Anti-Splat Aero Issues Service bulletin on Air-Oil Separator
Anti-Splat Aero (ASA), maker of after-market parts for experimental aircraft, has issued a service bulletin on their Air-Oil Separator system that many have installed...
Dynon Heated AOA/Pitot Probe Technical Service Bulletin and Replacement Program
Dynon recently identified an issue with their Heated AOA/Pitot Probe. Over the past months, they have been engineering and testing a redesigned version of...
Two Pilots for Phase 1 Approved!
After nearly two years of work, the FAA has issued a new Advisory Circular (AC 90-116) that authorizes two people to be in the...
New Upright Cleco Pliers
The Clecall Company has developed a new type of Cleco pliers and it claims to improve efficiency and ergonomics for a tool that's used...
Fatal Crash Announced at Reno Races
Reno, Nev. -At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, Sport Class pilot Lee Behel, 64, from San Jose, Calif. was involved in a fatal accident during...
More Time to Comment on FAA Hangar-Use Policy
Agency grants extension requests from EAA, CAF, others
September 2, 2014 - The Federal Aviation Administration will allow an additional 30 days to comment on its proposed...
Hangar Policy Lunacy
Sometimes, I'm glad our readers are paying attention because I'm not sure we always are. By "we," I mean the editorial we; the crack,...
EAA Asking FAA to Recognize All Homebuilding Activity
The EAA today released a statement clarifying their position on the draft hangar usage policy that the FAA released for comment two weeks ago....
First Flight For "One Week Wonder"
Over the seven days of EAA AirVenture, more than 2,500 volunteers pitched in to build an airplane, and on Tuesday morning they got their...
AKIA Meets – Elects New Officers
The Aircraft Kit Industry Association held a business meeting during the recent EAA Airventure at Oshkosh and elected new officers for the coming year....
In Case You Missed It
Fleeting Thoughts
When we talk about Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft with “regular” pilots, it’s common for the conversation...
Engine Mounts
Many factors go into designing and building good engine mounts, including consideration of the engines thrust line and gyroscopic precession effects. They deserve our respect.
Flying Hot
Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Smart planning, proper cooling, and a little altitude can keep you flying safely.