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The UltraFlight Radio Show discusses subjects of interest to you, the ultralight or sport aircraft pilot. Fixed Wing, Trike, Powered Parachute, Powered Paraglider, Glider, Gyro and other topics are covered. Safety subjects, flying events, and government issues can also be found here.
The show is hosted by Roy Beisswenger. There are regular appearances by engine experts to answer your Rotax and other two-stroke engine questions
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Here is What's Going on This Week!
Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
Dan Johnson gives us the man on the ground report for AirVenture 2010. Dan updates us on the weather, the water, the arrivals, and the new stuff waiting at Oshkosh. ByDanJohnson.com (7/27/10)
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney is getting ready to make the trip to AirVenture. We talk about what he has planned for this year. With so much to do we talk about how to select the best things for the short time we're there. SweeneyCorp (7/27/10)
Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
Bever Borne updates us on the situation in Louisiana. Living right in the middle of what has become oil spill country affects the economy and their flying business there. Bever tells us how. Air-Tech, Inc. (7/27/10)
Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
Powered paraglider pilots and instructors earn their ratings from the United States Powered Paragliding Association. Jeff Goin tells us what the ratings are and how pilots qualify for them. FootFlyer.com (7/27/10)
Stan Foster, Popular Rotorcraft Association
The Popular Rotorcraft Annual convention is coming up soon and Stan Foster from the PRA Board of Directors joins us to talk about the event. At Mentone Stan is known as a PRA Board member, but he may be better known as Mr. Cluster Cluck. Stan tells us why. Popular Rotorcraft Association (7/27/10)
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And If You Missed The Show on July 20th.....
Check It Out Below!
Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence joins us to talk about the new FAA requirement to reregister aircraft regularly. He defines "regularly", explains why the FAA is doing this, and what you will have to do to comply with the new regulations. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/20/10)
 
Troy Townsend, i-tec
Troy Townsend and Steve Saint are driving the Maverick to AirVenture. The Maverick is a roadable powered parachute that really can cover some road miles, but this is the first long distance test of that capability. MaverickLSA.com (7/20/10)
 
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
This time just before AIrVenture features two nice fly-ins; one featuring DC-3's and the other being the Trikefest at Cushing Field. Jim also gives out tips for those wanting to fly into Oshkosh for AirVenture. SweeneyCorp (7/20/10)
 
Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
We begin the conversation talking about installation issues for Rotax two-stroke engines and move on to some of the manufacturing issues and standards for Rotax engines. Mike Stratman offers some interesting facts about the line of engines that so many of us use. California Power Systems, Inc. (7/20/10)
 
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Upcoming Powered Sport Flying Events!
If you have an upcoming powered sport flying 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.
2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009
July 26 - August 1, 2010. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The world's largest airshow features a week long schedule of forums, activities, and flights geared to every facet of aviation, including ultralights and light sport aircraft. AirVenture.
Popular Rotorcraft Association Convention 2009
August 3-7, 2010. Mentone, Indiana. The annual convention for the PRA features gyroplanes and helicopters. If you are interested in gyros, this is the place to visit to learn about instruction, aircraft, and more Popular Rotorcraft Association.
Maynard Fly-In
August 6-8, 2010. Maynard, Minnesota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Dave or Amy Baker at (320) 212-2076 or email them at darbaker69@yahoo.com.
The Great Central Maine Everything That Flies Fly-In
August 7-8, 2010. Central Maine Regional Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. Pancake breakfast, airplane rides, Young Eagle flights Saturday, model airplane demos, food concessions, free admission, primitive camping. Event goes all day Saturday and until noon Sunday. Contact Mike Watson, psi@fairpoint.net (207) 968-2587. EAA Chapter 736.
Fall Fly-In - South Central Pennsylvania
September 3-6, 2010. Ickes Public Ultralight and Private Airport, Osterburg, Pennsylvania.. There will be Ultralights, Powered Parachutes and RC Models. All are invited for a fun weekend. There is free camping, parking and admission. Come join the gang and swap flying stories. Contact Don Ickes at (814) 276-3353. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport.
18th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
September 4th, 2010. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana. The action starts early at 7:00 AM and runs until 2:00 PM. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. For more information contact Ray Johnson (765) 664-2588 or visit Fly/In Cruise/In.
Kimball Airport Fly-In
September 17-19, 2010. Kimball, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Jerry Konechne at (605) 778-6527 or email him at jerrys@midstatesd.net.
Midwest LSA Expo
September 22-25, 2010. Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Midwest LSA Expo. Inc. specifically created the event to educate aviators about all facets related to the LSA industry including the many different aircraft types, available engines, and LSA performance; promote the sale of LSA's, the use of LSA aircraft for flight training and in rental fleets; and promote economic development in the southern Illinois region. Midwest LSA Expo.
Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In
September 24-26, 2010. El Mirage Dry Lake, El Mirage, California. This event is the largest home-built rotorcraft fly-in in the west. The Fly-in is hosted by the Popular Rotorcraft Association's Chapter One. We do not "run" the fly-in, but only set the date and send out the invitation to both pilots and spectators. Ken Brock was a noted air show performer, stunt pilot and aircraft manufacturer. Ken was also the past president of Chapter One. As the name Freedom Fly-in implies, all aircraft are welcome and celebrates our freedom to fly. Ken Brock PRA Chapter 1.
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