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 Fly-toberfest event hosted by Southern Skies. Tom talks about the work he has done on designing a custom powered parachute for the cross country trip Baron Tayler is planning across the United States. Find out about the company Tom's working for at AAIcorp.com. Again, you hear about it first on UltraFlight Radio. www.buyitsellitfixit.com (10/12/04)

John Grammer, Scottsburg Aero Club
John Grammer gives us a report on everything that happened at the 8th U.S. National Microlight Championships. The competition results, the fly-in, and the banquet will all be covered. ultralightnationals.com (9/28/04)

Kathryn Fields, Experimental Helicopter Magazine
Kathryn Fields and her husband, Stuart Fields, are starting a new magazine called Experimental Helicopter Magazine. Kathryn tells us about that magazine and about the 2004 Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In at the El Mirage Dry Lake in California. vkss.com/EH_Index.htm (9/28/04)

Michelle Daniele, American Flyer PPG, Inc.
Michelle and her husband Jerry Daniele are hosting the 5th Annual Balloon Fiesta Fly-In. This event, held in conjunction with the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, offers some of the best fun in the sport. Michelle talks about it and the Balloon Fiesta, itself. americanflyerppg.com (9/28/04)

Roy Beisswenger, Powrachute Extravaganza
Roy talks about the sites, sounds, and happenings at the 2004 Powrachute Extravaganza. Special mention at the end regarding this year's record flight. www.powrachute.com (9/21/04)

Ron Awad, PRA Chapter 13
Ron Awad tells us about the upcoming "Rotors Over Carolina" Fly-In sponsored by PRA Chapter 13 in Aiken, South Carolina. Another great opportunity to learn about the sport of gyro-planes. pra13.com/ (9/21/04)

Dawn Bonet, Powrachute
The 2004 Powrachute Extravaganza is coming up quick. This is the largest ultralight-only event, and it specializes in powered parachutes. Dawn tells us all about what we can expect over the long weekend (September 16-19, 2004) in Columbus, Kansas . www.powrachute.com (9/7/04)

Reggie Caudle, Powrachute
Reggie Caudle helped build and test the world's first jet powered parachute. He joins us to talk about how that project came to be and whether or not it will be able to fly at this year's Powrachute Extravaganza. www.powrachute.com (8/31/04)

Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In
The Fly/In Cruise/In event is back for its 14th year. Ray Johnson joins us to talk about how this event combines aviation with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and even tractors to support the community. www.flyincruisein.com/ (8/31/04)

Clyde Poser, World Powered Parachute Champion
Clyde Poser has retaken the title of WPPC Champion. He joins us from on the road back to Washington State and an event that he is helping to organize, the 1rst Annual Powered Parachute Championship. www.westernppa.org/ (8/24/04)

Trevor Wills, Australian Powered Parachute Team
Trevor Wills is back in the states to compete in the World Powered Parachute Championship. He visits with us about the powered parachuting movement in Australia. www.2004worldsballoons.com/ (8/24/04)

Roy Beisswenger, World Powered Parachute Championship
The WPPC is coming up this weekend and last minute preparations for the event are underway. Roy talks about some of the last minute news and about some of the things you can expect this coming weekend. www.chute-out.com (8/17/04)

Roy Beisswenger, Impressions of Oshkosh
AirVenture had a different feel this year. With the publishing of the Sport Pilot initiative, the sport aviation industry now has a direction. Manufacturers saw sales because consumers felt more confident that they could fly the aircraft under the new rule. (8/10/04)

Mike Watson, EAA Chapter 736
Chapter 736 is getting ready for their 8th Annual Everything That Flys fly-in held at the Central Maine Regional Airport in Norridgewock, Maine. Mike Watson joins us to talk about the event. pivot.net/~psi/eaa.htm (8/3/04)

Mark Forss & Dan Grunloh, AirVenture Forums
One of the great things about visiting Oshkosh is checking out all of the presentations, classes, and information put out there each year. Mark Forss organizes the Forum program and Dan Grunloh tells us specifically what is going on in the Ultralight Forums this year. www.airventure.org/forums ultralight specific forums (7/27/04)

Rick Marshall, PRA Convention Chairman
The 42nd Annual PRA International Convention is right around the corner. This is one of the World's largest gatherings of Rotorcraft. Rick Marshall tells us all about it. www.pra.org rickmarshall@netnitco.net (7/13/04)

Bill Wheet, Yankee Ultralight Flyers
Bill Wheet, joins us to talk about the 13th Annual Yankee Ultralight Fly-In. If you are from New England you probably have been to this event. If not, you probably need to start making plans soon. http://www.mv.com/ipusers/hetcon/ (7/6/04)

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 to expect at the event this year. www.nweaa.org/ (6/29/04)

Chuck King, Rocky Mountain EAA Fly-In
Chuck King tells us about the 26th Annual Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In at Front Range Airport, Denver, Colorado. As is the case with most EAA fly-ins there is an incredible amount of things to do. www.rmrfi.org/ (6/22/04)

John Shreve, Footlight Ranch
John joins us to talk about the 15th Annual Mason-Dixon Father's Day Ultralight Fly-In/Camp-In. This Pennsylvanian tradition brings pilots together to do things that dads really like to do. www.footlightranch.com/masondixon.html (6/15/04)

Gary Morris, President, WPPA
Gary Morris tells us about the 3rd Annual Fly-In put on by the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association. The WPPA's fly-in includes free-flying, demonstrations, and seminars, and more organized by association members. www.wisconsinppa.org/ (6/15/04)

Timm Bogenhagen, EAA
Each year the EAA and Pioneer Airport Host Ultralights that fly-in for the day. This is a special treat for Wisconsin EAA Ultralight Chapters that includes flying into airspace not normally friendly to ultralight aircraft. Timm Bogenhagen joins us to tell us about it! Click here for pictures of a the 7th Annual Event. (6/8/04)

Holmes Ellis, Middle Tennessee Ultralight Group
David Jebb, Paraglider Radio
Holmes joins us to talk about the upcoming Middle Tennessee Ultralight Group's "Spring Fly-In/Camp-Out" at T-Top Airfield in Eagleville, Tennessee. www.mtug.us The paragliding community has suffered a great loss. In the early morning hours of Sunday 30 May 2004, Dixon White died in his sleep. David shares the news with us. www.paraglide.com/ (6/1/03)

Norm Burley, Dream Flight
Every year on Memorial Day powered parachutists gather at Norm and Rosie's Camelot Air Park to enjoy great flying and even better company. We visit with Norm to see what folks can expect this year! flypoweredparachutes.com/EVENTS.html Herrinfesta Italiana (5/25/03)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
This year the Brian Ranch Airport is preparing to host the 10th 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! www.brianranch.com (5/18/03)

Deanna Williams, Carolina Sport Flyers
Deanna tells us about the Carolina Sport Flyers "Spring Fling" coming up this weekend. Learn how you can be part of a first-time-ever event! onceayearflyer04@bellsouth.net (5/11/03)

Dan Grunloh, Head Ultralight Judge at Sun 'n Fun
Dan Grunloh was in charge of the team that had the always daunting task of determining which aircraft were the best of the show. Dan talks about the judging process and how to enter your aircraft. sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=2004_awards (Part 1) (4/27/04)

Dan Grunloh, Head Ultralight Judge at Sun 'n Fun
Dan Grunloh was in charge of the team that had the always daunting task of determining which aircraft were the best of the show. Dan talks about the 2004 Sun 'n Fun winning aircraft. sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=2004_awards (Part 2) (4/27/04)

Hank Austin, Writer, Instructor, and Event Organizer
Hank Joins us to talk about the "Spring Fling", a powered parachute event being organized in Michigan for the Memorial Day weekend. The event features things for the entire family to do, an Aerial Ballet competition and a chance to win a new powered parachute. www.destinypowerchutes.com/ (4/27/04)

Roy Beisswenger and Michael Purdy
Sun 'n Fun 2004 is finished up this week. Get a report on the things that went on at Paradise City, the Ultralight Forums, Sport Pilot and the rest of the fly-in. (4/20/04)

David Lequire
SuperDave is having his 5th 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! trans138@zoominternet.net. (4/20/04)

Jeff Goin, President, United States PPG Association
The Parastars World PPG Convention in Florida just wrapped up. Jeff Goin tells us about what happened there including a record launch of 103 PPGs and an FAI-style competition at the Fly-By Ranch. www.parastars.org/ www.usppa.org/Competition/competition.htm (4/13/04)

Bill Fortney, Nikon USA.
An accomplished aerial photographer himself, Bill Fortney joins us to talk about a photo contest being announced at Sun 'n Fun this year in Florida. Tune in to see how you can compete. http://www.nikonworld.com/portfolio/fortney/ (4/13/04)

Jeff Jensen, Cutting Edge Air Sports, Inc.
With the 2004 Fly-In season just beginning, learn about what it takes to be a vendor at the major Fly-Ins. Jeff Jensen takes time during the hectic preparations for Sun 'n Fun to talk to us about the day in the life of a vendor at a Fly-In. www.cuttingedgeairsports.com/ (4/6/04)

Roy Beisswenger, Sun 'n Fun Ultralight Forums
Roy and Michael spend some time talking about the forum series at Paradise City. This year's lineup of speakers is outstanding and just another great reason to make the trip to Lakeland. ultraflightradio.com/sunfunspeaker.html (4/6/04)

Richard Oxnam, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club
Bensen Days is held every year in Wauchula, Florida and is coming up quick! Richard Oxnam is an organizer of the event and he visits with us to talk about all the fun gyro fun to be had in a couple of weeks! www.pra.org/events.php (3/23/04)

Jeff Goin, President, United States PPG Association
Another great sport aviation event coming up in Florida is the Parastars World PPG Convention. Jeff Goin is in charge of the event and joins us to tell us all about the things to expect this year at the Fantasy of Flight. www.parastars.org/ (3/23/04)

Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association
The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is holding their 3rd Annual Powered Parachute Clinic this weekend at the EAA AirVenture Museum Building in the Goldwater Room. Mike tells us about this Free event that will help attendees learn more about powered parachutes and ultralight flying in general. www.wisconsinppa.org (3/16/04)

Dave Piper, Sun 'n Fun Ultralight Chairman
Dave Piper is the man with the task of making sure that Paradise City, the Ultralight area at Sun 'n Fun, runs smoothly. This year a little more attention is going to be paid to instructors providing tandem training flights as well as some of the heavier Light Sport Aircraft. You don't have to listen to rumors about this year's plans, you can get the facts here! www.sun-n-fun.org (3/9/04)

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)

Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
We are in the middle of safety seminar season. Jim Sweeney attends many of them and helps organize the Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar. He joins us to talk about how to organize a safety seminar and what to expect at the Illinois event. safety-seminar.com. (Part 2) (2/3/04)

Mary Jones, EAA
Mary Jones from the Experimental Aircraft Association was at Kitty hawk for the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight. She gives us a report on the festivities that happened at the 100th birthday of flight. www.eaa.org (12/23/03)

Mary Jones, EAA
Mary Jones from the Experimental Aircraft Association is live at Kitty Hawk for the 100th Aniversary of Powered Flight. She gives us a report on the festivities happening and planned for the birthday of flight. www.eaa.org (12/16/03)

Scott Hughes, Chute the Breeze
Scott Hughes is here to tell us about the last big fly-in of the year, the one celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight. This promises to be the biggest fly-in ever, see how you can be a part of it! www.flying101.com (12/9/03)

Frederick Scheffel, Sky Trails Ranch
Coming very soon is the 2nd largest powered parachute fly-in in the world. The Color Country Chute-In is scheduled for November 5th - 9th in the beautiful city of Hurricane, Utah, located in the amazing geological formations of southern Utah. Frederick Scheffel shares with us some of what will be going on. www.SkyTrailsRanch.com/ (11/4/03)

Jennifer Tougas, Copperstate Ultralight Area
Jiff is heading up the ultralight area of the big Copperstate Fly-In in Arizona. Learn about the preparations that are going into this event. copperstate.org/ (10/7/03)

Dan Grunloh, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Dan Grunloh was one half of the United States Trike team attending the World Microlight Championships this summer. He shares with us some of the things he saw and his experiences competing. USMicrolightTeam.org (9/30/03)

Michelle Daniele, American Flyer PPG, Inc.
Michelle and her husband Jerry Daniele are hosting the 4th Annual Balloon Fiesta Fly-In. This event, held in conjunction with the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, offers some of the best fun in the sport. Michelle tells us all about it! americanflyerppg.com (9/30/03)

Karen Oltman, Quad City Ultralights
When you call the number for Challenger Aircraft, odds are the first voice you hear is Karen's. Well, this past weekend she took her first flight in a Challenger at the company's 20th Anniversary Fly-In. Karen Oltman tells us about the Fly-In and her first flight. quadcitychallenger.com (9/23/03)

Reggie Caudill, Powrachute
Powrachute did it again with another great fly-in. For about an hour, the Powrachute fly-in field was the busiest airport in the world launching over 140 aircraft in one of the largest mass launches of ultralight aircraft in the world. Reggie Caudill, the head of flight operations, tells us how it happened. powrachute.com (9/23/03)

Dean Batman, Ultralight Trainer (retired)
Dean Batman has accomplished something that you rarely see. He has helped integrate an ultralight fly-in with a major airshow. He gives us the details here. geocities.com/indyflyers2/airshow.html (9/16/03)

Dave Hempy, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Dave Hempy is back from the United Kingdom and joins us to report on the US team's showing at the 2003 World Microlight Championships. USMicrolightTeam.org (9/9/03)

Steve Bensinger, 2003 United States Microlight Team Member
Steve Bensinger was also part of the US Microlight Team. He shares with us what it is like to be an international competitor. homepage.mac.com/sbensinger (9/9/03)

John Gobel, Maine PowerChute Assocation
The Maine Powerchute Association has been selected by the EAA to represent the State of Maine in the "50 Flags to Kitty Hawk" event. They completed the 800 mile trip from Augusta, Maine to Kitty Hawk, NC. John Gobel tells us how it went. www.mainepowerchutes.org (9/9/03)

Dawn Bonet, Powrachute
The 2003 Powrachute Extravaganza is right around the corner! Dawn Bonet updates us on the preparations for what has become the largest yearly ultralight event. www.powrachute.com/extravaganza.htm (9/9/03)

John Wilson, World Powered Parachute Champion
John Wilson is the first two-time winner of the World Powered Parachute Championship. He joins us to share with us his experiences in the sport and competition. www.chute-out.com (8/26/03)

Dawn Bonet, Powrachute
The 2003 Powrachute Extravaganza is right around the corner! Dawn Bonet fills us in on the largest yearly ultralight event. www.powrachute.com/extravaganza.htm (8/26/03)

Merrell Collins, The American Powered Parachute Association
The 2003 World Powered Parachute Championship is now a part of history. Merrell Collins joins us to talk to us about how it went. www.chute-out.com (8/19/03)

Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In
This will be the 13th year for the annual Fly/In Cruise/In held at the Marion, Indiana Municipal Airport. This event attracts all types of aircraft with a heavy emphasis on Ultralight, Homebuilt and the Classics. They also display all types of classic vehicles, thus the name Fly/In Cruise/In. Ray Johnson joins us to tell us how you can be a part of this great fly-in over the Labor Day holiday! www.flyincruisein.com (8/19/03)

Trevor Wills, Australian Powered Parachute Team
With the World Powered Parachute Championship beginning in a couple of days, the Australian team has arrived in Greenville, IL to begin practice. Trevor Wills won 3rd place last year in the championship. We visit with him! www.chute-out.com www.aerochute.com.au (8/12/03)

John Ballantyne, Aero-News
AirVenture 2003 is nothing but a sweet memory now. John Ballantyne was there and will give us a review of some of the high points of the Oshkosh Fly-In. www.aero-news.net (8/5/03)

John Carr, UltraFlight Magazine
The World Powered Parachute Championships are going to be starting in a week! Rockn' John Carr joins us with an interesting perspective on the competition. John has competed twice in the Chute-Out and last year he was a judge. Learn what he has to share about the two experiences. www.chute-out.com (8/5/03)

John Gobel, Maine PowerChute Assocation
The Maine Powerchute Association has been selected by the EAA to represent the State of Maine in the "50 Flags to Kitty Hawk" event. They will have 7 powerchutes making the 800 mile trip from Augusta Maine to Kitty Hawk NC. John Gobel fills us in on the details. www.mainepowerchutes.org (8/5/03)

Sharon Westcott, 2003 US Microlight Team Leader
Sharon Westcott will join us to tell us about the US preparations for the 2003 Microlight Championships in the United Kingdom. It is a big effort moving equipment and pilots to another hemisphere. wmc2003.org (8/5/03)

Chazz Humphrey & Bart Gaffney, Down on the Farm
Wondering what is going on in the Ultralight Area at Oshkosh this year? Well Chazz Humphrey and Bart Gaffney are running the show there and will tell us all about it. (7/29/03)

Roy Beisswenger, World Powered Parachute Championship
Updates on the upcoming gathering of powered parachutes in Greenville, IL. www.chute-out.com (7/29/03)

Ralph McClurg, Sport Flight, Inc.
Ralph McClurg is not just another ultralight instructor. He is also an Army helicopter pilot. Today Ralph joins us to talk about a powered parachute fly-in going on this weekend in Carthage, MO. (7/29/03)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association
Greg Gremminger is heading up to the 41st Annual International Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association in Mentone, Indiana. Greg stops over on his way up to the event to tell us about it. www.pra.org/convent.html (7/22/03)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association
AirVenture 2003 is only a week away! Dick Knapinski from the EAA tells us some of the things you can expect at this year's fly-in. www.airventure.org (7/22/03)

Barbara Tolbert, Northwest EAA Fly-In
It is already time for the Arlington Fly-In! Barbara Tolbert tells us about who is going to be there and what you can expect at this year's event. www.nweaa.org (7/8/03)

Roy Beisswenger & Michael Purdy
We welcome Carla Larsh as President of the EAA Ultralight Council. News about the World Powered Parachute Championship. The growth of the internet radio format. www.chute-out.com (6/17/03)

Brenda Ferguson & Rich Jennings, Tri-State Ultralight Pilot's Association
Great things are happening in Ohio. We review last weekend's TUPA anniversery bash and look forward to the upcoming Dayton to Kittyhawk flight. www.tupalights.com, www.daytonulclub.org/id206.htm (6/10/03)

Keith Negal, Chief Executive, World Microlight Championships
Keith Negal and friends have been getting ready for the WMC2003. He gives us an introduction to the competition in the United Kingdom this summer. www.wmc2003.org (6/3/03)

Dave Hempy, Worlds Competitor
The US is sending a team of fixed wing and trike pilots to the World Microlight Championships in Britain this year. Find out what they will be doing from Dave Hempy. www.wmc2003.org, www.usua.org (5/27/03)

Les Wilson, DFW Lite Flyers
In a couple of weeks the Dallas/Fort Worth Lite Flyers are going to have their annual fly-in. There are all kinds of things going on including competitions, activities for the family, and more. Les will fill us in on the details. www.dfwliteflyers.org (5/20/03)

Felice Apodaca, Brian Ranch Airport
The Brian Ranch Airport is preparing to host the 9th Annual "World's Smallest Airshow" featuring ultralights and other airsports. Felice will tell us what to expect at one of the coolest named airshows in the world! www.brianranch.com (5/13/03)

Joe Tilton, SATS Expo Chairman
The 4th Annual Small Aircraft Transportation System Expo just wrapped up. SATS' initial focus is to prove that four new operating capabilities will enable safe and affordable access to virtually any runway in the nation in most weather conditions. Learn how this program could effect ultralight flight in the future. sats.nasa.gov/ (5/6/03)

Dr. Bruce Charnov, Hofstra Professor and Conference Director
Bruce gives us a report on the Hofstra University Conference on the Gyroplane. This conference was historic and energized the gyro world. www.hofstra.edu/CampusL/Culture/Autogiro/index_Autogiro.cfm (5/6/03)

John Horst, U.S. Department of Energy
Students from North Carolina State University glided into first place at Energy Challenge 03 as they flew a paper glider from the top of an 80-foot dune at Nags Head, North Carolina. Ten collegiate teams took to the skies and attempted three hang gliding flights each with wings they designed and constructed from paper materials, including corrugated paperboard or linerboard. John Horst tells about this year's Energy Challenge. www.ipst.edu/energy_challenge (4/29/03)

Malcolm Jones, Wallaby Ranch
Things just keep happening in Florida. The Annual Wallaby Open International Hang Gliding Competition just finished up at the Wallaby Ranch. Learn all about it from Malcolm. http://www.wallaby.com/wallabyopen/2003/wallabyopen2003.html (4/29/03)

Tim Tobin, Wolfair
A good part of the trike action at Sun 'n Fun wasn't even at Paradise City. Learn about the trike activities hosted by Wolfair at the South Lakeland Airpark. http://wolfair.expage.com/ (4/22/03)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech
Another off-site Sun 'n Fun activity is the Seaplane Splash-In at Lake Parker. Bever reports in with some of the ultralight activity from there. http://www.seaplanes.org/home/events/LakeParker.htm
http://www.air-techinc.com/ (4/22/03)

Ron Wagner, EAA
When people get together face-to-face, a lot gets done and a lot of good information is passed along. Learn what Ron learned about Sport Pilot at Sun 'n Fun. www.eaa.org
http://www.sportpilot.org/ (4/22/03)

Bill Hocker, Parastars
The Parastars third annual World PPG Convention will be held from April 10-13 at the Fantasy of Flight Museum near Orlando. FL. There will be displays, competitions, aerobatics, and lots of flying during the 4 day event. www.parastars.com (4/15/03)

Dan Grunloh, Head Ultralight Judge at Sun 'n Fun
Dan was in charge of the team that had the always daunting task of determining which aircraft were the best of the show. He shares the results with us. www.eaa.org/communications/eaanews/030408_sunnfun_winners.html (4/15/03)

Richard Oxnam, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club
Another great event in Florida this month was the Bensen Days Event. Learn about the fun the gyro crowd had in the Alligator State. chapters.rotorcraft.com/26/sunstate/ (4/15/03)

John Ballantyne, UltraFlight & Aero-News.net
John has been attending Sun 'n Fun for a long time now, but this year he was not tied to a both. He tells us about his wanderings around Paradise City and gives a great report. (4/15/03)

Bruce Charnov, From Autogiro to Gyroplane, Gyro Historical Conference
Dr. Charnov joins us to tell us about a world-level conference he has organized for the gyroplane at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY. www.hofstra.edu (4/8/03)

Roy & Michael, Social Aspect of Sun 'n Fun
Lots of people go to Sun 'n Fun, but relatively few stick around for the parties after hours. We talk about some of what you missed. (4/8/03)

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