UltraFlight Radio - Ultralight, Microlight and Light Sport Aircraft Talk

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Join Roy Beisswenger with guests from throughout the world of light aviation.

Learn about light sport aircraft, ultralights and microlights as well as the pilots, manufacturers, and organizations in the forefront of the sport.

UltraFlight Radio discusses fixed wing, rotorcraft, powered parachutes, hang gliders, powered paragliders and more. If you are flying or have always dreamed of flying, this is the show for you.

Visit with organizers of fly-ins and designers of products to make your flying safer and more fun. Learn from experienced aircraft builders. Hear from some of the top instructors in the sport and record-setting pilots.

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Here is What is Going on This Week!

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
We talk about the fine art of reading aviation regulations. Many people use the term 'interpreting' regulations, which can be a little misleading. Learn how to get accurate answers to your questions out of the regs. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/8/08)

Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
This past weekend Jeff Goin descended upon and the lifted above the Greenville Airport in Illinois to test events for the upcoming FAI World Air Games (WAG) qualifier to be held here at the end of the month. We go through an update about the rules and how you can participate. FootFlyer.com (7/8/08)

Mike Blyth, "No Need for Parking - An African Rock Adventure"
Mike Blyth tells us about the film, "No Need for Parking An African Rock Adventure" It features Mike, Marianne Schwankhart and James Pitman's flying and rock climbing adventure in Southern Africa. Mike's flies Marianne and James to the subcontinent s most isolated rock faces, which they climb. It is a great opportunity to see the merging of two great sports and view a lot of spectacular scenery. "No Need for Parking An African Rock Adventure" (7/8/08)

Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft
Ronnie Smith removes some of the mystery about starting and warming up Rotax engines. What you do in the first 5 minutes of flight can have a bigger impact on the life and reliability of the engine than anything else you do the entire flight. South Mississippi Light Aircraft (7/8/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We continue our talk about airspace, with our focus on Class B Airspace and the Mode C Veil around the Chicagoland area. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (7/1/08)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson helps get us ready for AirVenture 2008. He talks about the new location for the LSA Mall and other things you can expect this year in the lighter side of aviation. ByDanJohnson.com (7/8/08)

Remember, if you have any questions you want to ask the guests or you have any of your own comments about a topic, please call the show toll free when we're live at (866) 613-1612. If you have a show idea or know someone that would be a guest on the show (that could be you!) Contact Roy.

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Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Pilots and builders of experimental aircraft of all kinds have a special responsibility to take care of their own maintenance on their aircraft. Earl Lawrence talks about some of the resources that exist for the homebuilder. And who knows, we just may get him to talk a little about what it's creators are calling the "World's First Practical Jetpack" which will debut at EAA Airventure 2008. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/1/08)

Bruce Charnov, Hofstra University
The legendary Autogiro pilot John M. "Johnny" Miller died last week at 102 and 1/2. Bruce Charnov knew him, wrote about him and filmed him for a documentary - which appropriately has just won an international award. Bruce talks with us about his impressions and visits with the legend. Hofstra University (7/1/08)

Larry Buchanan, Federal Aviation Administration
For the first time ever, the new Sport Pilot Branch Chief, Larry Buchanan talks with us on UltraFlight Radio. We discuss what is going on in the branch and some of the issues in the Light Sport world. Federal Aviation Administration (7/1/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
We visit with Bever Borne about the care of fabric used on trikes and Quicksilver-type aircraft. We talk about basic care, why the sun is so damaging, and some of the coatings people use on the fabric. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/1/08)

Barbara Tolbert, Arlington Fly-In
It is time again for Barbara Tolbert to visit with us about the ever popular Arlington EAA Fly-In. She lets us know what's going on this year and how you can be a part of the largest (and friendliest) fly-in in the Great Northwest. Arlington Fly-In (7/1/08)

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Upcoming Ultralight & Light Sport Aircraft Events!

If you have an upcoming ultralight related event that you would like to get on the schedule, E-mail me with the event name, location, date, and contact information by clicking here. This is a free service provided to help promote the sport.

2008 Power Of Dreams Fly-In
July 10-13, 2008. Allen County Airport, Iola, Kansas. Come join us for the seventh annual Power of Dreams Fly-in. Weather permitting we will do a Cross-Country Flight with a breakfast similar to the one's we have done in the past years. These cross-country flights have been a favorite activity for many of the pilots. This year we are planning a special trip weather permitting. Iola Flyers.

Arlington Northwest EAA Fly-In
July 9-13, 2008. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Ultralights, restored rare to modern aircraft, kid's activities, exhibitors, forums, workshops, military vehicles, fireworks, and world class aerobatic performers. Arlington Northwest EAA Fly-In.

3rd Annual Fly-In And Pig Roast
July 12, 2008. Greater Kankakee Airport, Kankakee, Illinois. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1159. Sport Powered Parachute and Fixed Wing Intro Flights. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The Ultralight Place.

17th Annual Yankee Ultralight Fly-In
July 12-19, 2008. Sanderson's Field, Greenland, New Hampshire . Fixed Wing Ultralights, Trikes, Powered Parachutes, Rotorcraft, Light Sport and General Aviation Aircraft are all welcome. Flying from Dawn to Dusk. Great food and fun for all. A USUA Signature Event. Yankee Ultralight Flyers.

Tri-State Ultralights Powered Parachute And PPG 10th Annual Fly-In
July 18-20, 2008. Quincy Illinois Regional-Baldwin Field Airport, Quincy, Illinois. The airport has rest rooms, water, restaurant, but no electricity. Golf courses, fishing, swimming, and a mall close by. Tri-State Ultralights.

Two Rivers Light Sport And Ultralight Fly-In
July 18-20, 2008. Vermillion, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Lowell Rahn at (605) 835-9978.

EAA Chapter 919 Fly-In Breakfast
July 19, 2008. Rushford Airport, Rushford, Minnesota. Pancakes, eggs, sausage. Friendly airport in scenic area. Breakfast runs from 7:30AM - Noon. EAA Chapter 919.

Gulliver's Wilderness Airpark 10th Annual Fly-In
July 23-27, 2008. 1222 Red Schoolhouse Road, Palermo, New York. All aircraft are welcome including powered para-motors and gyros and GA- you don't have to be FAR Part 103. Public is welcome and encouraged to attend, learn about ultralights and see them firsthand. Free Admission, Parking, Primitive Camping for Pilots/Instructors/Vendors/Crew. Food and Drinks, Introductory Flight Lessons, Displays and Events ULFlyers.

Trikefest 2008
July 25-27, 2008. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. Trike Demos, Fly-Outs, BBQ, Competition, Parties, Trike Movies, and a Trike Race to Oshkosh. A & M Airsports.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
July 28 - August 3, 2008. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

EAA Chapter 736 12th Annual "Everything that Flies" Fly-In
August 2-3, 2008. Central Maine Regional Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. Pancake breakfast, airplane rides, Young Eagle flights Saturday, model airplane demos, food concessions, free admission, primitive camping. Contact Mike Watson, psi@fairpoint.net 207-968-2587 or visit EAA Chapter 736.

10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
August 5-14, 2008. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.

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