experimental

I'm curious, is there a pathway, even a challenging/rare one that allows you to convert your certified piston aircraft to an experimental one? For instance, let's say you had plans to make modifications in the name of testing new technologies/equipment onboard. Are you able to do that? If not...

When it comes to EAB aircraft are there any prevailing thoughts/wisdom in the community about manufacturers or models that are easier to work on than others? Not necessarily the ease of building the kit from scratch, but in terms of ongoing mx. Specifically for the things you might do in normal...

I currently own a certified aircraft but I'm interested in owning an E-AB later (something like a Sonex, Zenith, etc.). It looks like E-AB aircrafts require an additional paperwork to fly to the Bahamas, as suggested from this link...

The thing sounds like a dragster. Murphy makes great kits, is just a shame that it hasn't found his sweet spot

The question has been asked on other forums about whether there is a legal requirement to follow Service Bulletins that are given for an experimental aircraft/engine. FWIW, I think it's very wise to keep current with Service Bulletins that are issued. The engine on my aircraft has received a...

https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2022/Textron-to-Acquire-Electric-Aircraft-Pioneer-Pipistrel/default.aspx What are your thoughts here guys? Good news or bad news for us aviators? A remake of the Skycatcher?

I met a guy the other day at my flight school who is getting his Recreational Permit as he only expects to fly LSA. It makes me wonder if you should still go for PPL even if you only intend to fly LSA (which is my personal case). Should you start with RP and upgrade to PPL on the go, or should...

Hi folks. With today's prices for new (and old!) GA planes, looks like the experimental/home built/LSA market is looking attractive. Yes, I know that I'm comparing apples to pineapples, but both will fly you places. I also know that some LSA/ELSA have price tags of 200K-300K and more (brand...

I made short video of the building of my airplane, "One Alpha Mike," a Sling TSi. About a year's worth of work consolidated into less than 8 minutes. Many thanks to Evan Brunye for expert Build Assist!

Nasty crash of an experimental aircraft. This is hard to see but there are huge lessons to be learned. Sadly we have a person at our airport that could be following the same path ... his head is very hard and his ears ain't working. What would you do to prevent this?

1) Sent email to FAA at address shown on EAA website. 9-AVS-AFG-LODA@faa.gov Last night 2309 UTC 2) Received email acknowledging receipt of my email at 2317. 3) Received email with ,pdf form to complete. Form included clear instructions. This AM. 4) Completed form and sent via email to...

Go easy, I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to "technically advanced aircraft" as they relate to 91.205 and exprimental category aircraft. considering a "builder assist" EAB situation in the next year or so. They told me they could build an IFR panel on a tandem taildragger in...

Hello everyone. I’m new to this Site and need to post to get access to all the features so here it goes. I am an experimental home build from Dover Delaware trying to find groups in the area with little to no luck. There are a few local airports but it seems they have very little activity at all...

INQUIRE HERE: https://www.aeroavion.com/listings/2004-stewart-p-51d-mustang/ Kit Built P-51 Mustang Sold By Mason Hall Stewart 70% P-51 replica. All restrictions have been flown off and inspections are all current. The aircraft is ready for your paint scheme. Hangar kept and regularly ran...

I have an EDM-740 firmware version 7.10.000 in my Experimental. It was having a Datalog Error so I tried to upgrade its firmware to V7.47. Per the downloaded directions I transferred the .pkg file to the jump drive, but the Apploader (Nov 17, 2009) kept asking for a .sim extension file. Now the...

Taking into consideration the ridiculous cost of purchasing, equipping, maintaining and modifying "Certificated" aircraft, I have determined that any future chance of my owning and flying an airplane or gyroplane will mandate an E-AB aircraft. If I want an airplane that can carry more than me...

I have an opportunity to get an un-skinned Spacewalker II with engine for under 1.5k... I have the background and capability to put her back together, but couldn’t find much of anything on pilot experience with them...don’t think there are more than 20 or 30 airframes out there. Any info, even...

Good Afternoon, I would like to take off someone's hands any sort of aviation scrap. Experimental plane that took a hard landing? Caught fire on the ground? Blown over in heavy wind? Prop strike? Stolen/somehow destroyed? I am in no way trying to take advantage of an incident which resulted...

background: I got my single engine land VFR pilot certificate about 20 years ago, but I haven't flown much for the past 15 years and not as pilot in command. I know I'll need to get a new 3rd class medical certificate and probably some kind of radio operator permit that I can't remember the...

This past week I had a great time talking to Bill at Azalea Aviation about The Saberwing aircraft. For those who are not familiar with this airplane, it's a 2 place experimental that uses a Corvair engine. Climbs at 500 ft - 750 ft per minute and cruises @ 150 mph, burning 5-6 gallons of fuel...