializing in manufacturing pedal-powered propulsion units for foot-launched wings, Airbike UK is the brainchild of Leonardo di Vinci Design Award nominee, Rupert Sweet-Escott. Rupert joins us to talk about man-powered flight and the advantages for those in the hangliding and paragliding worlds. Airbike UK (2/24/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about the stabilized approach for landing. No matter what you fly, a stabilized approach not only sounds like a great idea, it is the best way to approach your runway. Jim tells us what it is, why it works, and how to help improve your landings, no matter what you fly. SweeneyCorp (2/24/09)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne talks airframe wiggle. If you grab a wing of a Cessna, you don't expect to have parts shake and shimmy. Of course sometimes that happens in ultralight aircraft. Bever talks about what causes the wiggle, what it indicates, and what you want to do about it. Air-Tech, Inc. (2/24/09)

Dan Grunloh, Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar
Dan Grunloh is gearing up to present at this year's Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. We talk about his topic, which is skills and tips learned while practicing and flying in international competition. We also get a GPS tracker update and other news. Illinois Ultralight Advisory Council (2/24/09)

David Graves, Indiana Aviation Safety Seminar
The next safety seminar on this year's sport aviation agenda is the one being put together by the good folks in Indiana and Kentucky. David Graves joins us to talk about the new location for the event, the topics, and who will be there. Indiana Aviation Safety Seminar (2/24/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
With so few pilots in the world, it turns out that each of us have a little more responsibility than we might guess when it comes to political games being played with aviation. We talk about how pilots in Nevada have come together to help the North Las Vegas Airport. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/17/09)

Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club
We talk with Bob Heimberger about charted US wildlife refuges, parks, and forest service areas. Many times the areas are rather large, but sometimes they can be small enough that they are hard to notice on a sectional. We talk about altitude limits, good neighbor issues, and avoiding bird strikes. Click here for more info. St. Louis Rotocraft Club (2/17/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Big news in northern Illinois is the presidential TFR that was set up over the Chicagoland area over the holiday. We talk about how pilots can negotiate it when it is active and about some of the negative impacts on aviation businesses in the region. Click here to see the TFR for Denver. SweeneyCorp (2/17/09)

Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
We talk to Brian Carpenter about buying airplanes and the importance of a pre-sale inspection. We cover the kinds of things that a mechanic looks for and how to avoid making a bad aircraft purchase. Rainbow Aviation Services (2/17/09)

Scott Landorf, FAASTeam Program Manager (Airworthiness) Illinois & Wisconsin
Scott Landorf visits with us about changes in the Wings program as well as other things going on with the FAA Safety Team including access to safety seminars, online courses, and more. FAASTeam Program Manager (Airworthiness) Illinois & Wisconsin (2/17/09)

Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel
The Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Safety Seminar is coming up and Steve Krueger joins us to talk about the speakers, the topics, and everything else planned for the day. Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel (2/17/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We talk about the FAA's review of light sport aircraft manufacturers and importers and some of the results of that review. We find out where improvements are needed and where the strengths are. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/10/09)

Jason Blair, National Association of Flight Instructors
We visit with the new Executive Director of NAFI, Jason Blair. We talk about what NAFI is all about and catch up with current news. National Association of Flight Instructors (2/10/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
We talk about a lot of topics today, among them the Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar, the Wings Program, and how you can find out about other seminars close to you. FAASafety.gov IUAC Safety Seminar SweeneyCorp (2/10/09)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie has a couple of big announcements to pass on about Rotax 912 series TBO's (time between overhauls) and ethanol percentages that can be used in their engines. We talk about how the aircraft fuel system impacts how much ethanol can be used. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (2/10/09)

Paul Riedlinger, Fisher Flying Products
Paul Riedlinger became the owner of Fisher Flying Products a few months ago and he is finally settled in enough to talk to us about airplanes and what his plans are for the company. Fisher Flying Products (2/10/09)

Mo Sheldon, Airparamo
Mo gives us a report on this year's Arizona Flying Circus. We learn about the vendors, pilots, and equipment that showed up at this great powered paraglider event. Airparamo (2/10/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence is back from his travels, and joins us to talk about the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) meeting for amateur-built aircraft that he attended last week. Of course the the rule changes the FAA is considering will have a big impact on the industry and we talk about some of the input the FAA received. Experimental Aircraft Association (2/3/09)

Randy Strebig, Indiana Seaplane Pilots Assn.
We talk with Randy Strebig, President of the Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association. He's been working to open more lakes for seaplanes in Indiana. Still, there are only four currently designated for public-use out of 750 in the state. He compares Indiana rules with other states in the region and talks about some of the things he has accomplished including getting an additional 17 lakes designated as "private-use" seaplane bases. Now access to those lakes may be at risk and he gives us the details. Indiana Seaplane Pilots Assn. (2/3/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Becoming a Sport Pilot for airplanes is a great goal, but sometimes the lack of instructors and aircraft makes things challenging. Jim Sweeney talks about some options for training and how to map out an efficient plan to get to your license that uses resources you can probably find at your local airport. SweeneyCorp (2/3/09)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Synchronizing the twin carbs on the Rotax 912 engine is an essential part of routine maintenance. It's common for throttle linkage to stretch or fall out of sync during normal operation. This makes for rough running engines and wasted fuel economy. Using twin vacuum gauges with dampening valves is the accepted method for spotting unbalanced Carbs. Mike talks about the CarbMate and SynchroMate electronic meters. California Power Systems, Inc. (2/3/09)

Christopher Regis, Paradise USA LLC
Chris Regis talks about their Paradise P1 SP airplane. It's an all-metal design that was designed in Brazil with 835 lbs. of payload capacity. He also talks about a new aircraft they recently introduced with hand controls for disabled pilots. Paradise USA LLC (2/3/09)

Ken Godin, Composiclean
On January 25th, the world lost a great aviation enthusiast, friend, and father, Steve Fletcher, in a tragic plane crash in Florida. Ken Godin talks about Steve, his work and how you can help his family now that he's gone. Learn more at this link. Composiclean (2/3/09)