Mel Asberry
Mel Asberry is an experienced Designated Airworthiness Representative specializing in Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft. He and his wife, Ann, have built seven amateur-built airplanes including two ultralight types, a Moni Motorglider, a Dragonfly Mk2, two RV-6s and a Zenair CH 601HDS. They are currently building a scratch-built biplane.
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Private pilots flying LSAs, aircraft registration, prop strikes, E/AB to ELSA, N-number location.
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Major restoration of a 34-year-old Experimental, fabricating an engine from raw materials.
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Phase I testing not completed, understanding operating limitations, non-TSOd position lights.
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Night VFR in an ELSA, flying from the right seat, ELSA certification for an original design.
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Should A&Ps also get a repairman certificate, using multiple pilots for Phase 1 testing, putting E/AB wings on a certificated fuselage.
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Moving a certified aircraft to another category, operating an Experimental internationally.
In Case You Missed It
Unlabeled Switch and Circuit Breakers
For safety’s sake, all switches and circuit breakers should be labeled as to function...
Hamming It Up
Amateur radio enthusiast Chuck Deiterich explains how pilots can use the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to track their flights and stay in touch with loved ones for a modest investment.
Free Flight
Surprisingly, building a metal aircraft may also mean getting familiar with fiberglass. Here are some tips to make that portion of the build less painful.
