Look closely and you will see that the bracket is cracked on the left side of the slot.
In Case You Missed It
New to Homebuilding?
With so many options available, how can you choose a kit aircraft to build? From financing to storage to operating costs (and don’t forget insurance), a few factors can point you to a project that will fit your needs. By Scott “Sky” Smith.
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook weighs the relative merits of perfectionism in building and maintaining homebuilts versus using the aircraft for its intended purpose: flying.
Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair
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After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.