Monthly Archives: September 2012
South African Group-Built Van's RV-12
Whilst visiting Oshkosh in 2009 we marveled at Van’s red RV-12. Back in Johannesburg in March 2010 I joined 9 aviation enthusiasts in building...
Aircraft Spruce Annual Super Sale and Fly-In
Aircraft Spruce West will host its annual Super Sale and Fly-In on Saturday, October 6, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Aircraft Spruce West...
Letters
Need to Vent?In Paul Dye’s article he states: “There is no real way it can pull the tip top amount of fuel out...
Light Stuff
After studying Experimental aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board developed 16 recommendations. Roy Beisswenger outlines the good, the bad and the still-needed.
Free Flight
What does a video game have in common with building an airplane? More than you might think.
Down to Earth
An Alaskan cruise provides a perfect excuse to cross the country in an RV-10, from Florida to Washington, to board the ship. By Amy Laboda.
Alternative Energies
Chip Yates is a man with a plan—to follow Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight in an all-electric plane. The flight’s planned for 2014; in the meantime, there are battery challenges to solve. By Dean Sigler.
What’s New
Dual Electronics debuts ADS-B unit, Garmin introduces GDL 39, Approach Fast Stack’s Pro-X hub and Dynon premiers D1 Pocket Panel.
In Case You Missed It
Project Management for Builders
Sometimes you need tools you wont find in your toolbox. By Lynne Wainfan, Ph.D.
What’s New
Find welding resources at USAWeld.com, Ztron Labs offers an alternative to conventional aircraft circuit breakers, and record your flights with the AV-HD video system from Data Toys. Edited by Abby Ventzke.
What’s Next for Aviation in America? (Hint: No AirVenture)
Never have I wanted a column of mine to become obsolete, inconsequential, a curious...
