Only one problem, as I understand it, they only accept articles from their own writers. Part of the effort to make it more "professional", is what I've been told. Thus the push to hire veteran editors such as Mac and the rest of the gang. Also, they publish what they are told to publish, thus the mo...

Bob,

I like your reply.

(I posted this over on another RV specific builder site and it was quickly deleted for some unknown reason. So, I thought I would share it over here. I hope you don't mind.)

There were early signs, that’s for sure. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I felt like my needs were no longer being met. Then I started looking elsewhere.

However, I’m still not ready to call it quits and hope it isn’t over, maybe things can turn around.

Yep, when the October issue of Sport Aviation arrived I flipped through the pages and couldn’t bring myself to read it. Yet, when the latest KitPlanes arrived, I read it from cover to cover that evening.

While I like the T-6 that was on the cover of Sport Aviation and have some time in an SNJ, the cover article was all about Mac getting checked out in the plane, not so much about the plane or its history. Then there was the story about how the avionics in the Cirrus helps keep pilots out of trouble. There is an article about how every Bonanza owner must maintain / upgrade their airplane because, after all, it is a Beechcraft. Next up for me were the articles on retired airline pilots, pilot attitudes, and a story from Jeff Skiles about flying an airliner on New Year's Eve. The list goes on but you get the idea. At least they still list have the completions section

Sport Aviation had two stories on aircraft restorations, one a pre-war Stearman mail plane and the other a Baby Ace; but not one story about a builder or their aircraft.

This morning I called the EAA and asked them if they had a magazine for home builders and the nice lady on the other end of the phone said they did not, Sport Aviation was it. What a bummer as that is no longer a magazine that represents my interests in aviation.

I’m really conflicted. I like the idea of the EXPERIMENTAL Aircraft Association but it seems they have taken the Experimental part out and have turned it into the “Aircraft Associationâ€￾. While I used to be very proud of my low EAA membership number and association with the organization, I’m seriously thinking about letting my membership expire.

In addition, what is troubling is the number of people who have contacted me who feel the same way and have asked about setting up a new organization to represent the interests of the builders.

Is it possible the EAA’s new direction is one that will alienate the very people who created it, the builders?

DHS reminds me of the SS. In other words, they frighten the hell out of me!

In doing some research on the issue, this is total BS! The guy had a problem with earl E/P-mags, took them off, replaced them with a standard magneto, that lasted 1.5 years, he took that off and replaced it with a new P-mag. Something is really wrong here. It turns out the guy's engine chewed up the...

Hey Bill, I still wonder what was causing the vibration on his plane that would cause multiple E-Mag failures. You are right, when he decided to take off with one working mag, I began to question his decision-making skills. The vibration could be caused by any number of things; the prop, one oversi...

This was posted briefly on the "other" forum and then censored out. I feel this is something current and potential emag/pmag customers should know. It seems scary to how many failures this gentleman encountered with the emagair products. ... Recommendations: My recommendations, based on my opinions...

Has anyone heard from Capt. John lately?

I've been trying to reach him but haven't gotten through.

Honest, I didn’t mean to start this argument again… What I was trying to point out that if you go with fuses (there is nothing wrong with them), don’t hide them up where you can’t get to ‘em w/o laying your back and working with a flashlight and a mirror, which is exactly what is going to ...

Everybody says that wiring an airplane is the START of the nickel and dime charges... :roll: So very true! Gang, Here are just a few things to think about as you design your electrical system and build it into the plane: 1. Some systems should have pullable breakers just in case the item they are f...

Hey Ian- I am totally following you. If you went with a DPDT (ON-ON-ON style), you could have the down switch position be off, middle be PMAG generator only and UP being connected to the battery. I think the S700-2-5 (ON-ON-ON) switch from B&C would be most suitable. If you guys aren't following me...

Gang, Chad and I have been exchanging emails today about the wiring diagram and so I thought I would check out this thread. Let me explain a few things about the design that he is copying. 1. This wiring diagram is for a simple day/night VFR ship. Thus no E-bus is required, per Aeroelectric Bob. 2. ...

On Saturday, April 28th, EAA chapter 309 will sponsor a builders workshop in Charlotte, NC. The class is aimed at those interested in learning basic building skills (metal working, composite, electrical, etc.). The $30 fee will include one Van's toolbox kit and lunch. At the end of the day you will ...

John,

Sorry about that, I had a number of people contact me regarding those bars and was never able to come up with the stuff.

Good to hear you located some and found it as useful as I have.

Bill

John, I don't know how you found those bars, but that was good luck. A number of builders have asked me about mine and I tried buying some tungsten but never came up with a source. The three bars I have were all gifts, if you can believe that. The two shapes I show on my site have worked out great! ...

Spike, My driveway has a 17 degree incline, away from the house so just pushing the box off the truck wasn't an option. A friend with a standard pickup, meaning 8 foot bed, hauled the spar box home from the terminal. With the tailgate down the bed is 10 feet long and the box didn't try to tip out. O...

Buildlog?

I thought you said Bulldog. That picture was taken last January about the same time we named him Torque.

(Updated cost and location) On Saturday, April 22nd EAA chapter 309 will sponsor a builders workshop for those interested in learning basic metal working skills. The workshop will include the construction of a Van's tool box. Lunch will be provided. The class will be held in Charlotte, NC . The pric...