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New Aviation Event - Fly in/Drive in Pancake Breakfast, Delaware, OH
Cooked breakfast and good company followed by Young Eagles
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New Aviation Event - Coffee and Donuts, Waterville, ME
First one of our summer coffee and donuts over Maine. Every month is somewhere new. Look on the MAA website for future coffee and donut places.
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New Aviation Event - Calaveras County Airport Day, Sa Andreas, CA
Fly-in, drive in, food vendors, live music, plane rides, hot rods, free admission.
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RV Aircraft News Stories
Vans RV-9A N194AK Arrives at Butler
Fellow aviator Frank just took delivery of his RV-9A flown in from Florida. Take a look.
Roy Ernest
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Airport Steakhouse, Matoon, IL
"Airport Steakhouse on field. Great food and excellent breakfasts." - Submitted by David Grant
RV Aircraft News Stories
Van's RV-10 Wings - Ailerons, Part 2 of 2
In this video, we finished the ailerons. Enjoy!
Austin Manke
RV Aircraft News Stories
Elevation 89, Ocala, FL
"A place friends and family could gather for good food, drinks and conversation in a unique environment featuring soaring views of planes taking off and landing along with the added bonus of beautiful sunsets." - Submitted by Mike
RV Aircraft News Stories
Vans RV-12iS out for a spin
Come take a flight in our RV-12iS with the Amazing Garmin G3X and Garmin GTN 650xi. Get your instrument rating for a lot less then traditional schools.
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Arena's at the Airport, Georgetown, DE
"Wonderful airport restaurant located at the terminal. Great seating overlooking the runways. Good food as well." - Submitted by John
RV Aircraft News Stories
Flush Rivet Flap Hinge
This morning I countersank and double flush rivet the left flap hinge. I used the deburring tip for the countersinking very slowly so as not to go too deep. I also attached the nut plate for the rod end attachment.
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RV Aircraft News Stories
AirCentre, LLC, Bethany, OK
"AirCentre is your one stop shop for all your pilot supplies, gift ideas and aircraft parts needs. Conveniently located on Wiley Post Airport, Hangar 15. We hope to see you soon! " - Submitted by MICHELE HENRICKSEN
RV Aircraft News Stories
Slatington Airport, Saltington, PA
"Free trail bikes and camping along the Lehigh River. Hike the mountain trail, or fish for trout. CTAF opens bike shed." - Submitted by Eugene Salvatore
RV Aircraft News Stories
Stafford Air and Space Museum, Weatherford, OK
"The Stafford Air and Space Museum is attached to the Weatherford Stafford Airport in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Housing one of the largest collections of aviation and spaceflight artifacts in the Midwest, it truly is a hidden gem! From a full-scale replica of the Wright Flyer to an actual Titan II rocket, this museum has something for everyone! Fly-Ins that purchase fuel get FREE admission so make sure you visit One of Oklahoma's Must See Attractions!" - Submitted by Chaney
RV Aircraft News Stories
2023 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo NOTAM
Fly through the SUN 'n FUN NOTAM with us! This video is for educational purposes only. All pilots should follow the FAA-approved NOTAM for SUN 'n FUN. Click here for more information: https://flysnf.org/flying-in/notams/
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RV Aircraft News Stories
Pelicans Landing, Grass Strip By The Lake, Gordonville, TX
"Land to the west, takeoff to the east on the best grass strip you have ever landed on. Tiedowns available, cabins, walk to the diner to eat in the evenings, or lunch on the weekends. On nice days, it turns into a mini fly-in." - Submitted by Jimmy Keith Walton
RV Aircraft News Stories
RV-10 | Wings | Testing Left Fuel Tank For Leaks | RV-Builder
Join us on the build of our airplane, an RV-10. In this video we are testing the left fuel tank for leaks. Cross your fingers and watch along as we complete the check. Can we go 4-0 on building fuel tanks?!?!
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