Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
There has been a lot of talk since the NTSB issued an urgent safety recommendation asking that the FAA ground the Zodiac CH-601XL aircraft. But that urgent request does not mean that it's grounded. The FAA doesn't automatically act on NTSB recommendations and Earl Lawrence tells us why. Experimental Aircraft Association (4/28/09)

Richard Meredith-Hardy, World Paramotor Championships 2009
I remember many years ago the promise of the paperless office. I also remember jokes to this day about how computers have seemed to deliver anything but that. International microlight competition has always been a document heavy enterprise and -like most enterprises- really started killing trees when laser printers became common. Richard Meredith-Hardy joins us to talk about his efforts to streamline the 2009 World Paramotor Championships by using proper pre-planning and an Intranet. World Paramotor Championships 2009 (4/28/09)

Greg Gremminger, Magni USA
I few weeks ago we talked with Robert Heimberger about the plans a group of Midwest gyro pilots were making to head down to Florida for Benson Days. Well, that trip was a success and an adventure and Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about how everything went. Magni USA (4/28/09)

Frank Porter, Air Parts Sales Unlimited, LLC
HKS engines are great little four-stroke engines designed for sport aviation use. Frank Porter joins us to talk about the engine, the aircraft you can find it in, and some of the advances HKS is working on today and will hopefully be introducing by this fall. Air Parts Sales Unlimited, LLC (4/28/09)

Scott Hughes, Hughes Aero Corporation
A lot of people in the powered parachute world know Scott Hughes, but they may not have heard some of what has been going on with him for the last year or so. A lot of great things have been achieved, but much of that has been overshadowed by a medical concern. We talk with Scott about the Predator, its new daddy, why Scott doesn't go too far from home and why he wears a beeper all the time. Hughes Aero Corporation (4/28/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
If you've been away from your local airport for awhile and make a trip out there again this spring, you may notice some unpleasant changes. A lot of things have been happening to airports around the country in the name of security that make things harder for pilots and less friendly for everyone. Earl Lawrence joins us to talk about TSA policies that may be influencing events at your local airport. Experimental Aircraft Association (4/21/09)

Kamron Blevins, North Wing Design
Kamron Blevins joins us to talk about new trikes and wings coming out of North Wing Design. North Wing has designs available as Experimental and as Special Light Sport. North Wing Design (4/21/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney is our man on the ground there at Sun 'n Fun. Having flown down this weekend, he has been getting around and getting a sneak preview at what the show has to offer. He reports back to us live. SweeneyCorp (4/21/09)

Arty Trost, Lessons From The Edge
Arty Trost has also made the flight to Sun 'n Fun, but she made it in a Drifter and she flew from Oregon. The trip of a lifetime, she has stories of dodging weather, mechanical challenges and great people she's met along the way. Lessons From The Edge (4/21/09)

Brian FitzGerald, FitzGerald Advertising & Video
Brian FitzGerald has been filming, interviewing, and producing videos about ultralights for many years now. We talk about his work, how he approaches a flying topic, and the enjoyment he gets catching flying machines and people on videotape. FitzGerald Advertising & Video (4/21/09)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence is back and he talks about his travels in Europe. We talk about the innovation he found on the sport and experimental side of the AERO show and he reports on the items discussed at the ASTM meetings and elsewhere. Experimental Aircraft Association (4/14/09)

Carl Dietrich, Terrafugia
We catch up with Carl Dietrich of Terrafugia and talk about the their roadable airplane. The dream that many have sought is now taking form as a sport airplane using modern technology which makes it not only possible but convenient to go from the road to the sky. Terrafugia (4/14/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney talks about the paperwork you need with your aircraft. Some paperwork you need to have in the aircraft with flying and other documents you have to maintain, but can leave on the ground. To keep things interesting there is some paperwork you need with experimental aircraft versus that needed for GA aircraft versus what's needed for S-LSA aircraft. SweeneyCorp (4/14/09)

Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services
The powerplant is a huge cost of an aircraft and the biggest single cost with most used airplanes. Brian Carpenter talks about the issues involved in buying a used aircraft with a focus on the engine. We talk about what to inspect and what to expect out of that portion of the used aircraft. Rainbow Aviation Services (4/14/09)

Jeremy Monnett, Sonex Aircraft
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is now offering Nikasil Cylinders upgrades to their AeroConversions AeroVee Engine Kits. The Nikasil Cylinders reduce AeroVee Engine weights by just over 9 lbs. Jeremy Monet talks about this kit for their VW Engine Conversions. Sonex Aircraft (4/14/09)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson is home from AERO Friedrichshafen and we talk with him before the jet lag has had time to wear off. He tells us what's new, what he saw, and talks about sport aviation in Europe. ByDanJohnson.com (4/7/09)

Dennis Demeter, AV/Grafix
Dennis Demeter talks about setting up courses for emergency first responders in Michigan. There are lots that fire and police professions need to know, but may not know when approaching a downed aircraft. Even better, Denny tells us the story about what motivated him to volunteer his time to give the training. AV/Grafix (4/7/09)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
April Fool's day has come and gone, but the jokes are still floating about. Jim Sweeney talks about some of the April 1 "News" stories that surfaced last week and how some of them are still being believed. (Yes, despite the normal warnings.) SweeneyCorp (4/7/09)

Pete Krotje, Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC
Pete Krotje joins us to talk about the Jabiru line of engines. We talk about the history of the engine including how it was developed and what aircraft designs use it. Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC (4/7/09)

John Burton, Sun 'n Fun
It is Sun 'n Fun time again. Finally. After a long winter, it's time to make the annual pilgrimage to the sub-tropics of Florida. We talk to the President of Sun 'n Fun, John Burton, to see what this year's convention has to offer. Sun 'n Fun (4/7/09)