Vic Syracuse
Vic is a fixed-wing and helicopter commercial pilot, CFII with ASMEL/ASES ratings, an A&P/IA, DAR, and EAA technical advisor and flight counselor. Passionately involved in aviation for over 40 years, he has built 11 aircraft and logged over 10,000 hours in 72 different kinds of aircraft. Vic volunteers as a Young Eagle pilot, has his own sport aviation business called Base Leg Aviation, and has written two books on aircraft prebuy and condition inspections.
That electric feeling
Well, the weather came back with a vengeance today at SNF, but nothing stops the dedicated crew at Van's from helping a builder. So,...
Talking about weather – or not?
So here we are prior to opening day at SUN N FUN 2018 and I managed to catch the Scoopmaster himself, Paul Dye, with...
Windy at Sebring
The Light Sport Expo in Sebring Florida is in full swing for the 3rd day. Lots of vendors and foot traffic as well. Unfortunately,...
Throttle Interference
A slight sticking was noticed when the throttle was moved to the full open position. Further investigation revealed that the nut and cotter key...
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Editor’s Log
The FAA’s concerns about the issuance of Special Airworthiness Certificates for some factory-built Light Sport Aircraft may result in changes to ELSA as well. By Editor-in-Chief Mary Bernard.