Myron Nelson
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.
Following Footsteps
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We have two nights logged at OSH Homebuilt Camping with three deluges so far. After a chilly and humid night in a nylon palace,...
Yankton
Part of the adventure of AirVenture is getting there as pleasantly and hassle free as possible. Careful fuel planning before launch is wise but...
Dating Your Docs & Paint Touch-Up
I’ve been reading recently through a collection of builder log segments with various descriptions of how the builders notated on their paper plans that...
In Case You Missed It
Plexiglas Play
The advantages of Plexiglas are many, but there are some important things to know about working with it and maintaining it.
Ask the DAR
Periodic inspections are a necessary part of homebuilt aircraft ownership. Mel Asberry explains which ones are needed and how they differ from the certificated aircraft variety.
Ask the DAR
Transferring an aircraft's repairman certificate, replacing a lost airworthiness certificate, converting a certified aircraft to Experimental.