Good Job!
I just spent two nice days in Corvallis, Oregon with the folks from BD Micro as they got ready to fly a new FLS...
Repetition…
No matter what kind of airplane you decide to build, or the specific type of construction you choose (metal, composite, wood, or tube and...
Back in the Saddle
Two weeks is a long time for me to go without flying. It doesn't happen very often - even most of the time when...
Full Swivel!
With just one more hour to go before our RV-3 reaches 500 on the clock, her Silver Bullet tailwheel steering arm decided it had...
Those Special Tools…
I don't often succumb to those folks selling special tools at big shows - you know the folks that have special jewelry cleaner, or...
Keeping Up to Date
I like to pride myself on staying up with the latest technology, but I have obviously been slipping when it comes to the Jeppesen...
It's Alive!
One of the fun things about living at an airpark is that there is usually something aeronautical going on. This weekend, our neighbor down...
Annunciate
It's always peaceful to stop drilling metal and pounding rivets once in awhile, and settle down to the workbench with a soldering iron and...
Green Bananas
I like to cruise high because it is generally smoother, cooler, and you have a better view of the weather around you. And I...
Dropping in on Synergy
Synergy Air started out as a Builder Assist facility in Eugene Oregon, and now is the builder for Van's Aircraft of their SLSA RV-12s....
In Case You Missed It
The Dawn Patrol
Hummel UltraCruiser builder Dennis Brooks came to Liberty Landing looking for a place to store his airplane, and left with some new friends and a test flight courtesy of The Dawn Patrol.
New to Homebuilding?
With so many options available, how can you choose a kit aircraft to build? From financing to storage to operating costs (and don’t forget insurance), a few factors can point you to a project that will fit your needs. By Scott “Sky” Smith.
Wind Tunnel
Last month we took a look at using hinge-line offset to aerodynamically balance control...
Ask the DAR
Proving compliance with the 51% rule, licensing ELSA or E/A-B, using an LSA commercially.