Two-stroke motors have many advantages over four-stroke motors, and work exceptionally well to power ultralight vehicles. However, like most things, proper inspection, maintenance, and operation are required to ensure a long operational life. Join Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation Services, providers of light-sport repairman training, as he discusses the types of things to keep your engine operating properly.
With a traditional 3-axis control system, folding wings and numerous engine options Badland aircraft ultralight models are familiar to any pilot. Join Chris Deuel owner of Badland aircraft discuss all about this vehicle.
Learn about the airspace requirements of FAR Part 103 for all ultralight vehicles. FAA certified flight instructor and paramotor flight instructor Jon Eisele explains airspace for the ultralight pilot flying under FAR Part 103.
Powered Parachutes (PPC) are one of the easiest to learn and relaxed types of recreational flying. Join EAA hall of fame PPC flight instructor and examiner Roy Beissweinger as he shares the details of training in these flying machines.
The Michigan Ultralight Association (MULA) flying club has a M-Squared training aircraft and Quicksilver for club members to use. Chief flight instructor John von Linsowe shares his club and ultralight flight training experiences.
Rotax 2-stroke engines power more ultralights than any other engine by far. Join Phil Lockwood from Lockwood Aviation, a Rotax service center as he shares his decades of experience operating and maintaining 2-stroke Rotax engines.
EAA ultralight hall of famer Gene "Bever" Borne has been operating his business Air-Tech since 1977, offering sales, service, and flight training of Quicksilver aircraft. Tune in and hear Bever talk all about the Quicksilver.
Join ultralight sailmaker Malcolm Brubaker from Great Sails as he provides tips for installation, maintenance, cleaning, and repairs for sailcloth covering.
Powered paragliders (PPG) are dreams come true for many, as you literally run into the air when taking off. Join PPG instructor Jon Eisele as he explains the equipment and the basics of flying, maintaining, and training in a paramotor.
Join EAA staff member and ultralight and light-plane guru Timm Bogenhagen as he discusses the simple rules of Part 103 and tips for getting started.
Mark Spang will discuss the NOTICE arrival and departure procedures specific to the Fun Fly Zone grass runway on the south end of the airport used by ultralights/lightplanes and homebuilt rotorcraft.
Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation, discusses single carb set up on a 2-cylinder engine. Brian is an A&P aircraft mechanic with Inspection Authorization, and EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor.
Join Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation Services, providers of light-sport repairman training, as he discusses the types of things to keep your engine operating properly.
Join Mike Hudetz CFI and dealer for Air Creation, Airborne and Evolution trikes as he explains what’s available and trike fundamentals.
Routine inspections and proper maintenance are a key part of operating "safely.” Join long-time ultralight owner and pilot Denny Demeter as he shares his mindset on things he has learned over the years to inspect and maintain your ultralight.
Lily Johnson from the EAA staff and government advocacy department will help guide ultralight pilots and airport operators to mutual understanding and development of procedures so ultralight vehicles can safely integrate into airport operations.
Designer and EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame inductee Leonard Milholland will share details of the history and development of the Legal Eagle design.
Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation, demonstrates how to perform a compression check on a Rotax two-stroke engine. Brian is an A&P aircraft mechanic with Inspection Authorization, and EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor.
Marty Feehan provides tips and tricks to keep it light when covering with the waterborne fabric covering system by Stewart Systems. Marty discusses how covering an aircraft with Stewart Systems is a safe, fun, and relatively simple process.
Learn about the airspace requirements of FAR Part 103 for all ultralight vehicles. FAA certified flight instructor and paramotor flight instructor Jon Eisele explains airspace for the ultralight pilot flying under FAR Part 103.
Powered Parachutes are one of the easiest to learn and relaxed types of flying. Join Galen Geigley from Powrachute as he shares the details of the Powrachute machines and the basic overall beauty of this inherently stable type of flying machine.
