Lincoln Benedict
Lincoln Benedict drew pictures of Piper Cubs when he was in fifth grade, but it took almost two decades to scratch the itch and become a private pilot in order to fly drones as part of his job. Firmly hooked, he purchased his GlaStar from the builder and has been flying and tinkering with it ever since.
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
When can a project be registered as Experimental? Can a non-complying airplane be registered as an LSA? How is the 51% criterion determined? Answers to these questions come from DAR Mel Asberry.
Flying in the Ford World
Sage philosopher and aviation nut Uncle Ishmael explains how, for about the price of a 4-year-old Ford pickup truck, you can own a serviceable homebuilt aircraft. Youll probably have to forgo anything certified, and hone your scrounging skills, but when all is said and done, isn't getting up in the air flying better than sitting on the ground dreaming?
