Reno Diaries 2022 – Ep. 3
We got to Reno-Stead early this morning so that Jeff could make his mandatory 7:45 A.M. Sport brief. I ran into Mark Voss, Andrew...
Oops, We Missed One
Despite our diligent efforts, we missed listing a manufacturer in the February 2010 issue’s Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide. The company is Rotary Flight Dynamics, which...
Who Ya’ Gonna Call?
You arrive at Oshkosh minus a passenger door, which detached on your way to AirVenture. Who do you call? Or, your tire goes flat...
Van's Aircraft Records 7000th First Flight
According to the company's website, Van's Aircraft has recorded the 7000th first flight. Ron Jagels' RV-12, flew on October 12, and was marked as...
On Your Mark… Get Set…
Two days to go before Sun 'n Fun 2018 takes of in Lakeland, Florida, and the exhibit area is full of trucks delivering all...
The Numbers Don't Explain the Chaos
The chaos of this year's arrivals last weekend has folks asking why. One piece of information we can add to the discussion is that...
New Semiautomatic Screwdriver
Now you can shift from slotted to Phillips to Torx or square recess without ever touching the bit of your screwdriver: The new Worx...
TurbAero Announces New Turbine Engine
For sure the sexiest block of wood at AirVenture is the TurbAero mock-up of their all-new, clean sheet design turbine engine. The new company...
In Case You Missed It
Fiberglass Parts Holder
Photo 1. Fiberglass parts sitting on the hangar floor are easily damaged by...
Give Me a Brake
When his Zenith CH 701 wouldn't stay put during runup and tended to roll on an incline, builder Chuck Deiterich came up with a do-it-yourself solution.
Light Stuff
Its two aircraft in one: The Jabiru J230 is being sold both as a kit and as a Special (factory-built) Light Sport Aircraft thats ready to fly. By Dave Martin.