Paul Dye
Paul Dye, KITPLANES® Editor at Large, retired as a Lead Flight Director for NASA’s Human Space Flight program, with 50 years of aerospace experience on everything from Cubs to the Space Shuttle. An avid homebuilder, he began flying and working on airplanes as a teen and has experience with a wide range of construction techniques and materials. He flies an RV-8 and SubSonex jet that he built, an RV-3 that he built with his pilot wife, as well as a Dream Tundra and an electric Xenos motorglider they completed. Currently, they are building an F1 Rocket. A commercially licensed pilot, he has logged over 6000 hours in many different types of aircraft and is an A&P, FAA DAR, EAA Tech Counselor and Flight Advisor; he was formerly a member of the Homebuilder’s Council. He consults and collaborates in aerospace operations and flight-testing projects across the country.
One Time Good Deal!
Found in the Fly-Market - one owner, sometimes hangared, a clear fixer-upper. No low-ball offers—they know what they’ve got!
Brushing Up
One of the unfortunate things about the massive capability that computers give us in today’s world is that we rarely have the time to...
Oshkosh Standoff
Left here for your amusement: Is this how AirVenture photographers warm up for the day? Or is this just how they compare, uhhh... ”equipment”?...
Sling, One Year Later
Back in the spring of 2022, we had the opportunity to fly to Johannesburg South Africa to fly the brand new Sling High Wing...
Camping… with 600 Buddies
Wednesday is traditionally the day when the homebuilt exodus begins at AirVenture. Many folks have been there since the Friday before the show, and...
Warning, Warning!!
“OSHALERT: Strong storms headed to Oshkosh. Expected 6:30-6:45 am w/brief heavy downpours & wind gusts 40-45mph. Please take precautions. Reply STOP to opt-out.”
That was...
The Ins and Outs of Oshkosh Traffic
In my opinion, the best way to get the most out of AirVenture is to stay on site, camping with your airplane, tenting in...
The Rope Line
For those folks looking to show their commitment to EAA’s mission to promote sport aviation, one good way is to sign up for a...
Traditions!
Originally crated in 1971 to welcome people to the flight line at the “Oshkosh Fly-In” (long before the moniker of “AirVenture” was dreamed up),...
Rich’s Coffee Bar
There’s a new addition to the homebuilt camping Pavilion this year—a lean-to structure with plumbing and electricity that serves as a camp kitchen (but...
In Case You Missed It
Avoiding the Traps of Bad Engineering and Construction
There's a large body of knowledge of good engineering practice for aircraft. Most of this knowledge was gained the hard way, and it should not be ignored lightly.
Ask the DAR
Two engines, one prop; ownership without a sales receipt; ultralight registered as E/A-B.
Light Stuff
Dave Martin returns to Sebring, and found a healthy supply of browsers and buyers. A healthy supply of aircraft, great weather, reasonable ticket and food prices, and no race noise combined to make the show a success.