Tips from our readers on everything from hand propping your airplane to fuel efficiency and the importance of the flare.
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Weathervanes fund EAA chapter’s scholarships
Proceeds from the weathervane sales go towards the chapter’s scholarships to high school student and those pursuing their private pilot certificate.
Flying with skis
“Ski flying is some of the most forgiving flying if the snow is good and the light is right,” expert Steve Williams says.
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Flying with Jack Hallett, age 94 to 100
The documentary chronicles the many aircraft the 100-year-old WWII fighter pilot has flown since being “adopted” by the aviation family at KLEE: L-39 Albatros Jet, twin engine Arrowstar, Pitts S-2B, Zlin, 1942 Boeing Stearman, P-51, Mooney, and a Swearingen SX-300.
Going above and beyond
Cory Suttle rediscovered his love of flight when he got a new job at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy.
A love of slick and shiny things
“Being a painter by trade, I like everything I own to be slick and shiny, and I like customers’ cars and planes to be slick and shiny,” says John Mosely.
Georgia pilots fly in honor of vets
The North Georgia pilots flew over the local VA cemetery in conjunction with the annual Wreaths Across America event.
Old dog, new tricks
Ted Luebbers certainly stands as a life lesson for all of our chapter members — indeed all of general aviation — that you are never too old to learn new skills.