The Homebuilt combined camping and parking totals are in from last night and we are a little ahead of the past two years. The planes parked in the two areas each evening after the field closed are counted and recorded. There were 452 Homebuilts last night, 20 more than the previous year. The trend of many with the options to come early, on Thursday or Friday, has continued to grow and generally favorable weather across the country, specifically in Oshkosh, has kept the flow of arrivals steady.
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Do you need to run your engine for the DAR? How does using a certified engine and prop affect your Phase I test period? How about the gray areas regarding dual flight instruction? DAR Mel Asberry gives you the straight scoop.
Maintenance Matters
Damage to aircraft aluminum can be handled in one of two ways: repair or replace. Steve Ells explains what to consider when making this decision and asks three well-known kit manufacturers what they would recommend.