1000th RV8 Flies
On Friday, September 17, the Hobbs meter on the Vans Aircraft web site registered the 1000th RV8 aircraft to fly. That number represents an...
Dynon Updates EFIS Software for Autopilot
Dynon Avionics has introduced updates for its EFIS products with the Version 5.4 software. Designed for the EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100 and FlightDEK-D180 units, the upgrade...
Reminder: Zenith Open Hangar Day and Fly-In
Zenith Aircraft will be holding its 19th annual Open Hangar Day and Fly-In at the company's Mexico, Missouri, headquarters on September 18. According to...
AeroLEDs Upgrades SunSpot Landing Light
AeroLEDs has refined its popular SunSpot36X (PAR36 replacement) landing light and replaced it with two new models. The new SunSpot36HX draws 45 watts of...
Air Compressor Repair Tip
When I finally got around to firing up my new air compressor, the drain valve wouldn't open. You're supposed to be able to open...
Mark Your Calendar For Aircraft Spruce's West Coast Supersale
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will once again hold its West Coast Supersale at its Corona, CA, headquarters. The event takes place on October 9,...
Aveo Engineering Introduces PowerBurst LEDs
Aveo Engineering has become well known for its high-intensity, high-quality LED lighting products, and it is expected that these elegant, finely engineered pieces would...
Which Cover Shot Do You Like?
We're in the process of finalizing our cover subject selection for the November issue. Which one do you like? We'd like to hear from...
Bose Headset Buy Back Offer
Beginning in August, J.A. Air Center of Illinois will buy back Bose Series X headsets in working condition direct from customers who want to...
Belite Instruments Discounted in August
Through August 31, Belite Electronics is offering a 10% discount on its featherweight instruments with the coupon code EAA2010 when buyers check out at...
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Avoiding the Traps of Bad Engineering and Construction
There's a large body of knowledge of good engineering practice for aircraft. Most of this knowledge was gained the hard way, and it should not be ignored lightly.
