Huerta Stresses Safety At AirVenture

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The FAA administrator comes to EAA AirVenture just about every summer, and as a rule the main thrust of the current officeholder's speech is...

But You Can See it From Here!

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See that row of tall corn behind the airplanes? That's the new south boundary of the AirVenture grounds - an extension of the "South...

Flying Lessons at KidVenture

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On two grass circles at Pioneer airport, veteran volunteer aeromodellers are teaching kids how to fly control-line model airplanes. Control-line flying predates radio control....

Loss-Of-Control Prevention Concept Wins Founder’s Innovation Prize

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A digital flight-condition indicator called Airball won the top award this week in EAA's new Founder's Innovation Prize contest. Airball's creator, Ihab Awad of San Jose, California, goes home from AirVenture with $25,000 after pitching his concept to a panel of celebrity judges, EAA announced.

Zenith Announces New 180-hp SAM-EX

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This week at AirVenture, Zenith Aircraft, the new owners of the SAM aircraft design, introduced the SAM-EX. Based on the prototype SAM aircraft introduced...

Pitot Fun

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When keeping an aircraft outdoors, it is important to keep the pitot tube covered to prevent water, bugs or other obstructions from blocking it....

GrypMat – a Clever Tool Holder

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How many times have you been working on the engine of your low wing airplane and started laying tools on the wing? Wrenches, screwdrivers,...

NTSB Presentations at AirVenture 2016

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The NTSB will be presenting on Avoiding Construction and Maintenance Errors in Experimental Aircraft at 3:15 today in the Federal Pavilion. Look for other interesting programs each day.

Diesels For Homebuilts

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This time last year, Continental was officially limiting EAB diesel applications to kit manufacturer's supervised build programs, the notable example being the Diesel Sportsman. However, that's scheduled to change as Continental quietly gains experience with individual installations.

Temple Bazaar Right Here at AirVenture

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Are your feet hurting, back aching, and your aviation passion oversaturated? Is the consistent politeness of the northern Midwest locals beginning to bug you...

In Case You Missed It

Safety is No Accident: Avid and Kitfox

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This month Ron Wanttaja looks at two similar designs, Avid and Kitfox, which have some major distinctions when it comes to the accident numbers.

The Home Machinist (Part 8)

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In his continuing series, author Bob Fritz discusses the ins and outs of threads including how to avoid seizing, types of threads, sizing, drilling holes, using a tap-drill chart, and matching fastener dimensions.

What’s New

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MGL extends its warranty, Grand Rapids introduces the Sport SX EFIS, Vertical Power has a new system, and more. Edited by Mary Bernard.

Ask the DAR

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Can a powered parachute be classified as Experimental/Exhibition if it missed the ELSA deadline?