www.PSFmagazine.com | December 2016-January 2017 | 3 2 | December 2016-January 2017 | Powered Sport Flying Executive Editor Subscriptions Classified Sales Vickie Betts (800) 867-5430 E-mail: vickie@easyflight.com Web site: www.psfmagazine.com Technical Editor Layout & Design Display Ad Sales Roy Beisswenger PO Box 38 Greenville, IL 62246 800-867-5430 roy@easyflight.com Publisher Sport Aviation Press, llc 16192 Coastal Hwy Lewes, DE, 19958 Photography Valerie Layne Jim Smith Cliff Tucker Graphic Artist Tim Dilliner FeatureWriters Zen Boulden Kai Bode Dr. Bruce H. Charnov John S. Craparo Phil Dietro Jeff Goin Greg Gremminger Michael Hudetz Jeff Hamann Geoff Hill Dan Johnson Doug Maas Ira McComic Jim Smith Marion Springer Jim Sweeney © 2016 Sport Aviation Press llc Powered Sport Flying™ Magazine is published monthly by Sport Aviation Press llc, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246, (800) 867-5430. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any mistakes in advertisements or editorials. Statements/opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect or represent those of this publication or its officers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Sport Aviation Press llc: Powered Sport Flying™ Magazine disclaims all responsibility for omissions and errors. Periodicals Postage Paid number 000228 at Greenville, IL, 62246 and at an additional mailing office. postmaster: send address changes to: Sport Aviation Press, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246. Volume 23, Number 7. Subscription Rates Annual subscription rates: $36.95 U.S. $48 Canada $90 International All monies US Funds Subscribe online at: www.PSFmagazine.com For more information call: (800) 867-5430 Welcome to the last issue of Powered Sport Flying Magazine for 2016! Before I get to the contents of this issue, I have a very important request to make of everyone. If you move, please – let me know so that I can get your correct address into my system. You see, it has turned out that the usps has not been doing its job properly. Not the little local post offices, but the big centers where they are supposed to be forwarding mail and returning new addresses to any periodical who pays for the service, as I do. Someone with some power must have complained, because all of a sudden, with the November issue, I (and most other periodicals) have been getting back the covers with the address label either with a new address or the notation that they can’t give me a forwarding address. As of this writing, I’m nearing 100 returned address labels! So if you didn’t get a copy of psf in November, and you’ve moved any time this year, that’s why. Frankly, I have absolutely no idea how far back in time the usps has not been doing its job, but I’m guessing it’s been a while. With some addresses, they’re telling me that suddenly they are not able to be mailed to at all; for example, insufficient address or no mail receptacle. You can use the contact form at psfmagazine.com, you can call me, or you can drop me a note in the mail (I haven’t moved, so it should get to me!). Just remember, if you move, unless you tell me, I probably won’t know about it and you won’t get your magazines! As you can see by the cover, this is a special issue. I’ve mentioned before that Roy, as President of the United States Ultralight Association (usua), and Dan Johnson, as President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (lama), have been making trips to Washington, DC, to have meetings with the faa. The three big things that they’ve been concentrating upon have been gyros, electric aircraft, and aerial work for lsa. In this issue, we’ve reprinted the three papers that Roy and Dan presented to the faa in their final meeting of the year in November. Both men do this as volunteers, for the love of aviation. For those of you who have wondered what your usua or lama membership does for you, well, this advocacy is a big part. Have you ever been confused by the different levels of altitude? If so, then your questions should be answered in this issue. Roy has written a very good article on the subject. While he wrote it with powered parachutes as his specific aircraft to talk about, it holds true for everyone. He’s created some very good graphics to help explain, too! Hopefully, everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season. From me, Roy, and Moral Support Canines Cody and Caitlyn, our best wishes for this coming year! Editorial
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