Tag: avionics

Its said that sailors make good floatplane pilots because they understand the nature of wind on the water. Sailboat racer and pilot Rick Orchard took that sentiment to heart in a big way when he decided to pump up an already large homebuilt (the Murphy Moose) by adding Aerocet amphibious floats and a 550-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 turbine engine.

An easy move.

When you need an extra hand, make a jig.

A designee is a private individual with the experience and skills necessary to do the work mandated for the FAA.