Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
The regular media just doesn't like aviation. They really don't like ultralight aviation. Problem is, when the glamour journalists do stories about ultralights, they rarely get the science, the rules, or the aircraft right. Another television genius reports about aviation here and we talk about it on the show. UltraFlight Radio (3/31/09)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
We check in with Paul Hamilton who has lots of training news for us. Training manuals published by the FAA actually have two publication dates. One date is when they are made available for download over the internet and the other is when they are finally published in print form. The Trike Flying Manual and the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge are both out in print (and one has even more improvements). Adventure Productions (3/31/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
When you are planning to buy an aircraft, it's important to figure out where you are going to base and fly it from before you make your purchase. Jim Sweeney talks about things you should look for in a field and some of the reasons why you may not get to base at your first airport choice. SweeneyCorp (3/31/09)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about the components of the Rotax 582 liquid cooling system and what they do. We talk about both the older and newer versions of the engine. California Power Systems, Inc. (3/31/09)

Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club
Long gyro cross-countries are rarely attempted by many pilots, but for the pilots that do fly them, they really go the distance. Bob Heimberger joins us to talk about a plan from some gyro pilots from the Midwest to head down to Benson Days in Florida. We learn about Bensen Days and the work that has gone into planning the trip there. St. Louis Rotocraft Club (3/31/09)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We clear the inbox before Dan Johnson makes his trip to Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. We talk about roadable airplanes, the FAA report on Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers, electric airplanes and more. ByDanJohnson.com (3/24/09)

Tony Castillo, P&M Aviation USA
P&M Aviation USA of Cedartown, Georgia imports weight shift control trikes from other places on the planet. We talk about the newly S-LSA certified P&M QUIKR manufactured by P&M Aviation LTD out of England as well as the single seat Part 103 Ultralight ACE Aviation Magic Laser which is designed and built by Ace Aviation India. P&M Aviation USA (3/24/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
At non-towered airports, powered parachutes are supposed to "avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft." Jim Sweeney discusses that rule and how powered parachute pilots can fly at non-towered airports safely and legally. SweeneyCorp (3/24/09)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne talks aircraft plumbing. We've got flight controls, fuel lines, and electrical systems all competing for limited real estate in an airplane. We talk about the importance of keeping things separate and how to get it done in tight spaces. Air-Tech, Inc. (3/24/09)

Willi Tacke, e-flight-expo
The first e-flight-expo is scheduled at AERO, Europe's leading General Aviation exhibition in Friedrichshafen in Southern Germany. We talk about the three e's of e-flight, electrical, ecological, and evolutionary. Learn what the expo has to offer attendees. e-flight-expo (3/24/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Last week Earl Lawrence was in Oklahoma City teaching a class for TSI, the Transportation Safety Institute. We learn about what TSI does, who attends the training, and why the EAA is involved. Experimental Aircraft Association (3/17/09)

Greg Gremminger, Magni USA
Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about the aerodynamics of rotary wings. They move faster, go in a circle, and are articulated. Not only that, one wing is always moving through the air faster than the other. There's a lot more going on than in a fixed wing and Greg walks us through some of the issues. Magni USA (3/17/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
On the topic of wings, Jim Sweeney talks about the pros and cons of high wing vs. low wing airplanes. Many people have preferences and Jim walks through the differences. Interesting views from someone who really likes both. SweeneyCorp (3/17/09)

Brian & Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
If you want to buy a used aircraft, it's important to do your homework well before you look at your first airplane. Since travel and on-site inspections are expensive, it's important to sort out the best candidates for purchase before you start visiting airports and airplanes. Carol Carpenter talks about a successful approach she uses to research purchase candidates. Rainbow Aviation Services (3/17/09)

Willi Tacke, Flying Pages
A really big event is coming up next month in Freiderichshaven, Germany. The Aero Friedrichshafen International Aviation Trade Exhibition is kind of like the European version of Sun-n-Fun, only with far better beer. Willi Tacke joins us to talk about what is offered at what is probably the largest GA trade show in Europe. Flying Pages (3/17/09)

Paul Czarnecki, Planet PPG
Paul Czarnecki talks about the Spring Florida Powered Paraglider Fly-In at the Pine Island Airport in Florida. Sounds like it will be a great place to learn about powered paragliders and even a better place to fly that weekend. Planet PPG (3/17/09)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We visit with Dan Johnson about one of the benefits to the light sport aircraft industry coming out of the economic downturn, and that is the idea of funsizing aircraft. People may not be ready to buy the big, new, large airplane they had assumed they were going to buy. Instead many are discovering the smaller, less expensive, and more fun light sport aircraft that end up doing everything they want to do. We also catch up with other industry news. ByDanJohnson.com (3/10/09)

Richard Meredith-Hardy, FlyMicro.com
Locations for the World Microlight and World Paramotor Championships have been set and we talk with Richard Meredith-Hardy about the venues and what can be expected at the events. FlyMicro.com (3/10/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks crosswind landings. We talk about why those landings are different and how to determine if the crosswind component of a particular approach may be reason to look for another runway. SweeneyCorp (3/10/09)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
We talk about two engine gauges a Rotax 912 engine has that the two-stroke series of engines doesn't have, and the oil pressure and oil temperature gauges. We discuss what they measure (besides the obvious) and why they are so important. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (3/10/09)

Jon Ziulkowski, Swift Enterprises
Fuel consistently has been a big topic over the last couple of years and one of the threats out there is that 100 LL Avgas may be going away. Jon Ziulkowski joins us to talk about the progress being made with GA fuel manufactured out of renewable resources. Jon briefs us on the issues and solutions his company is working on. Swift Enterprises (3/10/09)

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
The United States Ultralight Association has been doing a remarkable job over the last year or so in maintaining an organization that has defended ultralight pilots and promoted the sport for many years. Now it is possible to communicate directly with USUA over a new forum that has been set up for those interested in all kinds of ultralight flight. Ask and learn about rules, government actions, and competition and let USUA know your concerns. You can visit the USUA forum by clicking here. UltraFlight Radio (3/10/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Remember the good old days when the pilots had to just worry about FAA policies? Now pilots need to be aware of how other government agencies have a direct impact on their access and privilege to fly. We talk about how the FAA is working harder to connect with the needs of the grass roots of aviation at the same time other agencies seem to have a difficult time understanding pilots and aviation. Experimental Aircraft Association (3/3/09)

Matt Liknaitzky, SportFlyingShop.com
Last week a good friend of the show and one of the most active proponents of sport aviation was involved in an accident where he ended up in the hospital and his student, Ryan Mouritsen, was fatally injured. Matt Liknaitzky gives us the accurate information that you won't get in the non-aviation media and tells us how Jon and also Ryan's family is doing.

Anyone wanting to offer support to Jon Thornburgh can send cards to:
3401 Airport Dr Ste E
Torrance CA 90505

Friends who know Jon know that he would want donations and letters of support to be sent to Ryan Mouritsen's family to help with their recovery costs. The Mouritsen family did not ask for this and will donate any excess to an aviation cause that will be decided together with Jon. If you would like to do something for Jon, please send a check to:
"The Estate of Ryan Mouritsen c/o Robert Mouritsen"
PO Box 900398
Sandy, UT 84090

SportFlyingShop.com (3/3/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is expanding its reach into regular GA airports. Jim Sweeney gets to travel around quite a bit in the process of delivering airplanes and has witnessed an increase in security measures occurring at airports where you wouldn't expect it. These are things that are happening without any federal regulation changes. SweeneyCorp (3/3/09)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about setting up your Rotax two-stroke oil injection system. There are two different injector systems and three different marks on them. He talks about how to adjust them, which marks are supposed to line up, and at what engine speeds they're supposed to line up. California Power Systems, Inc. (3/3/09)

Steve Dupont, Rotor F/X LLC
ROTOR F/X LLC of Van Nuys, CA has become the exclusive dealer for the Mosquito line of helicopters for the southwest USA. We talk with Steve Dupont about flight training programs for people who want to fly light and ultralight single place helicopters. Rotor F/X LLC (3/3/09)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
It is time again for the only statewide safety seminar for powered parachutes, the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association's annual clinic. Mike Engel joins us to talk about the clinic, the speakers and the powered parachuting movement in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (3/3/09)