Vic Syracuse
Vic is a fixed-wing and helicopter commercial pilot, CFII with ASMEL/ASES ratings, an A&P/IA, DAR, and EAA technical advisor and flight counselor. Passionately involved in aviation for over 40 years, he has built 11 aircraft and logged over 10,000 hours in 72 different kinds of aircraft. Vic volunteers as a Young Eagle pilot, has his own sport aviation business called Base Leg Aviation, and has written two books on aircraft prebuy and condition inspections.
Annual Friday Night Volunteer Welcome Dinner
The EAA Homebuilt Pavilion was the scene of the annual Friday night welcome dinner for all of the early Homebuilt volunteers. Hosted by Jerry...
A New Rating and a New Windshield
At the beginning of 2018 I set a couple of goals for myself, and I am happy to say that I have accomplished both...
In Case You Missed It
Aero ‘lectrics
Using LEDs for lighting an aircraft has much to commend it. Low draw, reasonable cost, long life, good visibility. This month, Jim Weir takes us through the beginning steps of building these lighting systems yourself, using off-the-shelf parts and a little ingenuity.