Reflections on the Lake(land)

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Invariably, someone always asks me the same question as I come dragging home: Was it worth it?We all come away from Sun 'n Fun...

Rocket Racing League Announces Schedule, Velocity Aircraft Sold

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Positioning itself as a "new entertainment sports league that combines the exhilaration of racing with the power of rocket engines," the Rocket Racing League...

Amy's RV-10: Hangar Health

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Pro-Seal: It’ll stick to anything, the label says, and that’s the truth. We’ve recently re-experienced it when Van’s Aircraft sent us a bit to...

That's All Folks….

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Well, another Sun 'n Fun airshow has gone by. As the traditional start of the season, this one was, at times, fraught and promising,...

Plane-Power Keeps the Juice Flowing

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There's nothing like meeting vendors face-to-face to get instantaneous answers to your questions about their products, and the aisles in the four large commercial...

What's That Banging? Metal Being Shaped

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On my way to the Zenith 701 sheet metal project, I was waylaid by the constant and very loud sound of sheet metal getting...

As Things Wind Down…

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As Sun 'n Fun concludes, it comes home that the week has seen a lot of aviating, hangar flying, buying, selling and wishing. Even...

If It's Not One Thing…

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It's another, and in the business of showing and selling aircraft, neatness counts. Early on in this year's Sun 'n Fun adventure, rain-soaked grounds...

Teaching Homebuilding Skills

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Many a homebuilder has heard the admonition from the uninitiated about how they love the idea of assembling their own plane, if only they...

Volunteer-Built Zenith 701 Headed for Missions of Mercy

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At AirVenture 2007, I took the challenge of sampling the builder workshops—specifically sheet metal, composites and fabric—as a clean-sheet newbie. I wanted to see...

In Case You Missed It

Helping Hands in the Plansbuilt Hangar

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An appreciation for Steve Wittman's ingenious design and the community of those who build from plans.

Taking Care of Your Metal Prop

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Maintenance matters

Light Stuff

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The 2012 World Paramotor Championship provided an excuse for a trip to the mountains of Spain, and an opportunity to see the world’s best in action. Roy Beisswenger helped judge the proceedings (and seemed to be the only American there).

Reamer Madness

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There are a number of things you will get good at when building an...