The EAA announced at their morning press conference today (Monday) that former EAA President and CEO passed away this morning around 2 am after a short illness. He was 75 years old and survived by wife Leslie and daughter Sharon. EAA tributes will be planned throughout the coming week.
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It’s Not Like You’re Building an Airplane
Kerry Fores - 6
The skills needed to build an airplane are not unique to aviation, nor are they uncommon.
What’s New
The Jabiru LSA was certified, a new Sport Hornet is introduced, Vertical Power offers climate control in the cockpit, Cirrus is taking orders, an old favorite book title is back in print, the PT-6 firewall-forward package is now on a Turbo Grizzly, and an LED pilot pen lights the great write way; edited by Mary Bernard.
Simplicity
Countless modifications for homebuilts are available, but does that mean they're right for our projects? Paul Dye discusses the value of keeping things simple.











