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    Simple home built?

    So I have to do a thesis project before graduation, and I am seriously considering building a very simple kit airplane. So, I was wondering if anybody had suggestions for one for a first time builder? I would prefer Taildragger 2 seats Aerobatic to some degree None of those are...
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    2 check rides in 3 days, it is possible!

    I've been called many things, but never a slacker. On Saturday, I flew to Chattanooga and took my Multi Inst/Comm check ride. I found the oral to be pretty easy. The main focus was on Vmc, and factors related to engine out aerodynamics. We talked about the turning tendencies, and how they...
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    C-85-12 Generator failure

    Hey all, I had an interesting experience tonight. I was flying along in the luscombe and noticed my ammeter was showing a fair amount of discharge. The battery began to die fairly quickly, and was soon gone. Of course this was at night, so I got to make a landing with no light inside or out...
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    Mystery Strobe

    Hey all, the strobe on my fathers 172 quit on him the other day. Just a blown bulb, but we can't find one to match it. There's no part number. I'm thinking we're probably going to be stuck replacing the assembly, but I'm hoping someone will know where to get one. Here's a pic Thanks!
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    Valcom transmit issues

    Hello all, brand new POA member! I also happen to be the proud new owner of a 1947 Luscombe 8E. Currently, it has a Val 760, Garmin GMA340, and a Garmin GTX327. Im having a slight issue. My Val seems to be having an intermittent transmit problem. I've gotten reports that sometimes I'm clear as...
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