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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.

Loyal Oshkosh Fan

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I met a super example of a loyal EAA Fly-in fan in Camp Scholler yesterday. His name is Paul Laster and he hails from...

Meet Joan Corning – EAA Museum Docent Since 1989

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I met the most wonderful lady today in the Founder's Wing of the EAA museum. Her name is Joan Corning and she has been...

Homebuilt Volunteers

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It was really neat to have dinner with the Homebuilt volunteers this evening. Of course they also provided the dinner with all of the...

The Ins and Outs of Pre-buys

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Dont buy a used Experimental aircraft without one (Part 1).

Props and Ignition Systems

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Props and ignition systems.

Avidyne IFD540 vs. Garmin GTN 750

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Understanding the differences between these highly capable GPS navigators.

Top Overhaul

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Gray oil is good, but what about black oil that looks like tar?

Checkpoints

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Are they ever finished?

Checkpoints

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Darwin in aviation.

Father-Daughter Flying, Camping, Fun!

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Another example of family fun traveling to SnF. Meet Jeff Shultz and his daughter Nicholette who traveled here from Jackson, Mississippi in the Sonex...

In Case You Missed it

Three Vs. Three

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A rare chance to get solid numbers on two new-generation composite props.

Light Stuff

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LSAs are fun, and being able to make that water landing-and takeoff-in one is even more enjoyable. Join Dave Martin as he samples the Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey LSX.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Documenting the changes you make to your airplanes electrical system is tedious work-but vital. Jim Weir takes a look at the software available to help you keep track of upgrades and mods.

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.