Lisa Turner
Lisa got into the air building airplanes in her garage in the 1990s. She wrote Dream Take Flight to get others inspired to do the same. An A&P and former DAR, Lisa now helps her husband restore vintage aircraft at BIPE INC. If you’re flying over KRHP, stop in and visit. Lisa loves hearing from readers at lisa@lisaturner.com.
All Over the Map
When the FAA inspector or DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) arrives to award you your airworthiness certificate, it’s likely that everything will go smoothly, right?...
Eighty Percent to Go
That last 20% that feels like 80% is the time to slow down and pull out checklists, get other eyes on the project, call for a TC visit and sit in the airplane making noises.
How To Sell Your Homebuilt Aircraft
Helpful tips for setting the price, finding a buyer, showing your plane, and protecting yourself from risk.
In Case You Missed It
Cover Story: Designing Men
In this first installment of the upholstery series, the author looks at the basics: sewing machines, scissors, needles and thread, and more.
Horizontal Stabilizer Crack
In 2014 Van’s Aircraft put out a service bulletin for potential cracking in the...