I did an EAA thing this week. I made a small contribution to help revive EAA¹ Chapter 241 in DeKalb, IL.

I was the web master of EAA241 chapter website from 2008 to 2012. The setup was a freebie wordpress site which our chapter secretary could easily edit and add content. It worked well and I can still remember editing the banner image from various photos of our events.

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Innovative #EAB #autopilot (SuperEco) based on aerodynamic trim-tab actuation from Aircraft Automation. Conceptually, it is very elegant. Not sure about RC servo reliability when used continuously, but for <0.5AMU one could replace all three servos every few years. Watch installation and flight demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJoCmkDJFk

followup:

@h4890 hi, I don’t know regs in your country, but in US there is part91 for private owners operators which does not restrict flight over water. Part135 (air carrier) does. Aircraft age - no maximum from safety pov. I have a 77 year old airplane. All airplanes receive annual inspection to ensure continued operation. As long as a given aircraft type has parts availability, then age is not a safety issue. There is increased maintenance cost compared to new aircraft but at MUCH lower acquisition.

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Van’s files for Chapter 11 Reorganization protection. https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/12/vans-aircraft-announces-chapter-11-reorganization/

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Vans Aircraft, the largest experimental kit manufacturer, is in financial trouble. I hope they recover and continue their successful manufacturing business. I’m looking forward to customer built examples of their RV-15 high wing backcountry aircraft. https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/10/business-announcement-from-vans-founder-dick-vangrunsven

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EAA New Parts Program Big Win for Vintage Fleet https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/new-parts-program-big-win-for-vintage-fleet

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