kyleb

My condition inspection started with finding a cotter pin (or part of one) in the oil screen. It didn't get better from there...

Van's hasn't released an update on the bankruptcy in several months. I'd appreciate an update... One thing I have heard (unconfirmed...

The real skill you need to learn (IMO) is how to operate a rivet gun and bucking bar. Everything else (at this point) is dead-nuts...

There's no real difference in the fiberglass. You can get the reengineered nosegear for all of the side by side models. But the -14 (and...

My suggestion is to read everything you can. Old issues of Flying magazine. Old copies of any aviation periodical. Library copies of...

Rv Rv-14 engine is “only” $60 k right now. Order soon!

While statistically they may be similar, a pilot has a lot more control over the level of safety than a motorcyclist. A large percentage...

That’s a questionable trade. The only gain is you can do the condition inspection. Maybe worth a thousand bucks a year?

Add up all the costs first, then look at what they are selling for. IMO difference isn't worth the time and effort to build one unless...

And any thread where Henning participated.

Unless we see more wing failures, I don’t see it as an insurance issue. The AD should make the fleet safer, right? And worn out wings...

"List 10 stupid pilot tricks which often have fatal consequences. Give an example of each. How do you avoid each of the 10? Due to your...

All new aircraft designs certified since Part 23's inception (February '65) have a life limit.

If you are indeed *polishing* a windshield (not just cleaning it), the Novus products are a great way to go. They have a cleaner, a...

Not sure there are an adequate number of likes for this. Oh, and Go Ole Miss.