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Interviews with Paul Hamilton

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul is back from two great aviation events, the Reno Air Races and the Clear Lake Splash-In in Lakeport, California. He gives us a report on both events and we talk a little about the quality of the information being put out about Sport Pilot. Adventure Productions (9/26/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton joins us to talk about the 2007 editions of the Knowledge Test Prep books by ASA. We talk about the new edition of the FAA knowledge tests for trike and powered parachute certified flight instructors (CFIs). Those tests seem to have become more appropriate to their respective categories. We have a discussion about some ways to improve the tests even more. Adventure Productions (8/22/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
The new test questions are now part of the FAA Knowledge Test for Sport Pilots. Where there once was one test, now there are seven. Paul Hamilton tells us how to get the additional questions (and their answers) to prepare for the knowledge tests. Adventure Productions (7/11/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton talks about landing the trike. Pilots transitioning from airplane to weight-shift-control seem to have particular problems. Paul shares some tips. Adventure Productions (6/13/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton talks about the shifting approach to training and testing for Light Sport Pilots. Until recently, sport pilot training has been approached with a unified training program from training materials through the knowledge test. Also, Paul talks about new products and his plans for the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In. Adventure Productions. (3/28/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
One of the issues that many people are concerned about is the check ride needed in order to become a Sport Pilot. The ever-busy Paul Hamilton has just put the finishing touches on a DVD that takes you through the practical tests for sport pilot airplane, trike, and powered parachute. He talks about when this DVD will be available and what it will do for you. This is another scoop by UltraFlight Radio. Adventure Productions (3/7/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton has just updated his Sport Pilot Training Syllabus manual. This new version includes lessons for those wanting to become Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs). It now also includes 'Scenario Based Training', which is the FAA recommended training procedures now. Adventure Productions (1/31/06)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton just introduced two new Sport Pilot DVDs. They both focus on flying fixed wing Light Sport Aircraft. We talk about what's in, "Preflight a Fixed Wing Light-Sport Aircraft for Sport Pilots" & "Be a Sport Pilot: Learn to Fly a Fixed Wing Light-Sport Aircraft". Adventure Productions (11/22/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is back from the AOPA convention in Tampa, Florida. More than 8,500 people attended the show with some 1,200 airplanes flying in for the event. With more than 70 hours of seminars and 100 aircraft on display, there was a lot to do. Paul joins us to talk about the things he saw and the take that the GA world has for Sport Pilot. Adventure Productions (11/8/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Last time Paul was on, we began talking about the steps that it takes to get an ultralight trainer transitioned over to Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). We got through a lot of the preliminaries, but still need to cover some of the details. Paul has put together a web page that gives a lot of detail with examples of the forms that need to be filled out. Paul joins us to walk us through the process. How to Register and N Number your Non Qualifying Ultralight or Fat Ultralight as a Light Sport Aircraft. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (10/18/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
A lot of people are curious about how someone gets their 2-seat trainer through the N-numbering process for Sport Pilot. A few times we have promised to bring Paul Hamilton on to talk specifically about that. And each time we have not had the time to get to it. Well, this time that's what we are going to do. Paul got his trike through the process a couple of months ago. He tells us how he did it and gives us some hints to how we can work with the local FSDO office, too. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (10/4/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is on his way home from AirVenture where he spent a lot of time in the Light Sport Aircraft area talking to pilots about their desire (and sometimes lack of desire) to convert to Sport Pilot. He also introduced his Sport Pilot Training Syllabus at the show. The training tools are becoming more available for people. Adventure Productions (8/2/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton just got back from the Golden West Fly-In and he gives us a report on the Fly-In, the NAFI seminars, the Sport Pilot Tour and more. He also talks about how he managed to persuade a less than enthusiastic FAA flight standards district office to get his trike an airworthiness inspection. Adventure Productions (6/7/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton has recently added a lot of information to the web site www.sport-pilot-training.com. Along with lists of study materials and exclusive study guides for those preparing for their Sport Pilot tests, he's added sections like "endorsements and certificates" to let people know what they need to do to exercise sport pilot privileges. His free study guides show you what information you need to focus on in the existing ASA materials to prepare for Sport Pilot. Adventure Productions (5/24/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is back from Sun 'n Fun. He has learned lots from the his trip to Florida and he shares that with us here on the show. Adventure Productions (Part 1) (4/19/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton has been busy in Florida. He takes time from his Sun 'n Fun activities to talk with us about completing the most recent FAA Designated Pilot Examiner course held in Sebring last week. Adventure Productions (4/12/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton joins us to talk about the Sport Pilot transition. You may be surprised to hear what his advice is. He will also talk about the training tools he is developing for the light aircraft public. Adventure Productions (2/15/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton is now offering help for you to pass the Sport Pilot knowledge test. Now with a working partnership with Aviation Supplies and Academics (ASA), Paul introduces the ASA Sport Pilot Test Prep and Prepware. This is the first official offering from a leader in the aviation test preparation industry. Adventure Productions (1/11/05)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton joins us to tell us about his How to Preflight a Powered Paraglider DVD. Powered Paraglider Instructor, Mike Masterson takes Jon Thornburgh through a detailed routine inspection and preflight for powered paragliders that is easy to follow. www.ap-store.com/ppg.html (6/1/03)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul joins us to continue our discussion about weather and how pilots should go about making decisions on whether to get in the air or not on a particular day. Things that go into the process include type of aircraft flown, pilot skill and the weather conditions. /www.ultraflight.com/merchandise/videos.asp, www.weathertofly.com/ (3/2/04)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
Paul Hamilton joins us to tell us about his Weather To Fly 2 DVD. Weather To Fly 2 For Sport Pilots with Paul Hamilton is a much needed instructional program on meteorology for light sport aviation and light sport aircraft. Paul tells us what went into the making of it. /www.ultraflight.com/merchandise/videos.asp, www.weathertofly.com/ (2/17/04)