All lights and controls in the cockpit are required to be labeled. Imagine a pilot’s surprise when either the red light or white light on this panel illuminates in flight! Is it time to switch tanks, or did the oil pressure just go out of limits? Is a door open, or is the alternator dead? Without knowing the answer, the potential situation could pose a serious problem.
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Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the editorial changes within EAA, and reinforces KITPLANES focus on homebuilding.
Orphan Part Angel
Bob Hadley - 0
The Glasair static port design has a beveled segment that bisects the centerline of the port. This adds more than a minor complication to the machining process.
Understanding Experimental Light Sport Aircraft
Dave Martin - 3
Dave Martin explains the different designations of factory-built and Experimental Light Sport Aircraft and how they continue to evolve.













