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.
Homebuilt Volunteers
It was really neat to have dinner with the Homebuilt volunteers this evening. Of course they also provided the dinner with all of the...
Avidyne IFD540 vs. Garmin GTN 750
Understanding the differences between these highly capable GPS navigators.
Father-Daughter Flying, Camping, Fun!
Another example of family fun traveling to SnF. Meet Jeff Shultz and his daughter Nicholette who traveled here from Jackson, Mississippi in the Sonex...
Advanced Flight Systems Shows New Software
Rob Hickman, of Advanced Flight Systems, was proudly showing off the new software for their EFIS systems as well as their new 12" screen....
Azalea Aviation Saberwing
Azalea Aviation is back at SNF presenting their Saberwing aircraft powered by the Spyder Corvair engine. There were a couple of customer projects on...
In Case You Missed It
Manufacturing Considerations
The designer must consider all three factors: Mission, Manufacturing and Marketing.
Safety Is No Accident: Fatality Rates for Homebuilt Aircraft
The accident fatality rate for homebuilt aircraft is higher than the GA rate, but why?
