Sometimes the best option for building a homebuilt aircraft is not building it at home at all. For some wanna-be homebuilders, the idea of having the project take over their hangars and garages — not to mention their lives — for years is unacceptable. They’d much rather expedite the building process and get on to […]
News
the buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
“Local airfields are hubs of economic activity and bring millions of dollars annually to rural communities and allow small businesses, and the jobs they create, to stay in those areas. We believe that Congress should work to find ways to support and strengthen the small business economy of rural America through aviation, not unfairly tax […]
Rather build than spend time record keeping? Then check out this free website just for homebulders
These days almost every aircraft project begins with research on the Internet. That’s the first place that Rob Riggen of Essex Junction, Vermont, went in 2001 when he and his wife Paula decided to build a Van’s RV-7. There was a lot of information there, he recalls, but he had to go all over the […]
Clean up with IFR — the soap, that is
Aviation companies will try all sorts of things to get people to visit their booths at trade shows. One of the more popular methods is the give-away. Pens, stickers and candy are popular. One of the more unusual giveaways comes from Mountain High Oxygen based in Redmond, Ore. One of the edicts of the company […]
Why can’t you find a CFI? As airlines start hiring again, CFI’s become a scarce commodity
Have you noticed a rapid turnover of CFIs at your airport lately? When airlines are hiring — as they are now — many CFIs who are strictly building time disappear as soon as they meet the minimum requirements for the airlines. Many “time-builder” CFIs are less than committed to teaching flying. They do little more […]
Environmentally friendly engine to be unveiled at AirVenture
One of the reasons pilots go to EAA AirVenture each year is to see the latest innovations. This month, Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions Products will debut a new research and development initiative to explore viable alternative energies for powering sport aircraft. Details about the E-Flight Initiative will be unveiled during the week-long show, along […]
Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum prepares for grand opening
You can fly only one airplane at a time, and drive only one car or motorcycle at a time, so what do you do when you have a large collection of motorized antiques? Open a museum, of course. At least, that’s the thought process behind creation of the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in […]
Epic’s Victory Jet flies: Maiden flight puts jet on track to be at Oshkosh
Only six and a half months after design work began on a clean sheet of paper, the Epic Victory Jet made its maiden flight July 6 at Redmond, Oregon. The first flight keeps the Victory on track for its debut at EAA AirVenture this month, said Rick Schrameck, Epic’s CEO. From clean sheet to first […]
After years of restoration: Arrows stop airshow crowds
Many early aircraft manufacturers didn’t survive the Great Depression, leaving behind a flock of few-of-a-kind airplanes and memories. It is a treat to find one of these orphaned beauties at a fly-in. Finding two of them is a died-and-gone-to-heaven moment. Such was the case during Sun ‘n Fun 2007 when we encountered two Arrow Sports. […]