Getting Started in Ultralights | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CST with Timm Bogenhagen

Ultralight vehicles have long been an affordable way to experience the 3-dimensional freedom and exhilaration of the sky. 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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Introduction to Powered Paragliders | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CST with Jon Eisele

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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Sailcloth Covering: Installation and Maintenance Tips | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CST with Malcolm Brubaker

There are many benefits of sailcloth covering for ultralights, including it being inexpensive, no painting, and quick installation. Join ultralight sailmaker Malcolm Brubaker from Great Sails as he provides tips for installation, maintenance, cleaning, and repairs for sailcloth covering. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Maintenance and Operation of Quicksilver Aircraft | EAA Ultralight Days

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. CST with Gene "Bever" Borne

EAA ultralight hall of famer Gene "Bever" Borne has been operating his business Air-Tech; offering sales, service & flight training of Quicksilver Ultralight aircraft since 1977. Tune in and hear Bever talk all about the Quicksilver line of ultralight aircraft, including the new 4-stroke engine option, the Aero 1000 HO.

Rotax Two-Stroke Operation and Maintenance Tips | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CST with Brett Lawton

Rotax 2-stroke engines power more ultralights than any other engine by far. Join Brett Lawton from Advanced Powerplant Solutions, a Rotax service center as he shares his decades of experience operating and maintaining 2-stroke Rotax engines. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Aerolite 103 and Aero 1000 4-stroke Engine | EAA Ultralight Days

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CST with Mark Murray

Join CFI Mark Murray as he discusses maintenance and inspection for the Aerolite 103 and Aero 1000 engine. Mark will share tips for building, inspection and maintenance he has learned over the years building and operating the Aerolite 103.

Flying Clubs and Ultralight Flight Instruction | EAA Ultralight Days

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CST with Rick Hayes, John von Linsowe, and Scott Skalski

Flying clubs are a great way to make flying more affordable and flight training accessible. 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 and club members Scott Skalski and Rick Hayes share their club and ultralight flight training experiences. They'll also discuss Project First Flight Educational Program LLC, a towed glider called the SnapDragon aimed to expose young people to a flight experience of their own pilotage.

Powered Parachute Basics | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CST with Rick Hayes, John von Linsowe, and Scott Skalski

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 and overall beauty of this inherently stable type of flying machine. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Airspace for Part 103 Paramotors and Ultralights | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. CST with Jon Eisele

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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Fabric Covering Light with Stewart Systems | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CST with Marty Feehan

Fabric covering instructor Marty Feehan provides tips and tricks to keep it light when covering with the non-hazardous waterborne fabric covering system by Stewart Systems. Marty discusses how covering an aircraft with Stewart Systems is a safe, fun, and relatively simple process. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Flight Instruction using LODA in Low Mass High Drag Experimentals | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CST with Tom Charpentier and Mark Murray

New FAA rules and policies make it much more attractive than ever before to training in ultralight-like aircraft using a LODA. Join CFI and LODA holder Mark Murray along with EAA staffers Timm Bogenhagen and Tom Charpentier. They will discuss how to use an ultralight-like experimental aircraft for compensated flight instruction with a Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA). FAA WINGS credit.

Airport Operations and Ultralights | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CST with Tom Charpentier

Over the years, some ultralight owners wanting to operate at public airports have been greeted with a cold shoulder and told “No, you can't fly here.” However, the FAA says flying ultralights is an aeronautical activity that can be accommodated at publicly funded airports, given some special considerations. Tom Charpentier 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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Safety Condition Inspection for Ultralights | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CST with Denny Demeter

Routine inspections and proper maintenance are a key part of operating "safely.” Some say safety is a mindset — 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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Weight Shift Trike Basics | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m. CST with Paul Hamilton

Weight-Shift trikes (WSC) could be described as motorcycles in the sky. Controlled by shifting weight under the wing hang-point, they have a close connection to the early days of ultralights when hang gliders were powered with small engines so they could rise from level ground. Join Paul Hamilton CFI as he explains trike fundamentals. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

2-Stroke Engines: Secrets to Success | EAA Ultralight Days | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CST with Brain Carpenter, Carol Carpenter and Brian Carpenter

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. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.