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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.
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Anchorage |
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July 27, 2010
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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July 20, 2010
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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July 13, 2010
Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Guest host Jim Sweeney talks with Earl Lawrence about the FAA assessment of the Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) manufacturers and some of the recommendations that the FAA came out with to change the way S-LSA aircraft will be certified. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/13/10)
 
Carl Dietrich, Terrafugia
Jim Sweeney talks with Carl Dietrich about some of the progress he's made in getting his roadable airplane to market. The big recent step forward was getting an exemption from the FAA allowing a gross weight increase for the transitional aircraft. Terrafugia (7/13/10)
 
Hilton Goldstein, Hilton Software LLC
Jim Sweeney talks with Hilton Goldstein about new flight planning and moving map software for the iPad. Hilton Software LLC (7/13/10)
 
Kent Misegades, e0pc.com
Jim Sweeney talks with Kent Misegades about Mogas without ethanol. Ethanol has been damaging engines and fuel systems for years and making zero percent ethanol products available for two-stroke and automotive-style engines is critical to the safety of the sport. e0pc.com (7/13/10)
 
Jim Lawrence, Plane And Pilot Magazine
Jim Sweeney talks with Jim Lawrence about new things in the LSA market and expectations for AirVenture. Plane And Pilot Magazine (7/13/10)
 
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July 6, 2010
Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
John S. Pistole has been sworn in as the new Transportation Security Administration head and that means that the aviation community is probably going to see some new regulatory initiatives soon. Earl Lawrence joins us to talk about why things wait until there is a new chief and how important a leader can be to the culture of the government organization. Experimental Aircraft Association (7/6/10)
 
Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com
AirVenture is nearing and Dan Johnson is getting ready for his big trip to Oshkosh. We talk about engine companies and who owns them, the Light Sport Mall, and behind the scenes preparations. ByDanJohnson.com (7/6/10)
 
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
When a term is invented and a lot of emphasis is placed on education the public, it becomes confusing when the term goes away. Well that is exactly what happened with the idea of make-model sets for sport pilots. Jim Sweeney talks about the history, the changes, and what has replaced the purpose of make-model sets. SweeneyCorp (7/6/10)
 
Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com
When you are learning to paraglider or powered paraglider, the most critical step is learning your wing. Jeff Goin breaks down that step for us and talks about what kind of wing you should learn on and what it is a starter wing should provide. FootFlyer.com (7/6/10)
 
Ernie Baugh, Sho-Me-Chute Flyers
The Sho-Me Chute Flyers Annual Fly-In is coming up and Ernie Baugh joins us to talk about the powered parachute event and how it benefits Camp Quality. This is a great central location to learn about the sport as well as the visit with friends who already fly. Sho-Me-Chute Flyers (7/6/10)
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