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Vic Syracuse

Vic Syracuse
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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.

Unairworthy

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Improper routing.

Checkpoints

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Getting it done right.

Unairworthy

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Inadequate rudder stop.

Checkpoints

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The best-laid plans.

DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase Opens

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What a spectacular sunrise on opening day at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase. There is a great turnout of vendors, with approximately 40 Aircraft...

Checkpoints

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Oshkosh 2017 musings.

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Control rod interference.

Checkpoints

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First year maintenance.

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Pitted wheel bearing cup.

Phase I Maintenance

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Some of the things to which new mechanics or new owners of Amateur-Built aircraft should pay attention.

In Case You Missed it

GlaStar Walkaround with Amy White

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New GlaStar owner Amy White describes what it's like to own and fly this...

Editor’s Log: Crew Change

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Marc Cook, former editor in chief, is once again going to hold that position here, as Paul Dye steps into the role of editor at large.

Zenith STOL CH 750

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Changing with the times, Zenith Aircraft has introduced an improved version of a design that debuted some 20 years ago. With a larger payload, more robust landing gear and greater visibility among other features, the CH 750 is tailored for today’s sport pilot;

Out-of-Date Hoses

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As the fleet ages, many owners and builders forget to check the date codes...