We’re glad to see Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association joining forces where it makes sense. That was clearly visible this morning when we spotted a long line at what turned out to be AOPA’s Rusty Pilots seminar at the EAA national convention. Up early must be part of knocking off the rust; today’s seminar was a pre-8 a.m. breakfast meeting. A second Rusty Pilots seminar is scheduled for Saturday.
In Case You Missed It
Build it Better
Paul Dye has used his engineering discipline to jot down his thoughts on the many lessons learned as we gain experience as pilots and builders. His goal, and ours, is to leverage the tribal knowledge of longtime builders such as Dye to get you thinking about Experimental aircraft on a higher level. Not simply nuts and bolts, but larger concepts centering on safety and self-discipline. We hope you enjoy this series.
Around the Patch
The Editor-in-Chief discusses how the improper cut of his instrument panel affected the performance of his Dynon autopilot; by Marc Cook.
The Home Machinist
If your hacksaw has been relegated to the bottom of your toolbox, chances are its because you don't know how to use it properly. Author Bob Fritz offers a primer on the subject that may make you think more highly of this underused tool. A discussion of cam construction and keyless chucks rounds out this installment.