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Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (6/7/11)

Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (6/7/11)

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.

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Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association (5/10/11)

Dick Knapinski, Experimental Aircraft Association (5/10/11)

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.

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (4/26/11)

Dan Johnson, ByDanJohnson.com (4/26/11)

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.

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Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (4/12/11) (Part 1 of 2)

Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (4/12/11) (Part 1 of 2)

(Part 1 of 2) 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.

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Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (4/12/11) (Part 2 of 2)

Kent Misegades, Aviation Fuel Club (4/12/11) (Part 2 of 2)

(Part 2 of 2) 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.

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Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel (3/8/11)

Steve Krueger, Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel (3/8/11)

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.

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How to Enter the 2011 FAI Young Artists Contest

How to Enter the 2011 FAI Young Artists Contest

Like every year, the 2011 Young Artists Contest gives the opportunity for budding artists to express themselves artistically about a subject related to aviation. The contest is divided in three age categories (6-9, 10-13, 14-17 years old). This year, the theme for the contest is “50 Years of Human Space Flight”, in recognition of the 50th ...

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Purdue Researcher: Ethanol Has Peaked

Purdue Researcher: Ethanol Has Peaked

Has the use of ethanol in the U.S. reached its saturation point? Yes, or says the conclusion of a Purdue University agricultural economics professor who has studied federal data about how ethanol is consumed and about the growth potential in the industry to meet an upcoming federal mandate for renewable fuel use. Wally Tyner says ...

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Wolf Aviation Fund Grant Proposals Due December 15

Wolf Aviation Fund Grant Proposals Due December 15

The December 15 deadline is rapidly approaching for Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals!  Each year the Fund provides help for innovative projects that “promote and support general aviation.” Projects must fit into the foundation’s seven major program areas, which are Developing Public Policy and Airports; Networking and Mutual Support;Development and Alternative Resources; Communications, Media, and Community Relations; General Aviation ...