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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). Vso approach speed is 53 knots.

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“Stearman Mike” A Midwest Warbird Pilot’s Dedication to Keeping a Famous Trainer Flying

Vintage Aviation News

Mike began doing “minor” restorations on Stearmans, such as aileron recovery, wingtip repairs, and ground loop damage remediation. When working on historical aircraft restoration, Mike Porter takes a balanced approach by blending authenticity with user-friendliness. He stayed the course.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). Vso approach speed is 53 knots.