Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
Jeff Goin, United States Powered Paragliding Association
USUA and USPPA have entered into an agreement that will provide the PPG pilot the advantage of the resources of the oldest powered ultralight organization in the US, and provide the USUA member the opportunity to participate in a truly unique and exciting form of ultralighting. Dale and Jeff tell us all about it. United States Ultralight Association United States Powered Paragliding Association (6/27/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper joins us to give us the latest from the USUA. A committee has been formed specifically to address concerns from USUA clubs. Clubs have specific needs like insurance and airport access that need work. Also, USUA has just announced a BFI Program Rate Change. BFI fees are now priced at $75 per year. BFI ratings are still valuable to both the instructors and the flying community, but now this makes them a value, too. United States Ultralight Association (5/9/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper talks about recent USUA activity at Sun 'n Fun. For the first time ever, USUA had both their Board Meeting and their General Membership Meeting in Florida. We catch up with Dale's week in the Sun. United States Ultralight Association (Part 1) (4/18/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper talks about recent USUA activity at Sun 'n Fun. For the first time ever, USUA had both their Board Meeting and their General Membership Meeting in Florida. We catch up with Dale's week in the Sun. United States Ultralight Association (Part 2) (4/18/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
A listener wrote in to ask how much extra weight was allowed on an ultralight aircraft for a ballistic recovery system. Dale Hooper gives us that number and the different possible interpretations of that number by people in the industry. He also announces the Volunteer Of The Year, Club Of The Year, Industry Award, and Communication Award winners for 2005. United States Ultralight Association (2/28/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper tells us about what is going on in the world of microlight competition. He has the results of the 2005 National Points Championships and news of how USUA is going to be approaching competition in the next year or so. United States Ultralight Association (2/14/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper catches us up with some USUA news. He talks about his travels to Washington DC and the meetings there about the ADIZ that has restricted general aviation air traffic and all but prohibited ultralight traffic. Dale also talks about powered paraglider insurance and releases the name of this year's Moody Award winner. United States Ultralight Association (1/31/06)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper tells us what has been going on with the United States Ultralight Association. They've moved their headquarters to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. USUA is also going through elections for Regional Representatives and is offering web pages for USUA clubs. United States Ultralight Association (9/20/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper gives us an update on the request for regulation change submitted by the USUA. Currently -by regulation- the two seat training exemptions run out very soon, probably too soon to accommodate a smooth transition to Sport Pilot. USUA is requesting a change that allows the exemptions to remain in place for a couple of years longer to help the airsport community adapt to the new regulations. Now is your chance to comment on this regulation change. United States Ultralight Association (7/12/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper joins us to talk about a request for a regulation change that the USUA is submitting. Currently -by regulation- the exemptions run out very soon, probably too soon to accomodate a smooth transition to Sport Pilot. USUA is requesting a change that allows the exemptions to remain in place for a couple of years longer to help the sport adapt to the new regulations. United States Ultralight Association (6/14/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Lots of news from Dale Hooper and USUA. The USUA 3rd Party Liability Insurance is going into its second year and is now available for planes weighing up to 1150 pounds. Dale tells us about some meetings that the organizations had with the FAA in Florida during Sun 'n Fun. The Scottsburg MOA is back in the news. And of course the big news about USUA moving across to UltraFlight Magazine for the main source of USUA news. United States Ultralight Association (5/3/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
The USUA has gone to bat for the Scottsburg Aero Club by opposing the notice of a proposed Military Operating Area (MOA) that would negatively impact sport aviation activity in that part of Indianna. Dale Hooper joins us to tell us what has been done so far. United States Ultralight Association. (3/15/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper recaps this year's USUA Annual Member Meeting in Springfield, Illinois. USUA has turned the corner and there were a lot of positive people talking about the future of ultralights, light sport aviation and USUA itself. United States Ultralight Association. (3/1/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Dale Hooper catches us up on USUA news. In just a couple of weeks, USUA will holding their Annual Member Meeting in Springfield, Illinois. This meeting is where members get to meet the USUA board and participate in policy for the upcoming year. United States Ultralight Association (2/15/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
There is a lot to talk about with Dale. If you are an ultralight pilot or instructor, you can get a recommendation from you exempting organization in order to take both your Sport Pilot Knowledge and Practical Tests for Pilot and CFI ratings. Dale explains how USUA is doing that. There are also insurance issues and UL bans at California Airports. Dale brings news about that, too. And finally there is news about the USUA member meeting that is being held next month in Springfield, IL. United States Ultralight Association (1/11/05)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Last time we had Dale Hooper on the show, he had so much good news that we ran out of time before we could get it all in. This time, not all is good. Dale reports to us the sad news about John Moody's recent accident at the Augusta Airshow. Of course John Moody is known as the father of ultralights and has an award given in his name by the United States Ultralight Association. John is without medical insurance and could sure use your help. You can find out how at this World Airshow News link. Dale also has more news about the next USUA national convention. www.usua.org/ (Part 1, Sport Pilot Expo, John Moody) (11/2/04)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Last time we had Dale Hooper on the show, he had so much good news that we ran out of time before we could get it all in. This time, not all is good. Dale reports to us the sad news about John Moody's recent accident at the Augusta Airshow. Of course John Moody is known as the father of ultralights and has an award given in his name by the United States Ultralight Association. John is without medical insurance and could sure use your help. You can find out how at this World Airshow News link. Dale also has more news about the next USUA national convention. www.usua.org/ (Part 2, 2005 USUA National Convention) (11/2/04)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
It has been a while since we visited with Dale Hooper, Executive Vice President of USUA. The man has been busy traveling and working on ultralight issues. He joins us to give us an update on what is going on with USUA and makes award annoucements, including this year's Moody Award winner. Hear about it first on UltraFlight Radio. www.usua.org/ (10/12/04)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
Recently one of the ultralight two-place training exemption holding organizations began sending out letters to their instructors. The organization was charging $25 to process requests for becoming designated pilot examiners under the sport pilot program. This resulted in an "emergency" teleconference with ALL ultralight two-place training exemption holding organizations. Dale Hooper tells us what happened in the meeting and how the process is supposed to work. www.usua.org/ (7/6/04)

Dale Hooper, United States Ultralight Association
In a ground breaking effort to open the doors of communication between the ultralight aviation community and the Department Of Homeland Security, USUA staff participated in a teleconference with several members of the Transportation Security Administration. Dale Hooper tells us all about it. www.usua.org/ (6/29/04)

Dale Hooper, USUA
By withdrawing the Sport Pilot Rule by FAA's own request at this time, it could save the rule from being rejected by OMB, and keep it from having to pass through the entire regulatory process once again -- possibly avoiding a rewrite or worse. USUA applauds FAA for taking this action. Dale Hooper joins us to tell us more about USUA's take on this unfolding situation. www.usua.org (3/30/04)

Dale Hooper, USUA
Well the USUA Annual Meeting was a great success! Dale Hooper joins us to give us a report about all of the great things that happened over the weekend in Springfield, IL. This year's award winners are announced. usua.org (3/2/04)

Dale Hooper, USUA
This year's USUA Annual Meeting will be held in Springfield, IL in conjunction with the Illinois Ultralight Safety Seminar. Find out what is going to be talked about there including news of about USUA award winners. usua.org. (2/24/04)

Dale Hooper, USUA
Ultralight Insurance is becoming a big issue for pilots wanting to base and fly out of GA airports. USUA has worked to provide insurance for the ultralight community. Learn more from Dale Hooper. www.usua.org/Insurance/Insurance.html (1/13/04)

Dale Hooper, USUA
Dale Hooper, the new United States Ultralight Association Vice-President, joins us with some exciting news about ultralight insurance that will help a lot of ultralight pilots around the country. www.usua.org (12/9/03)

Dale Hooper, USUA
Dave Riedel, USUA Club #1
Remembering Richard Pendergist and Michael Moulds
This past weekend we lost two more pilots in the world of Ultralighting. Dale Hooper and Dave Riedel join us to talk about Rich Pendergist (who was heading the day to day operations at USUA) and Mike Moulds. Both were lost while flying this weekend in Virginia. www.usua.org www.usuaclub1.org (Part 1) (10/21/03)

Dale Hooper, USUA
Dave Riedel, USUA Club #1
Remembering Richard Pendergist and Michael Moulds
This past weekend we lost two more pilots in the world of Ultralighting. Dale Hooper and Dave Riedel join us to talk about Rich Pendergist (who was heading the day to day operations at USUA) and Mike Moulds. Both who were lost while flying this weekend in Virginia. www.usua.org www.usuaclub1.org (Part 2) (10/21/03)

To hear the last interview conducted with Rich Pendergist, click here.