Bob Reece was honored with a “brick” at the Brown Arch today for his many years of service as Chairman of the EAA Judging Standards Committee. The brick reads “Your leadership, integrity, and commitment to the aircraft judging program has made it the standard for all fly-in. The Lindy Award is recognized worldwide as the highest achievement in aircraft craftsmanship.”
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Light Stuff
Dave Martin - 0
Columnist Dave Martin flies one of the best-selling Special Light Sport Aircraft (factory-built), the Flight Design CTSW. Although he encounters a few surprises, transition training for pilots new to the design would likely alleviate such things.
Ask the DAR
Mel Asberry - 0
Is an aircraft’s empty weight required on the data plate? Does the gross weight change when an LSA is converted from conventional landing gear to floats? Should engine maintenance be entered in the builder’s logbook? Does the Minimax still qualify as an ultralight?
Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester
Vince Homer - 1
Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.