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Check out C77.

About five years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Bruce and his wife for dinner, along with several others, at Schaumburg Airport (06C). He's a nice guy here on the boards and an even nicer guy in person.:yes:

Maybe next time. :)

That's exactly my point. The repairs should have been and were pretty straight forward, however, the facility that ultimately built the replacement horizontal stabilizer would not install it because that would have made them responsible for the integrity of the structure it was attached to...

The most significant problem I've seen with (current owner not builder) experimental aircraft is finding someone to perform airframe repair. I have had two acquaintances (non builders) who had major problems finding someone to repair their RV'S that had sustained weather damage (separate...

Nice plane Ryan! BTW, I'll be in SA again for the holidays. May look you up again at Boerne Stage.

“Crosswinds Take Care of Themselves” Almost 18 years ago I took my private pilot check ride with a DPE, a recently retired airline captain who at the time actively flew everything from Cubs to captaining a B-17 on tours. On completion of the examination, as we taxied back to the FBO at the...

I don't know what the current Gleim material is like, however, I used the Gleim manuals for the private, instrument and commercial written tests. Used other reference sources as appropriate to learn the material. The lowest written score was 94 (commercial) didn't study as much, which is to...

Sean Tucker had to use his parachute six years ago. Control system failure. Don't recall the specifics at the moment.

Ryan, Nice video. This is the student you told me about today. Very nice job. Also, I enjoyed flying the Cub with you today. The last time I flew one (last winter) it was on skis and I have a feeling the next time I fly one (a month or two) it will be on skis also.

Dan is correct about this. I have a 2001 Citabria with a similar situation. I just got off the phone with American Champion and their first suggestion is to check the filler cap gaskets. If they are cracked or no longer seal completely this could be the source of the problem. If they are not...

A definite possibility. Won't be able to commit till as late as Saturday am.

We've had a few issues over the years (radio, carburetor, paint etc.) but it's still fun. My wife wouldn't let me sell it if I wanted to.

Citabria because it's fun to fly. Added accidental bonus, my wife likes it too. For whatever reason, she feels more comfortable in the Citabria than riding right seat in a 172. She loves the visability, "her" space in the rear, and the "cool" factor of owning a taildragger. Moving into the...

52 miles, about 1 hr. The upside is, it's possibly the best and most active GA airport in the midwest (C77). Lots of interesting aircraft, actvities and people.

That kind of decision making Bob explains how you got to be a "little old" and how you plan to get a lot older. :wink2:

Might work. However, odds are improved if one has a basic idea of when to pull and some idea of desired body position (not necessarily face to earth). Concidering at this point, this is one's last hope of survival, I'd want every odd I could get in my favor.

True, today's parachute riggers at local drop zones may not pack many if any round parachutes any more, however, they still tend to get the inquiries regarding "where can I get an emergency parachute repacked" from the few acro pilots in the area. While the local parachute rigger may not be...

Not familiar with Allen Silver, but it sounds as if he comes with good recommendations. Another option is to "Google" sky diving equipment and you will find a number of links to parachute manufactures. Contact the manufactures directly for information regarding their emergency parachute...

Citabrias are fun to fly! Sounds like you're having a great time and learning new skills that will pay off in other aircraft as well.