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By Roy Beisswenger
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Podcast Description
Join Roy Beisswenger with guests from throughout the world of light aviation. Learn about light sport aircraft, microlights and ultralights as well as the pilots, manufacturers, and organizations in the forefront of the sport. Powered Sport Flying Radio discusses fixed wing, rotorcraft, powered parachutes, hang gliders, powered paragliders, trikes 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. Formerly known as UltraFlight Radio
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Phil Lockwood, Lockwood Aviation (Dec 20, 2011) | We talk with one of the busiest guys in sport aviation, Phil Lockwood. We talk about Rotax engines, their place in the ultralight and sport aviation world, and some of the other projects Phil is involved in. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hilton Goldstein, Hilton Software LLC (Dec 20, 2011) | The FAA requires that we fly with approved charts. But they are the only ones who prepare approved charts both digital and printed. Now the FAA's AeroNav charting division wants to kite the user fees for the charts to the point where it will double the price of some commercial digital products and force some companies relying on the digital charts out of business. Jim Sweeney talks with Hilton Goldstein about a meeting he and others had with the FAA. A report on the meeting between industry and the FAA's AeroNav division can be found here. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mary Jones, Experimental Aircraft Association (Dec 20, 2011) | After a long run at EAA headquarters, Mary Jones is switching gears. While she will continue to work at the EAA, she is taking a little bit of time to work on other projects. We talk about the publications she has helped produce for the EAA and what some of her future projects may involve. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Dec 20, 2011) | Triking sometimes seems like the most elite community in the ultralight and light sport worlds. We talk with Terri Sipantzi about the future of the sport and whether getting started as an ultralight student or a light sport student is better. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Dec 20, 2011) | After a major show announcement from Roy, we visit with Dan Johnson about the last year in the Light Sport Aircraft world and talk about what the future holds for the category and the sport. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 13, 2011) | Flight training works best when both the student and flight instructor put their best into the effort. Michael Purdy talks about what a student should do before, during and after instruction to best take advantage of the training. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fred Dyen, Blue Ridge Community College (Dec 13, 2011) | People wanting to work on special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) need to be trained and licensed first. For years there has been a West Coast operation and now there is one based on the East Coast. Fred Dyen, the man who developed the program for Blue Ridge Community College talks about the work that went into the course as well as the future of the course. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 13, 2011) | A great time turned tragic when a young woman who had just enjoyed a great flight in an airplane turned back to the aircraft to thank the pilot and instead ran into the spinning propeller in the dark. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk propeller safety and things we need to do to protect our passengers around aircraft. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Elliott, Experimental Aircraft Association (Dec 13, 2011) | Sean Elliott joins us to talk about what effect the former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt is going to have on FAA issues, both FAA driven and industry focused. We also talk about the big success of saving the BARR program and travel privacy. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Dec 13, 2011) | It's time to begin guessing who the administration is going to select for the new FAA Administrator. Dan Johnson joins us to talk about some of the qualities that would be ideal in someone wanting to hold the top spot in the FAA and the chances of getting someone in place before the next presidential election. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 20, 2011) | We talk with Jeff Goin about first wings. Of course it is tempting to get the ultimate wing, but there are benefits to choosing a super-benign wing that requires armloads of brakes to make it just think of turning and yet at the same time is easy to inflate. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kent Misegades, Clear Gas (Dec 6, 2011) | Another big issue that affects all pilots is fuel. Kent Misegades updates us on fuel-related issues and talks about successes in expanding the availability of autogas this year. We talk about where ethanol-free premium is available and where it is harder to get. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 6, 2011) | With the Christmas season upon us, many people are considering technology gifts. Some of these great pieces of technology can not only improve your day-to-day life, they can also improve your flying experience. However, similar devices aren't nearly alike when it comes to performing piloting tasks since some just don't have the software available to them that other products have. Jim Sweeney helps sort it all out. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Senator James Inhofe, US Senate (Dec 6, 2011) | A lot of pilot issues are being discussed and settled at the highest levels of government. Senator James Inhofe joins us to give us an update on the Pilot's Bill of Rights, the reinstatement of the BARR program, and other timely topics. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Bailey, Six Chuter, Inc. (Dec 6, 2011) | Six Chuter has been a company in smooth transition for a couple of years now and that transition is nearly complete. Other powered parachute manufacturing companies have had rather turbulent transitions to new ownership. Dan Bailey talks about their approach in the Great Northwest and his new role in the company. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 6, 2011) | Michael Purdy brings on a student who has flown Cobra attack helicopters in Afghanistan and who is now learning how to power paraglide. There are a lot of similarities and of course a lot of things completely different. We learn with Michael what those things are. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Nov 29, 2011) | Dan Johnson talks about the November 2011 ASTM meeting where it was made clear that the FAA wants the LSA industry to create its own oversight system. The FAA will always be involved, but they prefer that industry takes this duty. LAMA has such a system and is working to upgrade it in collaboration with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew Ekstrom, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 29, 2011) | Michael Purdy talks with Andrew Ekstrom about flying in the winter including launching, landing and special considerations. Basic questions are answered like: Is it practical? What about staying warm? How is the weather likely to effect your powered paraglider? Are thermals a factor? Foot launch or wheels? Skis? Snowboard? | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Geoff Hill, British Microlight Aircraft Association (Nov 29, 2011) | The British Microlight Aircraft Association wrapped up their annual convention, called the Flying Show, last weekend. Geoff Hill joins us to talk about what was seen there including vendors, forums, and the BMAA meetings themselves. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 29, 2011) | CFIT is an acronym for a very bad day. Jim Sweeney talks about controlled flight into terrain and how it can happen to aircraft large and small. Lapses of attention at the wrong time can have tragic consequences. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Nov 29, 2011) | So last week we talked about preserving your engine and sails over the winter. This week Bever Borne talks about corrosion on metal structures and how to protect that metal. The great news is that there are a lot of products. The difficulty is in deciding which ones to use. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Nov 22, 2011) | The evidence is in and we know what happened to general aviation. Dan Johnson talks about the socioeconomic experiment that the FAA inadvertently ran which shows what caused the decline in general aviation. Diagnosis is only part of the problem. Is there a cure? Also, great Sebring news from LAMA. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Larry Smith, Valley Engineering, LLC (Culver Props) (Nov 22, 2011) | This summer the Backyard Flyer sprouted a nosewheel. We talk with Larry Smith about the tricycle-geared Backyard Flyer, the engine that powers it, and the prop that pulls it along. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 22, 2011) | Class E airspace is like the air itself; it is everywhere. And just as most people don't know what air is even made of, many pilots have difficulties identifying and understanding Class E airspace. Jim Sweeney focuses on this common and misunderstood airspace this week. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Nov 22, 2011) | It is again that time of year when all good pilots have to figure out if they want to fly in chilly weather or properly store their aircraft over the winter months. Of course the emphasis is on engines, but Terri Sipantzi points out other things we should be concerned about. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 22, 2011) | And speaking of props, Michael Purdy, Jeff Goin and Johnny Fetz talk about the five important things you need to know about PPG props. Size matters, the advantages and disadvantages of wood props, the advantages and disadvantages of composite props, how tight is too tight, and vibration - the root of all (PPG) evil. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 15, 2011) | One of the nice things about the digital age is that information can be passed along very inexpensively. After all, the price of paper charts mostly goes to the efforts to print and distribute the information. However, the FAA has decided to begin restricting access to digital charts beginning April 5, 2012. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about a petition that has begun to gather support against this new FAA policy. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 15, 2011) | Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about the Roar and Soar Fly-In at Fantasy of Fight. They talk about PPG formation flying, extreme kiting and offer a full recap of the event. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Wick, Wicks Aircraft Supply (Nov 15, 2011) | This weekend homebuilders, pilots and even race fans have an opportunity to save like people can once a year. Wicks Aircraft and Motorsports is having a Pre-Inventory Sale and along with it a chance to visit with people making special appearances. Scott Wick joins us to tell us all about it. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Richard Meredith-Hardy, Federation Aeronautique Internationale (Nov 15, 2011) | The Microlight Commission of FAI wrapped up its annual plennary meeting last weekend. Richard Meredith-Hardy joins us to talk about what was discussed, what was decided upon and where the 2012 World Championships will be held. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve McCaughey, Seaplane Pilots Association (Nov 15, 2011) | There is a lot going on in the Seaplane Pilots Association including a new reaching out to those flying light sport aircraft seaplanes. Steve McCaughey joins us to talk about the organization and its partnering with the Sebring Light Sport Expo. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 8, 2011) | The powered paragliding world has had a couple of fatalities in recent days. One has sparked a lot of conversation about the fact that the FAA has not granted wheel-launch tandem exemption for powered paragliding. Michael Purdy talks with Jeff Goin, who was involved in the granting of the foot launch training exemption and whether he believes the FAA will have any interest in adding wheels to the exemption. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services (Nov 8, 2011) | Rainbow Aviation Services continues to be the only organization training light sport maintenance repairman for light sport aircraft. They recently added 'glider' to the list of ratings that a mechanic can get from their school. Carol Carpenter talks about why the rating is important, and how the first class offering that module turned out. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Irwin, Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. (Nov 8, 2011) | In what turns out to be one of the biggest news stories in the USA ultralight and sport aviation world, Aircraft Spruce has acquired California Power Systems. That brings a full Rotax service and parts business as well as top-line ultralight experience to Aircraft Spruce. Jim Irwin, President of Aircraft Spruce, talks about the company's new responsibilities in the sport aviation world. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Nov 8, 2011) | Mike Stratman has been in the ultralight aircraft engine business since before there were Rotax aircraft engines. He talks about how customers, repair centers and others will be affected by incorporation of CPS into Aircraft Spruce. And as with most business changes, this change offers employment opportunities. Mike outlines those opportunities. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 8, 2011) | Last week we talked about scud running. The opposite of that is flying over the top of a layer of clouds. Jim Sweeney talks about why 'VFR over the top' can be just as dangerous as scud running, why sport pilots and ultralight pilots are prohibited from that kind of flight and why even private pilots choose to avoid it at times. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beery Miller, PPGBigList (Nov 1, 2011) | The aptly named PPGbigList is the biggest powered paragliding discussion group in North America. ÊMichael Purdy talks with one of the moderator, Beery Miller, about the history of this group and what keeps day-to-day operations running (relatively) smoothly. There is no shortage of spirited discussion. ÊThe key is "everything in moderation, including moderation." | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 1, 2011) | We've casually mentioned scud running a couple of times on the show and this week it is the topic. Jim Sweeney defines the term, explains what is and isn't scud running and why true scud running is a dangerous exercise. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Nov 1, 2011) | Our first Dan Johnson talks about electric aircraft. With the CAFE Green Flight Challenge wrapped and even an untethered electric helicopter flying this summer, the state of the art is progressing quickly. Dan talks about what it means to those of us who want to fly quietly and cheaply. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daniel Johnson, Soaring Society Of America (Nov 1, 2011) | Dr. Daniel Johnson talks about just what is a 'safe' medical condition. With the freedom to fly on a driver's license medical comes a responsibility to assess your own capabilities for safe flight. Dr. Johnson talks about the questions you should ask yourself, your doctor, and your friends. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Troy Townsend, i-tec (Nov 1, 2011) | We visit with Troy Townsend about the Maverick flying car. So far the only real flying car on the market, the i-tec folks are moving carefully with the new technology. Troy talks about the two distinct models and how customers choose between them. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Greg Gremminger, Magni USA (Oct 25, 2011) | Like airplanes, gyroplanes don't all handle alike. Some of the big differences are ground handling and takeoff. Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about what those differences are and why learning to fly one gyroplane doesn't mean you can simply jump into another model without transition work. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Oct 25, 2011) | The instructors and people supporting ultralight and light sport aviation are beginning to hear more from customers worried that the support system for the sport is fading away. Bever Borne talks about concerns about the future of fun flying. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Wiebe, Belite Aircraft (Oct 25, 2011) | If you fly, you have no doubt seen several copies of the e-mail about the plane in Alaska that was destroyed by a bear and then repaired with duct tape. This made a great story for the Mythbusters team to explore and they enlisted James Wiebe to help. James talks about how the television segment came together. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Oct 25, 2011) | Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin will talk about the completed PPG Masters Series, including highlights like landing on a moving vehicle, an all new way to shoot video of powered paragliders and confirmation that European paramotor pilots are a bit different from their North American brethren. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Oct 25, 2011) | If you are flying below a couple of thousand feet, it really doesn't matter what altitude you fly at. However, if you are going on a long cross country trip you need to get to the right altitude. Jim Sweeney talks about VFR cruising altitudes and how clouds can make travels more difficult. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jessica Craig, First Flight Insurance Group (Oct 18, 2011) | Insurance for ultralights is almost impossible to get. However, First Flight Insurance -working with the United States Ultralight Association- does offer third party liability. Jessica Craig talks with us about what is covered and how to become insured. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Richard Meredith-Hardy, FAI Microlight Commission (Oct 18, 2011) | The FAI's (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) 105th General Conference just wrapped up and there were two ultralight/sport aviation issues that came out of it. The first is a new name for the Microlight Commission and the other is a new home for gyroplane competitions and records. Richard Meredith-Hardy explains. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Oct 18, 2011) | In a normal world, the LightSquared story would all be over. A system that threatens aviation, military, agricultural, trucking, law enforcement and other systems would normally have been tossed into the ash bin by now. David Oord talks about the money and politics that seem to be keeping LightSquared going. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Oct 18, 2011) | One of the big steps for a pilot is leaving the pattern solo and going cross country. Jim Sweeney talks about flying that cross country for the first time and how to plan for it. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andy McAvin, TX Flysports (Oct 18, 2011) | Andy McAvin just came back from the Monument Valley Fly-In and talks about the event. As usual a great event, and Andy joins us to talk about it. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stephen Bass, Copperstate Fly-In (Oct 11, 2011) | The Copperstate Fly-In is coming up soon and with it the opportunity to take part in the last big fly-in of the year. Stephen Bass talks about what is going on this year at the Arizona event. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Stewart, Society Of Aviation And Flight Educators (Oct 11, 2011) | Doug Stewart talks about the Pilot Training Reform Symposium Status Report that is due out soon. We talk about some of the ideas from the May symposium's effort that have the best chances of making an impact in the flight training world. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Oct 11, 2011) | Michael Purdy has 'Ten Questions for Jeff Goin' that Jeff Goin fields during this segment. Jeff will no doubt answer more than ten questions while fielding the main ones. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Johnson, U.S. Airborne Sport Aviation LLC (Oct 11, 2011) | Flying trikes offers so much more than just the opportunity to see the world from above. Scott Johnson talks about how he is able to connect with so many people through flying and about his upcoming trek south to Arizona. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bob McDaniel, Director, St. Louis Downtown Airport (Oct 11, 2011) | Bob McDaniel talks about the invasion of 500 Boy Scouts onto the St. Louis Downtown Airport for aviation education. The event included camping on the airport for the boys as well as opportunities to fly and learn more about aviation. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Oct 4, 2011) | Last week Jim Sweeney began a discussion about the trend of pilots relying more and more on hand-held or carry-on electronic devices. This week Jim talks about some of the specific devices and applications becoming popular. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Phil Dietro, Inland Paraflite, Inc (Oct 4, 2011) | When you are a flight instructor in California, it is almost inevitable that you will get involved in some film productions. Phil Dietro was part of the History Channel's 'Around the World in 80 Ways' showing off powered parachutes. He joins us to talk about the production. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Greg Gremminger, Magni USA (Oct 4, 2011) | A common concern with people considering flying gyroplanes is what will happen if the engine stops. Of course engines are far more reliable than they used to be, but it is good to be prepared and Greg Gremminger talks about engine-out training. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Fetters, Sport-Link Communications Corp. (Oct 4, 2011) | Doug Fetters talks about two interesting trends. One is that some open cockpit ultralight and light sport pilots are not flying with helmets anymore. At the same time, more and more GA pilots are looking for helmets for certain aircraft and types of flying. What do the GA pilots know that ultralight pilots are forgetting? | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Glenn Tupper, EP Paramotor Demo Team (Oct 4, 2011) | Michael Purdy and Jeff Going talk to the El Paso Paramotor Demostration Team. Team pilots are Glenn Tupper and Lee Boone. Together they put on an amazing show of synchronized flight with visual aids such as 700 foot long streamers and smoke.Ê Glenn Tupper is sponsored pilot by both Paramania and Parajet and is a professional U.S Army Aviator | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Coates, Pipistrel USA (Sep 27, 2011) | The 2011 CAFE Challenge is underway and Michael Coates is here in the USA with the Pipistrel Aircraft team. He tells us what the competition is all about. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Sep 27, 2011) | Jim Sweeney spent the weekend at the AOPA summit where a lot of venders go to show their wares. He talks about trends in portable avionics. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Sep 27, 2011) | Dan Johnson was also at the AOPA Summit and visited with a lot of people there. He talks airplanes, announcements, and things affecting the light sport aircraft world. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Elliott, Experimental Aircraft Association (Sep 27, 2011) | With Driver's license medicals being a visible success in the sport pilot world, EAA and AOPA have plans to request an exemption for pilots flying general aviation aircraft to be able to fly with a similar requirement. Sean Elliott goes over the details of the request with us. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jana Filip, Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo (Sep 20, 2011) | We talk with the new Director for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Jana Filip, about the event, her new position, and some of the things being planned for the first big aviation event of 2012. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Robinson, Paratoys (Sep 20, 2011) | Mike Robinson from Paratoys joins us to talk about a Paratoy's sponsored, powered paragliding flight - from the Pacific to the Atlantic.Ê The pilot, John Sepp, seems to be just the guy to pull this off. He's already on his way and we will hear the details. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Sep 20, 2011) | Terri Sipantzi talks about the line between training and recreation in the triking world. With incidents showing up in Hawaii, the FAA is taking a dim view of flights that they believe are more sightseeing than training. However, plenty of trike pilots get their start on flights just like that. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tim Kern, 121five.com (Sep 20, 2011) | Tim Kern joins us to talk about the crash at the Reno Air Races. We talk about the accident, but also about the aftermath and the pressures that will be put on the event in the future. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Sep 20, 2011) | The fall sports season is heating up and with it the TFRs around the nation. Sports TFRs are some of the most insidious, with the FAA not even bothering to chart them or put out individual NOTAMs. Jim Sweeney explains how to stay out of trouble. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Sep 13, 2011) | In the sales world there are sales quotas. In law enforcement there are speeding ticket quotas. It is looking like the FAA may have new LSA manufacturer shut-down quotas. Or maybe it is just an inexperienced new office of the FAA trying to make its mark on the SLSA world. LAMA's Dan Johnson talks about what may be going on with a manufacturer being shut down, not because of flight safety, but reportedly over paperwork issues. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ernie Baugh, Sho-Me-Chute Flyers (Sep 13, 2011) | Another great fly-in this weekend focuses on powered parachutes. Ernie Baugh talks about this year's Sho-Me-Chute Fly-In which is already beginning to crank up. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Sep 13, 2011) | Your mother may have told you that you would make a big impression on the world. She probably didn't have in mind that you could ruin PPG flying for an entire state. It has happened in Oregon and that hasn't made the local pilots happy. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Robinson, Erie Airpark (Sep 13, 2011) | Challenger is celebrating 28 years of manufacturing ultralights and experimental aircraft the best way possible, by inviting pilots to a fly-in. Jim Robinson from Erie Airpark takes a break from getting things ready to talk to us about what's going on this weekend. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Sep 13, 2011) | Mike Stratman joins us to talk about 912 oil filters and fuel pumps. He talks about the new parts and their improvements over the old-style components. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Sep 6, 2011) | Louisiana has made it back into the news with a fresh new hurricane. Bever Borne takes a break from mopping up to explain how aircraft owners protect their aircraft before big weather hits and what to inspect for after the weather passes. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sebastian Heintz, Zenith Aircraft Company (Sep 6, 2011) | It is prime flying time in the Midwest with a host of great fly-ins coming up. We talk with Sebastian Heintz about their big Open Hangar Day and Fly-In in Mexico, Missouri. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club (Sep 6, 2011) | Gyroplanes may be one of the best kept secrets in aviation, but why keep them a secret? Robert Heimberger joins us to talk about how gyroplane pilots can mix more at public events, even if they are 'airplane' events. He also explains the best approach to use when talking to the public and reporters about the sport. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Sep 6, 2011) | Back at the beginning of the year the EAA, AOPA, NAFI, and GAMA wrote the FAA to correct both a problem and a broken promise regarding sport pilot training. Finally the FAA has published the petition and David Oord joins us to talk about it and how you can comment. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com (Sep 6, 2011) | Jeff Goin is back from a brutal schedule of pushing 737's through the sky. Michael Purdy talks with Jeff about his soon-to-be-released second video in the Mastering Powered Paragliding series. Also on the books is Jeff's part in the Paramotor Masters Series clinic to take place in October. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tim Vedder, SixChuter West LLC (Aug 30, 2011) | There is a new president of Six Chuter and he visits with us about the powered parachute business and the powered parachute rally happening in Quincy, Washington. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Aug 30, 2011) | Last week Jim Sweeney began a discussion about night flying. We continue the topic this week by focusing on aircraft requirements, physiology, and night flying techniques. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Collins, Midwest LSA Expo (Aug 30, 2011) | The largest light sport expo in the Midwest takes place in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Chris Collins joins us to talk about the attending manufacturers, the forums, and other reasons you want to be there. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Juanjo Thomas, Baja Paramotor (Aug 30, 2011) | Juanjo Thomas is one of the most recognizable and knowledgeable PPG pilots in Mexico. No other country has more or better powered paragliding opportunities than Mexico. The government's 'hands off' attitude towards our sport makes for hundreds of spectacular flying locations. Find out where the locals like to fly and what equipment they use plus a couple of good, south-of-the-border flying stories. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Aug 30, 2011) | Dan Johnson talks about the politics of airplanes. ASTM has been doing some good, consistent work on aircraft standards, but of course all of that work is an area that integrates with government, specifically the FAA. We talk about where the dividing line between government and private actions is and if that line is moving. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ray Johnson, Fly/In Cruise/In (Aug 23, 2011) | You definitely know that it is getting late in the summer when we talk about the Fly-In Cruise-In event in Indiana. Ray Johnson talks about the things you can expect at this year's fly-in. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Campbell-Jones, Paramania (Aug 23, 2011) | Michael Purdy visits with Mike Campbell-Jones about the history of reflex wings in powered paragliding leading up to current PPG/reflex technology and flyability. We will also hear what Mike is doing with his business and what he predicts for reflex and other advanced wings in powered paragliding. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christopher Bailey, Renegade Light Sport LLC (Aug 23, 2011) | The Renegade is still one of the few light sport aircraft using a Lycoming power plant. We talk with Doc Bailey about how that is working out as well as learning about their new tail dragger version. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Leenhouts, Sun 'n Fun (Aug 23, 2011) | Lost in all of the pre-AirVenture hubbub was the announcement that Sun 'n Fun had brought in a new president for the organization. We talk with John Leenhouts about his new position and his plans for the Florida event. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Aug 23, 2011) | The days are already getting shorter, but are still perfect for late afternoon flying. Getting home from work and still getting into the sky is possible, but not as easy. Jim talks about night flying as well as how the FAA defines night vs. twilight, and how you and your aircraft need to be equipped for the different times. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Hartman, Sikorsky (Aug 16, 2011) | When most people think of battery powered helicopters, they think of models that don't even weigh a pound. Well, that is not how the engineers at Sikorsky think. Jonathan Hartman joins us to update us on Project Firefly. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Aug 16, 2011) | Not using good judgement when flying not only risks your own life and that of the person you are taking with you, it also leaves a black mark on the sport when something happens. And something usually does happen when enough people are flying dumb. Terri Sipantzi talks about reasons pilots should consider flying smart. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Aug 16, 2011) | Jim opens the segment with a timely 'I told you so' regarding TFRs. But the main discussion focusses on GPS equipment for open cockpit flying. From smart phones to dedicated GPS equipment, the choices and prices are huge. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andy McGavin, TX Flysports (Aug 16, 2011) | Andy McGavin joins Michael Purdy to talk about what's new at MacPara. There will probably also be an interesting PPG story or two. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services (Aug 16, 2011) | The EAA puts a lot of work into creating aircraft homebuilder video tips that are available to anyone. Brian Carpenter is one of the stars of the series and joins us to talk about new ideas for new videos. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Aug 9, 2011) | Like the fabled honey badger, the Federal Government just doesn't care who you are when you violate presidential TFR's. Whether you are a wild-eyed terrorist in a jet airliner or a 75 year-old lady pilot in a cub, you get the same treatment. Jim Sweeney talks about how two F16's were recently brought out to deal with a Piper Cub. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Onofrio, Powered Paragliding Radio (Aug 9, 2011) | One of the great bucket-list style events in the powered paragliding world is the trip to Monument Valley held each fall. Joe Onofrio, the organizer of the event, visits with Michael Purdy to talk about this year's upcoming trip. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Wiebe, Belite Aircraft (Aug 9, 2011) | James Wiebe had a very busy AirVenture. He introduced new products, had booths both in a main hangar building as well as on the ultralight farm, and even won a prestigious award. We catch up with him to see where he gets the energy. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stan Foster, Popular Rotorcraft Association (Aug 9, 2011) | The Popular Rotorcraft Association's annual convention in Mentone wrapped up last weekend and Stan Foster joins us to talk about everything that happened. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Randy Schlitter, Rans Inc. (Aug 9, 2011) | Before there were Special Light Sport Aircraft, there was the Primary category. Both had similar intentions, which was to provide an easier entry point for what we call sport aviation. Randy Schlitter is someone who has worked with both systems and he joins us to talk about how they compare and why one was successful and the other wasn't. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Aug 2, 2011) | Jim Sweeney managed to be at the show longer than most people and at the same time managed to see far less than most because he was working in one of the hangar buildings. We talk about all the things he didn't see as well as a few of the things he did see and hear. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dale Kramer, Electric Lazair (Aug 2, 2011) | One of the high points of the ultralight area - if not the entire show - was the twin engine electric Lazair which Dale Kramer developed and flew at the show. Dale probably now holds the record for the most electric flying done at AirVenture. We talk about the work that went into his electric design. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Aug 2, 2011) | David Oord visits the show to give the post-AirVenture wrap-up from a government relations point of view. Even though much of the government wasn't able to make it because of FAA funding issues, a lot was accomplished. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Aug 2, 2011) | We visit a man who managed to divide his time between the far north of the show and the far south of the AirVenture grounds. Dan Johnson talks about what happened in the LSA world as well as the ultralight area at Oshkosh. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Aug 2, 2011) | Casey Cadwell has done a lot of cross country flying in powered paragliders. He shares some of his stories and lessons learned with Michael Purdy including why fishing and powered paragliding don't mix very well. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Milton, Popular Rotorcraft Association (Jul 26, 2011) | The Popular Rotorcraft Association's annual convention is coming up and we talk with one of the PRA board members, Tom Milton. He talks about what both gyroplane pilots and those just interested in the sport can look forward to in Mentone, Indiana. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jul 26, 2011) | Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin compare certified vs. uncertified powered paraglider wings. Most PPG pilots think beginners should be on certified wings. Others say that the certification isn't meaningful. Michael and Jeff go over the pros and cons. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Senator James Young Inhofe, US Senate (Jul 26, 2011) | Senator James Inhofe joins the show to talk about a bill he has introduced creating a Pilot's Bill of Rights. We talk about the issues his office has dealt with for constituents that has lead to the authoring of this bill. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Jul 26, 2011) | We talk with Bever Borne about ointments for your wing. The weather can be brutal on sailcloth and you don't want to just tie down an aircraft with wing coverings outdoors for long periods of time. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hilton Goldstein, Hilton Software LLC (Jul 26, 2011) | Jim Sweeney is already at AirVenture and takes time out to talk with Hilton Goldstein from Hilton Software about their flight planning products. They talk about recent innovations with Hilton's WingX line of software including features and common questions they are fielding at the convention. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jul 19, 2011) | Never been to AirVenture? A little overwhelmed with all of the offerings? Maybe you only have a day or two that you can carve out of your schedule for the big event. Jim Sweeney joins us to offer a beginners guide to attending Oshkosh. Jim talks about how to get started, how to focus on what you want to see, and areas that might not be easy to find, but are worth looking for. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Blessing, AirFleet Capital Inc (Jul 19, 2011) | One of the big issues with the economy is that money is tight. Not just your money, but banks and finance companies don't seem to have as much to lend to people. Jim Blessing joins us to talk about the state of the industry goes as far as lining up financing for your new light sport aircraft or experimental. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Jul 19, 2011) | Mike Stratman answers questions about large end crank failures on Rotax 582 engines. They do happen and Mike answers questions about how to hopefully prevent them and also what goes into repairing them. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philip Russman, Lite Touch Films (Jul 19, 2011) | Michael Purdy from the Powered Paragliding Show visits with Phil Russman from Lite Touch Films. Phil has produced some videos with Jeff Goin as well as a lot of other excellent offerings. For example, Phil's Risk and Reward is a staple for new new students with many schools using it as a training tool. He has traveled near and very far in the pursuit of fun, adventure and video footage. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association (Jul 19, 2011) | Dick Knapinski joins us to talk about AirVenture. It begins just next week and -as usual- the EAA has quite a party planned. Dick goes over the big reasons you should attend this year's event. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Phil Dietro, Inland Paraflite, Inc (Jul 12, 2011) | The first Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) for training in experimental aircraft has been issued under the new, updated FAA order and Phil Dietro tells us about both the LODA itself and the process he went through to get it. This is especially important information for flight instructors who have been sidelined over the past couple of seasons due to FAA rules. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com (Jul 12, 2011) | Transitioning from one aircraft to another is always something that should be done carefully. It becomes even more important to be cautious when transitioning from one category of aircraft to another. Jeff Goin joins us to talk about the attitudinal, skill, and training issues related to making safe transitions. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walter Tom Grimm, Third Party Designs (Jul 12, 2011) | Trikefest is coming up soon and Tom Grimm tells us what is going to be happening at what is probably the biggest trike event in the United States. From introductory training flights to contests to the Blues Brothers, this event has a lot to offer. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Jul 12, 2011) | One of the motivations for the light sport industry to go with ASTM standards for the manufacture of aircraft was to establish international standards for aircraft design and construction. Believe it or not, aircraft manufacturers normally have to apply to each country where they want to sell their products and meet each country's standards for design and manufacture of their airplanes, which aren't always the same standards. Of course this adds tremendous cost to introducing new aircraft. Dan Johnson joins us to talk about how EASA, the overall European equivalent of the FAA, is moving towards acceptance of ASTM standards for light sport aircraft and what it means to the industry. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jul 12, 2011) | Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin invite Lance Marczak to talk about paramotor maintenance. The discussion centers on things that can be improved, but at what cost in money and weight. Basic design compromises are talked about along with some good practical advice. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sebastian Heintz, Zenith Aircraft Company (Jul 5, 2011) | The FAA's National Kit Evaluation Team recently paid a visit to Zenith Aircraft Company in Mexico, Missouri where they looked over the CH 650 kit and determined that it meets the "51% Rule." Sebstian Heintz joins us to talk about the visit and what the good news means to both Zenith and their customers. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jul 5, 2011) | Smart pilots always plan for a safe way to the ground in case of an engine failure. Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about how that applies to Powered Paragliders and offer additional advice about where to fly and where to land. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kent Misegades, Clear Gas (Jul 5, 2011) | Most pilots are aware of the lawsuit in California where environmentalists are wanting to shut down the delivery of 100LL fuel to airplane owners. While some predict the grounding of the piston fleet in California, other recreational pilots in California's Central Valley are now ready to supply airports in that state with lead-free, ethanol-free premium autogas. The fuel, which has been an FAA-approved aviation fuel since 1982, is a viable solution for the majority of aircraft. Kent Misegades gives us the details. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Helms, UL Power North America (Jul 5, 2011) | Staying on the topic of power plants, Robert Helms, the General Manager of UL Power North America, joins us to talk about their engines. ULPower Engines have been developed specifically for use in light aircraft and are manufactured with a fully electronic ignition and multi-point fuel injection (FADEC) system as standard equipment. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jul 5, 2011) | The economy is tight and pilots and potential pilots are looking at used aircraft as ways to get into or stay in the sky. While the same economy is helping provide some great deals out there, it is still a buyer beware market. Jim Sweeney talks about some of the pitfalls and how to ignore them. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jun 28, 2011) | "See and be seen" is kind of the opposite of the infantryman's goal of "cover and concealment." However, both goals serve safety in their own way. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about why "see and be seen" is a great tactic for sport aviators. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Jun 28, 2011) | Things have certainly become complicated for the ultralight world with the introduction of the Sport Pilot rules. There was supposed to be a smooth transition for the exempted instructors into sport pilot CFIs and the hope was that instructors would all buy new SLSA aircraft and life would be great. Obviously this has not happened. Dan Johnson joins us to talk about two aircraft manufacturers who have played by all of the rules and aren't seeing things work out as promised. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Troy Townsend, i-tec (Jun 28, 2011) | Troy Townsend joins us to talk about what is going on in the world of the Maverick powered parachute. Production and sales have begun, but that is just the beginning of the story. Fixtures are being built, promotions beginning, and users groups are already planning joint trips in the new-style roadable powered parachute. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Jun 28, 2011) | There is only so much radio bandwidth out there and a portion of it has been dedicated for years to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The system, which was initially designed for military purposes, has become important to anyone who wants to know where they are on the planet. That is why so many people are alarmed at the potential of LightSquared's proposed 4G network to interfere with GPS signals. David Oord talks about the Coalition to Save Our GPS and what is being done to keep GPS's working. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don Warehime, Ovation Paramotor (Jun 28, 2011) | Michael Purdy talks with Don Warehime. Don is a former plant manager for the Predator Program and is the designer and engineer behind the new Ovation Paramotor. The unit is manufactured in Mexico, China and the U.S. and features quite a number of innovations, not to mention a remarkably low price. In the interest of full disclosure, Michael is a member of the Ovation team committing both time and financial resources to the project. This will be the very first "sneak peek" at this all new PPG design. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Norman Burr, World Directory Of Leisure Aviation (Jun 21, 2011) | The new phone book's here! The new phone book's here! In this case it really is great news for those shopping for all footlaunch and powered parachute aircraft. Norman Burr joins us to talk about the 2011-2012 edition of the World Directory of Free Flight and what can be found in it. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Fortney, Powered Sport Flying Magazine (Jun 21, 2011) | Open cockpit aircraft make ideal photo ships. However, there are different equipment, mounting, and operational considerations one should look at when taking still pictures vs. video. Bill Fortney talks with us about those considerations. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club (Jun 21, 2011) | A lot of people look at gyroplanes as aircraft without a lot of real range. However last week a flight of Magni gyroplanes flew hundreds of miles from the Mississippi to the East Coast to participate in a function for the Department of Justice. One of the pilots, Robert Heimberger, joins us to talk about what was a great flight in an open cockpit aircraft. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Jun 21, 2011) | Sometimes it's nice to be fashionable and trendy. Sometimes, it seems just a little strange. What appears to fashionable in the LSA world right now is for companies to make big changes in top management. Dan Johnson joins us to talk about the newly unemployed from the executive suites of aviation companies. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jun 21, 2011) | There are some myths in the aviation world that continue to cause people grief. One of those has to do with the simplicity of powered parachutes. True, a powered parachute is one of the easiest things to drive around in the sky and to land. However, there are plenty of challenges to the sport and Jim Sweeney talks about them. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Elliott, Experimental Aircraft Association (Jun 14, 2011) | One of the rights Americans cherish the most is the right to privacy. Unfortunately the Department of Transportation is ignoring pilot privacy rights as well as working around congressional intentions by soon making every flight plan public to anyone with a computer unless the pilot filing the flight plan can prove a security risk by having the information made public. The administration seems to have confused government transparency with citizens' privacy. Sean Elliot from the EAA joins us to talk about why that is a bad idea and what is being done by pilot groups to stop the DOT's effort. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jun 14, 2011) | Everyone enjoys hangar talk. It is often times the same kind of talk cowboys have around a campfire or that soldiers have in a barracks. It is a combination of shop talk, story telling, and a little bit of bravado. However, while most hangar talk is harmless fun, some can hide dangerous attitudes about safety, especially for new pilots. Jim Sweeney explains. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jun 14, 2011) | One of the best known and most influential powered paragliding pilots, Bob Armond, had a fatal accident last week. Beyond the shock is the memory of a complex man dedicated to family, friends and our sport. We share some stories of Bob that provide a glimpse of what made him truly bigger than life. In the coming weeks we will have more information on what went wrong and what we can learn from this terrible accident. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jun 14, 2011) | So what if you've been out of the sky for a year or more? If you are a sport pilot or an ultralight pilot, Jim Sweeney explains the steps you need to take to make sure that you and your aircraft are both safe and legal before you restart drilling holes in the sky. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Engel, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (Jun 14, 2011) | The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is celebrating their tenth year this year. The celebration takes place at their annual fly-in at Mark's Park. Mike Engle from the WPPA joins us to talk about what is going on at the event and why you need to be there. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jun 7, 2011) | Flying alone is certainly appealing and often necessary if your friends are working or doing something else, but things can go wrong. Jeff Goin and Michael Purdy talk about a newish pilot who was recently hurt enough to be immobile, and laid there for hours after flying alone. We'll look at the risks and what can be done to reduce them. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Jun 7, 2011) | The new LODA order is out. Yay. This is the order that allows local FSDO's to write letters of deviation authority for flight instructors to provide flight instruction in experimental aircraft. There are some good things in the order, especially for gyroplanes. It is very close to the document that sport pilot CFI's needed in 2009. Unfortunately it is now 2011. David Oord talks about the order, what is good in it and how instructors can apply for a LODA so that they can get instructing again. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jun 7, 2011) | The FAA's aircraft re-registration is continuing along, although it is not always as smooth a process as everyone hoped. There are certain pitfalls in the process and Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about those bureaucratic traps and how to at least try to avoid them. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Keith Smith, Gateway Airpark (Jun 7, 2011) | You know that a fly-in is going to be a party when instead of planning a pancake breakfast, they hire a band. Keith Smith is going to be hosting such an event that is open to powered paragliders, trikes, fixed wing ultralights and just about anyone who can fly or drive to his field. He talks with us about what is shaping up to be a new look for what already has been a great event in the St. Louis area. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Jun 7, 2011) | Two-stroke engine ignition systems have come a long way in the history of aviation engines and the new capacitor discharge systems have made daily tinkering with ignitions a thing of the dusty past. However, the systems do have their own maintenance issues, some of them created by how pilots install the engines. Mike Stratman joins us to tell us how to keep your engine running well. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Gibson, Golden West Fly-In (May 31, 2011) | The Golden West Fly-In is coming soon and John Gibson joins us to talk about it. There are a lot of things going on at the event as well as some new attractions such as the alternate engine round-up and an outreach to ultralight and light sport pilots. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Dunham, Second Chantz (May 31, 2011) | Many years ago there were a number of ballistic parachute companies in the United States building whole-aircraft rescue systems for pilots and their planes. One was out of the scene for a while, but now Second Chantz is back building and selling ballistic chutes. We talk to John Dunham about both the history and the future of Second Chantz. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 31, 2011) | Memorial Day is over so I guess that means summer is here. But the wet weather is not necessarily making it easier on pilots. Add a little sun to the mixture and you have wet fields with tall grass. Jim Sweeney talks about how to do soft field takeoffs and landings as well as the special problems soft fields offer up to pilots. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (May 31, 2011) | Jeff Goin just returned from "The Endless Foot Drag" Fly-In. He has a full report including the first competition under the new rules. On a related subject, Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin discuss whether PPG competitions should favor (the much faster) reflex wings. All this and more on the Powered Paragliding Show. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (May 31, 2011) | Trikes have been getting a lot of press recently. Unfortunately, all of it is the worst kind of attention. With trike pilots arguably being the smallest community (OK, elite group) of pilots out there, it becomes even more important that trike pilots be good ambassadors for the sport. Terri Sipantzi joins us to talk about that and more. For example the TSA is becoming a lot more interested in who trike CFI's are training. Terri talks about how to stay straight with the TSA. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Gustafson, Wicks Aircraft Supply (May 24, 2011) | David Gustafson joins us to talk about the Electric Flight Prize being offered at AirVenture this year. Wicks Aircraft helped create the contest and is a major sponsor for the prize. David talks about how the competition is going to work, how designers can participate and how the contest hopes to encourage electric flight technologies. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (May 24, 2011) | Last week Jeff Goin began explaining how the updated rules for powered paragliding competition will make the contests more media friendly, more pilot friendly, easier to run, easier to set up, require fewer judges, and be more fun to participate in. This week we get the details. And Michael, Jeff and Bob will talk about the Endless Foot Drag where the new rules will be premiered. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Blair, National Association of Flight Instructors (May 24, 2011) | Big news in the training community has been the radical changes being made to the knowledge tests by the FAA. This has created an environment where students, instructors, and training support companies are wondering how to prepare students for the test. One answer is 'learn everything;' others believe that a focus on critical areas is more important and that questions shouldn't be wasted on relatively trivial items. Jason Blair has been in meetings with the FAA people responsible for the tests and gives us an update on what people can expect from the tests. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 24, 2011) | A situation that can get frustrating for both students and flight instructors is when the student just doesn't seem to get it. There are a variety of underlying reasons for this happening, but most instructors aren't really prepared to deal with a student who isn't progressing. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about strategies for those frustrated instructors and students. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Stewart, Society Of Aviation And Flight Educators (May 17, 2011) | We visit with Doug Stewart, organizer of the flight instructor symposium held in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago. While the focus was certainly on general aviation, those of us in sport and ultralight aviation share a lot of the same issues. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Kolek, Six Chuter International (May 17, 2011) | Joe Kolek flies a lot of aircraft, but ends up enjoying powered parachutes the most. Joe has also spread the good word of powered parachuting around the world. We talk with him about some of his travels and the cultural differences between European powered parachute pilots and those in the US. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Thomas, Hawaii Airshow (May 17, 2011) | Many people don't realize that the state of Hawaii has never had a civilian airshow. That amazing misfortune is about to change. We visit with Terri Thomas who is helping organize the Hawaii Airshow. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (May 17, 2011) | Jeff Goin reports in with stories about the Beach Blast event in Florida and the competition held there. He also talks with Michael Purdy about new competition rules enacted by the USPPA. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 17, 2011) | One of the big problems for students and flight instructors is not working from a syllabus. When you begin a training session with your instructor, the first question shouldn't be, "What did we do last time?" A syllabus is a simple tool that organizes the training in a way that makes things efficient and effective. Jim talks about how CFI's can get their hands on free syllabi or how to build their own. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 10, 2011) | Jim Sweeney attended the Pilot Training Reform Symposium held last week and chaired by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). The event included several briefings by leaders in the flight training world on the first day which helped set the stage for the next day's break-out sessions focused on improving different aspects of flight training. Jim talks about the symposium, who attended, and what should come of the findings of the group | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (May 10, 2011) | Paratoys is the biggest powered paragliding company in North America and perhaps the world. As usual, the company has a lot going on in terms of new engines, paramotors, wings and more. Owner Mike Robinson brings us up to speed on what's new and what's on the way. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 10, 2011) | When we talked about the tornado that ripped through Sun 'n Fun and damaged so many aircraft, the topic of tie-downs naturally came up and we promised to come back to the subject. Jim Sweeny talks about the different styles of tie downs, what works, and of course the importance of actually using them. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association (May 10, 2011) | International Learn to Fly Day is coming up soon. The event is a cooperative begun by the EAA of pilots, companies, governments, and organizations in countries around the world to raise interest in flying and encourage current pilots to get others involved in aviation. Dick Knapinski from the EAA talks about how you can get involved. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Czarnecki, Planet PPG (May 10, 2011) | Beach Blast wrapped up this past weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida. It really was an amazing event with scores of powered paragliders taking advantage of the opportunity to get together, enjoy a great resort venue, and fly off of a beautiful beach in Florida. Paul Czarnecki was there and talks about his experience as one of the vendors supporting the event. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Britta Penca, Arizona Rotorcraft Club (May 3, 2011) | Britta Penca, one of the very few female gyroplane pilots, joins us to talk about Arizona Popular Rotorcraft Association Chapter 15 fly-in. Beyond the normal great things you can expect at a fly-in, they have two great speakers they've brought in to talk about gyroplane flying. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (May 3, 2011) | When Dan Johnson was with us last week, we didn't even begin to cover everything that happened at the AERO show in Germany. This time we focus on some of the happenings in the ASTM meetings and in the electric aircraft world. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (May 3, 2011) | There are a lot of great airplanes out there. But of course some are better suited to some tasks than others are. This week Bever Borne joins us to talk about what makes a nice easy airplane to learn to fly. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (May 3, 2011) | When training, information is what it is all about. However, instructors need to be concerned about providing advanced information too early in a student pilot's flight training. Michael Purdy talks to Jeff Goin about why he will never show a student the "Advanced Kiting" video to pre-solo students again. Which brings up thoughts on which of the basic kiting techniques is best for new students. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (May 3, 2011) | A question that constantly comes up is the legality of taking pictures from ultralight and light sport aircraft. The issue is whether or not you can actually sell the pictures. The initial answer is usually 'no' since you aren't supposed to do anything in furtherance of a business. However, there are exceptions and Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about it. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Zidziunas, Mike Z Sport Aviation (Apr 26, 2011) | Mike Z has recently become the LSA Flying Ambassador to the Bahamas. Mike talks about what his new job entails and how the Bahamas are actively courting airplane owners to make the flight over to the Islands. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Apr 26, 2011) | Dan Johnson is back from the AERO event in Germany and gives us a report on new products from the premier event in Germany for sport and microlight aviation. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Severen, US Aviation Group (Apr 26, 2011) | In a further mainstreaming of Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot, Scott Severen has taken a job at a full service FBO with a focus on LSA maintenance. We talk about his new position and how LSA's will fit in with a conventional flight school and maintenance operation. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Apr 26, 2011) | This is our first chance to talk with Mike Stratman since Sun 'n Fun. Mike explains some of the engine concerns that aircraft owners who had their airplanes damaged in the storm at the show should think about and we talk about prop strikes in general. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Armstrong, Skytoy (Apr 26, 2011) | Michael Purdy speaks with Mike Armstrong, Director of Sales and Marketing of Skytoy, a new powered paragliding company. Years in development, the company offers an interesting paramotor engine that is about to shake up the sport. If you have not yet heard of this company, here's your chance. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Leon Wacker, Skycruiser Manufacturing, Inc. (Apr 12, 2011) | Leon Wacker is the 'Quadfather' of wheeled PPG flight. Michael Purdy talks to Leon about how the early trike units evolved into today's four-wheeled flying machines. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (Apr 12, 2011) | Kent Misegades catches us up with the news about efforts to make ethanol-free fuel more available to pilots. We talk about the Aviation Fuel Club and the petition to the FAA and the EPA seeking to ban blending ethanol in premium gasoline. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Glen Moyer, Balloon Federation Of America (Apr 19, 2011) | The Balloon Federation of America celebrated its half century anniversary earlier this month during its National Convention in Des Moines, Iowa. Glen Moyer from the BFA tells us about this history celebrating and history making convention. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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DeWitt Whittington, Virginia Regional Festival Of Flight (Apr 19, 2011) | The good folks in Virginia are getting ready to hold their Festival of Flight and Dee Whittington joins us to talk about a lot of the things planned for this year. This show and the Suffolk Airport are both very sport aviation friendly and we learn about a lot of the things going on there. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (Apr 12, 2011) | Kent Misegades catches us up with the news about efforts to make ethanol-free fuel more available to pilots. We talk about the Aviation Fuel Club and the petition to the FAA and the EPA seeking to ban blending ethanol in premium gasoline. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lee Woodriff, Sun 'n Fun (Apr 19, 2011) | A couple of weeks ago Dr. Lee Woodriff told us about the Sun 'n Fun award winning ultralights for 2011. This week we focus on the winning aircraft and owners in the light sport aircraft category. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club (Apr 12, 2011) | Good pilots work to prevent emergencies by making sure things are right before they ever take off. But sometimes despite all reasonable precautions, emergencies can and do happen in flight. Bob Heimberger talks about how preparation for emergencies can help save the day. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Page, Into the Wind II, The Adventure Continues (Apr 19, 2011) | Michael Purdy visits with Chris Page, the Producer, Director, Editor and Pilot in the new award-winning documentary movie about powered paragliding called Into the Wind II, The Adventure Continues. This movie is a sequel to Into the Wind 1 that came out in 2006 and won several awards from film festivals and was shown on PBS. The new movie had its world premiere this month during Worldfest, the 44th Annual Houston International Festival and has won a coveted REMI Award. Chris talks about how the movie follows PPG pilots as they enjoy sport flying in locations such as Monument Valley, Utah, Texas, and Moscow, Russia. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Apr 12, 2011) | So just what is the FAA's FAASTeam Safety Standdown? Jim Sweeney explains and talks about what the program emphasizes and locations participating in the Standdown. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Apr 19, 2011) | The heavy storms and tornados in Florida during Sun 'n Fun seem to have been the beginning of a tumultuous spring. These storms are very apparent on radar, but can sneak up on you if you happen to be flying since they are often imbedded in cloudy weather and are fast moving. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about how they are being created and how to avoid them. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Apr 5, 2011) | Dan Johnson held forth in the LSA Mall at Sun 'n Fun last week. We talk with him about how the light sport vendors did both in sales and in weather survival. We also talk about some of the great improvements over in Paradise City this year. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Apr 5, 2011) | Michael Purdy talks about Skytoy, a new powered paragliding company. Years in development, the company offers an interesting paramotor engine that is about to shake up the sport. If you have not yet heard of this company, here's your chance. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lee Woodriff, Sun 'n Fun (Apr 5, 2011) | The ultralight and light sport aircraft categories are judged by teams headed up by Dr. Lee Woodriff. Doc joins us to talk about the categories judged, the winners, and what made them winners at this year's Sun 'n Fun. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Burton, Sun 'n Fun (Apr 5, 2011) | This may have been the most dramatic Sun 'n Fun ever with extreme weather closing the event early on Thursday and people predicting the early end of the event, at least for this year. But in an impressive turnaround, Sun 'n Fun volunteers and the local community pulled together to clean up the damage enough to open the show back up the very next day to huge crowds of people and great weather. John Burton joins us to give us an insider's view of what happened last week. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Apr 5, 2011) | Jim Sweeney spent most of Sun 'n Fun well out of the sun and inside the commercial buildings either explaining the WingX product to others or visiting and learning about other vendor's products. With five commercial buildings to explore, Jim had lots of opportunity to learn what's new in the marketplace and he shares some of what he learned with us. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Art Thompson, FlyDiver, llc (Mar 29, 2011) | We talk with Art Thompson about Verner four-stroke engines for experimental and ultralight aircraft. Weighing in at as little as 59 pounds for an electric start engine with an alternator, these engines are especially suited to sport aviation. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willi Tacke, Flying Pages (Mar 29, 2011) | As we get started in the US for the big flying season opener, Sun 'n Fun, Europe prepares for their first big aviation show, AERO Friedrichshafen. Willi Tacke joins us to talk about all of the things people are looking forward to seeing at the event, including the e-flight expo, aircraft displays, and forums. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Elliott, Experimental Aircraft Association (Mar 29, 2011) | EAA's 2011 Report to Homebuilders was published a little over a week ago and there are some interesting facts that came out of it. Sean Elliot joins us to talk about the good news that the number of registered Amateur-Built Experimental aircraft have increased as have the numbers of hours flown in those aircraft. Better yet, the accident and fatal-accident rates in these aircraft have improved more than in any other segment in the U.S. Aviation fleet. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Milton, Calumetair (Mar 29, 2011) | Tom Milton joins us to talk about several topics. We talk about gyroplane prerotors and his travel schedule for inspections, ending up at Bensen Days in Florida. We also talk about a man who contributed a lot to sport aviation, Ben Morrow, who passed away late last week. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Mar 29, 2011) | Sun 'n Fun begins today and we talk with Jim Sweeney as he is headed to the big event. There is a lot to do in so little time and Jim talks about strategies for seeing the stuff that sport aviators especially want to see. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Burton, Sun 'n Fun (Mar 22, 2011) | It has been a really long winter for a lot of us. Fortunately for those of us in the north, Sun 'n Fun comes a little early this year. John Burton, Chairman of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In talks about what visitors can expect at this year's show. There is a lot going on and a lot to cover, but we'll try to get it all in. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gary Morris, Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association (Mar 22, 2011) | It is time again for the only annual dedicated powered parachute safety clinic offered. The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association is doing this for the 10th year running and Gary Morris joins us to talk about this year's effort. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Black, Beach Blast 2011 (Mar 22, 2011) | Jeff Goin from Powered Paraglider Radio visits with John Black, organizer of the Beach Blast 2011 Fly-In at Panama City Beach, Florida. 300 plus PPG pilots from 14 countries attended last year's event and were treated to sugar white sands and the pristine gin-clear water of the Gulf of Mexico. John talks about what else they can expect this year | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tim Adelman, Chesapeake Sport Pilot (Mar 22, 2011) | One of the things I was most impressed with at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo was the Chesapeake Sport Pilot booth. It was the only booth on the grounds to feature both airplanes and gyroplanes. Tim Adelman talks about how the folks at Chesapeake Sport Pilot are working to mainstream gyroplanes in the United States, as they are in other countries. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Mar 22, 2011) | Jim Sweeney joins us for an update on the requirements to reregister all aircraft between 2011 and 2013. This is something that the FAA is notifying aircraft owners about, but they are using a published formula to determine when you need to reregister. Now a software developer has put together a web site that allows you to look up an aircraft by N-number to determine when it will have to be reregistered. The same site offers a way to push METAR reports on a Twitter account. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Peghiny, Flight Design USA (Mar 15, 2011) | Flight Design has been in the news quite a bit and we catch up with Tom Peghiny to talk about some of the things going on. Between float plane CT's, CT's being considered for police work and even 4-place Flight Design aircraft, there is a lot to talk about. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Mar 15, 2011) | Something that the flight training community has been becoming aware of is that the FAA is making knowledge tests for ratings more and more difficult. This is becoming news for those pursuing higher ratings, but it has been something that has been going on for Sport Pilot ratings for awhile. Jim Sweeney talks about the differences in the tests and -just as important- how to prepare for them. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Mar 15, 2011) | Bob Armond joins Michael Purdy to talk about managing torque on paramotors - there is more to it than you may think. They also talk about why it's important to pick your instructor before you buy equipment, you don't want to end up involved in the the PPG Training Boycott. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Uptigrove, Innovative Technologies (Mar 15, 2011) | One of the most fascinating bits of aviation technology is the Mosquito ultralight helicopter. Not only is it great that a helicopter can be built that meets the requirements of Part 103, but it looks great, too. John Uptigrove joins us to talk about the aircraft. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Mar 15, 2011) | Sun 'n Fun is coming up in just a couple of weeks and Dan visits with us about some of the things we can expect at the show. Building on the success of the LSA Tour after the Sebring Light Sport Expo, some manufacturers will be making stops together both to and from the Florida convention to show off the planes in airports on the path to Lakeland. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rod Hightower, Experimental Aircraft Association (Mar 8, 2011) | Every week it seems that we hear about something else that is wrong with aviation. This week we talk about something that actually is working well in aviation, the EAA's Young Eagles Program. As it turns out, youth who have participated in the Young Eagles Program are five times more likely to become pilots. First time guest on the show, Rod Hightower talks about the data and what it could mean for aviation. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel (Mar 8, 2011) | The 18th Annual Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar is going to take place very soon at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Steve Krueger joins us to talk about the speakers, the raffle, and who you'll be able to see at the event. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Mar 8, 2011) | Safety is important to most pilots. To people just exploring the idea of getting into powered paragliding and not knowing a lot about the sport, safety sometimes becomes one of the biggest considerations. Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about WMIU certifications and how safety is sometimes used less than honestly by unscrupulous manufacturers, dealers, and instructors. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Mar 8, 2011) | With sectionals becoming more and more difficult to find at the local airport, pilots are finding it a lot more convenient to use digital versions of the charts. Another great on-line source for sectionals has turned up called vfrmap.com. Jim talks about the features of that site and how student pilots can get involved in one of the first live Sport Pilot Ground Schools of the year. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Fortney, Powered Sport Flying Magazine (Mar 8, 2011) | Imagine flying where it all began, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Now imagine flying right over the site where the Wright Brothers first flew. Bill Fortney has done that -low and slow style- and he tells us all about the experience. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Mar 1, 2011) | As further proof that powered paragliding is finally coming of age, a new series of clinics featuring the sport's best known and influential people has been announced. Created and sponsored by Baja Powered Paragliding, the Powered Paragliding Masters Series presents the experience and wisdom of Jeff Goin, Eric Dufour, Bob Armond, Casey Cadwell and Chad Bastian. Response has been immediate and worldwide with the first session having only four slots left. Find out more including the specific topics that are making this series so popular. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Mar 1, 2011) | The EAA-FAA summit has wrapped up and we talk with David Oord about the topics covered and the changes we can hope to see in FAA policy. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Mar 1, 2011) | Minimums change. Weather minimums, that is. For most, weather minimums are set by each pilot depending on their skills and training. But what if the pilot moves from one aircraft to another? As it turns out, as a pilot's aircraft changes, the weather minimums may change, too. Jim Sweeney explains. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Milton, Calumetair (Mar 1, 2011) | This weekend there was a little bit of aviation history-making when Tom Milton did the airworthiness certifications on the first two Magni M24's built in the United States. We talk about that and about combining seats with fuel tanks. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Mar 1, 2011) | The Rotax 912 series engines have nice long times between overhaul (TBO). However, the gearbox is an integral part of the engine and does require quicker inspections. Mike Stratman talks about the inspection and explains how 100LL fuel affects the gearbox. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Feb 22, 2011) | With the flying season coming soon, some pilots may be looking for new challenges or experiences to plan on this summer. Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin talk about setting national and world records. They talk about the process and how to get started. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Glen Moyer, Balloon Federation Of America (Feb 22, 2011) | This is a special year in aviation. There are about four special aviation anniversaries. Hot air ballooning lays claim to two of those special anniversaries. It is both the 50th anniversary of modern hot air ballooning and the 50th anniversary of the Balloon Federations of America. Glen Moyer talks about the history and some of the ways that the sport is going to celebrate. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Feb 22, 2011) | What you fly in the ultralight and sport aviation world is surprisingly influenced by what part of the country you come from. Bever Borne joins us to talk about some of the geography-based reasons people fly what they fly. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Greg Gremminger, Magni USA (Feb 22, 2011) | The Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar is coming up and one of the big features of the event will be the first US public showing of the Magni M24 Orion gyroplane. There will be two of the enclosed side-by-side gyroplanes on the convention floor. Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about the new model. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar (Feb 22, 2011) | Surviving an unscheduled landing on a non-airport is something pilots train for and think a lot about. However, the challenge may just begin there. Survival after the crash may depend upon planning before the flight. Excessive temperatures and dehydration can be as deadly as the accident. Jim Sweeney explains how we can plan ahead for both. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Feb 15, 2011) | The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) have petitioned the FAA to amend the federal aviation regulations (14 CFR Part 61) so that flight hours accrued while earning a Sport Pilot certificate can count toward additional ratings and certificates. David Oord joins us to explain why this is not just important to sport pilots, but to the future of general aviation. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Feb 15, 2011) | There are lots of new things in the powered paragliding world and the Salton Sea Fly-In was the place to see a bunch of them. Jeff Goin and Michael Purdy talk about four-stroke engines, laying out wings, fast remove propellers and more. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Groen , Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. (Feb 15, 2011) | We talk with David Groen about a wide variety of things including gyroplane design and the agreement Groen Brothers Aviation struck with a Chinese company to produce their Sparrowhawk design. They also have an S-LSA gyroplane project in the works. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, Illinois Ultralight and Light Plane Safety Seminar (Feb 15, 2011) | The big IUAC Safety Seminar is coming up in Springfield, Illinois and Jim Sweeney talks about the speakers, the event and what you can expect there. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeremy Monnett, Sonex Aircraft (Feb 15, 2011) | Sonex's single-place airplane made its first flight and Jeremy Monnett joins us to talk about how it went. We also talk about the airplane's place in the LSA market. It is an experimental amateur-built that offers wings that fold up instead of back as well as aerobatic capabilities. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dennis Carley, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft (Feb 8, 2011) | Sebring sees the introduction of plenty of products including new models of aircraft. Dennis Carley is importer now for the Cricket Aviation Storch, one of the newly introduced. The aircraft is manufactured in Columbia and goes through final assembly in Deland, Florida. It's a very unique airplane with a unique history. Dennis tells us all about it. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Feb 8, 2011) | The midwinter summit between the FAA and the EAA is a major event that is only open to the executives of the two organizations. It's a time for the organizations to address important flying community issues. David Oord joins us to talk about some of the ongoing issues for the sport flying community that have needed to be addressed and why this forum is one of the most important ones for citizen aviators. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jan Eggenfellner, Viking Aircraft Engines (Feb 8, 2011) | It's always exciting to learn about new aviation engines. Viking Aircraft Engines was at the Sebring Expo showing their engine based on the Honda Fit engine. Jan Eggenfellner joins us to talk about the history of and specifications for the Viking. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Feb 8, 2011) | Technology keeps giving us even more ways to keep others informed of our progress during cross-country travels. Jim Sweeney talks about some of the technologies being developed for 'flight following' on a personal level. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Robinson, Paratoys (Feb 8, 2011) | The Paratoys 2011 Salton Sea Fly-in wrapped up last weekend and the Powered Paragliding Show talks Mike Robinson. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Feb 1, 2011) | One of the meetings that Jim Sweeney attended while in Sebring was hosted by the FAA and its purpose was to achieve one of the FAA Administrator's goals, the reduction of fatalities in amateur-built aircraft. Several ideas were discussed including getting aviation organizations and insurance companies more involved. However, preventing fatalities was an area where a better LODA procedure could be instrumental for all sorts of experimental aircraft. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Feb 1, 2011) | Dan Johnson joins us to talk about more of the LSA news that came out of the Sebring Expo. Of course some of the biggest news came just before the event with Piper saying that they were splitting with Czech Sport Aircraft. Dan talks about what happened, what is going on, and what Piper may be doing in the future. He also talks about the LSA barnstorming tour some LSA manufactures went on in Florida after the Sebring event. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Feb 1, 2011) | There are some natural agricultural uses for ultralights. Bever Borne talks about some of them and talks about the early challenges of aerial chemical applications. Some challenges were technical and some were bureaucratic. Which ones do you think were the hardest to overcome? | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Feb 1, 2011) | Jeff Goin and Michael Purdy talk about how the American PPG community is finally getting proactive on competition and record setting. They talk about world record attempt on the show. They also have the full report on Mo Sheldon's Flying Circus Fly-In. Last but not least, they have more info on the competition being held at the Paratoys event at Salton Sea. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Percy, XLFlying (Feb 1, 2011) | Michael Percy is a one-of-a-kind pilot in sport aviation. Literally. He is the only Sea rated Designated Sport Pilot Examiner for weight shift control trikes. We talk about how people go about getting the rating, how his new designation streamlines things, and ways that training on a float equipped trike is superior to a land version. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Fortney, Powered Sport Flying Magazine (Jan 25, 2011) | Over this past weekend there was another big expo, the Imaging USA 2011 trade show in San Antonio, Texas. This was a photography-focused event. Bill Fortney was there and he talks about equipment he saw that those of us taking pictures from the sky will want. Of course those of us who capture aerial images will like what Bill learned even more. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Blair, National Association of Flight Instructors (Jan 25, 2011) | Jason Blair joins us to talk about even more training issues. NAFI has been involved with the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC), flight instructor refresher clinic (FIRC) improvements and the TSA's Aviation Safety Advisory Council. We learn about what is going on with those initiatives and how they affect us. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mo Sheldon, Airparamo (Jan 25, 2011) | The winter hosts a lot of great powered paraglider events in the South and Southwest. Michael Purdy talks with Mo Sheldon about the Arizona Flying Circus, which is coming up shortly. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jan 25, 2011) | The 2011 Sebring Sport Aviation Expo is a wrap and Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about what happened at the show. ASTM meetings, FAA meetings, new gyroplanes from Germany, and lots more filled the precious few days of the event in Florida. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jan 25, 2011) | The 2011 Sebring Sport Aviation Expo is a wrap and Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about what happened at the show. ASTM meetings, FAA meetings, new gyroplanes from Germany, and lots more filled the precious few days of the event in Florida. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Bailey, Six Chuter, Inc. (Jan 18, 2011) | Many people don't realize that two-seat powered parachutes haven't really been in existence for that many years. Dan Bailey, who was there in the early '90's working on them with Six Chuter, joins us to talk about how two-seaters were developed. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Jan 18, 2011) | Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Terri Sipantzi joins us to talk about getting a first flight in a weight shift control trike. Unfortunately for most of us, it's not as easy as going down to the local airport for an introductory flight. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Robinson, Paratoys (Jan 18, 2011) | Mike Robinson joins us for a complete update on the Paratoys Fly-in. Last year the event had more than 350 registered pilots making it the biggest PPG fly-in in North America. Pre-registrations are way ahead of last year. Lots of new things to see and do as well as all the traditional stuff that makes this such a great event. Mike gives the details to Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Geoff Hill, Microlight Flying (Jan 18, 2011) | Geoff Hill is the new editor of the British Microlight Aircraft Association's magazine, Microlight Flying. He talks about his background, the history of the magazine and his plans for it. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Jan 18, 2011) | There are few parts of the engine system that seem to be ignored as much as throttles. Mike Stratman joins us to talk about their construction, adjustment and maintenance. After all, one of the last things you want in flight is a throttle failure. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Canino, Sportair USA (Jan 11, 2011) | Several of the aircraft manufacturers and distributors are going to try to stretch out a good thing this year in Florida. While they are in the state, those manufactures are going to make 'airport calls' throughout the state to introduce more aviators to light sport. Bill Canino joins us to talk about who's involved and what airports they are visiting. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Jan 11, 2011) | We visit with Dan Johnson, who talks about the upcoming Sebring LSA Expo. As usual, this year there are FAA and industry meetings along with the regular public displays. We talk about some of the expectations surrounding the show. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Phil Lockwood, Lockwood Aviation (Jan 11, 2011) | The search for Rotax engine knowledge has evolved over the years. Phil Lockwood, one of the most popular forum presenters at the Sebring LSA Expo, talks about the evolution from two-stroke to four-stroke seminars over the years and some of the implications of that trend. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Kruger, The Aircraft Partnership Association (Jan 11, 2011) | We had David Kruger with us a few weeks ago when he talked about cutting costs with aircraft partnerships. This week we talk about an important step in the process, selecting a partner or partners to share an aircraft with. We talk about why some partnerships work and why others don't. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Robinson, Paratoys (Jan 11, 2011) | Michael Purdy talks with Mike Robinson, the owner of Paratoys. They talk about three new engines: the 172 Talon, the MZ 34 and the Helcat 360. All three are cutting-edge designs which will have a big impact on different segments of the powered paragliding arena. They also provide the latest details on the biggest PPG Flying event in North America - the Paratoys Fly-In at Salton Sea, California. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Fetters, Sport-Link Communications Corp. (Jan 4, 2011) | A frustration for some pilots moving from general aviation to more fun flying is that the headsets bought for flying GA airplanes normally don't work on sport aviation intercoms and handheld radios, even with adaptor plugs. Doug Fetters explains why that is and offers a solution to the problem. (And no, the solution isn't, "Buy all new equipment.") | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Wood, Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo (Jan 4, 2011) | The Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo is coming soon. Bob Wood joins us to talk about the first major flying event of 2011. He talks about changes from last year, who is participating in the event and activities planned for pilots and industry. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Jan 4, 2011) | Jim Sweeney invites Steve Podradchik from Seattle Avionics to talk about the company and their DUAT-Voyager Flight Planning product. There are important technical differences between this and some of the other on-line flight planning products that are being threatened with legal action. Steve talks about those differences. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Richard Meredith-Hardy, FAI Microlight Commission (Jan 4, 2011) | Planning has already begun for the 2011 Microlight World Championships. The President of FAI's Microlight Commission, Richard Meredith-Hardy, joins us to talk about what happened at last fall's international meeting and the Championship event itself. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Jan 4, 2011) | Michael and Jeff talk more about specialized paramotors. In this case the discussion centers on spare parts strategy for cross country machines. Is it practical to include an entire engine pack as a spare? Also a little bit about the fun of flying wheels. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services (Dec 28, 2010) | We catch up with Brian Carpenter to talk about the series of videos he has done with the EAA called 'Hints for Homebuilders.' You'll find links to many of those videos on the PSF Magazine web site. We also talk about recent trends for maintenance training in the light sport world. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 28, 2010) | Winter storms have moved through the North Central and East Coast leaving behind high winds, cold temperatures and lots of snow. If you have cross country plans, you have to plan for conditions at both your home airport and those you'll be stopping at. Jim Sweeney talks about what you should expect at the airport after a winter blast. And in breaking news, Seattle Avionics and DTC DUAT are offering flight planning software that does not violate any known patents. Better yet, it's powerful and free. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 28, 2010) | Jeff Goin's fame is growing. While in airline captain mode he is recognized as "The Fan Man" by an airline passenger. Jeff and Michael Purdy talk about paramotor safety improvements which sparks the idea of specialty machines for training and advanced pilots. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Dec 28, 2010) | Cross country planning and execution is just a little bit different when you're planning for the operation in a weight shift control trike. Terri Sipantzi joins us to talk about cross country planning and staying on course in a trike. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Heimberger, St. Louis Rotocraft Club (Dec 28, 2010) | So you want to go flying and enjoy the winter wonderland from above? And you want to do that in an open cockpit aircraft? Well, you had better take some precautions and do like your mother always told you and dress for the weather. Bob Heimberger joins us to talk about how to dress for a 100 mph open cockpit gyroplane. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 21, 2010) | There is lots of drama in the world of internet flight plan applications. FlightPrep has recently starting enforcing a patent for its version of online flight planning. That enforcement has caused at least one web site to shut down. However, other organizations offering online flight planning services like Jeppesen's AOPA service and now FltPlan.com are announcing that their services do not infringe on the FlightPrep patent. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about what we can look forward to in the near future. | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Dec 21, 2010) | The LSA fly-out to the Bahamas is over and our hard-working friend, Dan Johnson, was there soaking up the atmosphere and cool drinks there on the island nation. He joins us to remind us folks in the colder climates how much fun it is in the warmer climes. | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Hamilton, Dynon Avionics (Dec 21, 2010) | Robert Hamilton from Dynon joins us to talk about how the company got started into the business of building glass cockpits and how the technology works. Fortunately, a lot of the technology was already developed for other applications. (Part 1 of 2) | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Czarnecki, Planet PPG (Dec 21, 2010) | Paul Czarnecki joins us to talk about what will be the last fly-in of 2010 and the first fly-in of 2011. The Christmas Fly-In at Pine Island Airport in Florida offers powered paragliding flying along with easy access to skydiving and LSA Airplane training flights. | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Hamilton, Dynon Avionics (Dec 21, 2010) | Robert Hamilton from Dynon joins us to talk about how the company got started into the business of building glass cockpits and how the technology works. Fortunately, a lot of the technology was already developed for other applications. (Part 2 of 2) | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Dec 14, 2010) | Bever Borne joins us to talk about the good ole days. Are the days of fun and enjoyment in the sky largely over? In its early days, when ironically ultralighting was less safe, a lot more people participated and helped grow a great sport. What made those early days of ultralighting so exciting and can that excitement be generated again? | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 14, 2010) | Flight Guide, the company that produces the "Brown Book" on the counter at the airport, is fifty years old. This year will mark a new format for the "Brown Book" and new hardware, software and internet products. Larry and Brenda Garcia, owners of Airguide Publications, talk to Jim Sweeney about the new "Brown Book" and a new GPS for the iPad. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy and Jeff Goin, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 14, 2010) | Few people know more about producing powered paragliding videos than Jeff Goin. "Risk and Reward" and "Advanced Powered Paragliding" are a couple of Jeff's most popular video creations. And, of course, using a video camera is a great way to document student successes and failures. Beyond these tried and true video tools, Michael presents Jeff with an idea for a third kind of PPG video instruction. Powered Paragliding Radio | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Blair, National Association of Flight Instructors (Dec 14, 2010) | The FAA's General Aviation and Commercial Division brought aviation organizations and Flight Instructor Renewal Clinic (FIRC) providers together in Washington D.C. to talk about "Updating the Flight instructor Renewal Process to Enhance Safety of Flight." The meeting was the result of the FAA's indication that it has "been reviewing indicators that suggest that the process currently in place (by which flight instructors renew their certificates) may lack sufficient effectiveness in ensuring that CFI's are being provided the best information in the most useful manner." We talk with Jason Blair to hear what was actually discussed and to see if the FAA's opinion of 'sufficient effectiveness' matches everyone else's. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Dec 14, 2010) | When can't a Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor provide all of the training required for a student wanting to become a sport pilot? That is when a sport pilot is wanting to learn to fly an airplane with a Vh greater than 87 knots. David Oord joins us to talk about what the FAA says a sport pilot CFI can't do for a student sport pilot. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Wiebe, Belite Aircraft (Dec 7, 2010) | James Wiebe joins us to catch up with details at Belite. Their instruments are starting to show up in other ultralight aircraft and they are offering more options with their own Belite series of airplanes. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Leonard Stuart, The Bahamas Tourist Office (Dec 7, 2010) | The first-ever Sport Pilot Fly-In to the Bahamas is happening in a few days and Leonard Smith, a Bahamas Aviation Specialist, joins us to talk about the planning and the welcome pilots can expect on the island. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Monnett, Sonex Aircraft (Dec 7, 2010) | Last week the Sonex E-Flight Initiative electric-powered aircraft took its first flight at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. John Monnett, the team leader and pilot of the aircraft, joins us to talk about the work that went into the first hop for the electric Waiex and explains what the next steps will be. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Powered Paragliding Radio (Dec 7, 2010) | Michael Purdy talks about how to determine if powered paragliding is for you. He also talks about the most important powered paragliding training question. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Dec 7, 2010) | With the trip to the Bahamas coming up for some pilots, Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about general precautions and planning that goes with every trip over big water. Planning, supplies, and emergency equipment vary with the climate and the temperature of the water you are flying over. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stephen Brandon, California Powered Parachute (Nov 30, 2010) | Finally a flight instructor has a LODA (Letter of Deviation Authority) so that he can provide flight training in an Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) Powered Parachute. We talk with Stephen Brandon who flies and trains in Northern California about how he worked with the Oakland FSDO so that he could continue flying and training. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Peghiny, Flight Design USA (Nov 30, 2010) | Tom Peghiny gives us updates on the Flight Design CT with a focus on the effort that has gone into designing and testing their new float planes. We also talk about electric flight with improvements to the Yuneec E-Spyder. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 30, 2010) | Jim Sweeney talks about the legalities of sectionals. If you have digital maps like on an iPad or GPS, do you still need to also carry paper sectionals? Is it better to have an old sectional or no sectional at all if you are ramp checked by the FAA? These questions and more under discussion. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Penny Hamilton, Ph.D., Teaching Women To Fly (Nov 30, 2010) | Penny Hamilton's study answering the question "Why are there so few women pilots in America?" is complete. She comes onto the show to talk about the comments she gathered from female pilots, female student pilots, and both male and female flight instructors. She talks about the top ten barriers to women in aviation and the top ten ways to increase females' success. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Jeff Goin, and Paul Anthem, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 30, 2010) | The Powered Paragliding Show guys compare powered paragliders and powered parachutes. They include the pros and cons of each. Also Paul Anthem talks about his experience while flying in mechanical turbulence and his resulting wing collapse in Monument Valley. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Nov 23, 2010) | The oil system on a 912 series engine is a dry sump system. Mike Stratman explains what that is, how it works, and how to change oil and start the Rotax 912 engine. We talk about all the things you need to know but may have been too shy to ask. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 23, 2010) | Jim Sweeney talks about take-offs. Taking off is one of the higher risk activities when flying that requires planning, execution, and a familiarity with emergency procedures. Jim covers it all. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Greg Gremminger, Magni USA (Nov 23, 2010) | It is an airplane world. So if you fly a gyroplane, you need to fit into that world when you are flying the pattern at airports. Greg Gremminger joins us to talk about how gyroplanes can safely integrate into the traffic pattern. Greg references a couple of FAA Advisory Circulars, AC 90-66A and AC 90-42F. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Oord, Experimental Aircraft Association (Nov 23, 2010) | If you don't have a pilot's license (yet) you may be surprised to learn that pilot certificates do not have pictures of the pilots on them. Congress has mandated that that should change and the FAA has put together a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that proposes how that should happen. Of course the devil is in the details and that is what David Oord from the EAA joins us to talk about. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Jeff Goin, and Paul Anthem, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 16, 2010) | The powered paragliding show hosts talk about Foot launch vs. Wheeled launch. They talk about the advantages of both, what pilots want, and what they end up doing anyway. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (Nov 16, 2010) | The AOPA Summit wrapped up this past weekend and Dan Johnson was there for the whole thing. He talks about the news coming out of the event regarding light sport aircraft, flight training and more. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stan Foster, Popular Rotorcraft Association (Nov 16, 2010) | Stan Foster continues to fly and discover things about his new helicopter. This week we talk about a forced landing he had with his helicopter with a play-by-play explanation of what happened and how a modification he made to the design saved the day. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 16, 2010) | Transponders. A lot of pilots figure they don't need them, others aren't sure, and yet others believe they need them when they really probably don't. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about common questions people have about the equipment, its maintenance, and how it needs to be used. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Maas, Six Chuter West (Nov 16, 2010) | The Great Northwest has been a hotbed of powered parachute activity for almost 20 years. Doug Maas from Six Chuter shares some of the news with us from that part of the world. There are changing challenges, new aircraft models, and more to talk about. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kent Misegades, Pure-Gas.org (Nov 9, 2010) | It's getting harder and harder to find pure fuel, even if you are willing to pay extra for it. Ethanol seems to be everywhere. Well, there are some activities (aviation and boating) that really need ethanol-free fuel and for those looking for it, the site Pure-Gas.org lists the places where it is available. Kent Misegades joins us to talk about the site as well as other developments in the battle to find ethanol-free fuel and 100LL alternatives. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Purdy, Jeff Goin, and Paul Anthem, Powered Paragliding Radio (Nov 9, 2010) | This week we begin a show within a show. We welcome aboard the crew from Powered Paragliding Radio. Michael Purdy, Jeff Goin, and Paul Anthem talk about weight-shifting powered paragliders and the future size and power of motors. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terri Sipantzi, Precision Windsports, Inc (Nov 9, 2010) | Pilots file flight plans. It always used to be as simple as that. But anymore, the safety and security you get from filing a VFR flight plan can be better obtained by some other devices and techniques. Terri Sipantzi joins us to talk about flight plan alternatives as well as ways that Big Brother has corrupted a safety program by using it to track pilots and in some cases wrongfully detain pilots. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 9, 2010) | A big part of starting flight training now is making sure that your potential student isn't a potential terrorist. At least that is the way the TSA looks at things. Jim Sweeney talks about the requirements out there for CFI's to make sure that their students are US citizens and -if not- what kinds of hoops have to be jumped through before beginning training. The AOPA has a guide and a checklist that are very helpful for flight instructors. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christopher Bailey, Renegade Light Sport LLC (Nov 9, 2010) | There is a new power plant for light sport aircraft, the Lycoming O-233. The first flight of this power plant was in a Falcon Light Sport Aircraft. Chris 'Doc' Bailey joins us to talk about the Lycoming and the Falcon. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stan Foster, Popular Rotorcraft Association (Nov 2, 2010) | You may remember that Stan Foster built a Helicycle personal helicopter and flew it for the first time this fall. We visit with Stan again to cover the building process. We talk about the kits, build times, and what the major assemblies are on a Helicycle. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc. (Nov 2, 2010) | With the US elections today, Bever Borne comes on to talk about how directly politics enters into a pilot's life at all levels. Intrusive TSA officials, FAA personel who don't understand sport aviation, and an EPA that has effectively made it impossible for many peoople to get ethanol-free fuel are all symptoms of a government that tries to micromange so much of our life, but has grown so much that it can't do even basic things well. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Goin, FootFlyer.com (Nov 2, 2010) | Jeff Goin joins us to talk about two-place training exemptions for powered paragliders. Powered paragliders have a training exemption that was at first applied for by the United States Powered Paragliding Association and was soon copied by another organization. Jeff talks about the history of the exemption, what was initially applied for, what was eventually approved, and how some are purposely selling the exemption in ways it was never intended. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Nov 2, 2010) | With the end of the political season pilots get two big reliefs. First, like everyone else, they will no longer have to look at political advertising on television for hopefully 18 months or so. Seccond, the number of presidential TFR's will go down. However, it is not the time to let your guard down since there are still an unusual number of airport NOTAMS. Jim Sweeney talks about NOTAMS and what the typical penalties are for violating them. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Dancy, AOPA (Nov 2, 2010) | The AOPA Summit is going to be held this year on November 11-13th in Long Beach, California. Chris Dancy joins us to talk about the some of the big names that will be at the event, the activities, and of course why you will want to be there! | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Fortney, America From 500 Feet II (Oct 26, 2010) | Bill Fortney has taken possession of his brand new Phoenix 103 ultralight airplane. He tells us what it is like as well as the differences between owning it and a powered parachute or a trike. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (Oct 26, 2010) | This week Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about airport patterns for powered parachutes. Most airports are still not used to having a lot of powered parachute traffic and want powered parachutes to fly the exact pattern that is flown by GA airplanes. This is not safe for either category of aircraft because of the differences in speeds. Jim gives us some alternatives. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (Oct 26, 2010) | If you are planning on doing some winter flying this season, there may be some maintenance items you want to work on before it gets too cold. Mike Stratman joins us to talk about one of the items, the Tanis engine pre-heating system for Rotax 912 series engines. Not only does it get your aircraft ready for flying faster in the winter, it is also better for your engine. Mike tells us why. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 301 Episodes |
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