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Myron Nelson

Myron Nelson
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Myron Nelson soloed at 16 and has been a professional pilot for over 30 years, having flown for Lake Powell Air, SkyWest Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. He also flies for the Flying Samaritans, a volunteer, not-for-profit organization that provides medical and dental care in Baja California, Mexico. A first-time builder, Myron currently flies N24EV, his beautiful RV-10. He has also owned a C-150 and a Socata TB-9.

Commentary: An RV Owner’s Reaction to Van’s Bankruptcy Filing

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It’s worth remembering that it’s not just Van’s we’re talking about, but a whole constellation of supporting companies that make good money from RV builders.

One Marvelous Community

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This month’s column is inspired by the most recent AirVenture, which has left me reflecting on how it really isn’t the aircraft that draw...

Following Footsteps

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I was an airplane nut for as long as I can remember even though I had no family exposure to aviation. My father was...

Get the Lead Out

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We’ve all been there. The airplane is pulled out and baking on the hot ramp. Preflight complete. Passengers and bags are loaded and ready...

The NextGen

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For over forty years I've heard people say that general aviation is graying out. I see the point, but there's nothing like seeing the...

“Glare” Shield

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The body of this month’s column is part informational, part confessional and part Zen and the Art of Experimental Maintenance. One of the most...

Barrett Precision Engines Update

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We had a chance to catch up with Rhonda Barrett of Barrett Precision Engines, one of the highest volume suppliers of engines and engine...

Hartzell Propeller Updates

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Hartzell propeller announced a new carbon composite series of it's popular Blended Airfoil line of two-bladed propellers targeted towards Vans RV series aircraft. Already...

UFlyMike

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Almost 20 years ago during my airline career, I  got assigned a pairing with a fellow by the name of Mike Lackey. Bose corp had...

Up and at ’em

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We have two nights logged at OSH Homebuilt Camping with three deluges so far. After a chilly and humid night in a nylon palace,...

In Case You Missed It

Kitplanes June 1992 cover

Archive: June 1992

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Editor’s Note: With this issue, we’re going to begin a loving look back at...

Ask the DAR

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Non-builder maintenance, importing a kit from Canada, repairman certificate problems.

Building the ‘Beater – Part 7

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Installing the interior.

Understanding Lithium Batteries

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Kathy and Reg Nicoson of EarthX, Inc. explain what you need to know.