Promoting the safe enjoyment of aviation for pilots, aircraft builders and enthusiasts.
The narrative recounts an exhilarating arrival at EAA AirVenture 2016, featuring a near-collision during landing and the author's subsequent experiences. Following a thrilling week filled with aircraft displays, informative meetings, and breathtaking performances by the Martin Mars and Snowbirds, the author concludes the adventure by returning home after covering 2275 nautical miles.
The content emphasizes the importance of practicing landings and honing flying skills for pilots, especially after obtaining their license. It discusses the need to know one's aircraft numbers, recognize the significance of practice, and consider getting feedback from instructors or peers to avoid complacency and improve flying skills. Safe flying requires ongoing practice.
As summer approaches, many look forward to vacations and flying adventures, offering memorable experiences and opportunities to meet new people. The author shares a visit to the Vulcan airbase, noting ongoing renovations and a new skydiving facility. Emphasizing fitness, they mention an upcoming talk on medical issues related to aviation.
On September 14, a pilot experienced a near-fatal incident during water landings at Sylvan Lake. After successfully landing twice, the plane unexpectedly flipped upside down upon touchdown. The pilot utilized safety skills to escape and was rescued. Subsequent inspections revealed potential construction flaws in the aircraft's fiberglass hull, prompting an ongoing investigation.
The article describes the author's journey in building a single-seat ultralight airplane, inspired by his wife's title suggestion. He details the process of acquiring parts, the importance of center of gravity, and the challenges of construction, reflecting on the joys and demands of this new passion project, likened to a demanding mistress.
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