UltraFlight Radio - Event Archives

Ultralight, Microlight, and Light Sport Aircraft Event Reports

Want to make it to a flying event, but don't know what to expect? Didn't get to make it and want to know what happened? Get the reports from the organizers right here!

John Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
John Yonkin is getting ready to make the big motor trip from the East Coast to St. George, Utah for the Color Country Fly-In. He talks about the event, some of the things that have happened there in the past, and a unique offer from UltraFlight Magazine to pick up the fuel bill for the trip for some lucky traveler. UltraFlight Magazine (10/10/06)

Ron Awad, PRA Chapter 13
The Rotors Over Carolina event is coming up soon. Ron Awad joins us to talk about the fun that the gyroplane community is looking forward to. Carolina Rotorcraft Club, Rotary Wing Forum (10/3/06)

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)

Roy Beisswenger, Greenville Pilots Association
Roy talks about the AIRstravaganza fly-in event at the Greenville Airport in Greenville, Illinois. This is a great event that has everything from parachutes (powered and non-powered) all the way through warbird rides. The neat thing about this event is that the goal is to get spectators to stop spectating for a few minutes and get into the aircraft for a flight. AIRstravaganza (9/26/06)

Bill & Suzi Vietti, PPCPilot.com
Bill & Suzi Vietti are organizing another PPC Caravan, a trip where pilots trailer their powered parachutes on a selected route and fly together at different locations. We talk about the success of last year's caravan, which headed out west. Then we talk about this year's event, which is an autumn event visiting parts of the country as the leaves turn. Learn how you can be a part of it. PPCPilot.com (9/19/06)

Dee Whittington, The Virginia Council of EAA Chapters, Inc.
Dee Whittington joins us to talk about the 10th Annual Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In. He talks about the changes for this year's fly-in, the new offerings, and maybe a little insight on how events are created. Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In (9/19/06)

Rob Hughes
CIMA Steward to 2006 European Microlight Championships (Paramotors & PPT's)
Rob Hughes was a steward for this summer's European Microlight Powered Paraglider and Powered Parachute Championships in Chozas de Abajo, Spain. He spent a lot of time not just helping with the competition, but he put a lot of work into maintaining a blog of the week's events, including photos. Rob joins us to talk about what was a very memorable week. Sportflight Blog (9/12/06)

Michele Hayden, B&B Sport Aviation
Michele Hayden joins us to talk about the upcoming fly-in being hosted by B&B Sport Aviation in Cambridge Maryland. B&B Sport Aviation (9/12/06)

Jim Robinson, Erie Airpark
The Challenger Fly-In is a week earlier this year, and that is not all that's different this time around. Challenger is going to have its Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) on display at the gathering. Jim Robinson talks to us about the airplane and the place to be if you are a Challenger owner, dealer, or interested in a great time. Erie Airpark (9/5/06)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
The Powrachute Extravaganza is coming up again in Hutchinson, Kansas and Morris Yoder, the host again of the event, joins us to talk about it. We talk about what will be going on at one of the bigger powered parachuting events of the year. Powrachute & Skyview Powered Parachutes (9/5/06)

Allan Tuttle, Stanley Sport Aviation's Fly-In
Allan Tuttle joins us from Nova Scotia to talk about one of Canada’s oldest Fly-In events, the 36th Annual Labor Day Weekend Fly-In. Featuring ultralights and sport aircraft, this looks like a great event. Allan talks about the history of the fly-in, what can be seen this year, and perhaps a little bit about the flying rules in Canada. Stanley Sport Aviation (8/22/06)

José Luis Esteban, REAL Federación Aeronáutica Española
The European Microlight Championships for powered paragliders and powered parachutes are hosted this year in Spain. José Luis, Spain's alternate delegate to FAI's Microlight Committee, checks in from the south of Spain to tell us about the event, what kind of tasks the competitors will be performing, and who is participating. European Microlights Championship 2006 PPG & PPT Classes (8/8/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney is on the ground at AirVenture and gives us an on the scene report about the goings on at Oshkosh so far this week. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (7/25/06)

Michael Huffman, Sport Aviation Specialties
Michael Huffman is getting ready for a trip to Maine where he will be teaching the 16 Hour Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Course a couple of times. One session will be for powered parachutes and another for airplanes. We talk about that and what constitutes an electrical system as far as operations in Mode C airspace is concerned. Sport Aviation Specialties (7/25/06)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We're getting closer to AirVenture and we talk about the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) that will be there. We also talk with Dan Johnson about what kind of announcements are expected at Oshkosh including possibly both Cessna's and Van's interest in the LSA market. ByDanJohnson.com (7/18/06)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
As mentioned, AirVenture 2006 is really close. Dick Knapinski joins us from the EAA to talk about the things you can expect to enjoy at this year's event. You will have to listen fast as we try to get everything into one segment. AirVenture (7/18/06)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association
Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about cross country flying in a gyroplane. He also talks about a great destination for a gyroplane cross country, the PRA convention in Mentone, Indianna. We talk about the agenda for event and why you want to be there. Popular Rotorcraft Association (7/11/06)

Ernie Baugh, Sho-Me-Chute Flyers
The Sho-Me Chute Flyers Annual Fly-In has grown into one of the bigger annual events for powered parachuting in the country. Besides offering a great time for powered parachutists, it is held as a fundraiser for Camp Quality, a local camp for children with cancer that is held each summer. Ernie Baugh joins us to talk about the event and what to expect there this year. Baugh Flight Park (7/11/06)

Barbara Tolbert, Northwest EAA Fly-In
Barbara Tolbert joins us to tell us what else is new this year at the Northwest Regional Fly-In in Arlington, Washington. Already one of the top events in the country, they are offering plenty more to see and do this year. Northwest EAA Fly-In (6/27/06)

Chuck King, Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In
Chuck King is back to talk about the 2006 Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In at Denver's Front Range Airport in Colorado. He talks about what you can expect at the event as far as forums, things for the kids, flying, and more. Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In (6/20/06)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
Mike Engel tells us about what to expect at the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association's Fifth Annual Fly-In. He talks about the clinics, demonstrations, facilities and of course the flying. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (6/13/06)

Bob Davis, Prairie Aviation Museum
Bob Davis is the Director of Flight Operations for the Prairie Aviation Museum (PAM) in Bloomington, Illinois. He talks with us about a program where you can not only learn about the DC-3, but you can even get a small amount of time piloting the one at the museum. Learn how you can support the Prairie Aviation Museum and get a great experience in the process. Prairie Aviation Museum. (5/30/06)

Jon Schmitt, Golden West Fly-In
We talk with Jon Schmitt, the Golden West Fly-In Event Chairman. He tells us all about what is going on in Marysville, California in a couple of weeks. This regional fly-in features all kinds of aircraft, aerial demonstrations, forums, and exhibitors. GoldenWestFlyin.org (5/30/06)

David Lequire
SuperDave is having his 7th Annual Powered Parachute Fly-In. He joins us to talk about all the things you can expect to see and do in Ashland, Kentucky on the Fly-In Weekend. Learn more about the event here. (5/23/06)

Mike Lockling, 15th Annual Northwest Memorial Day Powered Parachute Fly-In
Mike Lockling joins us to talk about the 15th Annual Northwest Memorial Day Powered Parachute Fly-In. This is probably the longest continuously run event in the world of powered parachuting, also known as the Six Chuter Memorial Day Fly-In. The event is being hosted in Oregon this year and Mike talks about other changes for the event. Six Chuter Events (5/16/06)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
Each year we visit with Felice Apodaca who helps put together the "World's Smallest Air Show". We talk about what is in store for this year and take the opportunity to find out what's going on in the flying world in Southern California. And yes, some people travel quite a ways to go to this event, too. Brian Ranch Airport (5/9/06)

E.D. Yoes, EAA SW Regional Fly-In
Dick Yoes visits with us about the EAA Southwest Regional Fly-In in Hondo, Texas. As you can imagine, there will be a lot to do there in south Texas. Dick tells us about the forums, the flying, the food, the air shows, and a chance to listen to Astronaut Mike Melvill speak. SW Regional Fly-In (5/2/06)

David Ahlberg, WigWag 2K6 Coordinator
For those that seek out true FAI-style Microlight competition in the United States, the Boyer Flight Park is the one place that annually offers it. WigWag is the event and we talk to the organizer, David Ahlberg. We learn important things like how to get involved, what type of competition is offered, how to prepare for the event, and what on earth a WigWag might be. Yahoo Comp Pilot Group (4/25/06)

Tom Gunnarson, LAMA
Tom Gunnarson joins us to tell us about his experiences at Sun 'n Fun. As the LAMA representative, he got around to visit a lot of new and old Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers and importers. He also gives us some news about Dan Johnson. Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association (4/11/06)

Patrick Yonkin, UltraFlight Magazine
Patrick Yonkin spent the week down at Sun 'n Fun looking at what's new and different. He talks about the new layout of the event, events there, and some of the award winning aircraft. UltraFlight Magazine (4/11/06)

Michael Huffman, Sport Aviation Specialties
Just in time for a scheduled Powered Parachute 16 hour Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) repairman course in Beloit, Wisconsin; Michael Huffman has gotten acceptance for the course from the FAA. Michael talks about the course, the differences between it and the equivalent airplane maintenance course and more. Sport Aviation Specialties (4/11/06)

Dawn Bonet, UltraFlight Magazine
Dawn Bonet talks about this year's Nikon Photo Contest at Sun 'n Fun. The contest, cosponsored by UltraFlight Magazine, allows both expert and non-expert photographers to compete. Dawn talks about the categories, judging, and what equipment is used and how to get it. UltraFlight Magazine (4/4/06)

John Burton, Sun 'n Fun President and Convention Chairman
We talk with John Burton about this year's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In. He gives us an overview of everything you can expect at this year's Florida event. Sun 'n Fun Fly-In (3/28/06)

Dave Piper, Sun 'n Fun Paradise City Chairman
We talk with the man that runs our favorite area at Sun 'n Fun, Paradise City. Dave Piper talks about what's going on in the area and how you can get involved. Sun 'n Fun Fly-In (3/28/06)

Richard Oxnam & Mike Radford, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club
Bensen Days isn't just for rotorcraft anymore. This great event is welcoming light aircraft of all types this year. The Wauchula, Florida event is still the place to learn about sport rotorcraft in the spring of the year. Richard Oxnam and Mike Radford talk about all of the gyro (and other categories of) fun to be had there in a couple of weeks. You can contact Richard at rotornut007@yahoo.com (3/21/06)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
Mike Engel talks about the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Safety Seminar. This is an educational clinic that includes speakers and demonstrations related to the sport. The clinic, which is free and open to the public, is held at the EAA AirVenture Museum. This is an event that is unique to the world of powered parachuting. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association. (3/14/06)

Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel
Wisconsin is holding their 13th Annual Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft Safety Seminar. Steve Krueger joins us to talk about the hosting organization, the speakers, and what to expect at this year's event. W.U.L.A.C. (2/28/06)

Lester Morrison, Terre Haute Ultralight Club
The Terre Haute Ultralight Club is this year's host of the Indiana Ultralight Safety Seminar. Lester Morrison joins us to talk about this year's conference which will be held at the IVY Tech Aviation Maintenance Center located at Hulman Regional Airport (HUF), in Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute Ultralight Club (2/28/06)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks about what to expect at this year's Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. This safety seminar is the largest in the country that focuses on ultralights and light sport aircraft. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (2/14/06)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
We visit with Dan Johnson about the latest Sport Pilot Tour event which will be at the Falcon Field airport (KFFZ) just east of metro Phoenix. This is the last western visit for the Sport Pilot Tour until next winter. This is the place to look at some great airplanes, meet the manufacturers, get some test flights, and (if you happen to be from out of town) a great chance to go and enjoy the warm sunshine during the winter months. ByDanJohnson.com (2/7/06)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson joins us for the first time as the new Chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association (LAMA) Board of Directors. He does a review of the Sebring Light Sport Aviation Expo and talks about the plans for the sport pilot tour in 2006. ByDanJohnson.com (1/17/06)

Don Howard, Powered Parachute Pilot
Don Howard is getting ready for a powered parachute fly-in at the Big Bend National Park in Texas. Don talks about the event, the location, how folks are making pilots welcome, and why you should pack up your equipment and head south to southwest Texas for some warm weather flying fun. Big Bend River 2006 (1/17/06)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes And Amphibs
With the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo coming up this weekend, we talk with Shawn Okun who is based at the Sebring Airport. We talk about some of the aircraft he is looking forward to showing off at the show. Shawn also announces an agreement to start producing the Predator powered parachute. Float Planes & Amphibs (1/10/06)

Robert Wood, U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Bob Wood joins us to talk about the rescheduled and upcoming Sport Aviation Expo on January 12-15, 2006. The event that was to be the 2005 season closer is now the 2006 season opener offering exhibits that will highlight aircraft operating under the LSA rule. This includes fixed wing, trikes, powered parachutes and gyroplanes in addition to electronics and other aircraft related products. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005(1/3/06)

Bo Criss, Circling Hawk
Bo Criss is taking paragliding a little past the normal season by having one more event as a fund raiser for the Red Cross and Hurricane Katrina victims. The unique competition is spread out over several weeks. Bo gives us all the details. www.circlinghawk.com/ (11/29/05)

Tomas Backman - CIMA President
Congratulations to Tomas Backman, who was just re-elected as president of CIMA, the FAI Microlight Committee. Tomas joins us to review what was discussed, what was settled on, and what was scheduled at this year's CIMA meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland about a week ago. International Microlight Commission of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) (11/22/05)

Bill Whitley, Fly-In at Flying Tiger Field
Bill Whitley joins us to talk about the upcoming fly-in at the Flying Tiger Field in Worthington Springs, Florida. The event organizers invite all types of ultralights, light sport aircraft, GA airplanes and helicopters. Bill gives us all of the details. wewhitley@bellsouth.net (11/22/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
The fourth of six Sport Pilot Tour "test" events proved the idea has great appeal as a means to showcase all the new Light-Sport Aircraft and to educate those who attend about the FAA's newest rule. The Dallas, Texas Sport Pilot Tour just concluded with the best crowds to date. Dan Johnson tells us about the success of the Dallas event and gives us a preview of the upcoming Camarillo, California event. ByDanJohnson.com (11/15/05)

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)

Robert Wood, U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
It is amazing how much difference a week makes. Last week we were visiting with Phil Lockwood about the then upcoming U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. Since then Hurricane Wilma has changed all of that. Bob Wood joins us to talk about how and why the decision was made to postpone the Expo until January 12-15, 2006. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 (10/25/05)

Chris Dancy, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo may be postponed, but the AOPA Expo is still on schedule to be begin at the Tampa Convention Center on November 3rd. Chris Dancy joins us to talk about what to look forward to at this year's Expo. Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (10/25/05)

Phil Lockwood, Lockwood Aviation
Phil Lockwood joins us for a final update on the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. He talks about what to expect at the event, who will be there, and why you should go. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 (10/18/05)

Frederick Scheffel, Sky Trails Ranch
Frederick is getting ready to host what is expected to be one of the largest powered parachute fly-ins of the year, the 2005 Color Country Chute-Festival. He tells us about the event that takes place in Hurricane, Utah. Sky Trails Ranch (10/11/05)

Shawn Okun, Float Planes and Amphibs
Shawn Okun is based in Sebring, Florida and is getting ready for the US Sport Aviation Expo. Shawn gives us a preview of what to expect at this year's premier event for Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aviation products. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2005 Float Planes And Amphibs (10/4/05)

Scott Wick, Jim Kaiser Wicks Aircraft Supply
Wick's aircraft will be showcasing their planes at the Greenville AirStravaganza in Greenville, Illinois. Scott Wick talks about what they will be flying and how to be a part of a growing fly-in only 45 minutes from St. Louis. Wicks Aircraft Supply AirStravaganza.com (9/27/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson gives us an update on the Sport Pilot Tour. The Tour is a series of events featuring light sport aircraft designed to reach out to new markets. Dan talks about the events coming up in Atlanta, GA, Ventura, CA and Dallas, TX. Of course we also talk about the upcoming Sebring Expo, ASTM meetings, and the AOPA Expo in Tampa, Florida. ByDanJohnson.com (9/20/05)

Morris Yoder, Skyview Powered Parachutes
The Powrachute Extravaganza is over and everyone had a great time. Morris Yoder joins us to tell us about what happened and who won the Powrachute Pegasus that was offered in the drawing this year. We may even get a report on the last Sport Pilot Examiner Initial Course for 2005, which Morris completed just last week. Skyview Powered Parachutes (9/20/05)

Dee Whittington, The Virginia Council of EAA Chapters, Inc.
The 9th Annual Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In is just around the corner. Dee Whittington joins us to talk about the event in Petersburg, Virginia. http://www.vaeaa.org/ (9/20/05)

Bob McComb, USUA Regional Representative
The M-TUG Fall Fly-In happens this year on September 30 - October 2, 2005 at the T-Top Airfield, Eagleville, Tennessee. Bob McComb tells us about the event and what we can expect this year in Tennessee. http://www.mtug.us (9/13/05)

Mike Campbell-Jones - Paramotor Competition Director for the 2005 World Microlight Championships
Mike Campbell-Jones organized and directed the powered paraglider half of the FAI championships in Levroux, France. We talk about how the event went and about the future of powered paragliding competition. Mike Campbell-Jones (9/6/05)

Dan Grunloh, US Microlight Champion, Combined L1 Class
Dan Grunloh is also back from France. He talks about his adventures in Levroux and his impressions of the competition. Dan was one of the first to arrive in France and one of the last to leave because of the extra effort to move a trike from the USA to Europe and back. skypup.net/dangrunloh/ (9/6/05)

Jim Robinson, Erie Airpark
The Challenger Fly-In has now become an annual event. Jim Robinson talks to us about the third annual gathering of Challengers at the Erie Airpark this fall. Erie Airpark (9/6/05)

Tomas Backman - CIMA President
Tomas Backman just got back from Levroux, France where he served as President of the International Jury for the 2005 World Microlight Championships. We talk about how the event went, who won, and the folks that made it all possible. International Microlight Commission of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale). (Part 1) (8/30/05)

Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In
Ray Johnson joins us to talk about the 15th annual Fly/In Cruise/In event. The folks in Indiana have a lot of neat things to see and do this year in addition to their normal combination of aviation with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and even tractors. Here's one of those additions. How about The Nation's First Commercial Astronaut, Mike Melvill, as a featured speaker? www.flyincruisein.com/ (8/16/05)

Scott Hughes, Chute the Breeze
Scott Hughes is this year's Flex-Wing Innovation Award winner with his new Predator Powered Parachute. Scott tells us about the Predator and the things the judges seemed to like about it. Flying 101 (8/9/05)

Erik Pederson, Phantom Aeronautics
Erik Pederson is helping with the organization of the Big Top Skies Fly-in at the Three Rivers Airport. Erik talks about the fun we can expect at the event and he may give us an update on the lightweight rotary engine project he's working on. www.flymichiganskies.com Phantom Aeronautics (8/9/05)

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)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson just finished a very busy week in Oshkosh, but he takes time to review with us some of the things that were accomplished at this year's show. The LSA area was a success and sales were up for everyone offering equipment that can be flown by sport pilots. Dan gives us the details. ByDanJohnson.com (Part 1) (8/2/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney spent last week at Oshkosh visiting with vendors, attending meetings, and taking in the event. He talks about the things he experienced at this years AirVenture and perhaps a little about the sport pilot clinic coming up on 11-14 August. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (8/2/05)

Wyman "Hop" Hochstetler, Hop's Powered Parachutes.
Hop Hochstetler is getting ready to host a fly-in. We talk about the fly-in itself and about Hop's training operation which is one of the oldest in powered parachuting. Hops Powered Parachutes (8/2/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney is on station at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is ready to give us a report on what he is seeing. Jim tells us about some of the things to look for at this year's show. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF and don't forget about the sport pilot clinic coming up on 19-21 August. (7/26/05)

Bruce Brown, Ohio Powered Paragliding.
Bruce Brown tells us about his 7th Annual Ohio PPG Fly-In coming up on August 5-7th. We talk about last years event, what we can expect at this year's event, and a little about his powered paragliding training operation in Ohio. Ohio Powered Paragliding (7/26/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney talks with us about a sport pilot clinic that will help interested pilots get started on the transition process. The clinic will be held on the 19-21 August and includes opportunities for ground school, knowledge testing, practical testing, and a specific forum on N-numbering your machine. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF (7/19/05)

Ralph McClurg, Sport Flight, Inc.
Ralph McClurg talks with us about the upcoming Show-Me Chutes Fly-In at the Baugh Flight Park in Reeds, Missouri. He tells us about all of the things you can expect to see and do, the accommodations, and a little bit about the field and its owner. For more information visit Baugh Flight Park (7/19/05)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture 2005 is right around the corner. Dick Knapinski from the EAA talks about a lot of the great things to see and do at this year's event. www.airventure.org (7/12/05)

Mary Jones, Experimental Aircraft Association
Mary Jones joins us to talk about the light sport aircraft and ultralight things going on at AirVenture. This is also the one year anniversary of the Sport Pilot announcement. She also has at her fingertips some very interesting statistics from the FAA that she will share with us. I wonder how we will get everything in. www.eaa.org (7/12/05)

Dan Grunloh, US Microlight Champion, Combined L1 Class
Dan Grunloh is getting ready to make the big trip to Levroux, France to help represent the United States trike community in the 2005 World Microlight Championship. Dan talks with us about his preparations for the trip and the competition which is coming up very soon. skypup.net/dangrunloh/ (7/5/05)

Larry Elrod, Husker Ultralight Club
Larry Elrod joins us to talk about the upcoming ANUG, Annual Nebraska Ultralight Gathering. There is plenty to do for all flavors of ultralights including competitions for pilots and introductory flight lessons for those new to the sport. ANUG.org (6/28/05)

Barbara Tolbert, Northwest EAA Fly-In
The Arlington Fly-In in Washington state is just around the corner. Barbara Tolbert joins us to tell us what is new this year and what good things we can expect back from past fly-ins. www.nweaa.org/ (6/28/05)

Kendall Ducote, Louisiana Powerchutes, LLC
Kendall Ducote is getting ready to host the biggest powered parachute gathering in Louisiana this year. Possibly the largest south of the Mason-Dixon line. Kendall tells us all about what is going to happen. Louisiana Powerchutes, LLC (6/21/05)

Rusty Sachs, NAFI Executive Director
The National Association of Flight Instructors has been presenting forums at fly-ins for flight instructors that want to learn more about Sport Pilot and how to get involved in the lighter side of the industry. We talk about when and where these talks are taking place and how instructors can benefit. National Association of Flight Instructors (6/14/05)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
The WPPA is getting ready for their 4th annual Fly-In at Mark's Park and Airfield in New London. A great line-up of events is planned, including seminars, inspections, manufacturer displays and much more. Mike tells us about what to expect. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (6/14/05)

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)

Chuck King, Rocky Mountain EAA Fly-In
Chuck King tells us about the 2005 Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In at Denver's Front Range Airport in Colorado. This is a growing event that is attracting more planes every year and offers fun for the whole family. www.rmrfi.org/ (6/7/05)

Bill & Suzi Vietti, PPCPilot.com
Bill and Suzi Vietti have put together a group of powered parachute pilots for something of a traveling fly-in called the PPC Caravan. With 25 pilots signed up so far, the plan is to trailer to and fly at several locations in the west this summer. The Caravan begins in Trinidad, Colorado and goes through New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Of course they tell us all about it. PPCPilot.com (5/31/05)

Sandy Loehle, Loehle Aircraft
The Tullahoma Festival of Wings is coming up this weekend and Sandy Loehle has been in the thick of the planning for this event. She joins us to talk about everything going on over the Memorial Day weekend in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Click on the link for a PDF showing airport approach procedures. Loehle Aircraft Corporation (5/24/05)

Bill Lishman, Operation Migration
Bill Lishman joins us to talk about his work in helping endangered birds reistablish migration routes with ultralight aircraft. Starting in 1986 by using his Easy Riser to fly with Canada geese, Bill now flies with endangered species like Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes. Bill's autobiography, Father Goose, was made into the feature film Fly Away Home. We also talk about the upcoming Tullahoma Festival of Wings where Bill will be appearing. Bill Lishman's web Site (5/17/05)

Kevin Byrne, Sportplane Video Magazine
We visit with Kevin Byrne about his recent travels. Kevin just wrapped up this month's issue of the Video Magazine featuring footage from Sun 'n Fun. We also talk about this year's Splash-In at Lake Parker and some of the places he is scheduled to visit soon. SportplaneVM.com (5/17/05)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
It is time again for the event with the coolest name. Felice Apodaca joins us to talk about the Brian Ranch Airport's11th Annual "World's Smallest Airshow" featuring ultralights and other airsports. Felice will catch us up on what has been going on at the Brian Ranch Airport and what people can expect at this year's fly-in. Brian Ranch Airport (5/17/05)

Deanna Williams, Carolina Sport Flyers
Deanna Williams tells us about the Carolina Sport Flyers "Spring Fling" coming up this weekend. She tells us about last years event and about some of the things we can expect this year at the Holly Hill Airport in Holly Hill, South Carolina. onceayearflyer04@bellsouth.net (5/10/05)

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)

Jeff Goin, President, United States PPG Association
Jeff Goin tells us about the longest-running major Powered Paragliding Fly-In in the United States and how you can be a part of it. Lots of activities are planned for both experienced and novice pilots. 2005 US National Powered Paragliding Convention (4/12/05)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems
Like a lot of people, Mike Stratman is getting ready for Sun 'n Fun. Unlike most people, Mike packs a LOT of stuff. We talk about the upcoming show. Mike can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. DVDs from California Power Systems (4/5/05)

Dave Piper, Sun 'n Fun Ultralight Chairman
We get a chance to talk with the man the keeps all of the balls in the air at Paradise City, the Ultralight area at Sun 'n Fun. Dave Piper tells us what to expect and how to get involved at this year's show. www.sun-n-fun.org (4/5/05)

Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about all of the opportunities to learn about our sport at Sun 'n Fun. Particular focus on the events going on in the Ultralight Forum tent at Paradise City. You can see the full schedule at: http://www.ultraflightradio.com/forums/sunfunspeaker2005.html. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (4/5/05)

Bill Fortney, Nikon USA
Last year's photo contest at Sun 'n Fun was a success, now learn how you can be part of this year's contest. Competitors get to use high end Nikon cameras for a week of gathering photos at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland, Florida. More About Bill Fortney (3/29/05)

Ron Awad, PRA Chapter 13
Ron Awad joins us with a preview of this year's Bensen Days in Wauchula, Florida. This annual event has tons of gyros, vendors, and fun for everyone. More Info On Bensen Days Rotary Wing Forum (3/29/05)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever tells us about the upcoming Splash-In at Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida. This is a great part of the Sun 'n Fun experience that can only be seen by leaving the Lakeland Airport for a day to the lake. Bever can also answer your four stroke and two stroke ultralight aircraft engine questions. Do you have questions? When the show is live, call your questions in at (888) 514-2100 or you can IM them in on AOL or Yahoo Instant Messenger to UFRadio. Air-Tech, Inc More on the Splash-In (3/29/05)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson is getting ready to go overseas again, this time to Germany for Aero Friedrichshafen. He tells us about the show and what he is hoping to do there for the light sport aircraft community. Aero Friedrichshafen, ByDanJohnson, LAMA (3/29/05)

Bill Gius, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is getting ready for their 4th Annual Clinic. This is probably the biggest powered-parachute-only safety seminar in the nation. Bill Gius gives us all the good reasons that you should be there. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association. (3/8/05)

Niles Newton, Terre Haute Ultralight Club
Niles Newton tells us about the upcoming Indiana Ultralight Safety Seminar on March 12, 2005. It will be held at the IVY Tech Aviation Maintenance Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute Ultralight Club (3/1/05)

Mo Sheldon, Airparamo
Mo Sheldon tells us about the Arizona Flying Circus, Light Flight Festival which has to have the coolest poster I've seen yet for a flying event (At least it is if you are a Monty Python fan). We discuss things you can see and do at the event and how Mo manages to operate a PPG flying school from a general aviation airport. Arizona Flying Circus Airparamo (2/8/05)

Dan Yeast, Bluegrass Ultralight Group
Dan Yeast tells us about what is planned for the BUG's 2005 Safety Seminar in Lexington, Kentucky. Not only is our own Jim Sweeney a featured speaker, but you'll be able to watch and listen to Saturday's seminars on your computer as they happen, and ask the speakers in near-realtime via E-mail. So no matter if you live in New Zealand, Italy or southern California, you can still enhance your flying safety. Bluegrass Ultralight Group (1/18/05)

Scott Hughes, Chute the Breeze
The boys in Texas know how to have fun and some of the best fun comes on the Thanksgiving weekend. Scott Hughes tells us about the Annual Turkey Trot Fly-In that the boys from BARF (Bay Area Recreational Flyers) put on each year. Flying 101 (11/23/04)

John Davis, Carolina Sport Flyers Chapter 2
John Davis joins us to talk about the Carolina Sport Flyers Chapter 2's Annual Fall Fly-In. As the Fly-In season draws toward a close, the folks in the south get to squeeze another event out of the season. We talk about the festivities. patches11us@yahoo.com (10/12/04)

Tom Olenik, Olenik Aviation
We open with a notice from Robert Rumbelt about the F