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Mary Grady

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Mary was one of the founding members of the internet experiment that became AVweb and continued as a key staff writer until her health challenges prompted a leave of absence earlier this year. She worked for AVweb for 20 years and wrote thousands of articles. To the best of anyone’s recollection she never missed a deadline.

Legendary Bob Hoover Dies At 94

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Bob Hoover, whose extraordinary aviation life included flying in World War II, test-flying for the Air Force and performing a unique airshow act demonstrating...

Huerta Stresses Safety At AirVenture

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The FAA administrator comes to EAA AirVenture just about every summer, and as a rule the main thrust of the current officeholder's speech is...

Commuter Craft Now Taking Deposits

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Richard Hogan's Commuter Craft Innovator, which attracted crowds recently at the Sport Aviation Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, is on display at Sun 'n...

Copperstate Fly-In Changes Venue

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The Copperstate Fly-In, which has moved to several airports around Arizona over more than 40 years, will be held at a new site this...

FAA Launches New Rulemaking For 3rd Class Medicals

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The FAA said on Wednesday it is starting a rulemaking project that will explore whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use...

Van's Issues Service Bulletins For RV Fleet

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Van's Aircraft has released two service bulletins that advise owners of a variety of its aircraft to inspect for cracks in specific areas before...

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Into the Coal Sack

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Paul Dye discusses the ins and outs of landing at night on a narrow, obscured by trees private runway.

Build Your Skills: Fabric

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This month we look at installing the fabric on the wing and how to use rib-lacing, reinforcement tapes, pre-punched holes, and methods of mechanical attachment including pop rivets, PK screws and fabric clips; by Ron Alexander.

An Aussie Take on Throttle-Body Fuel Injection

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Rotec has a new throttle-body injection system that's worth looking at.

Build Your Skills: Fabric

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Everyone could use a little sunscreen, and the fabric on a fabric-covered aircraft is no exception. This months installment, the last in the series, discusses pre-paint protection to minimize sun damage. By Ron Alexander.