Louise Hose
Louise Hose is an instrument-rated, commercial pilot who regularly flies her RV-6, her husband’s RV-8, and an RV-3B and a Dream Tundra, which they built together. They live in Dayton Valley Airpark in Nevada. She also edits the monthly, free digital newsletter, The Homebuilder’s Portal by KITPLANES®.
One Week Wonder Update
Did you help build the One Week Wonder at the 2014 AirVenture? The Zenith CH 750 Cruzer reappeared at the Homebuilder's Hangar this week,...
Who Ya’ Gonna Call?
You arrive at Oshkosh minus a passenger door, which detached on your way to AirVenture. Who do you call? Or, your tire goes flat...
Charlie Becker – Our Man in the EAA
If you've flown into AirVenture, you have no doubt seen Charlie Becker rushing from venue to venue, often in his red Thing. Charlie is...
The Good and Bad News About Fueling at Oshkosh
The good news is that Mogas is available for the first time at AirVenture thanks to a partnership between EAA, who bought the truck,...
NTSB Presentations at AirVenture 2016
The NTSB will be presenting on Avoiding Construction and Maintenance Errors in Experimental Aircraft at 3:15 today in the Federal Pavilion. Look for other interesting programs each day.
Temple Bazaar Right Here at AirVenture
Are your feet hurting, back aching, and your aviation passion oversaturated? Is the consistent politeness of the northern Midwest locals beginning to bug you...
Flying the AirVenture Homebuilt Showcase
It seems that mere mortals like me are welcome to slip into the AirVenture air show. There is a Homebuilt Showcase during the afternoon...
Volunteers: Homebuilt Aircraft Registration
If you have ever flown your homebuilt aircraft into AirVenture, your first stop was probably the Homebuilt Aircraft Registration hut, also called the Homebuilders...
Volunteers – The Welcome Wagon
Maybe you've scud-run into Ripon, dodged a couple of planes diving down in front of you between Ripon and Fisk, freaked out over the two...
Van’s Annual Banquet
Each year, the Van's RV faithful gather at the EAA Nature Pavilion on Tuesday evening of AirVenture to swap stories, meet the factory folks...
In Case You Missed It
Fire in the Hole
Were all used to the standard red canister fire extinguisher, often encased behind glass, that we've grown up with at school, work and at home. But the need to put out flames in racecars has brought about a new generation of extinguishers, suitable for aircraft, which offers effective protection in a small and attractive package.
Free Flight
Perfection is unattainable for most builders, yet it is what many strive for. Paul Dye posits that sometimes “good enough” may be just what you need to finally get out of the shop and into flying.
The Ultimate Upgrade
As Martha and Wendell Solesbee near completion on their Lancair Evo, they encounter the minor setbacks that make the “90% done, 90% to go” expression ring true.