Steve Ashby
Steve Ashby is a sometime lawyer and full-time aviation aficionado from Atlanta, Georgia. He learned to fly in 1980 and has adopted a 1968 Skyhawk (your Grandma could fly it). Steve is also working on a Van's RV-8A which he swears will be completed on (a) Thursday.
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal
Waking up at 4:30 a.m. is generally difficult. That is, unless it is the night before Sun 'n Fun getaway day. I remember the...
Paul Kuntz Flies First U.S. Kit-built Pipistrel Sinus to AirVenture
We take it for granted that all we have to do to get the aircraft kit of our dreams is to write a big...
If the Broom Fits
I ran across Laura Wilson Pennell, a delightful volunteer this morning. It appears that she attended the Harry Potter school of flight.
Aerolite 103 OSH Build Update
Dennis Carley and Rick Hayes set out on Monday to construct an Aerolite 103 Ultralight aircraft in one week. As it turns out, it...
Lincoln Electric TIG Workshops a Big Hit
As many airshow attendees can attest, attempts to successfully complete welding seminars or workshops often result in an irreversible coma. Well-meaning instructors droning on...
Advanced Aero Components Resurrects Legendary Glasair Models
As it turns out, rumors of the death of the Glasair I, Glasair II and Glasair III are greatly exaggerated. It is true that...
Van’s RV-9A Earth-Rounder at Airventure
As we all know, just about all pilots of any renown congregate in the little town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin during the last week in...
Young Aviation Entrepreneur Building His Business at Oshkosh
EAA has a long tradition of incubating entrepreneurship, helping to build an industry that never existed before Paul and Audrey Poberezny opened up their...
Aerolite 103 Building an Ultralight At OSH In One Week
Several months ago, Mark Solper, the head of EAA’s ultralight council, wanted to plan something for AirVenture to highlight the fun and simplicity of...
The Unofficial Diner of AirVenture
Many of the attendees camping at AirVenture are challenged for ground transportation—a plight that can severely restrict gastronomic options for the duration of the...
In Case You Missed It
Dan Parker and the Altitude Airplane
Dan Parker was just another enthusiast looking to make his mark in aviation with some kind of crazy, notable project. Then he came across the Facet Opel, current altitude record holder, and the race was on. Since then, hes been working on his airplane full time, hoping to break the existing record, and along the way hes come up with some innovative and exceptionally efficient building and design practices.
Ask the DAR
Applying for a Repairman Certificate, importing Experimentals, converting an SLSA Cub to ELSA.
Down to Earth
How do you build and fly a homebuilt aircraft while still maintaining a good relationship with spouse and family? That is the question, and Amy Laboda offers some answers.