Sure, It's VFR

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We have a solid overcast here at Wittman Field but the ATIS says it's VFR. Winds calm... visibility 7 miles... overcast at 1000 feet....

Watching Planes Arrive

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For the second day in a row we have awakened to low ceilings at KOSH. It's eerily quiet again and we are watching arrivals...

New Digs!

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Pilots headed to camp with their homebuilts at AirVenture this year will find something new--a recently finished (they were putting metal on it yesterday)...

Becoming AirVenture

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I flew in to Wittman Field on Thursday afternoon, talked to the tower, got a clearance to land... it was just a normal day...

AirVenture Foothold Established!

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Vic Syracuse is the first of our reporters to arrive at Oshkosh and he writes: This is the earliest we have arrived at the BIG...

Sonex to Hold 14th Annual Open House and Homecoming Fly-In July...

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Sonex Aircraft will again hold its Open House and Homecoming Fly-In the day before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh begins, July 23rd 2017, at Sonex factory...

Garmin introduces cost-effective solution to ADS-B Out for general aviation

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Garmin announced the GDL 82 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, the latest addition to the most comprehensive line-up of certified ADS-B solutions available from Garmin. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft's existing transponder and transponder antenna.

Kitplanes Flies the New RV-12iS!

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Kitplanes was there for the first flight of the new RV-12iS in early July, and we were given a chance to evaluate the kit and aircraft improvements with a flight soon after. The new RV-12iS showcases its new engine - and many more detailed refinements that make this a capable, comfortable airplane.

Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 632

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Lycoming issued a mandatory service bulletin "Identification of Connecting Rods with Non-Conforming Small End Bushings" today that affects approximately 1300 engines, ranging from O-235 to IO-720 models. Time of compliance is within the next 10 hours of engine operation.

Zenith Aircraft Annual Open Hangar Days & Fly-In to Celebrate Company's...

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Celebrating the kit manufacturer's 25th anniversary is the highlight of this year's Zenith Aircraft Open Hangar Days & Fly-In at the factory in Mexico,...

In Case You Missed It

Attaching Wingtips

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Use hinges instead of screws. By Mike Bullock.

Around the Patch

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A recent announcement that a major manufacturer would no longer be making and selling carburetors came as a shock. Although another company has taken up the challenge and will supply carbs, at least for the time being, this news may be the impetus needed to move more aviators toward fuel-injected power for their homebuilt aircraft.

Improper Bolt Length

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A bolt should extend beyond the nut by 1–3 threads. If it is any...

Oil in Line

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Look very closely and you will see liquid in the tubing. This is the...