Lady Vi Flies Again

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After a yearlong effort to restore a very rare Rutan design, the Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience (RAFE) suffered an enormous setback. On the way...

Propeller Survey For Experimental Aircraft Owners

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We’re conducting a brief survey to better understand the interests, preferences, and perceptions of Experimental/Amateur-Built pilots regarding aircraft propellers.

Archive: February 1985

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A close-up view of Al Gettings’ half-scale P-47 Thunderbolt was on our February 1985 cover.

When Will the Sonex High Wing Be Ready?

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We Asked Mark Schaible & This Is What He Said!

Crystal Balling — What Will Rotax Do Next?

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My latest prognostication jag centers on what’s next for Rotax. And it’s driven by a feeling that there’s no time to waste moving up the horsepower ladder.

Oshkosh Notice Outlines Changes for Pilots Flying to AirVenture

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The new measures for the annual fly-in stem from pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations.

RARA Announces Roswell

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Reno Air Racing Association announced the new home of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) is Roswell, New Mexico.

ForeFlight’s Reported Turbulence Feature Debuts

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For pilots seeking a smooth experience, Reported Turbulence might not be the most used tool in the box but it’s a promising way to get additional data to help you form a more detailed mental picture of the ride ahead of you.

Van’s Bankruptcy Update with Clyde Hamstreet

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An Oregon court approved Van's Aircraft's Chapter 11 bankruptcy recovery plan, and now the company can continue implementing elements of that and looking to the future.

Training to Win… Next October

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They’re already going 350 mph down on the deck in Las Cruces, New Mexico and there is much more in the works. To begin with...

In Case You Missed It

Wind Tunnel

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Today, monoplanes dominate, but biplanes came first. They had their advantages—and for some of today’s missions, they still do.

The Virtue of Simple

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I had all the best intentions. When I bought my GlaStar, I had hoped...

Nutsert Notes

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Let me say right up front that I hate nutserts. Also called rivet nuts,...

The Paint Shop Experience

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Deciding that you don't want to paint your homebuilt airplane yourself means placing your baby in the hands of a paint shop. Susan Brunner offers some tips to help manage this important aspect of the building process successfully.