UltraFlight Radio - Ultralight, Microlight and Light Sport Aircraft Talk

Tune into the only All-Sport Aviation Radio Show on the Internet!

Listen Live Tuesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time
or 9 AM Pacific Time
or 1600 HRS Zulu (UTC Time)

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

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

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

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

There are all kinds of ways to listen to the show, too.

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Here is What is Going on This Week!

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
Earl Lawrence joins us for a discussion about regulation and safety. The common belief is that one equals the other. Some predict that with congressional pressure, we'll soon see an FAA that is more adversarial to all aspects of aviation. Experimental Aircraft Association (5/6/08)

Kamron Blevins, North Wing Design
Kamron Blevins tells us some good news for fans of North Wing Design and weight shift control aircraft in general. North Wing has been busy on an S-LSA model and we get the progress report. North Wing Design (5/6/08)

Greg Gremminger, Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA
The search for a test to show gyroplane stability has been an owner, manufacturer, and ASTM challenge for some time now. Greg Gremminger talks about what may end up being a very safe test for determining gyroplane stability. Popular Rotorcraft Association/Magni USA (5/6/08)

Bever Borne, Air-Tech, Inc.
A listener requested that one of the mechanical experts talk about solving radio interference from engine ignition systems. Bever Borne talks about the challenges of clean radio transmissions in your aircraft. Air-Tech, Inc. (5/6/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We talk through samples of sectionals, identifying the information that helps you navigate safely through the sky. A true multimedia feature, it's best if you can see the graphics we're talking about by clicking here. SweeneyCorp (5/6/08)

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

Hope you get a chance to listen in!

And if You Missed The Show Aired on April 29th...

Check it out below!

Roy Beisswenger, UltraFlight Radio
Round up of news and events in the ultralight, microlight, and sport aviation world. UltraFlight Radio (4/22/08)

Earl Lawrence, Experimental Aircraft Association
The EAA has filed a request to the FAA for regulatory exemptions that would allow the use of electric motors in ultralight and light-sport aircraft. Earl Lawrence talks to us about what this means to builders and those supporting electric powered aircraft. Experimental Aircraft Association (4/29/08)

Paul Hamilton, Adventure Productions
You know that a book has been around awhile when the "second edition" is being published. Paul Hamilton talks to us about changes made to the "Sport Pilot Checkride" book. Adventure Productions (4/29/08)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc.
Mike Stratman talks about how the the Rotax 912 series of engines is cooled. With air cooling, water cooling, and even an oil system installed, there is a lot going on. Mike sorts it out for us. California Power Systems, Inc. (4/29/08)

Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp
Jim Sweeney continues his discussion of sectionals. We start looking at airports and airport data and other related items on the sectional. For graphics that go with this segment, visit here. SweeneyCorp (4/29/08) (Part 1 of 2)

Upcoming Ultralight & Light Sport Aircraft Events!

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

3rd Annual Central Sierra Helicopter Meet
May 2-4, 2008. Groveland, California. We are getting ready for our third annual Helicopter Meet and are very proud to say this is the only all Helicopter Meet in the west, completely focused on Experimental and Home Built Helicopters. But, all Factory built Helicopters are very welcome and invited to participate. 3rd Annual Central Sierra Helicopter Meet.

Experimental Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Course (Powered Parachutes)
May 10-11, 2008. Virginia Beach, Virginia. This FAA-accepted 16-hour course provides the required training for owners or would-be owners of powered parachute E-LSAs to be eligible for an FAA light-sport repairman certificate, thus authorizing them to perform their own annual condition inspections. For more information visit Rainbow Aviation Services.

14th Annual "World's Smallest " Air Show
May 24-25, 2008 from 8 AM to 2 PM. Brian Ranch Airport, 40 miles north of Los Angeles.. There will be ultralight, light sport, & general aviation flying & static displays, RC airplanes, sky divers, & other events. Food & memorabilia will be available. There will be activities for kids. Fly-ins are welcome. For more information visit: Brian Ranch Airport.

The Great Mid-West Fly–In
May 24, 2007. St. Louis Downtown Airport, Sauget, Illinois. This regional fly-in welcomes ultralights, powered parachutes, light sport aircraft, warbirds, and anything else that flies and also features an auto show featuring beautiful vintage and classic cars. Visit Midwest Regional Fly-In.

For more events, click here