Airport Requirements and Insurance
We've seen an increase in the insurance requirements that airports are imposing on tenants. These requirements used to be just to have the airport...
Engine Break-in
Break-in of an engine refers primarily to the initial phase of operation in which the piston rings will "seat" against the cylinder walls.
Run-in refers...
Advanced Aero Announces Production of G2 and G3, Web Store, and Support Options
Advanced Aero Components (AAC) announced in a press release that the new web store is now open for business. Ian Baker, the company's CEO...
LODA
Glasair Aviation announced recently that the company received a LODA (Letter of Deviation Authority) to conduct flight training in their experimental aircraft.
A LODA authorizes...
Second First Flight
To fly above the earth, all alone, what a rush! This was my second first flight of my GlaStar.
The first one went without a...
Are You a Safe Pilot?
Do you consider yourself a safe pilot? Why? When you make a flight in your GlaStar, Sportsman or other aircraft, what kinds of pre-flight...
Friesen Glasair Sportsman Takes to the Skies over Canada
Finally, after over 3 years Sportsman kit #7091 left the ground. It flew really well and only needed minor trim adjustment.
The airplane is fitted...
Survival Gear
As we prepared to embark on our grand tour of Canada and Alaska survival equipment became a major concern. But we should always give...
Are You a Test Pilot?
Who do you think of when you hear the term, ‘Test Pilot’? I’d bet many, if not most of you, think first of Chuck...
A Hard Lesson Learned
Submitted for publication by Tim Rittal.
Sunday, October 7, 2007 was a beautiful evening with clear skies and calm winds, a perfect time to get...