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    Hiring standards are dropping

    I know it is getting hard to find good employees, but I have never seen such low standards. I read a (non-aviation) employment ad this morning. The only thing it listed as required skills was "must have the ability to work Saturdays".
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    For Sale Sensenich W70DK 42 prop

    This is a Sensenich W70DK-42 wooden prop. It appears to have been mounted. I don't have log for it, so consider it a beautiful decorative prop. It has been stored in climate control. Model number references Continental A75/75 for Piper J4E, L5A, L4E, Rearwin Skyranger, Stinson 10. $500...
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    For Sale REM40E plugs, M4001 Harness, LW-15472 fuel pump

    All these parts are unused and are in their original packaging. 8 each Champion REM40E spark plugs $250 for all 8: Slick M4001 harness $400: Lycoming LW-15472 fuel pump $400. Package price for all of it $900 Located in East Texas.
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    18 year old pilot survives this crash with only minor injuries

    Teen has only minor injuries after crashing this 172: I was driving by the airport today and saw them strapping this up to the trailer. I remember the story when it hit the news in January, but never saw any photos. It is amazing that the 18 year old pilot only had minor injuries. I am sure...
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    Does FBI investigation show on background check?

    If a person is or was being investigated by the FBI, will this show on a federal or any aviation related background checks?
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    New owner registration processed

    I just looked up the Aircraft Registration Database, and both of my recently purchased airplanes are now registered to me. The issue dates are 2-22-23 and 2-23-23. The odd thing is that I submitted the papers 6 months ago on the 1 that was issued last, and I only sent in the papers a month...
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    I am Looking for a composite repair expert.

    Does anybody have a recommendation? I am looking for somebody or some company that is very experienced with carbon fiber airframe building or repair. Somewhere in the South Central USA is best.
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    Light Sport Glider Training?

    Anybody know where light sport glider instruction is available? I am specifically looking for transitioning with an existing PPL or above. Somewhere in the USA.
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    Fly in to East Texas 09R and catch a rodeo.

    Would you like to fly in and catch an authentic CPRA rodeo in East Texas? This year, the rodeo events will start Friday March 25 at 6:00 pm and Saturday March 26 at 3:30 pm. The rodeo arena and Tyler County Airport 09R are adjacent...
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    Pilot Identity Theft, fraud alert.

    I recently contacted a person selling avionics on another site. Person claimed to be Walter Barbo of Aurora CO. Scammer sent pictures of Mr. Barbo's driver's license, pilot's license and aircraft registration information. Scammer than directed payment to be made to his "daughter" Emily...
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    Applying for repairman certificate for EAB partially built

    I purchased an EAB airplane that is partially built. I intended to complete the project, but being able to do the Condition Inspection is high up on my desirability list. I know that the primary builder may apply for repairman certificate at the time the AWC is applied for. The EAA website...
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    Long Term Engine Preservation

    Okay, another posting about long term engine storage. I have an experimental Lycoming O-235 in an EAB airplane that I can't run with preservative oil before putting into storage. It will be hangared in a high humidity region for a couple years. Camshaft corrosion is the concern. I plan to...
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    Anybody know about the Pulsar Builder's Group?

    The recent Kitplanes article about the Pulsar aircraft mentions that the Pulsar Builders Group is still around and has a fly-in once a year in Kansas. I have searched all over the internet and I can't find any contact information for the group. Does anybody here know how to contact the group...
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    Taxiing an Unregistered Aircraft

    I am buying an EAB airplane that was deregistered because owner did not know about registration renewal requirements. I also know the aircraft is grounded for the 4 or 5 months that FAA will need to process the new registration. I always understood that taxiing is permitted as long as there is...
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    Questions about registering a deregistered EAB

    I'm looking at an EAB aircraft for sale that was donated to a charity. Registration expired a few years ago. Seller has the logbooks, original AW certificate, and builders manual. Seller will not provide an FAA Bill of Sale, for reason that it has been deregistered. Without an FAA bill of...
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    How can a pilot "forget" to put down gear in C510?

    I was looking at the salvage aircraft offerings and came across this 2013 Cessna 510. Cause of accident is: On December 1, 2021 the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear prior to landing at the Lake Havasu City Airport (KHII) What warning system does this airplane have to prevent this error...
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    Heart Murmur

    My PCP said he heard a heart murmur and ordered an echocardiogram. The results of the echocardiogram are "Normal transthoracic echocardiogram". Doctor never brought it up again. Another doctor I visited later said nothing about a murmur when he examined me. I am sport pilot now, so I don't...
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    206B Helicopter Crash

    A 206B helicopter crashed a couple days ago in my town. Here is a link to the story: http://www.polkcountytoday.com/helicrash123021.html
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    May a LSA be flown for CAP.

    Is anybody flying their LSA for the Civil Air Patrol? Does anybody know if it is legal? I was in the CAP many years ago, but today I am just operating as a sport pilot. I am curious if I can fly a LSA for CAP.
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    Damaged RV-7, Nicely equipped, up for insurance bid

    I saw this very nicely equipped RV-7 on the insurance salvage bids. This is a list of the equipment: 2 x Garmin G3X Touch GDU460, Dual Garmin GSU25 ADAHRS units, Garmin GMU22 Magnetometer, Garmin GEA24 Engine unit, Dual Garmin GSA28 Autopilot units, Garmin GMC305 AFACS control head, Garmin GDL...
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